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:Comfort
Happy with the purchase
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good headphones for the money. Comfortable and fit over the ear well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RachelH,
Great! We're glad that you are satisfied with your purchase and with the quality and comfort of your new Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear 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! - Marco
Review
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice sound proofing god audio. Great for lound environments and relaxing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, Headgal3278!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the great audio on your WH-1000XM5! It is awesome to know that our noise-canceling tech is helping you block out loud environments so you can just relax.
Enjoy the peace and quiet and thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love sonys always have. Even over bose. I had the xm3 and just bought the xm5s. Way better noise cancelling that i love the most and the call quality is perfect. I took a phone call with lawnmower noise in the backtound and my sister said she could hear me perfect and clear. So two thumbs up for that. Lasty the sound quality is amazing as expected like my xm3s. So five stars for sure.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Steven, Great! You definitely made the right choice. We're glad you're enjoying all the improvements we made on these headphones. Sony’s industry-leading noise cancellation evolves to further immerse you in your music. 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! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love them but....
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Bought them because our fire alarm kept going off at work due to a malfunction. We had to keep working while it was going off. These helped soooooo much with drowning out the sound. Only downside is it would randomly disconnect while using them from my phone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NatalieR, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're glad you are enjoying the sound quality of it. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your Sony unit. Set the headset to “Priority on stable connection” using the Sound Connect (formerly Headphone Connect app). Please follow this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534702.html?search=skips
If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
You can also reach out to our new Product Enthusiast. They are Sony fans, who can help you troubleshoot your headphones issues. Connect with them by follow this link and Chat with an Enthusiasts:
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thanks for choosing Sony! Happy Holidays! ~Earl
Goooo Sony
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound great fit!! Ole school headphone fan!! These are top notch!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CHADWICKL,
We couldn't be happier to hear that a true old-school headphone fan considers the WH-1000XM5 to be top-notch! Striking that perfect balance of great sound and a comfortable fit is exactly what we aimed for with this design.
Thank you for making Sony part of your daily soundtrack, and welcome to the family!
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best ANC headphones on the market
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good sound and even better noise cancelation. One of the best pairs of headphones ive used compared to Bose QC ultra and Beats Studio Pro.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MatthewD, thank you for the five-star rating! We are honored to hear that you consider the WH1000XM5 to be one of the best pairs of headphones you've ever worn. Their exceptional sound quality and industry-leading noise cancellation technology truly set them apart. Thank you for choosing Sony! Best regards, -Jenn,
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Over ear head phones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good sound sound and comfortable. The noise cancellation is pretty good!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Windwomen1, we're glad you like the sound quality, comfort and noise canceling feature of our product. 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! ~Earl
Good but with some faults..
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these headphones as my first pair of over the ear headphones ever. After seeing multiple reviews online it seemed like they were only rivaled by the Airpod Maxes. When I got the headphones I immediately didn't love the sound quality. You have the option to change the EQ in an app that you use to customize the headphones as well as their transparency mode. In my opinion the bass is very lacking. You either can barely get any of it or you turn it up and it drowns out the higher end. The touch controls are very handy and easy to figure out. One more issue I had was with the noise cancelling. I'm not expecting noise cancellation to create complete silence but I could nearly hear everything when I used it. I was surprised with how lacking it was. Eventually I ended up taking these back and buying a pair of APMs. Not only is the sound better but the noise cancelling is impressively better. Both have a great transparency mode but with the Sony's you feel like you're talking through headphones because everything sounds muffled or as if it's coming through a megaphone if that makes sense. With the Maxes it's like you're not even wearing headphones. I'd say if you're an Apple user to just save up and invest in the APM's. If you want a nice pair of headphones that are close in quality then these are the next best step. Be aware you may need to tweak the EQ first if you're not getting the sound you desire and definitely don't expect the best noise cancelling. Even Bose are better when it comes to ANC. Overall, decent pair of headphones but just not suited to my needs.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi moonchild734, We appreciate your detailed feedback. While we're glad that you find this a decent headphones, we regret that the headphones did not fully met your expectation and doesn't suit your needs. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible. We hope you'll consider Sony in your future purchase. Regards, Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones available, but not too durable
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are literally the best Bluetooth headphones available, but they will break if pushed beyond their meager physical limits. Do not sleep with these headphones on, or you're asking for trouble. Otherwise, they are absolutely amazing. They're a huge upgrade from the XM3 and even XM4.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi runwarez, we're glad you like our industry leading noise canceling headphones. We're sorry to hear that you have a physical damage on your Sony unit. It is not recommended to wear over-ear headphones like the WH-1000XM5 while sleeping due to potential discomfort and the risk of damaging the headphones or causing harm to your ears. A broken headband is physical damage not covered by the warranty.
If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best Headphones on the market
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable, great sound, amazing look, excellent noise canceling
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi papaguavo
You definitely made the right choice! We're thrilled to hear your enjoyable experience with the incredible sound quality, comfortable fit, design, and noise canceling features of your headphones. With WH-1000XM5, you can enjoy magnificent sound quality which is engineered to perfection and have a battery life that can last up to 30 hours with quick charging (3 min charge for 3 hours of playback). With 8 total microphones, these headphones are our biggest step forward in noise canceling technology. For everyday convenience, just Speak-to-Chat and Quick Attention mode stop your music and let in ambient sound. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sone xm5
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Clear sound, stylish and comfortable on ears. do recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Good, Thank you for this amazing review of your WH-1000XM5. We're glad you love the exceptional comfort, superb audio, overall design of your headphones. We appreciate the recommendation. Our ultra comfortable WH-1000XM5 headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening and exceptional call clarity. Two processors control multiple microphones for unprecedented noise cancelling while Auto NC Optimizer automatically optimizes noise cancelling based on your wearing conditions and environment. The specially designed 30 mm driver unit delivers superior sound quality for all your entertainment. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
Sony wireless MX5
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphones. The sound is perfect and has just the right sound for my music. I also love the fact that I can plug in a wire to my guitar amp and play my guitar without having the whole house hear me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello DustinB!
Thanks for your review on your WH-1000XM5!
It is truly wonderful to know that the sound is perfect for your music and that you're finding the wired connection so useful for your guitar practice.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was worried these wouldn’t work with my apple products but I was wrong. It seamlessly pairs and the noise canceling is out of this world.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Haley, thank you for sharing your experience with the WH1000XM5. These headphones' Bluetooth is the Version 5.2 which is the most updated Bluetooth connectivity that lets you pair them with any current device. We are very glad to hear you're enjoying them with your Apple devices. Thank you for choosing Sony! Sincerely, -Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Everything you need, noise cancellation, great battery, incredible charge time
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Aworld, we're glad you like the noise canceling and battery of our product! 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. ~Earl
Best on the market.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sorry headphones always been high quality products, and this model has all you need specially for long flights you are in your own world, without a doubt def a keeper. Only a small adjustment on the cushion over the head would have to be wider I think they corrected it on the latest version, again this definitely also depends on the shape of the person's head its gone get some time of use but would work fine, other than that all is perfect. I would recommend it specially it been on sale for a lot less.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Comfort
The effect of sony headphones is really powerful
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My head is a little big, so it would be better if it could be stretched a little more, but it is very comfortable to wear, and the sound noise reduction function is really perfect. I have been watching this headset for a long time, and the discount on best buy made me get it. Thanks to this store
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NZinuo, Great! We're glad that you're enjoying new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Totally worth it
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super comfortable and the sound cancelling is amazing. Best headphones I’ve ever owned.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Carley, we're glad you like the comfort and sound of our product. 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 WH1000XM5 a pleasure to wear. Thank you for choosing SONY! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Top of the light headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best ANC on the market. Very comfortable and lightweight. Great sound quality!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JMish, Awesome! We're so glad that you are enjoying the superb noise cancelling feature and amazing sound quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. Good to know you point out the exceptional comfort and lightweight design that are noteworthy. 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. We are happy that you give the product a perfect rating! Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancellation on these are amazing when I put them on I can’t hear anything .
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi IsaiahH!
Thanks for sharing your review on the WH-1000XM5!
We are thrilled to hear that the noise cancellation is working so well for you. It's awesome that you can just put them on and tune out the world.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Audio is great, durability not so much.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The audio quality is great. Just after 1 year of use the connection just above the left ear broke making it unusable.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DustinM,
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear you are enjoying the audio quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones.
At the same time, we truly apologize for the frustration caused by the broken hinge.
Just to let you know this type of damage is not considered a result of normal wear and tear so, unfortunately it is not covered under the terms of warranty.
To help you get your headphones back in working order, we have partnered with our authorized parts supplier, Encompass, to offer a low-cost repair service.
You can contact them directly to arrange this:
Phone: 1-866-835-1146
Email: service@encompass.com
Hour of Operations: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm EST
Thanks for considering Sony products and letting us know about this issue.
Warm regards,
Estefany