Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 10851333
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
DO NOT BUY SONY HEADPHONES!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They sound fine, but there is a known flaw in the engineering of the headphones. After 10 months of use, the hinge randomly cracked, and now the headphones are unusable. This is such a known issue that they have collaborated with another company to repair the headphones at the customer's expense. While online it is allegedly listed for those whose break happens "out of warranty," when you actually seek a warranty repair, they say it constitutes physical damage and is not covered. THEY WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THE PRODUCT OR HONOR THE WARRANTY. Buy literally any other brand- these are not worth it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MaPo, We're sorry to hear about your situation. This is definitely not the experience we wanted you to have. Unfortunately, the limited warranty of your headphones does not cover any kind of accidental or physical damage. For us to better assist you, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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-Craig
I wish I could keep it, but...
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A fantastic noise canceling headset with a fatal flaw. For my use case, which is plane travel, the lack of foldability and the HUGE rigid case makes it impossible to keep. Even though it is the best NC.
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Posted .Hi OliverUWS, we glad that you like the noise canceling function. We appreciate all of your feedback as it helps us improve our products. 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 Product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the noise-cancelling works really well even when I was in airplanes. Love the sound system. Feel like my favorite song was a different song.
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Posted .Hi PhatNguyen, Excellent choice! We're glad that you love the sound quality 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
Very good
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very gooddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
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Posted .Hi DavidS,
We're so happy to hear you're loving your WH-1000XM5 headphones! Thanks for the enthusiastic review.
Thanks for choosing Sony. Best regards, Eliab
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are amazing. I e gone through some cheap ones and finally decided to splurge. Definitely worth the money. Will never go back.
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Posted .Hi RTech, Excellent! We're delighted 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
Sound great, and comfy for days
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound signature is aggressive on these. But very responsive to EQ at the same time. Noise cancellation is solid as wel. Call quality is excellent also.
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Posted .Hi Rezzes, Awesome! We are so 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
Beware Known Design Flaw
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What's the point of best-in-class sound quality, noise cancelling, general features. sleek aesthetics, etc. if there's a known design flaw regarding the weak hinges? I had the XM5s for less than three months, coddled the heck out of them, and they still broke. I don't trust the XM5s anymore. Even if they were to be fully replaced for free by Sony. Or if I had to pay "only" $99 to get them replaced by a Sony authorized repair company. I am gonna switch to the XM4s, and I pray to all things holy I don't have any similar issues. Making flagship headphones (with flagship prices) is meaningless if they don't actually last. At least my WH-CH700N "mid-range" headphones have some semblance of sensible design + craftsmanship.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello KUATOCOBRETTI,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We sincerely regret that your experience with the WH-1000XM5 fell short of the quality standards we uphold. We understand your frustration regarding the hinge issue, particularly for a flagship model. Please be assured that we appreciate your feedback and have forwarded your comments to our dedicated Sony team for thorough review, as we remain committed to continuously improving our products.
Best regards,
-Fred
Good for looks and listening songs
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s good quality while listening songs, talking on call is not good.
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Posted .Hi Meddy,
Thank you for sharing your feedback—We are sorry to hear that call quality on your WH1000XM5 headphones didn’t fulfill your expectations, even though music playback has been great. For clearer calls, try resetting the Bluetooth connection and ensuring the headphones' firmware is up to date using the Sony Sound Connect app; you can find the troubleshooting steps on the following link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534602.html. Also, make sure the microphone openings are clean and free from dust, and that you’re using the headphones in a quieter environment when possible, as background noise can affect performance. Your experience is important to us, and we appreciate you letting us know how the headphones are working for you.
Thank you for considering Sony products!
Best regards
DiegoV.
Always good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love Sony and love these headphones. This is our 4th time we have purchased sony headphones and have never been disappointed
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Posted .Hi. DFWcustomer,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! We couldn't be happier to hear how much you are enjoying your Sony Headphones and their amazing Sound quality and Noise Cancelling feature! We appreciate the preference and we hope you can continue to enjoy listening to your favorite tunes with us.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
-DiegoV
best headphones ever
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i use these headphones everyday. so comfortable around my ears
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Posted .Hi MaryamM, We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
The best headphones on the market
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product and sound for the price you pay, a must buy for people looking for new headphones who have android phones
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Posted .Hi Daniel, 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
Amazing! Great Buy.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's amazing actually. I was helping get them for someone and tested them for a day and oh goodness were they good. Made me think about getting myself a pair.
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Posted .Hi BekhieDimples,
We're glad to hear that you were impressed with WH1000XM5 headphones. We are looking forward to your purchase! Thank you for an awesome feedback! - Kris
good quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best quality sound easy to use it's pass my expectations. Good product noise cancellation is perfect for travelers
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Posted .Hi Deze, Thanks for your feedback. We are glad that your new Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones exceeded your expectations. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
Good for Travel
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable and light. Great for flights, sound quality is pretty good but not amazing. Overall good tradeoff for the portability and noise cancellation
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Posted .Hi Michael, Thank you for the positive review! We're very happy to hear you like the lightweight design and comfortable fit, great sound quality, portability and excellent noise cancellation of your Sony WH1000XM5.
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
Worker
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good service good actitud . They help me very good
I would recommend this to a friendAmazing
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these. So much technology packed into this little headset. Great sound and functionality.
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Posted .Hi ZachS, We're glad that you like the audio and functionality. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Best on the market
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Crisp highs and booming bass. If you aren't enjoying your favorite music on these; are you even listening to music?
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Posted .We appreciate your 5-star rating, BrianR. We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Great headphone for studying
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones! Noise cancelling feature is really impressive compared to other headphones
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Posted .HI JenniferT, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Sony headphones - better than the rest
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Over the ear headphones - Good sound quality.
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Posted .Hi LizL, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Battery for days.. love it
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I’ve ever used!! The battery last for weeks. If you only use for 1 hour a day, it’s really an awesome piece of equipment! Highly recommend
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Posted .Hi NIFFIRG, 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