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
Love these headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was debating between this and the Apple AirPods max this is by far the better Choice. Sound quality is good and I love the function features on the headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AleksandroA, You've made an awesome choice! We're glad you love the great sound quality and overall features of your Sony XM5. 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
perfect headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect headphones for listening to music and staying focused with the noise cancellation perfect headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OscarV, We're glad that you like the noise canceling function. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Product, good sounding, great surround sound, really puts you in the center of the music, not the music in the center of you (surround over mono)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrooksBuy, Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality. 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:Battery life
Sony XM5
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had the xm4 and they got stolen so upgraded to the xm5 . What I love about these headphone is that I rarely have to charge and when I do it is only for 30 minutes
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KevinL, We're so glad to hear you are enjoying the features and excellent battery life of our industry-leading, noise-canceling headphones WH-1000XM5. We're so sorry to learn about what happened to your previous model. 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 so much for your purchase and for the 5-star rating! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony WH1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great listening experience and the best noise cancellation among the headphones I have used so far. Would definitely recommend buying this!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Harsha, 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
expensive but very much worth
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.some of the absolute best noise cancelling headphones on the market, yes they are expensive but very much worth it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LufaKlaskie, Fantastic! We're very happy to hear you feel that the WH1000XM5 is worth its price. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Great headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable with amazing aound quality. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChristopherS,
We are truly heartened to learn that you are enjoying the premium comfort and amazing sound quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones! We understand that high-fidelity audio is only half the experience, which is why we meticulously developed the "Soft Fit Leather" and lightweight headband to ensure you can stay immersed in your music for hours without any discomfort.
Beyond the comfort, the Integrated Processor V1 works in harmony with our high-quality drivers to deliver sound that is crisp, clear, and uncompromised. Whether you are listening to a complex orchestral piece or a bass-heavy track, the precision of the audio ensures you hear every nuance exactly as the artist intended.
We really appreciate you being part of the Sony family and recommending us so highly.
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Just what I needed
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product, I just insisted in the Air Force and these are perfect for my needs also battery life is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jay, We appreciate your feedback! We're also glad that you're enjoying the WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Just buy em. Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really great headphones. Great audio quality. Good battery life. And even includes case
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello tempestrazr89,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re elated to hear that the WH1000XM5 headphones impress you with their audio quality, battery life, and included case. Your appreciation encourages us to continue delivering products that enhance your listening experience.
Best regards,
-Fred
Good Service, Great Product.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.AMAZING Product. You get what you pay for. I was gifted these headphones and initially thought to return due to the price. We went to Best Buy looked at others, spoke to staff and I decided to keep and try them. I'm so glad I did, I wouldn't trade them for anything now.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JimF, thank you for the fantastic score! We're delighted to hear that you've chosen to keep the WH1000XM5. This headset truly is an exceptional gift, and we appreciate you giving it the opportunity to prove itself. Thank you for choosing Sony! Regards. -Jenn
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Buying these headphones have really helped with reading books and blocking out the world, truly luxury from this model
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Curly, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Cons mentioned:Volume
Not what I expected
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was about to replace my Bose headphones with a new pair, but was also interested in these, after reading couple of reviews. Listened to advice of a salesperson who told me these will be 100% better in all aspects. I tried them both at the store and the sound of these was pretty pretty good and the volume great. Today I have them on for maybe 10th time and I wish I have never switched to Sony. The noise canceling is awful and not comparable to Bose whatsoever. When on a flight, I sometimes used my Bose QC with noise cancelling and no music to avoid hearing people around me. That doesn’t work with Sony. Volume - never gets loud enough. I am not sure how the store sample was set up, but Ive tried everything and it’s just ok. Swiping sensor works maybe half of the time. Woke, skipping or shuffle… You name it. I wish I have opened them and tried them on within the return policy timeframe because I would be having Bose again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lulu, Thank you for your feedback regarding the WH1000XM5 headphones. I'm sorry to hear about the issues you're experiencing with noise canceling, volume, and the touch sensor.
For the noise canceling issue, please ensure the headphones are worn properly, as an improper fit can significantly affect the noise canceling performance. You can also try adjusting the settings using the Sony | Headphones Connect app. Make sure the Adaptive Sound Control is turned off and manually set the Noise Canceling function to its maximum level. If the issue persists, you might want to reset or initialize the headphones to see if that resolves the problem. For more details, please refer to this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html
Regarding the volume not being loud enough, it might be helpful to check the volume settings on both the headphones and the connected device. Additionally, ensure that any volume limiting features on your device are disabled.
For the touch sensor issues, make sure the sensor area is clean and free from any obstructions. If the problem continues, resetting the headphones might help.
If these steps do not resolve the issues, please consider reaching out to Sony support through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US.
for further assistance. Or email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Incredible
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The clarity and soundstage are exceptional, the anc is noticeable as soon as you put them on, ive always used earbuds, i cant believe what ive been missing out on with these headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MattyIce16, Good to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality of 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
Excellent audio sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really great sound quality the app helps you get the most sound out of it. I don’t think I’ve ever heard such a pleasant sound out of headphones,
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rayo, Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality. 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
Extraordinary sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound unlike many. The price is premium and so is the product. If you're looking for extraordinary sound quality, this will satisfy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Julio, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're thrilled that you like the exceptional sound and premium quality 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
No buzz
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best head phones I have ever purchased. Normally would hear a buzzing in my headphones with noise cancellation but these are super quiet and clear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RaquelO, Excellent choice! We're glad that you're enjoying the 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
Excellent Headphones
|Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] My brother loves these headphones! He enjoys them for the gym and everyday activities!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Ernesto,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It brings us great joy to hear that your brother is enjoying the WH1000XM5 headphones both at the gym and in his daily routine. Knowing they enhance his activities means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate you sharing this with us. Thank you for your kind words!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones!!!
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic headphones with amazing sounds. I am beyond impressed with the quality of these headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChrisR, Great! We're glad that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Jon
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Goodbye for the money very good set of headphones would highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rambo, Amazing! We're delighted to hear you like your new Sony WH1000XM5. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you 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.Incredible noise-canceling! Fit comfortably over your ears, especially with earrings. Great sound quality and easy to connect!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JustineB, This is great to hear! We're also glad that these headphones fit comfortably and you're enjoying the sound and ease of connection. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. Erin