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
Change the design a little.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product but little pricy. Excellent sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jewel,
Thank you for your time writing this review. We're glad to hear you like the excellent sound quality of the WH1000XM5. We also appreciate your review with regard the design of the unit. 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 purchasing Sony! - Kris
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its good. .........................................
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Posted .Hi HareeshJ, We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Best on the market
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones on the market at any price but I got them at a remarkable price. Target was elling the for $249 fir inbe day, Bestbuy matched the price.
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Posted .Hi Jeff327, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Music master
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My son never keep it away from him, he loves it more than anything
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Posted .Hi AnniG, We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Granddaughter loves them!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these for my granddaughter. She loves them!
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Posted .Hi CeCe, We're glad that your granddaughter loves her headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Great over the ear headphones..
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These over the ear headphones are great I wish they worked better with my phone. The head phones would randomly cut out or turn off (yes they were charged)
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Posted .Hi Nacho,
Thank you for your time writing this review. While we are glad you like the WH1000XM5, we're sorry to hear the issues that you are experiencing with the headphones. Let's work together to troubleshoot these issues. Here are some steps you can try:
For optimum performance, make sure that the software of your headphones is updated as it includes key features, applications, bug fixes, and feature improvements.
Set the headset to “Priority on stable connection”
Remove any obstacles between the Bluetooth device and headphones.
If you are enjoying music with your smartphone, the situation may be improved by closing unnecessary apps or restarting your smartphone.
Turning off [Service Link] on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app may reduce the amount of audio dropout.
Reset the headset.
Initialize the headset, and pair the headset and the device again.
For reference: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534702.html
May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com:
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We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter. - Kris
Not value for money
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound Quality is OK. Not worth for money. Build qulaity is good.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Shan, Thank you for your feedback on the WH-1000XM5. We appreciate your positive comments on the build quality. We are sorry to hear that the sound quality did not meet your expectations and that you feel the product is not worth the money. Please make sure to utilize the Headphones Connect app, there are a variety of presets and custom features to match sound quality using the Sony | Headphones Connect App that tailors sound to your personal preference. Hope this helps and thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just as good as apple AirPod max. Can’t go wrong with them.
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Posted .Hi Cpufixer, We're pleased 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 product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was so glad that the Best Buy employee told me about this Sony headphones, they are so awesome. Great product, I am very satisfied with the headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HenryM, Excellent! We're thrilled to hear that you are satisfied with your purchase. 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
Love the headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First pair of Sonys I’ve bought and I really like them! Sound quality is excellent and the ANC works great. Very comfortable to wear.
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Posted .Hi CodyH, Excellent! We're thrilled to hear that you like the sound quality nd noise canceling function 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
Too good
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I have ever owned. I use for 5+ hours a day
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Posted .Hi ChrisA,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Noise canceling a step below the 1000xm4
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.High hopes, DASHED almost instantaneously. Knew something was different, sound quality on par with the older version yet NC isn't worth this price tag. Returning and will purchase a backup of my tried and true WH-1000XM4.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi yragha, we regret to hear that the noise canceling function did not meet your expectation. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible.
If the effect of noise canceling is not sufficient, please 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.
With the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app, check the setting of [Ambient Sound Control]. If it is set to [Ambient Sound], the effect of noise canceling is reduced. Set it to the noise canceling mode.
Check with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app whether the function of the NC/AMB button is set to [Ambient Sound Control].
Because the noise canceling performance is automatically optimized by the Auto NC Optimizer function according to changes in the wearing condition and usage environment, you may notice fluctuations in the noise canceling effect.
Ref: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html
We also recommend updating the software if needed. Resetting or initializing the headset is also a recommendation.
For further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely, Erin
Not as great as you would think
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I know these headphones are touted as superb. They probably are for most people. But for me, I wanted ones that sound incredible. These don't sound incredible. The bass is muddy and there is not as much detail as I would like, as in the Sennheiser Momentum 3 and 4. All the other functions such as ANC, transparency, controls, comfort are great. If you are not very discerning or picky about audio quality, then go ahead and get these. But why would you pay this much if you don't care about audio quality? Get the Momentum 4 would be my recommendation.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JiggerMeKnickers, While we're glad that you like the noise canceling, controls, comfort, and other function, we regret that the sound quality did not meet your expectation. We understand that not everyone has the same listening preferences and we appreciate your feedback.
There is good news however! By downloading the Headphones Connect app, you can customize the settings to suit your preferences. It also has an Equalizer that you can select and customize to fine-tune your music.
For low sound quality, please follow the steps below to troubleshoot the problem:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534519.html
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:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
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Sincerely,
Erin
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones I’ve ever purchased, leaps and bounds above any on the market.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .HI BrayanC We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Head set
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great head set … great sound The price was reasonable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GAM03, We're glad that you like the sound quality 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
I’d buy these again… and again.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased these to mow grass with. To walk with. The music is really good for blue tooth. The signal is solid. I’m new to noise canceling, so it’s amazing for me to have the lawn mower fade into Bolivia ( ok,oblivion),and these cans do a phenomenal job at reducing ambient noise. I love these headphones. I tried the Apple, but it was a tad too heavy, so I replaced them with this Sony. Convenient swipes control music selection and volume without having to handle the iPod touch that I’m using with Apple Music.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ynot, Excellent! 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
Thanks I love my Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones, very innovative and with an affordable price, I like Bestbuy because it always provides a very good shopping experience and customers are satisfied with the product
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Libia, We are glad to hear that you love your 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 your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
Birthday gift
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My girlfriend loves it!!! Perfect birthday gift!!!
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Posted .Hi NazariiP, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM4 made the perfect birthday gift for your girlfriend. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
It worth to buy.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good headphones. It works with my tv, iPhone and iPad with no problems. I like the option for noise reduction. It also works wired to my receiver.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Andyj, Awesome! 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
Nois cancellation problem
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancellation sometimes doesn't work well and create some weird noise.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KareemR,
Thank you for the review and we do apologize for the inconvenience. Please check this article on how to resolve your issue.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00267838?cpint=spt-mdr_triage_00204483_noisecanceling
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David