Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM4/L
- SKU:
- 6428314
Rating by feature
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers regard the WH-1000XM4 headphones highly for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life. Many appreciate the solid bass, lightweight feel, and great fit of the headphones. However, some customers have experienced inconsistent connectivity, find the touch controls less than ideal, and feel the price could be more competitive, while others desire a higher maximum volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love wearing these to the gym, it stays on my head pretty well and the sound is so crisp
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Posted .Hi ERmwth. It's great to hear that you are enjoying your headphones at the gym!. Sound quality and secure fit are crucial for workout sessions. We hope you keep enjoying them!. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Milton
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Huh What Did You Say
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wasn't that impressed at first, but they got better and better. First time I really used them was for a flight from Atlanta to New Jersey, to West Africa. I probably used them for a total of about 6 hours and when I landed they were still at 90 percent power. On the flight back someone had to wave to get my attention because I couldn't hear the passenger that was 3 feet away from me that was trying to get my attention.
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Posted .Hi MarcDee,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the battery life and noise canceling function of the headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones and excellent all around. Quality, bass, style, comfort, noise cancelling and it even automatically adjusts to your surroundings. I love using them on my walks. Definitely recommend.
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Posted .Hi AnetteG,
Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality, design, comfort, and noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good noise cancelling headphones but the noise cancellation isn’t as good as I expected.
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Posted .Hi ShohelA!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us! It is fantastic to know that you’re finding your WH-1000XM4s to be a good set of headphones.
We appreciate the honest feedback regarding the noise cancellation levels, as it helps us keep improving.
To boost the noise canceling on your WH-1000XM4, here are a few simple things you can try:
-Check the Sony | Sound Connect app: Make sure Adaptive Sound Control is turned off. If it's on, the headphones might be switching to "Ambient Sound" mode because they think you're walking or waiting, which lets outside noise in.
-Double check that the ear pads are sitting flush against your head. If there’s even a small gap, the noise canceling won't be able to do its job properly.
Thanks for choosing Sony and sharing your feedback!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones ever
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Honestly the best headphones i’ve ever owned. i love the noise cancelling. i love the sleek look. i’ve tried apple and bose but these come out on top!!
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Posted .Hi ArianaA, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you are impressed with the noise canceling performance of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
10/10
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones! Noise cancelation is great! I cannot hear anything around me when I wear them and they are comfortable as well
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Posted .Hi LauraA,
Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the noise canceling function and comfort of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love these headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones. They’re so easy to use and the noise cancellation is perfect for traveling.
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Posted .Hello Hailey,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re honored to hear that the WH1000XM4 headphones have made your travels more enjoyable with their ease of use and effective noise cancellation. It’s rewarding to know the product supports your lifestyle so well. Your feedback truly means a lot to us.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Outstanding Headset
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Coming from years of using gaming headsets I gotta say these are amazing they are super comfy and perfectly fit me and the battery life is amazing. The sound quality is phenomenal on its own but when paired with dolby atmos the experince is truly amazing. Works great with any game and the wireless range is pretty decient. Overall highly reccomend
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Posted .That's wonderful to hear, Nerthi! We're glad that you are impressed with your new Sony WH1000XM4 headphones. The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. If you haven't already, please check our Sony Headphones Connect app which will let you fine-tune your music to your liking! Thank you for choosing SONY! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great product, had to get it a second time.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great quality that matches the price, had to get a second pair due to my first ones going through the ringer of 3 years of sweat and abuse. great for working out and just listening to music or movies. Gives more detail in the tones an vocals along with decent bass, all of which can be altered in the app that is supported by the headphones.
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Posted .Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the WH-1000XM4, MarioC. It’s fantastic to hear that the quality and performance have met your expectations, even after years of heavy use. We're glad the headphones have held up well through workouts and daily listening, and that the customizable sound through the app has enhanced your enjoyment of music and movies.
Your feedback about the detailed tones, clear vocals, and adjustable bass is especially appreciated. We're committed to delivering products that combine durability, great sound, and versatile features for all kinds of listeners.
Thank you for your continued support and for choosing us again. If you ever have feedback or questions about getting the most from your headphones, our team is always here to help.
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have this for almost 2 yrs now and i would say it’s pretty good. The sound, the battery it’s still amazing. Comfortable to the ears and automatically connects to your Bluetooth if its on.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
You won't regret
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.You can miss anything with WH1000 series. Get a deal and enjoy the music. It has pretty decent sound quality and very comfortable on your head.
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Posted .Hi Kage, That's fantastic! We are absolutely thrilled to know that you are pleased with the exceptional sound quality and the comfortable design of your WH-1000XM4 headphones. Thank you for your glowing five-star review and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
One of my best tech purchases of 2020
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I hate wearing earplugs or headphones that fit on my ears. I also hate having them on so that I can't hear what's going on in my surroundings. However, I saw these on sale and they fit over the ear which was more comfortable. Not to mention the noise cancelling and the ability to still hear sounds around me in a quick second without having to take them off. The sound quality is second to none. My daughter has BOSE and these are way better. They have been staying charged for what seems like forever. They are a must-have to
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Posted .Hi DBbuysBB,
You made the right choice! Intelligent and intuitive, WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Solid pair of headphones!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones for the reduced price. Audio quality is solid and the Bluetooth has been very handy while traveling. Took a little time to get used to compared to open ear. Battery life is a little less than expected with certain settings enabled.
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Posted .Thank you for sharing your detailed review, TobinD!
We are pleased to hear that you found the WH-1000XM4 headphones to be a great value at the reduced price and that you are enjoying the solid audio quality and very handy Bluetooth feature while traveling.
We understand that switching from open-ear headphones requires a slight adjustment, and we appreciate you giving yourself time to get used to the sealed fit. We also acknowledge your feedback regarding the battery life being a little less than expected when certain features (like full ANC or certain codecs) are enabled; performance can vary based on usage settings.
We are glad the XM4s are serving you well on the go!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
XM3 to XM4
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I still love the WH1000XM3. I think they are just as good as the XM4. XM4 has different features. I really did not notice more noise cancelling than others stated. These are super comfortable. I wear them when I sleep sometimes, as the noise in the city can be overwhelming. Great price for the quality. My XM3 lasted for ever and are still great!!
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Posted .Hi free,
It's wonderful to hear you're still loving your WH-1000XM3 headphones and finding the WH-1000XM4s super comfortable for city noise, even for sleep! We truly appreciate your detailed feedback on both models and their lasting quality. It's fantastic to know they've been such a reliable companion for you. Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
top notch!
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are AMAZINGLY GOOD! I use them for 2 to 6 hours every day. They're comfortable, high quality, build & performance & the noise cancelling is OUTSANDING! You simply will not believe how well ambient sound is suppressed. You may not believe this, but, I assure you that I can't even hear loud thunderstorms with these on. I'm an audio production professional & know great sounding headphones when I hear them. These are definitely among the very best. You just can't go wrong if you buy these1
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Posted .Hi MISLED,
Awesome! Thank you for a great review and recommendations! We're delighted to hear you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, comfort, and battery life of these amazing headphones. Intelligent and intuitive, the WH-1000XM4 headphones offer further improvements to our industry-leading noise cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and smart listening that adjusts to your behavior and your location. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. Meanwhile, the Equalizer lets you customize sound levels to suit your music. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Get these now
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Airpods hurt my ears and I have no luck with them. 2 pairs have failed. These saolbed all the issues when traveling
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Posted .Hi Phil,
We feel privileged to know that the WH-1000XM4 headphones have provided the perfect solution for your travels. It is wonderful to hear that our design offers the comfort you were looking for and that you can now enjoy your trips with reliable, high-quality audio.
Thank you for trusting Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Exceptional
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use these primary for air travel. They are phenomenal! It drowns all the annoying sounds. They fold up well and hold a charge exceptionally well. Pairing with two devices is seemless and no issues working with my iPhone/iPad.
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Posted .Hi TrekkieTravis,
Perfect! We're happy to hear that you enjoy your air travels using your Sony WH1000XM4 headphones. Your satisfaction with the noise cancellation, foldable features, long battery life, seamless connection, and overall perform of the unit are greatly appreciated. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best noise cancelling and bass
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are awesome! I had the previous version for a few years until they broke, so when I got these I was hoping they would live up to the XM3s. And they do! The noise cancelling is elite and blocks out almost all ambient noise. The sound is clear and the bass is the best sounding I've heard in headphones. The quality of the construction is great and they're comfortable to wear for hours.
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Posted .Hi BigStan,
We regret to hear about what happened to your previous headphones. We're glad that you are happy with the upgrade. The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Excellent ANC, but Ambient mode could be better
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall, it's a great product. I'm not a huge music person, but i still can appreciate the audio improvements over my Pixel buds pro. The ANC is excellent, but the ambient mode could be better. It still works and is perfectly usable, but found it slightly worse than my Pixel buds pro and no where as good as the Airpods pro, which is $100 cheaper. But other than that, it's very comfortable to wear and then battery life is great.
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Posted .Hello Chai,
Thank you for your feedback and we are pleased to hear your satisfaction on the audio quality and excellent ANC of our WH1000XM4. We're also glad that you like the comfortability and battery life of our XM4. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect except for gaming
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones. Audio is amazing, connectivity is excellent. Actually helped fix my bluetooth issue on computer. Only draw back is that when using for gaming, they cant function as headphones and mic at the same time. Small inconvenience, but if you're thinking for primarily gaming and you use Discord or play with friends I would go for a gaming headset over these. For anything else, these are amazing.
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Posted .Hi oldkingcole878,
We're glad that you like the sound quality and connectivity of the headphones. The WH-1000XM4 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location.
Your feedback about using these headphones for gaming apps is greatly appreciated. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony!
-Ralph