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Sony WH-1000XM4

646 reviews

Dec, 2025

Positive
sound (339)
noise isolation (196)
comfort (172)
usability (139)
price (47)

Negative
reliability (10)
soundstage (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 646 reviews of Sony WH-1000XM4. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People are impressed by the price and usability. The comfort and noise isolation are also appreciated. Many are less positive about the soundstage and reliability.

sound, noise isolation, comfort, usability, price

reliability, soundstage

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony WH-1000XM4 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Sony WH-1000XM4 review: The best just got better

Sony has made the best even better. With a bunch of seemingly small changes, the company has further improved its already stellar headphones. The WH-1000XM4 sounds great and the custom ANC automatically adjusts if you choose to let it. You won't find a...

Powerful custom ANC ; Immersive sound with punchy bass ; Automatic pausing when you speak ; Multi-device connectivity

Pricey ; 360 Reality Audio is still limited ; Adaptive Sound Control requires location sharing

Aug, 2020

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Expert review by : Simon Cohen (digitaltrends.com)

Sony WH-1000XM4 review: The best headphones get even better

We've never tested a set of wireless noise-canceling headphones we like more than Sony's WH-1000XM3. Until now. The WH-1000XM4 are everything we've ever wanted.

Very comfortable ; Excellent sound quality ; Excellent noise canceling ; Very good call quality ; Very good battery life ; Bluetooth multi-device pairing ; Handy, customizable features

No aptX or aptX HD

Aug, 2020

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Sony WH-1000XM4 Review

Sony's terrific WH-1000XM4 headphones combine top-notch noise cancellation with audiophile-friendly sound quality.

Aug, 2020

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Expert review by : Chris Welch (theverge.com)

The best noise-canceling headphones to buy right now

Headphones do a better job than earbuds at muting distracting noise.

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Jul, 2020

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Expert review by : Sherri L. Smith (laptopmag.com)

Sony WH-1000XM4 review

Sony is coming for Bose's crown

Excellent audio quality ; Powerful active noise cancelling ; Light, comfortable frame ; 30 hours of battery life ; Plethora of sound customization options

Finicky touch controls

The Sony WH-1000xM4 headphones offer excellent audio, powerful ANC and tons of audio customization options in a comfortable frame.

Aug, 2020

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Expert review by : Chris Davies (slashgear.com)

Sony WH-1000XM4 Review: Noise-canceling headphones fit for 2020

Active noise canceling headphones like Sony's new WH-1000XM4 have quickly gone from a luxury to a must-have, as our homes evolve into remote offices and schoolrooms. At the same time, with mo…

Excellent active noise cancelation ; Multipoint Bluetooth pairs 2 devices at once ; 30+ hours of battery ; Almost every item on the WH-1000XM3 wishlist is answered

Not waterproof

Aug, 2020

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Expert review by : Vanessa McCuaig (rtings.com)

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless: Lab Tested - RTINGS.com

The Sony WH1000XM4 are great for commuting and travel. While they aren't the most portable headphones, their hard carrying case helps protect them while you're on the go. They have over 37 hours of continuous battery life, and you can comfortably wear...

Comfortable fit, incredible anc performance, over 37-hour continuous battery life

Bulky design

Sep, 2020

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Expert review by : Adam Patrick Murray (techhive.com)

Sony WH-1000XM4 review: Our favorite noise-cancelling headphones get minimal but welcome upgrades

This successor to what most people consider the best active noise-cancelling headphones on the market features minimal, but welcome upgrades.

Fantastic noise cancelling ; Very accurate sound for ANC headphones ; Proximity based auto play/pause ; LDAC codec support ; Terrific app experience

Edge-AI upscaling doesn't add much ; Touch controls still have a learning curve ; You can't use LDAC with multipoint Bluetooth

As I’ve already mentioned, Sony holds the active noise-cancellation crown with its WH-1000XM3. The WH-1000XM4 feature the same HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 as the previous generation, but with a new algorithm.This chip processes ambient noise...