Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/L
- SKU:
- 6538379
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
Customers are saying
Customers recognize the WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones for their excellent sound quality, comfort, and long battery life. Many appreciate the lightweight design and adequate bass. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding the lack of foldability, high price, connectivity issues, and volume limitations.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best Active noise cancelling headphones for travel
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought as a gift for my cousin and i say its compact, confortable and my cousin enjoys the sound quality in them. Would highly recommend them especially at any discounted price!
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Posted .Hi BBYEmp, Great gift! We're also glad that your cousin is enjoying the sound quality, compact, 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Awesome!
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is so perfect! To use on airplane, noisy areas, home, you name it! We love this so much, getting a second one soon!
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Posted .Hi MacarenaC, That's great! We're very happy to hear that you're satisfied with your purchase. We're looking forward to your next 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
A little disappointed
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m not sure if the pair I purchased are faulty but the Noise Cancellation isn’t good enough. I tried them in the store before I purchased them (during a very noisy Black Friday) and they were perfect, I couldn’t hear anything but the music. But the pair I have don’t cancel background noises that well. I might have to return them for a different pair. Overall great sound quality and very comfortable, but if I’m buying “Noise Canceling” headphones for $300 I’d want them to work as advertised.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlyssaW, WeRe sorry to hear about your experience. This is definitely not the news we'd like to hear from you. Allow us to help and turn your experience around.
The WH-1000XM5 headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. 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.
Additional step is available on the Help Guide:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.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:
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Sincerely,
Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
10/10 Gift
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Beautiful headphones in both sound quality and design. Person I bought them for really loves them, she gets overstimulated in big crowds and loud environments so the noise cancellation really helps her out.
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Posted .Hi DariusO, Thank you for sharing your positive review of the WH-1000XM5! We're delighted to hear that you find them beautiful in both sound quality and design. It's wonderful to know that the person you bought them for loves them and that the noise cancellation feature is particularly helpful in managing overstimulation in big crowds and loud environments. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Great headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My son loves these!!!He couldn’t wait for them to charge!!!
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Posted .Hi HelenH,
We are thrilled to hear that your son is so excited about his new WH-1000XM5 headphones! It’s wonderful to know he couldn't wait to start enjoying them. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent Set to have To Listen With On T V For Great Sound
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Posted .Hi MrhenryclayL,
Thanks for your feedback!
It is truly wonderful to know that you are having such a great time using these WH-1000XM5 to listen to your TV.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rev3
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great products. Sound and quality are great. Would recommend for daily users
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Posted .Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the WH-1000XM5, Drizzy!
We’re thrilled to hear that you find the sound and quality exceptional. Many users have praised the excellent audio performance and comfortable design, making them ideal for daily use. Features like Adaptive Sound Control and customizable EQ settings enhance the listening experience, letting users tailor their sound preferences.
Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we’re glad to have you as part of the Sony community!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphone
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and it’s comfortable to wear it all day!
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Posted .Hi Benjamin, Fantastic! We're thrilled to hear you like the great sound quality and comfortable fit of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
good confortable headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good and especially confortable to wear, i used to wear beats headphone that hurts my era after a while
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Posted .Hi Leoyw, we're immensely pleased to hear you're enjoying the astonishing sound quality, and comfortable design of the Sony - WH1000XM5. We truly appreciate you being part of the Sony family and hope you're loving every minute with your new headphones! Best regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Better than AirPods Max
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Better ANC/Sound quality than AirPods Max. More EQ options, too. I love these.
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Posted .Hi JacobM, Fantastic! We're so happy to hear that you believe your Sony WH1000XM5 has better noise canceling, sound quality, and more EQ options than your previous headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Bob
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable and easy to pair. Sound is amazing as well. Far superior to dated Sony headphones with wired connectivity that I previously owned.
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Posted .Hi RobertW,
That's very nice to hear! We're glad that you're enjoying the sound quality 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.
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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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
great purchase
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these, super comfortable, great sound and love their compatibility with my devices.
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Posted .Hi NeshjaleeB, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect...perfecter on sale
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As advertised. Great noise cancellation. On sale even better. The learning modes are little aggressive, but that not why I bought them.
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Posted .Hi ChristopherR, we're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying our industry-leading noise cancelling WH-1000XM5! These headphones produce a magnificent sound, and the long battery life allows you up to 30 hours of listening. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy the music! Regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Comfortable and great sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is great even on an airplane. They were comfortable and the noise cancelling worked well.
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Posted .Hi Rick, We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best in this price range
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great. Better sound than Bose, battery on par or better than others. Number one in this price point for noise canceling Call quality is perfect.
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Posted .Hi Jakesplace, 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
I like them
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They last long, sound great, great for studying! They charge fast. Overall very happy!!
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Posted .Hi AngelaG,
Great! We are very happy that you are pleased with sound quality, battery life and the quick charge feature of our Sony WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear 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! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Love them
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise cancelling and sound is wonderful too! Much more comfortable to wear for long periods of time compared to AirPod max.
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Posted .Hi MatthewM, Awesome! We're glad that you like that this is very comfortable to use, 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Absolutely worth
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Iv used this to sleepehen i needed to get around noisy neighbors. Also the battery life is top notch and the sound wont disappoint.
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Posted .Hi Adexavus, 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
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best audio I’ve ever heard. Very clear in the low ranges of volume which is something I value
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Posted .That's awesome, NehemiasS! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig