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 regard the product's sound quality as impeccable, with many also praising its comfort, amazing battery life, and lightweight design. They appreciate the good bass, sleek design, snug fit, and decent active noise cancellation. However, some customers find its portability lacking compared to competitors and note that it is on the pricey side. Additionally, concerns have been raised about inconsistent connectivity and insufficient volume levels.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones. Little downside
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really great sound and options. Good connectivity as well. Next level noise cancellation. Only nit pick is how it goes open when on your shoulders
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AntoineB, Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, and connectivity. 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
Worth every penny
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wear these things 8-12 hours a day between work and gym and they are phenomenal being able to drown out noise or let it in whenever i want is perfect for my job in machining and perfect for backround noise at the gym. The sound quality is also great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi User1834,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you like the battery life, noise canceling function, and sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony xm5 headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sonny headphone xm5 are so easy to set up The sound is awesome and the voice cancellation is superb
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Denn,
We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the easy setup function, sound quality and voice 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
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.One of the best headphones. Had to make a decision between apple, but definitely better in my opinion.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BoldE,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH-1000XM5! 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!
-Ralph
headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.works as advertised. The noise reduction is amazing and the sound quality is very great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That is fantastic feedback, EricC!
We are so glad to hear that your WH-1000XM5 are working as advertised and providing such an excellent experience.
Knowing that you find the noise reduction to be amazing truly validates the advanced engineering in our dual processors and eight-microphone system. That industry-leading silence is exactly what we strive to deliver. And of course, the very great sound quality ensures you can enjoy your audio distraction-free!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones improved by eq
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Great sounding headphones once you adjust the eq a little. Straight out of the box they sound a little soulless. However the wuality and oberall product is great
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Great choice Cookiemonster! 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
Top Tier
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect headphones, I use these everyday and the sound quality and noise cancellation is the best I have had so far on a headset.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, EthanP!
We are so pleased to hear that your WH-1000XM5 headphones are the "perfect" fit for your daily use. It is truly rewarding to know that you find the sound quality and noise cancellation to be the best you've ever experienced. We designed these headphones to provide an unparalleled listening experience, and it brings us great satisfaction to know we've succeeded.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Music to my ears
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is amazing, I love how you can go to the next song with just a swipe on the side.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TheMachine11, Great! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and features of your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great purchase
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are great headphones very soft to you ear and comfortable I definitely recommend them
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Posted .Hi GarnetO,
Awesome! We're thrilled that you like the fit and comfort of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
I like
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sounds for how understand how to use all options But it’s pricey.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mzaki, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Excellent follow up to the xm4
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I owned the xm4s before these so i knew the quality would be excellent. The foam padding on the ear cup is incrediblly comfortable. I often wear these up to 12 hours at a time with only slight discomfort near the end. My only complaint is that they don’t fold up like the xm4s did into a small case. They dont not fold at all so the case is somewhat bigger now. So, a small hit on portability.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi rrmm, this is great! We're glad that you are enjoying your headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Slightly bigger than the 4’s
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great and the noise canceling is the best you can get of any over ear headphones right now, but they are too big for my head. I had the 4’s and they fit a little big too, but the 5’s are a good bit bigger. Because they don’t clamp tight enough and the head band is too long, they don’t seal well and pull away from my ears when I turn my head side to side. This effects the noise canceling because it won’t seal around my ears consistently. And because it doesn’t have enough clamping force, the headband puts more pressure on the top of my head and hurts after awhile. I love Sonys, but I prefer the fit of the 4’s. I don’t have an abnormally small head either!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Carly, Thank you for choosing Sony. While we are glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones, we are sorry to hear that it did not meet all of your expectations. The WH-1000XM5 is for All day comfort with an elegant design! 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 elegant design with stepless slider, seamless swivel and hanger, and silent joints, makes WH-1000XM5 a pleasure to wear.
Regards,
Carl
Best overall headphones period
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these to test out the sound quality. After having them for a couple of days, I will unfortunately be returning them. NOT because it's a bad product, but it's just not what I'm looking for. I will admit, these are the best OVERALL headphones on the market. The design, battery life, functionality, ANC, and transparency mode are all excellent. For that alone I will deeply miss these headphones, I mean, they just feel so good to hold. But, I wasn't looking for an overall great pair of headphones... I want exceptional sound quality. And while these definitely sound good, they're not as good as I would like, even after tweaking the equalizer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ClaudioS, While we're glad that you like the overall quality, we regret that the headphones' had to be returned. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible. 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 headphones ever
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Obsessed, so comfy, noise cancellation is awesome, hot girl walk headphones for sure
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jrawley1205, Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. The WH1000XM5 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 WH1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin
- 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.I received these as a gift and couldnt be happier. Great noise cancelation, and the best sounding headphones I've had.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Whiteknight, Excellent! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and 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
Love my Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely love my Noice Cancelling Sony headphones! They’re such a fantastic upgrade from my old Beats. I use them everywhere – at the gym, in the sauna, and even at home. The sound quality is just incredible, and the noise cancelling is top-notch. Plus, they feel so comfy over my ears!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FelixH, Great! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.work great color is nice i would recommend them to friends
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Forgotten,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're elated to hear that the WH1000XM5 headphones work great and that you like the color. Your recommendation to friends is truly appreciated and motivates us to continue delivering quality products.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Probably the best noise cancellation headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality, impressive sound noise reduction and isolation and easy controls. Worth the price!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DJ914, Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying the audio quality, controls, and noise canceling function 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
Solid headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The mat black shows finger prints and smudges easily. Sound quality is solid, noise canceling seems average, overall they seem on par with $150 headphones. Bluetooth is okay. Recharge them once or twice a week.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Soundguy,
Thank you for choosing Sony.
It's rewarding to hear you appreciate the sound quality, Bluetooth functionality, and noise cancellation of your WH-1000XM5 headphones! We also acknowledge your feedback regarding the matte black finish and its tendency to attract fingerprints. Please know that we take this feedback seriously as we plan our future product iterations. Thank you for sharing your insights
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Just get it
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best Noise Canceling headphones I've ever purchased. Sony is always on the right track.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Techmoves, We're glad that you love the noise canceling function. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin