Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/S
- SKU:
- 10947882
Rating by feature
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Xm5
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had the Xm4 upgraded to these and don’t regret it sound really clear
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JorgeH,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It's a true pleasure to hear that you've upgraded from the WH-1000XM4 to the WH-1000XM5! We're thrilled to know that you're enjoying the clear sound quality. With cutting-edge technology and thoughtful design, these headphones offer an exceptional audio experience. Your feedback means a lot to us!
Best regards,
-Fred
Ms. Yee
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My grandson loves this headphone for Christmas gift from me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JocelynL,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that your grandson loves the WH-1000XM5 headphones you gifted for Christmas. It's wonderful to know our product brought joy and enhanced his listening experience during the holidays.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent product
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product, great quality and exceptional performance!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Mony,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We are thrilled to hear that you found the product to be excellent, with great quality and exceptional performance. At Sony, we are committed to providing exceptional audio experiences, and we are thrilled to hear that our WH-1000XM5 headphones have gone above and beyond your expectations.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best noise canceling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The most incredibly awesome noise canceling headphones at the suggestion of the very knowledgeable staff!
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Posted .Hi jmbearcub, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
xm5 review
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sound amazing, and definetely worth the $300 i paid for them. some people talk about hinge issues, haven't ran into any of those yet
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Posted .Hi LoganH, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you are happy with your purchase. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great set of headphones. Brother didn’t not like the color of it so had to rerun it. Otherwise it has some nice sound and great option of headphones.
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Posted .HI MariaH, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Best sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is amazing. Light weight and the way it fits is grewt
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Posted .Hi Reshina, Great choice! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5 headphones! These lightweight headphones are beautifully finished in newly developed soft fit leather. This material fits snugly around the head with less pressure on the ears while keeping out external sounds. Our noiseless design with stepless slider, seamless swivel and hanger, and silent joints, makes WH-1000XM5 a pleasure to wear. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Blue Tooth Issues
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like these head phones but, I wish I would have purchased another set of Bose headphones. My issues with these headphones is the blue tooth constantly disconnects. Also, the noise canceling quality is not very good.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ClydeC,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're truly sorry to hear about your experience with the Sony - WH1000XM5 headphones, especially regarding Bluetooth stability and noise canceling performance. We understand how important both of these features are, and we'd like to share some tips that may help.
For Bluetooth connectivity:
- Please ensure your headphones are updated to the latest firmware using the Sony Headphones Connect App.
- In the app, you can also set the set the headset to “Priority on stable connection”, which can reduce the audio/Bluetooth dropouts.
- Try to avoid using the headphones in areas with heavy wireless interference, such as near microwave ovens, crowded trains, or when surrounded by multiple wireless communication audio devices.
For noise cancelling performance:
- Make sure the headphones are properly fitted and fully sealed over your ears—this makes a big difference in blocking outside sound.
- In the Sony Headphones Connect App, use the "Auto NC Optimizer" feature, which adjusts performance based on your environment and personal fit.
- Double-check that Adaptive Sound Control isn't automatically lowering noise cancelling in certain situations; you can manually set it to "Noise Canceling" using the app for maximum effect.
If you've tried these steps and are still experiencing issues, we recommend reaching out to our technical support team for further assistance: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
We'd love the chance to help improve your experience with your headphones!
Thank you for considering Sony products.
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Head sets
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love it !!! Look cool and comfortable!!! The music sound amazing!!
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Posted .Hi Grace, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5 headphones! The light and rigid precision-engineered driver unit improves high frequency sensitivity for more natural sound quality. Sony unique technologies include a premium lead-free solder containing gold for excellent conductivity, Fine Sound Resistor for even power distribution, and optimized circuitry for an improved signal-to-noise ratio to ensure clear, consistent sound. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best ANC of all headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Definitely great set of headphones. Been enjoying sound quality. However out of the box you will need to play with the eq to get the perfect sound for you. Noise cancellation is really great on this compared to my old bose.
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Posted .Hi Luffy30000, Thank you for sharing your positive experience with your Sony WH1000XM5! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the great sound quality and noise canceling feature of these headphones. And good to know that you were able to find the perfect sound by adjusting the EQ using the Sony Headphones Connect app. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and easy to use! I would recommend!
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Posted .Hello TerraB,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're delighted to hear that you’re enjoying the great sound quality and ease of use of the WH-1000XM5. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're glad our headphones are providing you with an excellent listening experience.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Astonishing Product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a fantastic product. Its sound quality is top notch and non currently compares to it. It has a friendly user interface with marked aesthetics. My recommendation? Go to the store and try it out for a few mins. That’s all. Just try it out :)
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Posted .Hi LuckyO, We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Lightweight, but heavy hitters.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome sound. Lightweight i only wish these were not so expensive.
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Posted .Hi Timahawk1, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5! These lightweight headphones are beautifully finished in newly developed soft fit leather. This material fits snugly around the head with less pressure on the ears while keeping out external sounds. Our noiseless design with stepless slider, seamless swivel and hanger, and silent joints, makes WH-1000XM5 a pleasure to wear. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These pair of headphones have very good sound quality along with very good battery life!
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Posted .Hi Shawn, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones! These lightweight headphones are beautifully finished in newly developed soft fit leather. This material fits snugly around the head with less pressure on the ears while keeping out external sounds. Our noiseless design with stepless slider, seamless swivel and hanger, and silent joints, makes WH-1000XM5 a pleasure to wear. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Loud
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best noise canceling ever ! I love to find a new space everywhere i go
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Posted .Hi, AllisonL,
Thanks for the great review and the 5-stars rating! We are glad our headphones have effectively met your needs. Keep enjoying the amazing sound quality from the headphones, and their amazing Noise Cancelling feature! Do not forget to download the Sony Sound Connect app to enhance the experience!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Quality Sound and Noticeable ANC
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pricey but good sound quality, comfort, noticeable noise reduction,
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Posted .Hi Duke, Amazing! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality, comfort, and noise canceling function. The WH-1000XM5 headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support they provide awe-inspiring audio quality. Our Voice Pickup Technology uses 4 microphones that are calibrated to only pick up your voice, resulting in crystal clear calls. The automatic Speak to Chat feature will stop your music once you start talking and let in the ambient sound. With up to 30 hours of battery life and a quick charge feature. The new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great upgrade
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Much improved upgrade over my previous M3s. In choosing between the WH1000XM5s and Apple's AirPod Max, these were the clear winner.
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Posted .Hi RobertM, We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound great noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is amazing and the noise canceling does a pretty good job. Doesn't block everything out but I don't think that technology exists yet. Using the noise canceling while listening to music makes me feel like I'm in a soundproof room within the office.
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Posted .Hi ChrisH, Thank you for the awesome review! We're glad you like the amazing sound and exceptional noise cancellation of your Sony WH1000XM5. The WH-1000XM5 headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support they provide awe-inspiring audio quality. Our Voice Pickup Technology uses 4 microphones that are calibrated to only pick up your voice, resulting in crystal clear calls. The automatic Speak to Chat feature will stop your music once you start talking and let in the ambient sound. With up to 30 hours of battery life and a quick charge feature. The new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Head phones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphones. I would recommend them to anyone. Employees are knowledgeable with the product they are selling
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Posted .Hi JamesB, Thank you for the amazing review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great shopping experience and good to know that you find them awesome and would recommend them to others. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
:)
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.very nice great sound and noise canceling i would recommend everyone to get these tbh
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Posted .Hi DanielF, thank you for sharing your positive feedback about the WH-1000XM5 headphones!
It's great to hear that you find them to have excellent sound quality and effective noise cancellation. They truly stand out in the market for their superior audio performance and noise-canceling capabilities.
Your recommendation is appreciated and could definitely help others in their decision-making process!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Gus