WH-1000XM4

Sony

WH-1000XM4

427 positive 9 neutral 123 negative

Based on 559 Reddit mentions

$348.00

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I love my Sony XM4 headphones! And im transgender

ThatSillySam in r/196

July 9, 2025 3:08 AM

242

What's the most comfortable?

This! I will never jam these things in my ears. I love my Sony WH-1000XM4 they have been the best for gym use and gaming on my Steamdeck. Over the ear headphones for life!

Wise_Conclusion_871 in r/Millennials

June 27, 2025 10:24 PM

79

Audio quality over Bluetooth surprised me!

Sony WH-1000XM4 has been a headphone I've been using daily since 2021.

Im not surprised the headphone sounds good, but I am surprised that over bluetooth with 320kbs MP3 files still sounding amazing!.

I was expecting a mediocre bluetooth chip, but for what it is, its actually pretty good!. Don't

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YeeYeeFeller in r/vita

June 3, 2025 4:32 AM

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Linus Tech Tips - I Forced 3 Android Users to Switch to iPhone - 30 Day iPhone Challenge Part 1 July 8, 2025 at 12:08PM

I’ve used the Sony linkbuds S before, and the WH-1000XM4 or whatever it’s called, and the transparency mode on those doesn’t hold a candle to the AirPods. I’d honestly forget I was even wearing the AirPods, the transparency mode is that good. In terms of sound quality they all sounded fine, if anyth

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ivandagiant in r/LinusTechTips

July 8, 2025 8:29 PM

48

Sony headphones (WH-1000XM4) are wonderful, but...

I finally got these Sony headphones and they are groundbreaking!! I was scared it wasn't as good as my previous "noise cancelling system" (right in the photo) but they're much better !

... BUT, when I have them for more than 1hr, the materiel begins to itch me (around the ears and on my scalp) and

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Helpful_Armadillo219 in r/autism

December 2, 2024 9:19 AM

129

Yeah so basically

I had to drive a 79 series troopy from Brisbane to Mackay.... Three times. After the first trip I went out bought a pair Sony XM4's so I had hearing after the next two trips. Great at turning diesel into noise.

toddsmash in r/CarsAustralia

October 1, 2025 6:24 AM

31

Sony WH-1000XM4 vs. Bose QuietComfort (2023): My Hands-On Comparison After One Week, Students POV

Last week, I bought both the Sony WH-1000XM4 and the Bose QuietComfort (2023) to test them side by side for a week. Here's my honest take on both headphones.

TL;DR: I returned the Sony XM4s. The Bose have better noise cancelling, fit more comfortably on my head, and are overall more pleasant to wea

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Financial-Ad-8819 in r/bose

June 15, 2025 10:05 PM

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BWT: What are you waiting to buy until Black Friday?

WalkingPad — I’ve been mostly housebound due to multiple chronic health issues since mid last year. My ME/CFS specialist has been drilling into me the importance of pacing to not trigger PEM and even further reduce my baseline (I’m currently moderate to severe) but I feel so stir crazy and miss goin

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BatmanDoesntDoShips_ in r/bitcheswithtaste

September 21, 2025 10:21 PM

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(1L Cart🛒) Noise Cancellation Headphones

Sony WH-1000XM4/5/5! I literally have had mine for 4 years, and I can’t stop raving about them and the quality!

Dramatic_Relief4806 in r/BlackLawAdmissions

March 30, 2026 6:46 PM

10

What Tism Accessories Make Your Life Easier?

Loop earbuds, sony xm4, beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro X, apple airpods 4th gen. I love my music and the ability to noise block. 😅 I love my heavy blankies, i wouldnt say my cats are accessories, but they make my life better 🥹 All three of us (two cats and me) just be nestled in my bed come nighttime. Sung

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LaIndiaDeAzucar in r/aspiememes

October 23, 2025 12:32 AM

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