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Great sound!
WH1000XM4/SME 18 November 2025 by Leogal (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified
Bought this because it came highly recommended by my son
Excellent at first but they don't last
WH-1000XM4 31 October 2023 by Gaffer1 (United Kingdom)
Like many others, I only write reviews when I am very happy with a product or extremely unhappy, sadly this is the latter. I purchased my WH-1000XM4 having read numerous reviews on how good the WH-1000XM4 are. Undeniably the sound quality and noise cancellation are superb. I mainly use the headphones in the office, commuting and on long haul travel, the WH-1000XM4 were ideal for this. So why the one-star review when other reviews rave about these headphones, and they win so many awards? Simple, they don't last. All the reviews and comparisons are with new headphones. After about a year and a half (outside the warranty period) the headphones developed a fault, they wouldn't reliably charge, the battery level would get stuck at 10% and when plugged in to charge the charging wouldn't activate. After a few months of struggling with this I decided to get them repaired at Sony. Having sent them in I was informed that the part required to correct this problem wasn't available, however, I could purchase a replacement pair at a discount, which I did. I have since discovered that the charging issue is a common problem, a quick internet search for "Sony WH-1000MX4 Not Charging" will bring up numerous blogs and articles describing exactly the same issue, generally after about 15 to 18 months, there are various button pressing resets that are suggested and these work for a while. But this is a fundamental flaw. For a "premium" product the components are just not adequate, and Sony does not appear to be able to source replacements. I would strongly urge anyone considering purchasing these to research how many of the glowing reviewers are still happy with the WH-1000XM4 after 18 months. If the discounted replacement pair worked, I wouldn't have written this review either but sadly after six months and very little use, this pair stopped working. Having been informed by Sony Customer Support that the replacement pair came with a 12-month warranty I wasn't too concerned. However, the Sony Customer Support have been nothing short of utterly woeful in resolving this. I have never had such a poor response from a major brand. I've purchased numerous Sony products over the past 30 years, from Walkmans, TVs, stereos and probably every model of Playstation and I have never once needed to contact customer support. After my recent experience with Sony Customer Support, the WH-1000XM4 will be my last purchase from Sony.
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Gimmicky and very annoying to use.
WH-1000XM4 19 June 2026 by TS1111 (United Kingdom)
Speak to chat is useless, it gets triggered too easy, My headphones have very common issue with wheezing sound, can be eliminated if I switch off anc but that setting can't be saved.
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Sony’s BEST headphones ever
WH1000XM4/S 17 June 2026 (USA)
I REALLY love this headphones, the noise cancellation is so good (i feel like i’m in a music studio). The price is a little high but it’s totally worth it. I bought the beige color and it’s BEAUTIFUL, it looks good with my outfits ^^ Also you can install the app for this headphones, helps you personalize your music experience even more! Now i’ll take them everywhere ;)
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WH-1000XM4 14 June 2026 by Ruri02 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
very good never had noise canceling before and works wonders
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Broken after 5 weeks, Sony refused warranty claim.
WH-1000XM4 08 June 2026 by Mohzman (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
Stopped charging after 5 weeks and Sony refused the warranty coverage - gave me the runaround.
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I've Had This For 5+ Years...
WH-1000XM4 06 June 2026 by Aragorn Ranger (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
I still love 'em. I don't like going out of my way to post reviews, but it's been 5 years time now, so this is worthy of recognition. Brilliant wireless headphones! I love the durability, casing (both), and overall capability of ANC. Sometimes the auto-switching modes gets annoying and there are some finnicky connection issues with iOS. However, even with newer devices (iOS), I have found this connects fine with occasional BT troubleshooting. The pushed-for Sony app has a lot left to be desired, but the headphones themselves have served me well. The easy access features are convenient: swiping can be inconsistent at times, but there is a setting to adjust for that. Also, the *included* airplane connector is a huge boon. I love sony for this. This was the precursor to my audiophile days, but even then, I enjoy these a lot from the listening exp. to general usage. I haven't considered other headphones since, because these have withstood the test of time and are beloved for good reason.
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Super comfortable head phones
WH1000XM4/B 18 May 2026 by Tim14 (USA)
Outstanding product! I've had mine for 3 years, still impressed.
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Great Noise Cancellation
WH-1000XM4 09 May 2026 by KYY1999 (United Kingdom)
Very Good Noise Cancellation - Very helpful as I am autistic and easily overstimulated by noises.
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Great headphones
WH1000XM4/BME 23 March 2026 by NF89 (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified
Good headphones. I enjoyed using this to listen to music
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Bad settings
WH1000XM4/B 16 March 2026 by DogArt219 (USA)
I have it and it keeps on cutting out the volume when I speak. That wouldn't be an issue unless every single time I change it in the app it just reverts back to its stupid default when you turn it off. I would not recommend for people using it on calls or for gaming.
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WH-1000XM4 06 March 2026 by Joshuasan (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
Best purchase of my life. The cups show their age but the sound is still wonderful. Good job Sony.
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Ideal for for a peaceful flight
WH-1000XM4 03 March 2026 by SandieW (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Exactly what I need for my upcoming long-haul flights. I'm hoping to get some sleep without the constant plane noise.I've not tried them on a plane yet, but at-home use suggest that they will definitely do the job.
Highly recommended over ear headphones
WH1000XM4/LME 03 March 2026 (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified
Great headphones. Good noise cancelling, comfortable to wear, great sound.
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Amazing headphones with very few downsides
WH1000XM4/B 02 March 2026 by Johnathan Kyle Doe (USA)
I've had these headphones for about a year now and I absolutely love them. HOWEVER there were a couple of nit-picky things that kept them from getting a full 5 stars. First the pros: These are by far the most comfortable over-the-ear headphones I've ever owned. I wear these all day 5 days a week while in the office, and can honestly say I have no issues by the end of an 8 hour work day. The charge is great as well! So long as I remember to charge them after work, they'll last the entire day even with the noise cancelling on (and when I don't there's still like half a days worth of charge somehow). And when you run out of battery, they charge super quickly so you're not waiting for hours waiting on them. The sound quality is also a huge pro for these headphones. You might be able to find some better sounding headphones elsewhere, but these are absolutely the best you'll get at this price point. Very clear audio and the app allows you to edit the equalizer in whatever way you want. They aren't too heavy and I like the touchless controls on the side Cons You can't use the headphones and charge them at the same time. When in the "wired" mode, you can't use the touchless controls at all. You will have to use your device for all controls The Ambient Sound control button just cycles through the different options. I would have liked for it to be able to momentarily activate "Ambient Sound" by holding the button instead of activating the auto equalizer. There have been a lot of times when I'm wearing them that I'll get asked something, so I have to pause the music, then activate the Ambient Sound, ask "What?", then click the ambient sound button to Noise Canceling, then play the music again. It would be nice just to hold the Ambient Sound Control button, and it pause the music while activating Ambient Sound automatically. I get I could just get around that by taking them off, but it's the principle of the thing! I think I've used the "Auto Equalizer" thing maybe once and that was when I first bought them and didn't know what it did.
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Amazing sound and ANC
WH-1000XM4 02 March 2026 by Meowtwo (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Amazing headphones. Noise cancelling is unbelievably good. Came in perfect condition aswell.
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Fantastic sound
WH-1000XM4 28 February 2026 by AlfieG (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Fantastic sound quality and very comfortable. Brilliant value fir money
Fab headphones with amazing noise cancelling!
WH-1000XM4 25 February 2026 by Zarag60 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Love these headphones, fantastic noise cancelling which I'm looking forward to using on a long haul flight. The sound is fab too! I've never bought expensive headphones before and they are worth it!
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not the worst headphone
WH-1000XM4 15 February 2026 by Mackerdude2u (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
I traded my bose comfort in for these and don't regret it at all. The sony' have everything as the quite comfort for half the price. What can you say...? And I think they sound a little better. Deeper base crisper highs and in general a better sound.
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So good so far
WH-1000XM4 14 February 2026 by Teapotty (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Just received, but have been pleased with the headphones so far.
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Over priced and over hyped
WH1000XM4/S 12 February 2026 by Afull (USA)
As a student that needs to focus these headphones are extremely inadequate and a complete waste of money. Their over emphasis on “premium noise canceling” and dual noise sensor is so ineffective it feels like false advertisement. Please do not waste your money if you’re looking for actual noise canceling headphones. Never purchasing another pair of Sony headphones again.
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WH1000XM4/LME 09 February 2026 by Prinkil (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified
Very good sound clarity, bass, the quality, crisp,..i really enjoy listening musiq...
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AMAZING HEADPHONE
WH-1000XM4 07 February 2026 by ELCHAMO (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
You will not never regret to get this headphone , especially from the reliable brand Sony.
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Great Product
WH-1000XM4 07 February 2026 by Jaliya (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
The best noise cancelling HP I have bought so far. I watch lot of music videos & the movies, and the sound quality is excellent. With right amount of base and balanced sound it makes listening to music a real pleasure. I highly recommend it.
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Great product but…
WH-1000XM4 03 February 2026 by zenith104 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
The noise cancelling is excellent, the fit is comfortable and the sound quality is very good. The only problem is the auto shut off feature which is very inconsistent and will turn off the headphones while they are still in use but is thankfully optional.
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Could be so much better
WH-1000XM4 31 January 2026 by Llsth01 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
The sound is pretty good however the mic doesn’t connect to my laptop which is pretty useless. Great headset purely if you want to listen to music but really not good for work. Also no way to mute/unmute yourself.
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Do the job but tricky set up, over complicated app
WH-1000XM4 31 January 2026 by Lola96 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Very heavy. Wish I’d tried them on before ordering on line. John Lewis has glowing reviews- not sure I concur. No idea how to activate noise cancellation
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The best headphones ever
WH-1000XM4 30 January 2026 by Cher Joy (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I love the equalisation of these headphones. You can really customise them to your preference. The build quality is great and everything sounds amazing in them.
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Excellent product poor Manual
WH-1000XM4 25 January 2026 by TCst (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Excellent product but the Instruction Manual is poor with only visual representation of the operating instructions. I understand this for multilingual use but not easy to understand.
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Not too bulky, fixed
WH-1000XM4 25 January 2026 by Sai T (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I like this one more than series x5 and x6 But noise cancelling isn’t like what I expected
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WH1000XM4/SME 23 January 2026 by chanykdcyk (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified
I bought this product for a month. It is above an average product. The noise cancellation is above average as compared with Bose. I still can hear the engine on the plane. I have also used it for web meeting with wire connection. My own voice during the meeting was quite muffled which is not too good. Maybe I should use the ambient mode with the headphone turn on. Generally I am happy with the product.
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WH-1000XM4 22 January 2026 by Muhammad123 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I like this product a lot. Helped me a lot during studies.
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Great for Autistic/ADHD people!
WH-1000XM4 22 January 2026 by Hev T (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I got the WH-1000XM4 noise cancelling headphones and they are like heaven for your ears. I am autistic and have ADHD and the noise cancelling feature is fantastic. I love that I can use them to shut the world out or listen to music (or both) they are honestly well worth the money. Sound is fantastic too! Love all the features, truly amazing!
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