Customer Ratings & Reviews

Hi Jams,

Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality, noise canceling function, comfort, design, and user-friendly functions 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!

-Ralph

Hi KevenG, Fantastic! Glad to hear you're enjoying the amazing sound quality, comfortable fit, and excellent noise cancellation of your new 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

Hello EileenR,

Thank you for choosing Sony!

We’re elated to hear that you love the WH1000XM5 headphones and that they’ve become your favorite. Your enthusiasm truly means a lot to us. We appreciate your feedback regarding the sensitivity of the controls and will share it with our team to help enhance future designs. It’s insights like yours that help us continue to improve and provide the best experience possible.

Best regards,
-Fred

Hello Josebb,

Thank you for choosing Sony!

We couldn't be happier to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones made such a wonderful gift for your partner. It’s truly rewarding to know our products can play a special role in creating memorable moments and joy during the holidays.

Best regards,
-Fred

Hi AbbeyL!
Thank you for your feedback. It is fantastic to know you think the WH-1000XM5 headphones are worth it.

Thank you for putting your trust in Sony!
Warm regards,
Estefany

Hi Alva, That's nice to hear! We're delighted that you find these comfortable and you're 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

Hi Jairo, Thanks for your feedback. We're glad that you like the overall performance 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

Hi kunuh, Thanks for your feedback and insights. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible.  We also appreciate that you like the battery life and lighter 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

Hi TyrannieW,
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us. We’re really sorry to hear that you’re having trouble with the connectivity and comfort of your WH-1000XM5 headphones and that the noise cancellation is not fulfilling your expectations. We know how important it is for your headphones to work well every day and we want to help.

For the connectivity issues, please try these steps:
-Make sure your headphones have the latest firmware update using the Sony | Sound Connect app.

-Try resetting and initializing the headphones, following these instructions:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541012.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541013.html

For the ear pad comfort, we understand everyone’s preferences are different. If the ear pads feel too flat, you might want to gently adjust their position or consider replacement pads designed for extra comfort.

If you’re still having trouble, our support team would be happy to help you further. Please reach out to us so we can look into this together and find the best solution for you. https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones

Thanks for considering Sony products and sharing your feedback.
Warm regards,
Estefany

Hi Johnny5, We're glad that you like the sound quality and features 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

Hi MichelleV, Great! We're delighted to hear that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, and comfortable to wear. Thanks for your feedback and for choosing Sony. Erin

Hi, We're glad that you like the sound quality. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin

Hi Progman, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality, features, comfort, and 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

Hi LeonF, 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

Hi JeanPierre, We are thrilled to hear that you are very pleased with your new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. With our WH-1000XM5 headphones, 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. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent

We're glad that you like the audio quality and noise canceling. We also appreciated your recommendation, ShermanT. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin

Hi Jb1rd, We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! 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

Hi KeyPro,
Thank you so much for the 5 stars! It sounds like the WH1000XM5 headphones were the perfect Christmas gift for your son! With that top-notch noise-canceling, it’s no surprise he’s fully immersed—but we understand how it might make dinner time a challenge! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Maria

Hello Maliah,

Thank you for considering Sony products.

We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear you enjoy the lightweight design and battery life of the WH-1000XM5. We sincerely apologize for the issues you’ve experienced with phone call audio and that others have difficulty hearing you.

We strongly recommend following the steps below to help resolve this:

1. Verify Audio Settings:

For Android Devices: During a call, tap the speaker or Bluetooth icon and select "WH-1000XM5 Hands-Free."

For iOS Devices: During a call, tap the audio icon and select "WH-1000XM5 Hands-Free."

For Computers: During a call, right-click the speaker icon on the taskbar, open sound settings, and select "Headset (WH-1000XM5 Hands-Free)" from the output dropdown list.

2. Firmware Update to Version 2.4.1:

Please install the latest software to enhance performance and functionality. Detailed instructions are available at the following link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/software/00278246

3. Reset the Headset:

This process clears temporary bugs without erasing pairing information. Instructions are available at the link below: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541012.html

4. Initialize (Factory Reset):

Use this step to fully restore the headset settings if resetting does not resolve the issue. (Please note this will delete all pairing information.) Detailed instructions can be found at the link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541013.html

We want to get this resolved for you! If the problem continues, the best next step is to contact our dedicated support team for advanced troubleshooting.

You'll find all the necessary contact options and resources at this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones

Best regards,
-Fred

Hi JudithC, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5 headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin