WH-1000XM4C

Headphones

Usability

Long lasting power. Crisp calls. Effortless usability.

Listen all day with a long-lasting battery life of up to 27 hours⁰. Clear calling accurately captures your speech, and multipoint connection keeps them paired with two devices simultaneously for instant switching and seamless usability.

All-day power and quick charging

Up to 27 hours of battery life delivers power for lengthy journeys. A quick 3-minute charge offers up to 1 hour of playback.

WH-1000XM4C 27hr battery life, 3min quick charge for 1hr playback

Clear calls

Powered by Precise Voice Pickup Technology using multiple microphones and advanced audio signal processing, the WH-1000XM4C delivers clear voice quality to the person on the other end of the call.

Sony WH-1000XM4C headphones urban commute lifestyle

Tap for simple, intuitive control

Manage playback effortlessly by tapping the right earcup. Swipe to skip songs and adjust volume and double‑tap to play or pause. There is no need to grab your smartphone, as all controls are smooth and straightforward directly on the headphones.

Touch control operation on Sony WH-1000XM4C headphones

Multipoint Connection

For total convenience, your headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth® devices at the same time, automatically switching when a call is received or playback is started on either device⁰.

Effortless paring with Fast Pair

In one tap, the WH-1000XM4C enables effortless Bluetooth® pairing with your Android™ devices⁰.

What’s in the box

Open up the packaging of your WH-1000XM4C headphones and you’ll find a carrying case, headphone cable (approx. 1.2 m).

Sony WH-1000XM4C full accessories bundle including carry case and cables

Adjusts to the world around you

Adaptive Sound Control senses where you are and what you’re doing, then uses AI to change ambient sound settings for the ideal listening experience. Over time, it can learn your behaviour, recognise locations you visit often, and tailor the sound to suit your location.

AI-optimised Adaptive Sound Control illustrated with icons representing sitting, walking, running, driving, and location awareness.

Total convenience, total customisation

Your headphones are even better with the Sound Connect app. The simple, intuitive interface lets you dial in your ideal sound and shortcut settings, and can keep track of your recent listening history. Safe Listening even lets you check you're in line with WHO healthy listening habits.

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Quick Attention keeps you connected

Need to quickly hear voices or sounds around you? Just place your hand over the housing to smoothly turn your music volume down and let ambient sound in.

Palm touch pause gesture for Sony WH-1000XM4C headphones

For everyday convenience, just Speak-to-Chat

As soon as you speak to someone, Speak-to-Chat automatically stops the music and lets in ambient sound so you can conduct a conversation – handy if you want to keep your headphones on, or your hands are full. Based on Precise Voice Pickup Technology, this smart feature uses multiple microphones built into your headphones and advanced audio signal processing to recognise and react to your voice. And once your chat is over, your music starts playing again automatically.

Illustration of a person wearing headphones speaking to another, with a pause button indicating the Speak-to-Chat functionality.

Quick Access

A shortcut to your music with simple taps, and no need to touch your smartphone⁰¹². You can enjoy your music in an effortless way.

Instant pause. Instant play.

Just take the headphones off and the music stops – an IR sensor knows when you are wearing them. Put the headphones back on and the music starts again.