Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/P
- SKU:
- 10947881
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
Customers are saying
Customers praise the impeccable sound quality, exceptional comfort, and amazing battery life of the product. They also appreciate its lightweight design, good bass, snug fit, and decent active noise cancellation. However, some customers have noted concerns regarding its portability, price, and occasional connectivity issues. A few also wished for louder volume and water resistance.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Does it again
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is absolutely incredible and the best part is that people can hear me extremely clearly during calls, even with significant background noise. Battery gets zapped pretty good in a noisy environment and ANC turned on.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KCJR54, Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. 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
Best Headphone set!!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones great! Cancels other noises so I can focus and clearly hear music or information im listening to. The push button on the headphone ear set works great to stop music, etc so I can converse with others quickly.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sony22,
Excellent! Thank you for sharing your awesome review of your new WH-1000XM5 Headphones! We're glad you're enjoying the superb sound quality and outstanding noise canceling feature of the unit. Good to know you feel this is the best sounding headphones you've ever owned and you appreciate the speak-to-chat feature.
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.
Thank you for your feedback and offering a fantastic rating on the product!
-Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Fussy and not worth it
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was excited to get these, but as soon as I put them on I hated them. First, at the tightest setting, they were too loose on my head (I'm 5 feet tall, so I'm small, but not THAT small). Second, the touch controls are awful. You have to swipe repeatedly to move the volume even a little bit, and every time you do, it beeps. Every time you touch the right side, even incidentally, it beeps. Sony's online forum says there is a way to turn the beeping off, but it was not there in the app when I opened it. Third: I have to install an app that tracks my every move in order to use my $400 headphones? No. The sound is great, but didn't blow me away .... certainly not for this price. I'm returning these, very disappointed in the user experience.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LizD, We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with your WH-1000XM5 headphones. If you still have the headphones, we'd love to troubleshoot the issue that you are having. May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com
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- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great for the price!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very great headphones. For the price, I think it would be worth getting insurance with them, just to make sure you can be able to use them for as long as possible!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Excellent choice, KiyonEllison! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. 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
Amazing!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have probably the BEST noise cancellation of any headphones in its price range. Great sound quality as well!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NickR, We appreciate your feedback! We're also glad that you're enjoying the WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Super Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Surprisingly great headphones. Got a wierd sound when i was talking while wearing my headphones and found out that it minimizes sounds while i talk so i can hear people responding. That was an awesome feature i didnt know was there.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VarameC,
Very nice! Thank you for reaching out to us today. We're always happy to hear from you. We're glad to hear that you like the smart feature of the headphones. 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Long lasting battery
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise cancellation, comfortable, battery life is better than I expected.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, AmieM!
We’re thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM5 is exceeding your expectations, especially with its comfort and battery life. It’s great to know the noise cancellation is hitting the mark for you!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Superb On ear headphones. Never bought noise canceling headphones before. These are the newest and best. Easy friendly user face. Other than getting used to wearing noise canceling headphones these are awesome.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brandon, Great! We're happy to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. 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 for airplanes
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These do a fantastic job of cancelling all of the noise while flying. Sound quality is pretty good. The touch controls work great and had no problems with using Siri. Only complaint is the matte finish shows every fingerprint.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sleeperlbz, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. 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
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The active noise canceling is unmatched with these headphones, in my opinion. I bought these to use before I was deployed and I am far more than pleased with their quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RussellB,
We appreciate the positive feedback and we're glad to hear that you like the industry leading noise canceling of the headphones. 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Incredible sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the sound of these headphones. The one complaint is that the bar across the top hits my head in a firm way and is a bit irritating. Not sure why there is not more padding or perhaps a bit more curve.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mybbreview, Excellent! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality of your headphones. 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
Sony-WH1000XM5
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are a nice upgrade from my older version 1000X earphones. Comfortable to wear. Using them also with my iPhone to make calls and the mic quality seems very good. Happy I bought them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Scooterh,
Thank you for your fantastic review! We are so glad to hear that you love your new Sony headphones and that you're enjoying them as a great upgrade.
The Integrated Processor V1 is a key part of the new system that allows for crystal-clear call quality. This powerful processor works with four beamforming microphones and a bone conduction sensor to pick up your voice clearly, ensuring you are heard without any background noise.
Thanks for choosing Sony, and have a beautiful day!
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great Sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good head phones. I'm.glad I made the purchase. A great upgrade to my old pair. And more comfortable than my in ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Imjoedaddy, Awesome! We're glad that you re enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones available for the price. Incredible sound and battery life. Very comfortable to wear for extended periods of time
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NathanS,
That's wonderful to hear! We are delighted that you consider the WH-1000XM5 headphones the best available for the price and are enjoying the incredible sound, battery life, and the comfort for extended use!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love these headphones. The Sony app lets you adjust the EQ as well which is super helpful. Sound quality is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Tjv123,
Great! We are truly happy that you are loving the sound quality of our WH1000XM5. Also, good thing that you were able to utilized the Sony app to adjust the sound settings to your liking. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
A great set of cans!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was tired of my AirPods constantly in my ears so I wanted to grab a new set of cans for majority of my home office work. Mainly to drown out the sounds of my home and people cutting grass and such while working. These are a great set of cans, as they should be for their price. They aren’t as nicely built as the Bose, but they are fairly light with no fatigue. While I like larger ear cups, they can be a bit distracting at times as I have a small head. The sound quality sounds a bit flat, but if you play with the EQ in the app, they come to life. I still think the x4 earbuds are tremendously better in SQ, but these fit a diff role and seem to be better for calls to me atleast. The battery life is TREMENDOUS to say the least!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PMPerformance, we're glad you are enjoying our newest industry-leading noise canceling 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased the headphones for my girlfriend and she is in love with them. The quality is great and it sounds amazing. Their customer service was on point aswell
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OscarB, You've made an excellent choice! We're delighted to hear that your girlfriend loves her new Sony XM5 headphones. And good to know you had an amazing customer service experience.
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
Sony headphones w-5
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is crisp and clear. Noise cancellation is not 100%. Bluetooth lags.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KevinA!
Thanks so much for sharing your review on the WH-1000XM5! It is fantastic to know that you’re finding the sound crisp and clear.
We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the noise cancellation and the Bluetooth timing.
If you need any help with your headphones, we invite you to contact our support team so we can look into this for you. https://www.sony.net/support-contact
Thanks for choosing Sony and sharing your feedback!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Weight
Works fine
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are light and and sound fine. There is a pressure point on the top of my head with prolonged use where the bridge contacts my head. The discomfort is not immediate, but it does become pronounced over time. I think that all headphones likely have this issue with prolonged wear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dredd, We're glad that you like the sound quality and light design. 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
Very happy with this purchase!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product, does everything as advertised. If you could choose to have the phones shake like some other brand/models for gaming, etc. these would have absolutely everything needed for every use imaginable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SAIHRKE, Amazing! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. 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