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.
Big Head - Sony vs Max
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Airpods max vs sony XM5 I brought both and I returned the airpods after I used these. Most of my devices are apple and this works super smooth between them, its easy to connect and everything. The transparent mode is unmatched for the maxs, but I think everything else is better on the 5s. I have a bigger head and to me these fit much better than the maxs, I would suggest this for bigger head people the maxs had a lot of force and did not feel good for long periods.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LickyLion, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
These are AWESOME!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have the first version of these and now the 5 version. The first version was very good, version 5 blows the earlier ones away. Very happy with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KimAS, Great! 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
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Head phones work great! Prefer much better over my air pods pro 2. Great noise cancellation and sound!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Zmedwards,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and sound quality of the Sony 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
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are simple to setup and really, really do offer amazing noise canceling. I get hours and hours of use between charges.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AlfredW,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're honored to hear that you're enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones! It's fantastic to know that the setup was simple and that you're experiencing the amazing noise cancellation and long-lasting battery life. We're always working to create products that enhance your listening experience, and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The best!!
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Some of the best headphones I’ve purchased in a long time!! The quality of these are a 10/10
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KINGWilloughby, Excellent choice! 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
Would buy again
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable and noise canceling is amazing. Originally purchased for a long flight and they were great and still are worth it. They come with a case and are able to be wired or Bluetooth.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello RachelA, thank you for the five-star rating! We're delighted to hear you're enjoying the WH1000XM5 industry-leading noise cancellation technology and its comfortable design. Thank you for choosing Sony as your travel companion! Best regards, –Jenn.
Sony wh-1000
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones sound great. Easy to set up. Connect easily to an iPhone. It also has a long range of Bluetooth connection. And they have beautiful colors, I would recommend this product to anyone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RonaldoT, thanks for sharing your wonderful experience with the Sony - WH-1000XM5! We're so glad to hear you're enjoying their incredible sound quality, easy connection and setup, and the variety of colors available. We appreciate you choosing Sony and hope you're loving every minute with your new headphones! Regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Headphones are great for traveling, noise cancellation along with the diverse settings is great. Solid headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BBycustomer, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function of your headphones. This is perfect for traveling. 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
Like
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these headphones for my daughter and she really likes them, great quality and sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KarriS, 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! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
SONY XM5 - QUIET Please!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.More bulky then the WXM4s but lighter, much better noise cancellation, if you use these for work or making phone calls it is well worth the upgrade
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Todd, 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:Sound quality
Great audio and great ANC
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones sound great and the touch controls are easy to use. Not to mention how well the noise canceling reduces environmental noise
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Phil, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the ease of using the touch controls, sound quality, nd 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
Sounds good
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I loved it!! Sounds are good and the noice cancelling is also good !!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Esther,
Very nice! We're glad to hear that you love the sound quality and noise canceling of the headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Perfect sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent choice. Sound is clear and perfect. Only the perfect choice
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the wonderful review, JosueR!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you consider the WH-1000XM5 headphones to be the perfect choice! It is rewarding to know that you are experiencing the exceptionally clear and perfect sound that we strive to deliver in our premium audio line.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worth the price difference from the xm4. Not as good as bose qc ultra but still good headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mike, we're glad you like 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! ~Earl
Great product.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality. Noise cancellation worked good while flying.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, EdwardS!
We are so pleased to hear that you are enjoying the great sound quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones!
It is especially rewarding to know that the Noise Cancellation worked good while flying. We designed these headphones to provide maximum tranquility, making travel and noisy environments much more enjoyable.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing Sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best pair of over-the-ear headphones I have ever owned! Love the in-app customization.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChristianF, Amazing! We're delighted to hear that you love the in-app customization and audio quality. This is one of the best over-the-ear headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a very good noise canceling headphones. It blocks the sound of construction in front of my place. The sound quality is great. Charges fast and easy to use. Would recommend…
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KyleH, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us!
We are very glad to hear that the WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones are a great item for you! It's fantastic to know that they effectively block out the sound of construction, providing you with a peaceful listening experience. We're also thrilled that you appreciate the great sound quality, fast charging capabilities and overall ease of use.
The WH-1000XM5's advanced noise-canceling technology, creates an immersive audio environment and we're delighted you would recommend them!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Stephanie
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good quality and really good noise cancellation. Highly recommend over the apple airpod maxes
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VanessaG,
Thank you so much for such a great review and recommendation! We really appreciate you like the quality and noise canceling features of your Sony 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! - Kris
Comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far these work well. Still learning to use them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Thiefofhorse,
We are really happy to hear that your new headphones are working well for you so far! It is exciting to embark on that journey of discovering all the features and settings available, and we are confident they will continue to impress as you get more familiar with them.
Thank you for choosing Sony for your personal audio journey.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good Heaphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, and good noise cancellation. The only con I have about these is the touch gestures stopped working early in my ownership.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Belly,
We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with the WH-1000XM5 touch sensor control panel doesn't work properly. When you swipe your finger forward/backward or up/down on the touch sensor control panel, the touch sensor control panel may not work correctly depending on the angle at which the headset is worn or the direction your head is facing. Make sure that your headphones are running on the latest firmware version. If the touch sensor control panel does not work, follow the steps on the links below to resolve the issue.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534701.html
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00263863
If you're unable to resolve your concern, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Despite your concerns, we're happy that you like most of the features, especially the excellent audio and noise cancellation of these headphones. Thank you for sharing your feedback and for choosing Sony! -Jess