Customer reviews for Sony WH1000XM4 Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Wireless Bluetooth Headphones forMember photos









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Verified Purchase
Charging port almost caught fire
I went to unplug my headphones from charging and burned my finger. The headphones melted around the charging port and was smoking. I have taken very good care of my headphones and there was no reason for this to happen. Very disappointed and I’m out of headphones. I don’t know what to do.
Hi Paulieboo25, Thank you for your input and concern. Sony takes all such reports seriously and will investigate appropriately. In order for Sony to investigate your product concern appropriately, we will need to evaluate your product. Please email us at safetysupport@am.sony.com. Once we have your contact information, we can arrange your product to be evaluated. Regards, Sam
Verified Purchase
Great, but two shortcomings
These are great headphones and they’re very sturdy and comfortable. The only downside is that (1) the charging cable that came with it is too short, and (2) I can’t get it to turn on while it’s charging! I bought a longer charging cable, thinking that I could use the headphones while they were charging, but it turned out that I can’t! Bummer! Other than that, I’m very pleased with my purchase.
Hi Loraki, Thanks for the positive review. We're glad that you are pleased with the headphones. We apologize if you find the charging cable short. We take this as feedback as it can help us improve in the future. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
Verified Purchase
best budget high quality headphones u can get
if ur thinking about picking up or getting xm5 or airpods maxes, don’t. These are on par with both these headphones if not better. good sound quality, good noise cancellation, Lightweight and carrying case is not big as xm5 or nonexistent as maxes. had these for 3 months and honestly better then 90% of headphones on the market.
Verified Purchase
one of top tier headphones I ever used
So, i am a person who uses mostly uses gaming headphones that have dongles or Bluetooth earbuds most in time. but this time, i wanted to use Bluetooth headphones that don't use donglese. In my head, there were quite few stereotypes about no dongle Bluetooth headphones. for example, bad connection with laptop, bad sound quality for microphone, etc. buy after i tried this sony wh-1000xm4, I changed my mind. The headphones is actually quite light and does not hold my head tight, and the sound quality obviously good. Also, microphone quality is good.
Hi Davy, Thanks for leaving us such a great review on the WH-1000XM4 headphones! We truly appreciate that you love everything about these headphones and it suits your needs. Your assessment is spot on! It's just you and your music with the WH-1000XM4 headphones. The easy way to enjoy less noise and even purer sound, the built-in microphone lets you enjoy hands-free calling via your speaker, with echo canceling technology for clear calls. And with a lighter-weight design, you'll barely notice you're wearing them. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
Verified Purchase
Great ASN
I received this as a gift for Christmas. I wasn't sold on it initially, but that quickly changed after I had it setup and began using it. Granted, I haven't owned a pair of noise cancelling headphone or earbuds before, but I was pretty impressed with what I experienced. I have had a couple of issues with the connectivity to my tablet however. Sometimes, the headphones are out of sync with the Youtube video I'm watching (i.e., the lip movement doesn't match the sound from the headphones). This has happened multiple times. On one occasion, the headphone froze and wouldn't connect to the my phone or tablet. Thankfully, this was an isolated incident, and I've not experienced it since. Overall, I would recommend these headphones (though they are a little pricey).
Hi GrumpyDaddy, Thank you for the recommendation If in case you encounter the same issue, update the software of your headphones. A firmware update improves the functionality and features of your device. It can provide fixes to any performance issues that may occur. 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! David
Verified Purchase
Disappointed
My friend has them and told me not to get them, but I wanted them really bad so I didn’t listen (spoilers, I should’ve). Sound wise, they are average. Sound cancelation wise, they are more than excellent. So if you only listen to music, podcast, videos, etc, then they aren’t terrible (if we ignore the price tag). But if you will be using them for zoom calls, ft, or any activity that would require using the microphone, I wouldn’t recommend. I will say, they are elegant. I returned them and in the process I found out that Sonys customer service exceptional.
Hi Nodyyyyyyyy, While we're glad you like the excellent noise canceling feature and sound quality of the WH-1000XM4 headphones, we regret to hear about the call quality issues you've experienced and it had to be returned. This is usually not the case for our headphones nor the experience we want you to have Following the troubleshooting steps on the link below ensures optimal call quality performance for these headphones. https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752750.html https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752751.html If you're currently looking for a replacement headphones that features Industry-leading noise Cancellation, extraordinary sound quality, and crystal clear call quality, I'd recommend checking out the Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Industry Leading Noise Canceling Headphones. For more details, you may refer to the link below: https://electronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/all-headphones/p/wh1000xm5-b And for future reference, we can offer assistance on how to set up or operate the features and functions, and troubleshoot the issue of your Sony product by visiting our Sony Support website to download the help guide and look for additional information about your product. Also, you can reach out to one of our agents through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US. who would be glad to help. I hope you consider our Sony products in the future. Thank you for sharing your feedback. -Sam
Verified Purchase
Noise Cancellation Has a Long Way to Go
These headphones are comfortable to wear. The audio quality is great. Great battery life and they charge very quickly. However, as the title says, I really had higher expectations for the noise cancellation. It was my main reason to buy these headphones.
Hi Afshin, While we're glad you like the comfortable fit, great sound quality, quick charging, and long-lasting battery life of the unit, we regret to hear that the noise canceling feature did not meet your expectations. <br /><br />If the effect of noise canceling is not sufficient, please try to follow the guidelines and troubleshooting steps below:<br /><br /> <br /><br />Make sure that the noise canceling function is turned on.<br /><br />Adjust the headset into a comfortable position.<br /><br />The noise canceling function is effective in low frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices.<br /><br />Check that the Adaptive Sound Control is turned off.<br /><br />Check the setting of the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. When the Adaptive Sound Control is turned on, the noise canceling function may become insufficient.<br /><br />If you are unable to resolve your concern, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:<br /><br />Name:<br />Username:<br />Model Number:<br />Issue:<br />Telephone Number: <br /> <br />Sincerely,<br />Sam
Verified Purchase
Awesome with a little side of salt
I love the sound quality and bass of these headphones and the case it small so it’s easy to store, however one big problem I’ve had with it was it felt like your ears were popping like on a airplane flight, the only solution I found was either turning off noise cancellation or editing ambient settings
Verified Purchase
Great sound, lacks control
First off let me say I love my Sony WH-1000XM4! I love the sound, the Noise Cancelling they provide and how loud they get but smooth the sound is without hurting my ears. But their biggest downfall is the control function on their earmuffs. The touch/tapping functions are just not accurate or great. I tend to listen when I'm in bed and about to fall asleep but then they annoyingly skip or do something I didn't want them to do. Honestly, this is my biggest gripe and annoyance with these headphones, I still recommend them cause their sound is amazing but they REALLY need to develop a better way to handle the controls. I suggest actual buttons. I have a pair of Jabra Elite Active 75t & I LOVE their controls. Their sound doesn't co.e close to these Sony headphones but they've mastered the controls.
Hi RICO2023, Thank you for your time writing this review. We really appreciate that you love the amazing sound quality, noise canceling features and comfortable fit of the WH1000XM4 headphones. However, we are sorry to hear some issues that you are experiencing when wearing the unit while sleeping or lying down on your bed. When you listen to music while wearing the headset on your ears, the headset will pause music playback automatically if the headset is removed. When the headset is worn again, the headset resumes music playback. It's totally possible to enjoy these headphones while lying down especially when wearing detection is off. By using the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app, you can change the settings of the wearing detection automatic music playback pause and resume function and the wearing detection automatic power off function (the battery saving function). For more information about wearing the headphones, please refer to this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002928786.html Should you need further assistance, feel free to contact us by sending an email to socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following: Name: Sony.com Username: Telephone Number: Model Number: Issue: 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 again for purchasing SONY! - Kris
Verified Purchase
Everything I could have wanted
I was due for some new headphones. It took hours and hours to read and watch reviews for headphones made by all the major brands (Sony, Beats, Bose). It can be overwhelming to balance all the pros and cons and make a decision. I settled on the Sony WH1000XM4, and I'm very happy. Here's a few things I really like: 1) Really comfortable - nice soft ear covers and padding at the top 2) Great sound - all my music sounds crystal clear with no complaints about the bass or treble. There are some default settings but you can adjust the audio to your specific preferences by downloading and synching the headphones to your phone via the Sony Headphones app (I recommend doing this) 3) These headphones automatically turn off if you take them off.... I think it's a few minutes. You won't accidentally drain the battery if you take them off and forget. 4) You can simultaneously pair to multiple devices (something you do through the Sony headphones app). This doesn't mean you listen to multiple devices at once, but instead you won't have to re-pair to a new device every time you switch over. For example, I turn my headphones on and at verifies it is ready to use with my iPhone (1st device) and then a second later it verifies it is ready to use with my PC (2nd device). At that time I can use either one and the headphones will play. 5) If you start talking while music is playing, it will mute the headphones 6) You can put your hand over the right headphone at any time to quickly mute the music and listen to what is going on around you. Perhaps if your wife is yelling at you. 7) The noise canceling is superb. I can't hear my wife yell at me at all. And therefore she does not like these headphones. The noise canceling is so good I would be careful wearing these if you are anticipating a phone call, a knock at the door, or want/need to hear your kids yelling. You will likely hear none of it. 8) The distance you can walk from your Bluetooth source is quite impressive. I can go anywhere in my house with my headphones and still hear the audio clearly with no cutting out. That success of course will depend on your living situation. I'm in an 1,800 square foot two-story house. Very happy with this purchase!