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:Sound quality
Best headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.“This is the best $400 I spent. It has a comfortable fit and the sound quality is amazing. I can’t use other earphones anymore because the quality doesn’t match up. If people asked which headphones they should buy, I would recommend them this.”
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HelenY, Thanks for your feedback. We are glad that your Sony WH1000XM5 headphones are the best headphones for you. With our WH-1000XM5, 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 choosing Sony! Vincent
Perfect fit
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought for my daughter as she wanted something to use in her dorm to not disturb her roommate while she watched TV or watched any video. She is very particular about the fit and knew she wanted over the ear head phones. She has absolutely loved them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PerlaG, You've made the perfect choice! We're delighted to hear that your daughter loved her new Sony XM5 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones
|Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Greatest pair of headphones i have ever used hands down! Great noise cancelation and sound quality. And the app is very user friendly
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KeyB, We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Happy with purchase
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Has been working well now for 1 year. I am happy with this purchase made for my daughter. Just purchased another one for myself
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello ElizabethA,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It's fantastic to know that the WH-1000XM5 headphones have been working so well for you and your daughter! We're happy to hear that you're so pleased with your first pair that you decided to purchase a second one for yourself. We hope you enjoy your new headphones just as much!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones plus and minus
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.when it shuts out airplane and other noise it is fantastic but I've been having some trouble keeping it working. E.g., After a story I was listening to finished, I couldn't get anything else to play. I'm hoping I can figure out how to prevent this sort of thing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LoisL, We are sorry that you are having an issue with your Sony headphones. Please make sure your headphones are up-to-date to improve their performance and resolve any possible software-related issues: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000539071.html. Feel free to test the unit again and verify if it resolves the issue. Despite your concern, it's good that you still like your headphones. We take all user input seriously and will make sure your comments reach the appropriate person. Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Don't look just buy them!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had a much older pair of Sony headphones that sounded really great. These blow them away. The noise reduction is awesome. I can mow my lawn and never hear the mower running. Also while using it talking on my phone it does fantastic! Great investment for headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .You made the right choice, Larry56! We're glad that you are impressed with the noise cancelling feature 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. Also, the new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great quality!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect item. Good quality coming with fast service from Bestbuy
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TriN, Thanks for the positive feedback. We're glad you are happy with the quality of the headphones and amazing service from your dealer. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good headphones though.
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are legit headphones but not impressed tbh. They are cool and i got them because my airpods pro broke but airpods pro are i think better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Namjoon,
Thank you for your comment! We're thrilled to hear that you consider the WH-1000XM5 headphones to be excellent. We appreciate your candid comparison with the AirPods Pro. The WH-1000XM5 is engineered to provide outstanding noise cancellation and superior sound quality, featuring technologies such as DSEE Extreme and Hi-Res audio support. We hope you continue to enjoy your listening experience with these headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
All around absolute performer
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones if you want to submerge into awesome music.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Selva, Thank you so much for the positive review! We're glad that you're enjoying your Sony XM5 headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony, and enjoy your listening experience! -Maria
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Like
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. Good style. Sits well light weight.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ou812, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5! 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:Sound quality
Gotta love them
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love these headphones! Made the switch a few years ago and love the Sony headphones. While they’re not collapsible like the previous model, they still don't take much space and are also very convenient for travel
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Anon, Amazing! We're glad that you love 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony XM5s
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loved the headphones. I can’t stop wearing them. They’re loud and comfy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OluwaseunS, Thank you for sharing your excitement about the Sony XM5 Headphones! It’s fantastic to hear that you’re loving the comfort and sound quality—they really do make it hard to take them off! Enjoy the immersive audio experience, and thank you for choosing Sony! -Maria
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The Best
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are very very good. I had the M4 for a while and got water into them so they stopped working. Then I got the Beats Studio 3 I must tell you, those are nothing compared to the Sonys. The noise cancellation feature should be the best in the market in my opinion.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ejay, Great! We're glad that you like the noise canceling and features 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Its worth it
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you are having second thoughts about buying these headphones then you need to read this review. Go ahead and buy it! I cross shopped it against its Bose and Apple counterparts, It's definitely the winner due to its form, sound quality and weight. It just happens to be the most beautiful of all the 3 too but aesthetics can be a bit subjective.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DondeEsta, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphones. I am not an audiophile but they sound great to me. A couple of great features are when you talk it pauses the music and turns on the microphone so you can hear yourself talk. Another is when you lift one side of the headphone it pauses the music until you put it back to your ear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EricE, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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:Sound quality
Best sound quality ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound qualitybis amazing, howevwr, i dont recommedn for use on Conference calls because the automatica surrounding fucntion causes it to switch to the qrong setting. I have turned that function off but its not registering. For music or other audio its great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TDAP, we're glad you like our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your SONY unit. If you are referring to the ambient sound, you can find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534514.html?search=ambient
If you require any additional support in regards to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphone
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Gray quality is amazing I use them to mow along, but I did have to buy some water-resistant covers on Amazon to add some extra protection.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WendyC,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the quality of your new Sony headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Fits like a glove…or a hat
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you get any other headphones than this you’re not really enjoying quality. This is a overall fantastic pair of headphones. While at work or at home the smart -noise-concealing features will have you raving at your friends
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JonattanE, We are thrilled to know that you now have a fantastic pair of 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent ANC and comfortable wearing. It is super light on head
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Earbudsking, Great choice! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new 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:Sound quality
So far so good!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just received these today. I previously had the SONY xm3's. These headphones sound so much better to me. I have only been listening to them for a little more than an hour, but so far i am happy with the purchase. My only negative is that the case they come in is pretty large. I have not used it for more than an hour, so i cant yet rate the battery.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Eaflorida, Thanks for sharing your experience with your new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. We are glad that you are happy with your WH-1000XM5. You can enjoy your music for up to 30 hours with your new WH-1000XM5 headphones and they support quick charging (3 min charge for 3 hours of playback). They also support multipoint connection that allows you to quickly switch between devices. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent