Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/L
- SKU:
- 10095959
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
Amazing!
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Most comfortable headset ive used so far. I use them for hours on end and only charge them once a week
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Akash, we're glad you are enjoying 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
Noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best sound on the market you get what you pay for!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JacobB,
Thanks for the awesome feedback! We're so pleased to hear you're enjoying the unparalleled sound quality of your XM5 headphones. It's great to hear that their performance is everything you expected and more.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn.
Great headphones
|Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like these headphones. The sound is spot on and they are comfortable!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Luis, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you like the audio quality 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
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones, so comfortable and light weight , beautiful sleek look , and the noise cancellation is excellent. Definitely recommend, only down side is they aren’t sweat proof , so I can’t workout with them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LGarcia We're glad that you like the comfort, design, and noise canceling function 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
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great traveling headphones, lightweight, compact and the noise-cancelling is top tier.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JeanRene, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're very pleased to hear you like the great noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and lightweight design of your 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. -Craig
Very good but not exceptional
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good headphone with some flaws( minor). 1. The material on the ear cups is finger print magnet. 2. It feels so hot after using it for an hour so. I was sweating after using it for a couple of hours. 3. The case/folder is very large and cumbersome to carry it around. 4. The noise canceling and audio quality is excellent but not exceptional or any better than from the new Boss quiet and apple earMax. Overall very good headphone with some flaws.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AndyA,
Thank you for the review and we really appreciate the time you took to share so many details about your experience with the headphones. We always strive to deliver the best quality with our headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
I love these headphones
|Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable and sound is excellent. Very sensitive to sweat tho.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi User, We're glad that you like your new 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. -Craig
Excellent headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Sound quality is excellent. Noise reduction works extremely well. Comfortable to wear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HenryK, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and comfort of 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
100% New Favorite over ear headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super comfy on the ears and the sound cancellation is amazing overall excellent
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jojo, 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
Sony XM5 > Airpods Max
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing! These are just the right headphones for University. Sony's traveling case is slim but very protective. The noise cancelation on these headphones isis out of this world!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChristopherClod, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love these headphones. They sound better than my older pair of Bose headphones. Just wish they made them with a better material around the ear that had moisture wicking material. I use them when I mow and I tend to sweat and they slide off at times.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Eddybhar, We are really delighted to hear you love the incredible sound quality of your these headphones. We value your opinion and we will forward your feedback about the material to the relevant team for consideration and future improvements. Thanks for sharing your feedback and for choosing Sony! -Jess
Sony headphones H5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best set of overear headphones comfortable easy to use awesome sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EdwardP, Amazing! We're delighted to hear that you like the sound, ease of use, and comfort. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Phone's
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was a gift to a famoly member. I don't know how well it works.
I would recommend this to a friendBest headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far the best headphone that I’ve bought. Like they’re light weighted and feel so comfortable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LuiseP,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you like the lightweight and comfortable design 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!
-David
Elite ANC, Premium Sound With Some Trade-Offs
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony WH-1000XM5 are a top-tier pair of headphones they deliver excellent noise cancellation, warm and detailed sound, and very good battery life for long listening sessions.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alex,
We are honored to hear such high praise for the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones!
It is fantastic to know that you consider them a top-tier pair and are enjoying the key features we focused on: the excellent noise cancellation, the rich and detailed sound, and the reliable battery life for those long listening sessions.
We really appreciate you choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
Good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love then they are confortable and sound great but after 2 or 3 hours you start feeling them on your ears
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AbrahamJ, 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
Great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is great and so is the bass. Very comfortable but I would prefer buttons over touch pad
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sound Thank you for writing your review. We're glad that you like the audio quality of the WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are by far the best one yet. Way better than Apple's headphones and lighter too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Armando, Awesome! We're happy 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
Great Headphone!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent. High quality sound! Fit perfectly with no noise interruption.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ralphdallas, we're glad you like the sound quality 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Blue Tooth Issues
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like these head phones but, I wish I would have purchased another set of Bose headphones. My issues with these headphones is the blue tooth constantly disconnects. Also, the noise canceling quality is not very good.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ClydeC,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're truly sorry to hear about your experience with the Sony - WH1000XM5 headphones, especially regarding Bluetooth stability and noise canceling performance. We understand how important both of these features are, and we'd like to share some tips that may help.
For Bluetooth connectivity:
- Please ensure your headphones are updated to the latest firmware using the Sony Headphones Connect App.
- In the app, you can also set the set the headset to “Priority on stable connection”, which can reduce the audio/Bluetooth dropouts.
- Try to avoid using the headphones in areas with heavy wireless interference, such as near microwave ovens, crowded trains, or when surrounded by multiple wireless communication audio devices.
For noise cancelling performance:
- Make sure the headphones are properly fitted and fully sealed over your ears—this makes a big difference in blocking outside sound.
- In the Sony Headphones Connect App, use the "Auto NC Optimizer" feature, which adjusts performance based on your environment and personal fit.
- Double-check that Adaptive Sound Control isn't automatically lowering noise cancelling in certain situations; you can manually set it to "Noise Canceling" using the app for maximum effect.
If you've tried these steps and are still experiencing issues, we recommend reaching out to our technical support team for further assistance: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
We'd love the chance to help improve your experience with your headphones!
Thank you for considering Sony products.
Best regards,
Dominick