Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 10562666
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
to a friend
"Auto" features need work. Connection issues
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really want to like these headphones but there are some major issues that cannot be looked past. I primarily use these for work as I work alone around woodworking machinery all day. I previously had the Bose quitecomfort 35s for 6yrs and loved them but when they eventually wore out, research led me to try these out. Needless to say, due to the machinery the noise cancelling abilities were my primary concern The good: The sound quality is great, they are very comfortable for extended wear, the app is easy to use and control the headphones The irritating: The noise cancelling ability unfortunately did not meet that of the Bose quitecomfort 35s, don't get me wron it works pretty good, but just not as good which was disappointing. The "auto" features are an absolute annoyance and Inded up turning it off. It would detect I wasn't wearing the headphones even when I was. Constantly having to go back to my phone while I'm working to connect them again. The hand swipe features are cool but they are so sensitive that additionally while I worked it was constantly changing the volume or song when I never intended to. Like it reacts to ANYTHING touching them, not just your hands. The strech strap from my respirator would activate it. The BAD: Not sure if they purposley made the headphones not work right for samsung but, it a huge thing for me. I often work 12-15 hrs a day, take care of the kids and normally am not able to have any time to myself or watch a show until around 10 p.m. obviously, I use the headphones as to not wake anyone in the house up. Unfortunately, for whatever reason the headphones do not time up with the tv and play the sound in an insane reverb/crazy feedback. Its hard to explain but it sounds like its using the sound from the tv to communicate in morse code. I have up to date smart TV and have NEVER had an issue with ANY of my other bluetooth headphones on all of our TVs, and wouldn't you know it. The headphones do it on ALL 3 of our samsung TVs. So, to me to make a product that isnt compatible with the most popular brand of electronics is a HUGE foul. Overall, they sound great when they're working properly and the auto features arent doing whatever. To me they are VERY MEH. Ill have to just go back to the Bose 35s, theyre better than their newest models as well.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gearhead485, While we're glad that you like the sound, ease of using the app and comfortable to use, we regret that the noise canceling function did not meet your expectations and not working properly with your Samsung. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible. With that said, we'd love to help you troubleshoot your problem and turn this into a better experience.
First, please ensure that the software installed is updated with version 2.1.0. If the effect of noise canceling is not sufficient, please also try the following:
Make sure the noise canceling function is turned on.
Adjust the headset into a comfortable position.
The noise canceling function is effective in low frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices.
When the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app is turned on, the wearer's actions, like walking or running, are detected. The noise canceling function is automatically adjusted and the Ambient Sound Mode may be activated according to these actions.
To make the most of the noise canceling function, turn off the Adaptive Sound Control, and try to turn on the noise canceling function manually when you need it.
Ref: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00267839
For other issues you've encountered, we also recommend resetting/initializing the headphones and check if the issue is resolve.
I hope this helps but if you still need assistance, do not hesitate to drop us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Wh 1000xm5
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing noise cancelation can barley hear anything
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Shawn, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with 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
Sony WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise Canceling is excellent - couldn’t be any better! Comfort is very good. Sound quality is also very good. Perhaps a bit bass heavy, despite attempts to limit the bass and accentuate the midrange and treble. Despite this, I would definitely recommend these headphones!
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Posted .Hi BobB, Fabulous! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound, noise canceling, and comfort. 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
I wanted to like these
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Switching from the XM4 to these headphones might feel more like a headache than an upgrade. While the battery life remains impressive and the sound quality is still great, the noise cancelling feature is inconsistent. There are times when it feels too weak, and unfortunately, there's no way to adjust it to match its initial performance. The touch controls are more reliable compared to the XM4, but they tend to be overly sensitive. Honestly, considering my XM4 failed after just a year and the buggy experience these headphones offer, I'm likely to switch to Bose when these eventually give out.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SadTechTips, We are sorry to hear that the WH1000XM5 did not meet all of your expectations. May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com
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Incredible!
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones! I travel internationally often. Have fallen asleep with these on my head for 9 hours and woke up not feeling any ache nor hearing fatigue. Bass is also incredible!
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Posted .Hello CollynL,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're very glad to hear that you’re enjoying the WH-1000XM5 headphones, especially during your travels. It’s great to know they provide you with comfort and incredible sound quality, even during long journeys. We're also delighted that you find the bass incredible! Safe travels, and happy listening!
Best regards,
-Fred
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice headphones, but takes a while to learn all the features entirely. I don't like how to melody is separated from the base on each ear cusp. The ear cusps can get very hot and a little itchy if wearing for 4 hours or more. Battery life is great Fantastic bluetooth and noise cancelation though. The look of these headphones are very nice.
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Posted .Hi JennaP, Thank you for the 4-star rating! 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
Great job Sony.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent. Great headphones, great sound stage, background noise just melts away. Headband can get slightly uncomfortable over long periods of time. Battery life keeps me going through the work week.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Maximus, We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, and battery life. 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
Great quality Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are amazing headphones!!! The noise canceling on these is awesome and they also look very aesthetic. I can go weeks without having to recharge these.
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Posted .Hi VictoriaS, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the noise canceling function. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good headphones bought them at discount price I recommend buying them if you find them with a discount you won't regret it good battery life and really good sound not the best of the best but definitely up there
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Posted .Hi PedroVDJ, 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
Solid performance
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Both incredibly comfortable and good sound! The features that it comes with are very nice. Great for those that want an all rounder headset.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chris, Thank you for the positive review! We're glad you like the comfortable fit, good sound, and overall features of your Sony WH1000XM5.Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Nice gift !!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was a perfect Christmas gift for my daughter; she loves them and now she doesn't want to take them off.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Becky!
We are really happy to hear that the WH-1000XM5 were a hit with your daughter and that she’s loving her new gift!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
Some of the best headphone out there today
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I went from apple ear pods to these and the sound quality and build quality is just amazing they work really well with e drum and my iPad Pro 13 easy connection with Sony app I would recommend these to anyone that need some good quality headphones with great sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Stoopidhead918,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're so glad to hear that you’re enjoying the amazing sound and build quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. It’s great to know they pair seamlessly with your e-drum and iPad Pro. We appreciate your recommendation and hope you continue to enjoy every beat!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Maria
Sony WH1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable, great noise canceling and sound quality. Water resistance makes them great for the gym. Had the XM4's but these are a noticeable improvement on an already great pair of cans!
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Posted .Hi 2FakeHipsDontLie, Great! 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. Erin
I love my Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These a great for everyday use and very comfortable to wear. They can go long periods without having to be charged too. You can even adjust the settings in the headphones for different sound control like a higher bass
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jazmyn 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
Sony headphones WH1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product, great battery life, good sound quality and excellent noise cancellation. I did have an issue with when I am listening to music, it would stop playing when ever I started singing or if I spoke to someone else, not sure why this was happening, overall it’s a great headphones
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Posted .Hi GherardoC,
We are thrilled to know your satisfaction with the exceptional sound quality, long-lasting battery life, and industry-leading noise canceling feature of our WH-1000XM5. Regarding your concern, it's possible that the Speak-to-Chat function (the headset pauses or mutes the music which is being played) of your headphones activates when you sing loudly or speak to someone. The Speak-to-Chat mode activates when it detects the speech of the person wearing the headset, but in rare cases, it may activate in response to the voices of other people, ambient environmental sounds, transportation announcements, etc. But you don't have to worry, you can disable Speak-to-Chat in cases where the Speak-to-Chat mode frequently activates by accident or if you don't want the music to pause when you begin to sing. For details, please visit the link below:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000536742.html
I hope this helps.
The WH-1000XM5 headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening. 2 processors control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support, the WH-1000XM5 headphones provide awe-inspiring audio quality.
Thank you very much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Headphones Review
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The product is really good. Sound is clear and noise cancellation is perfect
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Notyours25,
We're excited to hear that your Sony headphones are delivering such clear sound and perfect noise cancellation—thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star rating! The WH-1000XM5's industry-leading noise cancellation really helps immerse you in every note, and we're glad you're enjoying that standout feature.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a wonderful day!
DiegoV.
Great product!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have owned Sony XM4s, Boses, etc. Bose has released a competive model. It costs $100 more and have been able to compare in store it depends on concern with sound or noice cancellation. Best buy had this model and sell for $299 and even looked for a price without me asking. The manager, Keith, is really a super person. He told mechechas been at Best Buy for 17 years. I haveckbown him for 12 years, since day I moved back to Gainesville Store. I check online, but purchased most of items at this store I was cocerned with both. My opinion this model is better than the new Bose.
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Posted .Great buy, DarrelS! We're pleased to hear that you are satisfied with your purchase. We also appreciate you taking the time sharing us your wonderful shopping experience. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Awesome Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are reaaly great at blocking out sound and allowing sound through, whichever is need depending on the situation. They are also very comfortable and have great sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Edgar, Awesome! We're are glad that you like the sound quality. 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
Great upgrade!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Upgraded from the XM4. I loved those, but the 5’s are an upgrade in sound and comfort. I have big ears and these fit my large nogin better.
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Posted .Awesome, GregE! Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
Better than expected
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was debating whether I should get these over the airpods max until I started to see review for both headphones from youtubers and audiophiles and mostly they were saying that the xm5s or xm4s would be a better pick than the AirPods max considering the overpriced headphones is heavy and can be uncomfortable for longer periods of listening times. 100% recommended
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GKG123, You've made a right choice! We're also 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