Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones – 30 hours battery life – Over Ear style – Optimised for Alexa and the Google Assistant – with built-in mic for phone calls – Black


POTY Award WH-1000XM4 WH-1000XM41000XM4Carry case with cable

The supplied carry case is durable and includes a cable for wired listening.

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How they compare with other Sony noise-cancelling headphones

WH-1000XM4

WH-1000XM4

WH-1000XM5

WH-1000XM5

WH-XB910N

WH-XB910N

WH-CH710N

WH-CH710N

Noise Cancelling Digital Noise Cancellation Industry-leading NC Digital Noise Cancellation Digital Noise Cancellation
Battery life (NC ON) 30 hours 30 hours 30 hours 35 hours
Quick charging Yes, 10 minutes = 5 hours 3 mins = 3 hours (with USB PD) 10 minutes = 4.5 hours 10 minutes = 1 hour
Hi-Res Audio ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘
Touch control ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘
Speak-to-Chat ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘
Wearing detection ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘
Built-in voice assistant Yes Yes (Wake words available) Yes No
Hands-free calling Yes (2 beamforming mics) Yes (4 beamforming mics) Yes Yes
Carrying case Yes Yes (Collapsible) Yes No


Weight: 254 g
Size: One Size
Dimensions: 25.3 x 18.5 x 7.7 cm; 254 Grams
Model: WH1000XM4
Colour: Black
Batteries Included: 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Colour: Black
Dimensions: 25.3 x 18.5 x 7.7 cm; 254 Grams
Size: One Size

147 Responses

  1. ShavonnRothstei says:

     United Kingdom

    I find that I can effectively block out the world when I have these on. I’m really happy I purchased these. Easy to set up and I like the app that helps you figure everything out. The case they come with is handy and looks really nice, not like a cheap freebie.

  2. Abigail Southan says:

     United Kingdom

    Was looking for a good pair of headphones for ages and these are amazing. Sound quality is great. Battery life is fab. My partner tried them and got himself a pair too! Very happy.

  3. CharlaHardman says:

     United Kingdom

    Eventually caved and bought in black Friday sale. SO GLAD I DID. Made the plane journey I just got back from much more bareable. Screaming child instantly blocked out. Great sound too! Brilliant produc

  4. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I bought this after losing my Bose QC35 and there’s pros and cons. The sound quality is great but what bothers me is that it’s so hard to switch between different devices unlike the Bose where I can click 1 button and the headphones connect to the next device. For this one, I normally have to turn off the Bluetooth for the device it’s connected to and then turn off the device and turn it back on to connect to the second device.

    Overall, sound quality wise, it’s amazing! But Bluetooth connectivity needs to improve.

  5. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Look good and unlike the next model up – these headphones actually fold down much more neatly which makes them great for travelling light, but staying comfy. Not warn them for working out – I mean – why would you with the sweat, I mean, come on and they’re great for cancelling out back ground noise and anyone asking to help with anything, like the bins.

  6. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I’ve had the headphones since 2022 Feb and at the time of writing this, the sound quality of my headphones have declined, always cutting out, static noises, stopping sound altogether. I have tried all the fixes suggested possible through online to no avail. I also keep them clean, every 2 months opening them up and cleaning inside. Battery life is consistently high as well as noise cancellation however I do not like the quality of the headphones when I’ve had them for 1 year and a half.

  7. Jill says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 5 From Our UsersThese are without any doubt the best headphones ever. I have had high end headphone from leading brands costing 500 to 1000 and yes they sound good. However, these sound just as good, if not better. The way you can customize these headphones is astonishing. Breathtaking sound quality. and the headphones learn how you like your sound and you can customise them more with the app. The noise canceling learns and automatically adjusts to you movements like walking, running, sitting and adjusts the noice canceling to different environments and activities amazing electronics. having is touch control volume and skip. mY headphones work flawlessly. The case is outstanding quality the batty life is astonishing. customise your sound to hear the singer take a breath before they sing. enjoy the incredibly wide stereo separation… Wow! as your left ear hears the guitar and the right ear other instruments is astonishing. you hear sounds in the music like never before if you custom the headphones to your preference of sound quality. An absolutely incredible product. Highly and totally recommend Sony WH-1000xm4
    This is an Honest truthfull review done by myself who purchased this product with my own money on 2023

  8. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    The sound quality is divine. Especially after you install the Sony app and calibrate the levels to taste. The battery life is really impressive. They fold down into the case nicely. They sync well via bluetooth to all devices. You really can’t get much better than these headphones.

  9. Gannon Burgett says:

     United Kingdom

    Sound quality is not to the usual Sony standards. There is way too much bass on these headphones and all in the wrong place. I like a deep sub-bass and a thumping 909 kick but these are way too muddy.

    However these seem to be the last of the decent headphones with good noise cancellation that actually fold up for travelling, the XM5’s and others all seem to only have earpads that turn rather than hinge as well, so the case is much smaller (the XM5’s did sound better and have better noise cancellation though).

    With some playing with the EQ in the Sony app, and changing the EQ preset in the iPhone Music apps settings page, I did manage to get a better sound response (but still not as good as a 30 pair of Sennheiser in-ear or 130 Beyerdynamic on ear headphones).

  10. Mike Hume says:

     United Kingdom

    Nothing to dislike. These are awesome.
    Comfortable to wear for extended periods. Battery life superb even with noise cancelling running. Sound quality is simply amazing. App is way above anything from other top brands I have used. Only regret is not spending the money on these before

  11. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Bought it when it was on a discount, refuse to leave the house without them for commute to work. From sound to noise cancellation theyre top of the line. Battery lasts a very long time and the setting customisation is wide.

  12. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Nice & sleek, very happy with sound quality for the price, better than my old pair of Beats. Battery life is excellent & they are lightweight, so don’t weigh too heavy on the head. Noise cancelling is adequate without closing you off to the world completely.

  13. GarfieldDoucett says:

     United Kingdom

    The quality of the material use to make the headphone, make them comfortable and durable, there is only one use for headphones and that’s to hear music but these headphones make listening to music or movies so much better and don’t get me started on the battery like its incredible. An absolute gift or item for one self.

  14. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I bought this and returned it after a few days and decided to purchase the newer version instead. This is because the mic quality on these was quite poor and people couldn’t hear me especially in windy conditions. The ANC is incredible on these and look forward to purchasing the new ones. Amazom accepted the return on these no problem and I bought these with amazon’s pay monthly scheme which is amazing for purchases like these.

  15. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersI liked the bass in these headphones, there is a lack of sound detail in some places, but these are no longer bluetooth headphones. Good battery life. In my case, I can’t stay in them for long with the noise cancellation on, I feel uncomfortable and nauseous.

  16. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    These headphones are great. They are easy fitting on the ears and comfortable. I wanted something that would give me good bass and I have fully achieved that on buying these. The app on the phone also helps to improve the overall quality of sound I am getting. They are well worth the money.

  17. husain says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersBought these headphones to replace my previous B&O headphones and I am absolutely delighted with them!. Pairing wirelessly with my MP3 player was straightforward and the bluetooth connection is stable , avoiding the need for cables (nb you can still connect the headphones via an audio jack if you want to). The sound quality is great straight out of the box but once paired with the Sony Headphones App you are able to customise the EQ settings to your personal taste. I was slightly dubious initially about how good the Noise Cancellation feature would be but I have been really impressed. In addition there are a number of features which I found really useful such as pausing the music when you take the headphones off (eg if you want to chat to someone) and resuming where you left off when you put them back on. You can also increase/decrease volume by a swipe up/down on one headphone and go to the next/previous track by simply swiping left/right. Yes you could do all of this on your phone or MP3 player but often this is buried deep in my pocket! If you temporarily hold your hand over one of the headphones the sound diminishes so you can hear what someone is saying to you. There is even a GPS location facility if you want to save your EQ settings so that it reverts to the same settings the next time you visit that location eg if you routinely visit the same noisy cafe! In summary these are truly awesome headphones that far exceeded my expectations.

  18. AutumnFine says:

     United Kingdom

    I’ve been using the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones for a while now, and while they certainly have their merits, I’ve encountered a few frustrating issues along the way.
    Build Quality and Durability: I previously owned the silver version (which colour is rather off-white) of these headphones and experienced an unfortunate build quality issue. After just a year of use, one of the headphones detached from the headband while I was putting them on. It was a disappointing and unexpected failure that rendered them unusable. Having replaced them with this new pair, I was hopeful for improved durability. So far, these headphones have held up, but it’s clear that there were some concerns with the initial batch’s build quality.
    Performance: When it comes to performance, the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones shine in some areas and stumble in others. The active noise cancellation is top-notch, immersing you in your audio and blocking out the world. The sound quality is generally excellent, delivering crisp highs and deep lows. However, there’s a persistent issue that I’ve encountered with this new pair. They tend to power off unexpectedly after 30-60 minutes of use, even when the battery is fully charged. This interruption can be quite frustrating, especially during longer listening sessions or when watching movies.
    User Experience: An additional bug adds to the mixed experience of these headphones. If you accidentally power them off and then attempt to power them on immediately, they become unresponsive to any button presses. The only solution is to connect and disconnect them from a USB charger, which is an unnecessary hassle. This flaw is particularly irksome if you’re in a hurry or just trying to quickly resume your audio experience.
    Battery Life: When they’re not plagued by the aforementioned power-off issue, the battery life on these headphones is commendable. Long-lasting playback time ensures you can enjoy your favourite tunes throughout the day without constantly needing to recharge.
    Comfort: One area where the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones consistently excel is comfort. The plush ear cushions and adjustable headband make for a comfortable fit even during extended wear, which is crucial for those long flights or work sessions.
    Final Thoughts: In conclusion, the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones offer a blend of impressive features and unfortunate flaws. The build quality issues observed in the “silver” version seem to have been somewhat addressed, but there’s room for improvement. The stellar noise cancellation and sound quality are overshadowed by the random power-off problem and the unresponsive button bug. If Sony can address these issues in future iterations, these headphones could truly be exceptional. Until then, they remain a mixed bag – capable of delivering a great listening experience but marred by frustrating inconsistencies.

  19. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I love every feature of these headphones: sound quality and noise cancelling; ease of use and comfort; adjustments using the app. All brilliant. And amazing value at the lower price

  20. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    The noise cancelling on these headphones are incredible. Took them on a very busy bus journey where a very drunk man was blasting music off his phone and shouting all over the place – however with the noise cancelling on it was like he wasn’t there! The sound is also very great, making listening to music a blast!

  21. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    The more I use these headphones the more I am impressed. It’s not just the sound quality but the useful features which makes makes them near perfect. You won’t regret buying these. If only it was possible to have a noise cancelling bedroom…I guess that is what ear plugs are for but I hate wearing them.

  22. WilhemiVBVD says:

     United Kingdom

    I bought these headphones specifically for a long-haul flight from Heathrow to Bangkok and other flights across Asia recently. I found the headphones comfortable and wore them for the full 11.5 hours to Bangkok. I thought the noise cancelling was excellent. On taking off the headphones mid-flight I thought how loud the engine noise was, compared to when wearing my headphones. I also wore the headphones with no music or videos playing with the noise cancelling on just to drown out the noise of the engines whilst trying to sleep. What I also liked was that the headphones could be folded down quickly and easily to put into a case, which also fitted easily into my hand luggage (unlike the Sony MX5). In conclusion, I hate long-haul flying, I really do. However, the headphones did help in making the flights more acceptable. I would certainly recommend them and I would buy the same headphones again knowing what I know now.

  23. Miriam Laufer says:

     United Kingdom

    Really love them, great sounds. Really raises your experience and expectations, I actually struggle to listen to music in my car (obviously I don’t were these when driving) I want the same great sounds I get from these. Also helps in noisy stressful environments , it so silent with some calming music.

  24. Matt Kollat says:

     United Kingdom

    Okay first off I can’t use ear buds because of my tinnitus, they make it worse, so I have to have these types of over ear headphones. Now unlike vision to a point I a, sick to the back teeth of god knows what codecs and industry versions of sound files there are, as fed up of sound bars and so on. It’s quite clear the industry won’t have a set of standards across the board and life is too short trying to bother with all that and it’s not like they will all club together, to bother to put us all out of our audio baffling codec and streaming quality audio versions misery. So these headphones are very comfortable first off, now something of this quality will not be leaving the house, because I don’t want to be mugged and the noise cancelling is so good I won’t hear noises I need to hear in the streets if I am outside. For most of us unless you are some big music producer who can record exact high end music files to get the right codecs on the right streaming formats etc, the sound the rest of us hear is very good. I am using these headphones both wired and blue tooth on my Apple products and I’m glad I can plug them into my faithful old Apple iPod as well as my iPhone etc. I can’t play music loud as it sets off my tinnitus, so good quality sound on. Lower volumes is a must for me musically and these do very nicely. For me being able to take a phone call with them on does not matter either, as if I’m listening to music I won’t take the calls anyway lol.

  25. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    These headphones have changed how I enjoy music!

    They’re especially good at cancelling out the background drone noise of a busy woodworking workshop; can you imagine that? using these expensive headphones for work!? and they can take a knock and are confidence inspiring.

    I absolutely love them and feel like picking up a backup set should they ever fail!

    I just wish someone had of told me how much I’d love them sooner.

    highly recommended

  26. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersThey’re a little overrated so I didn’t give them five stars, but the sound quality is better than airpods pro and they’re very comfortable around your ears. I’d recommend buying them in the sale as I wouldn’t pay the full price for them personally and the noise cancellation isn’t as good as you’d expect, probably just a bit better than airpods. Really long battery life though! I charged them to 100% two days ago and they’re still on 50%

  27. [email protected] Dan Forcella says:

     United Kingdom

    Great headphones with good quality sound, excellent noise cancelling and long lasting battery life. The touch controls sometimes work well but sometimes when I’m trying to change the volume it thinks I’m skipping the song so I sometimes end up skipping a song right when the good part is about to start when I was trying to turn the volume up. I think having simple button controls would have been better.

  28. PaulaToRot says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 3 From Our Users(TLDR)
    Pro: Amazing headset with spectacular noise cancelling that has amazing audio quality and comfort.

    Con: Have to play a guessing game involving timing and third party cable to charge it.

    Firstly to say that this headset by far is the best I have owned for noise cancelling anywhere I am. They are very comfortable and even though there is an app to download for further settings changes it is well worth it. The only issue I have had so far is that the original charger that came with the headphones does not work. Once plugged in to any USB port it flashes red for charging and then off and does not charge at all. I have tested with many other cables and blocks and so far I have managed to get to charge however I have to first do some sort of guessing game. I have to plug a cable in while it is on and then remove it forcing the headphones to turn off and then I have to plug the cable back in while holding the power button and from there it is a guessing game as to how long to hold the power button but once it flashes red I let go and it will charge. If pressing it any longer it will flash blue then red and turn off leaving me to repeat the process again.

  29. VRGAlvarocnp says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 13 From Our UsersSony’s WH-1000XM4 noise cancelling wireless headphones are here, and they’re an auditory marvel that take your listening experience to soaring new heights. From build quality to sound performance, these headphones deliver in every department, warranting a well-deserved 5-star rating.

    The design and build quality of the WH-1000XM4 ooze elegance and durability. Sony has done a spectacular job sealing joints and using quality materials. Their choice of 40mm dome-type driver units along with the gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug ensures optimal audio performance. And with dimensions compact enough to fit under most Christmas trees, these headphones are truly the gift that keeps on giving.

    Comfort is paramount when it comes to headphones, and the WH-1000XM4 scores highly in this regard. Even users with larger heads have attested to their superior comfort. The cushioned ear pads and flexible headband promise endless hours of snug, fatigue-free listening. They fit so perfectly, you may forget you’re wearing them!

    One of the standout features of the Sony WH-1000XM4 is its noise cancellation, courtesy of the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1. The ability to switch between noise cancelling and transparency modes adds a layer of versatility that suits various environments, from bustling city streets to serene parks.

    Beyond the superior noise cancellation, the Sony WH-1000XM4 outperforms its competitors with features like Speak-to-Chat and Wearing Detection. The former automatically pauses your music when you start a conversation, while the latter powers off the headphones when not in use, preserving battery life. The Quick Attention feature, which turns down the volume and allows ambient sound in when you place your hand over the ear cup, is nothing short of genius.

    When it comes to sound, the Sony WH-1000XM4 truly shines. These headphones support Ideal Resolution Audio and use evolved DSEE Extreme technology to upscale even compressed music files. As a result, listeners enjoy crisp mids, clear highs, and a robust bass response that can make any track sound dynamic and lively.

    The intuitive touch controls are another highlight. With a simple tap or swipe on the headphone surface, you can adjust the volume, switch tracks, and answer calls, providing a seamless listening experience.

    Let’s not forget about the impressive Bluetooth 5.0 capabilities. With a line of sight range of approximately 30ft and the option to pair with two devices simultaneously, Sony WH-1000XM4 is as flexible as it gets.
    Sony WH-1000XM4’s app offers a rich suite of features, including EQ adjustments, and even learns your regular locations to tailor sound and noise cancelling settings. The headphones also integrate beautifully with Alexa and Google Assistant, further enhancing the user experience.

    The call quality on the WH-1000XM4 headphones is commendable. Even on lengthy calls, users have reported clear audio with no discomfort, marking these headphones as a great option for working from home.

    Finally, in terms of battery life, the WH-1000XM4 outdoes itself with a whopping 30 hours on a single charge, making it ideal for lengthy commutes, international flights, or just all-day listening.

    In conclusion, the Sony WH-1000XM4 is an excellent blend of form, function, and fantastic sound quality. They feel premium, sound powerful, and offer a myriad of smart features that genuinely improve the user experience.

    Pros:

    1. Exceptional sound quality with robust bass.
    2. Superb noise cancellation.
    3. Comfortable for extended use.
    4. Smart features like Speak-to-Chat and Wearing Detection.
    5. Long-lasting battery life.
    6. Intuitive touch controls.
    7. Comprehensive app with EQ adjustments.

    Cons:

    1. Some users may find the touch controls sensitive.
    2. While the design is sleek, it’s relatively unassuming, which might not appeal to those seeking a more noticeable aesthetic.
    3. These headphones aren’t ideal for exercise due to their over-ear style.

  30. TyKeetonpkjg says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 104 From Our UsersIf you’re considering buying the Bose QC45, you’re probably also considering the Sony 1000XM4 headphones too. They’re both priced about the same currently and are both getting great reviews.
    Yet I was torn between the two so I decided to buy both and keep the one I liked the most. At least that was the plan.

    The Sony XM4s have been a runaway success only recently replaced by the XM5 which are 100 more, so I left these out as they were just a bit more then I wanted to spen.

    Here’s what I liked and disliked about them both.

    Build quality and comfort
    The Bose QC45 feel light in the hand and well made. However I did not like the exposed screws. The Sony XM4s are better sealed at the joints and feel better well built in the hand. The Sony is a fraction heavier but there’s nothing in it between the two.
    The ear pads are better on the Sony. They just feel more cushioned than the Bose. The Bose feel cheaper. I also noticed that the headband on the Sony is slightly more comfortable. I found the Bose headband would dig in to the top of my head slightly. You notice you’re wearing them after a while.
    The Sony cups feel they have more space in them for your ears. I felt my ears were touching the inside of the cups on the Bose.

    Noise cancelling/transparacy mode
    I like the way you can switch the Bose between transparent and noise cancelling. It’s just a single press of the button on the left cup. Simple. Both modes work brilliatly. I’ve used the transparency mode while walking so I can still hear some traffic, and the NC mode in my local noisy coffee shop. Both modes work very well.
    The call quality is excellent. The other person on the call could hear me very well during a walk outside on a rather windy day. No issues with calls.

    Controls
    The Bose has physical buttons for the volume controls and to pause play. The Sony has touch sensitive controls which are getting some bad reviews online. This is totally wrong in my opinion. The touch controls work very well on the Sony. I found with the Bose that when I wanted to adjust the volume, I had to place several fingures on the right cup before pressing down on the volume with my index finger. I found that otherwise the cup would slightly move from my ear which became anoying having to reposition it again for comfort. The Sony is just a one finger swipe and very easy to do without disturbing the cup position.
    The Bose buttons don’t feel that high quality. They don’t have that satisfiying click or feel.
    You get a nice satisfying confirmation sound when toggling the on/off button, again a phyical switch that does feel it will break at some point. You get a voice confirmation that you are connected and the battery power remaining. The Bose has a very old computer generated voice which is terrible. The Sony voice is much more modern and clear making the Sony feel more up to date.
    The Sony has a press and hold button to power on/off. This also gives you a confimation that your Bluetooth has connected.

    Sound
    So the important stuff. I’ve played several tracks over and over on both headphones switching between the two and repeating the track.
    There are some differencs and it is all subjective.
    I found the Bose was clearer in the midrange and higher tones. I also felt there was a little more clarity in the words of the song then in the Sony.
    But the Sony came across more powerful lower down with base. You just feel the Sony has more capacity and power. The music sounds stronger.
    The Bose is very good but just lacks the real strong base of a track.

    App
    I tried both with no EQ straight out of the box. When I adjusted the EQ on both, I got even stronger sound from both. The Sony still feels more punchy. The Bose is very good for podcasts, super clear and great noise cancelling.
    The EQ on the Bose is very simple with very little adjustments. The Sony is more comprehensive.
    The Sony has a much better App with more ajustments. It can even learn your regular locations and adjust the sound and NC accordingly. The Bose does none of this.
    The Sony has a great feature that pauses the music if you simply start to talk to someone. It also switches to transparent mode so you can hear them. Great when ordering a coffee! The Bose doesn’t do this.
    The Sony pauses the music if you lift the headphones off your head, resumes play when you place them back on. The Bose doesn’t do this.
    You can cover the right cup with your hand on the Sony to temparaliy switch to transparancy mode to listen to someone speak. The Bose doesn’t do this.

    Conclusion
    Overall, both headpones are brilliant in their own way and in isolation.
    I just feel I keep leaning over to the Sony for some reason. They just feel better quality, sound stronger and have better controls and features. They just feel more expensive.
    I feel you’re paying for the Bose branding and would truly price the Bose QC45 between 150-200 max. The Sony on the other hand feel a bargain at 240 currently.
    Both have a nice small case yet the Sony case seems more thought out with better internals. The Sony case has a canvas feel, the Bose a hard shell feel. Both very protable in your bag.
    One final thought which has been overlooked by online reviewers. The Bose branding on the side of the cups stands out. This made me feel concious of wearing them while walking in the street letting others know I have a pair of expensive headphones on. The Sony are much more discreet and can be mistaken at a distance for their cheaper 50 headphones. I just felt more relaxed wearing the Sony out in public.
    Yet it felt the opposite while sitting in a coffee shop wearing the Bose. I felt good wearing a quality product and brand everyone knows. It’s a small thing but I noticed how it made me feel.

    I’m reluctant to return the Bose QC45s but between the two, I feel the Sony XM4s are just better.

  31. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Noise cancelling is as good as the reviews say

    Wore them doing hovering and using my electric toothbrush and couldn’t hear eithe

  32. Norman2523 says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Great pair of headphones- noise cancellation is brilliant and sound quality lives up to all the hype. Expensive but worth it.

  33. RosariaOlvera says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    i love love love this. It’s so great, noise cancellation is amazing, the sound quality is okay but god bless the battery life. I think i charge it once every 3 months or so. Bless this product.

  34. LPMMontemtfcbr says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    I’ve owned a lot of headphones in my time, skullcandy, beats, JBL and I’ve had AirPods. But nothing lives up to these. The quality and performance is just amazing and while they’re higher in price than what I know some people would spend, they’re worth every penny to me. Best investment I’ve made for a long time.

  35. DannielPaulson says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    I have the XM2’s already, but was showing signs of age. Found these as replacement and all is fine but Sony could include an adjustable time for how long the ” Speak to Pause” as I find the default can be a little too long.

  36. DeandreKDO says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Dislikes first. These phones are a bit too clever at times and will do things like pausing if you speak, start walking etc. You can change the settings to various options but it’s a bit of extra faffing I could do without. Likes, there are many. Good battery life and rapid charging. Excellent sound quality, very comfortable and the noise cancelling is amazing. You can literally block out your surroundings. Good battery life. I payed a discounted price. Were they worth it? Yes if you can afford it.

  37. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Most important thing is generally great sound. Ambient controls also very good, though ambient on can be a little poppy with impact noised. Noise cancelling is very good, but not that great at e.g blocking colleague’s speakers. But overall don’t think there’s better in this price bracket.

  38. SondraWilburn says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    The adaptive noise cancellation is great. I think the newer ones do it automatically but these you press and hold a button to optimise it to your surroundings. I do it when the train starts moving or when the bus starts moving or when I get to the office. There are headphones with twice the battery life but everything is a compromise.

  39. Jeff Weisbein says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Haven’t tried many other makes and models but find the Sony sound quality to be well balanced and articulated. The sound cancellation works well and build quality is good. Can’t comment yet on battery life after charging. Comfortable to wear- can feel a little bit warm after a while but this is probably inevitable for this design of headphone.

  40. GilbertoDempsey says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    The one thing o would say is don’t but them if you are looking for a pair of headphones for the gym as the leather causes your ears to sweat other than that they are amazing and even keep your ears warm during winte

  41. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Sony xm4 headphones.
    I bought the xm5s about 2 months ago and they are fantastic for being out and about. So I bought the xm4 for watching TV via Bluetooth 5.0 through my firestick.. These are very comfortably and the sound is great, but be warned about the battery life (see pic). If you use the dsee and speak to chat you will be lucky to get 15 hours out of these headphones.
    I run them on the aac apple codec with noise cancelling on and I still have 50% battery after 16 hours continuous use at about 40% volume (watching TV), so the 30 hours would be achieved.
    Noise cancelling is good, but nowhere near my xm5s, in fact I’ve just sold my xm2s and they are as good as the xm4’s, only difference is the xm4’s don’t have the white noise that xm2 have.
    Summing up,,,,,, I got the xm4 for 219 black Friday, but they’re now back to 249, so just add an extra 40 ish and buy the xm5.
    Super comfy for hours watching TV, but in busy outdoors, not so good in my opinion.
    Xm5 all the way guys!

    Not overwhelming really

  42. BarbaraHargrove says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    The hardware is quite good, the software is so obsolete, no wonder everyone use Apple today.
    Is it really so hard to detect device by bluetooth ? come on Sony, you can hire a single competent programmer to solve the problem 🙂

  43. debra92691 says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    I been using mx4’s for a few days now and this my first good headset I got to say the noise cancellation is very good. bass is ok and sound quality is good but I find the app needs to be used because out of the box sound is below par. Overall im very happy

  44. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    I went for the version 4 over 5 because they are a lot cheaper, fold up better and according to reviews are more comfortable. I prefer the aesthetics slightly too. Noise cancellation is good – it is saving my sanity in a busy office – and music sounds very good. The touch controls work well. My favourite feature is the way it automatically pauses the music if you take them off. Recommended.

  45. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    The sound is great & the noise cancellation is much improved since my last pair (of Bose a few years ago). I can happily listen to music in the same room as my wife watching the TV without any disturbance at all. The sound is very good & the battery seems to last about a week with on & off daily use. I recommend.

  46. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersFollowing review is written from the autistic point of view so is more focused on sensory elements.

    Pros:
    *Great noise cancellation.
    *Soft materials, pleasant to the touch.
    *Are comfortable as they don’t press onto ears and glasses.
    *Easy to operate.

    Cons:
    *Cushions have a chemical smell straight out of packaging.
    *Quite heavy so they start pressing on the head after a while. For the same reason uncomfortable wearing around the neck.

    All controls for the sound/music are on the right side of the head and can’t be changed which will suck if you are left handed. The noise cancellation on/off button is on the left.

  47. RosieRounds says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    I wanted headphones that would last a very long time without charging them – at least as long as an entire long-haul plane journey.

    These last at least 30 hours, according to Sony, but having used them over the past few days I think they last even longer than that.

    Apparently these are the longest-lasting (without any charge at all) headphones available in the market.

    Aside from that, the noise cancellation is absolute, the sound quality is fantastic, they are incredibly comfortable, and they are enormously easy to use when on (adjust volume, take phone calls, pause sound and video being watched).

    They are not cheap, no, but in my opinion they are worth every single penny.