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
Better than expected
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have the Sony earbuds (wf-1000xm4) which are amazing and needed a new set of over ear headphones. Got these and I'm hooked. I'm not one to stay with just one brand but it's going to be hard for me to try anything else going forward.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ibrokeit, 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:Weight
Perfect Earphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought as a gift. Perfect for everyday use! Brother has been using it as a replacement for his airpods and loves it so much. According to him, it feels better for his ears and is also very lighweight
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello NicoleM, We are glad to hear that your brother loves his new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. With our WH-1000XM5 headphones, he 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 his music and let in ambient sound. You chose the best for him. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Two are Better than One
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.How Good Are These? So Good I Bought Two! One for me and One for my Wife. I was planning to spend this much money. But they're that Good! Jeff Hom
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jeffo, Awesome! 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
Awesome headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My kid loves the headphones. Very well made no issues with the headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NoeR, We're glad that your kids love the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
I didn’t know music could sound like that
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve never been one to throw an obscene amount on headphones because how different could it be. But man, these are built DIFFERENT. All the joys of listening to music on a record player with that crisp clarity and the modern confidence of high tech.
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Posted .Hi Adam, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really like however they are a little loose for my head. The sound is great and I like the way you can turn it off and on. They are very pricey so hoping they last a long time as my Beats did not.
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Posted .Hi Shel, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your new headphone. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony! Regards, Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
My son is enjoying them
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality over the full frquency spectrum. Noise cancelling was very good. Then I had to give it to my son for his grad present....LOL
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kingkongjohn, We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling feature and audio quality. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Love them
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely bangers to listen whatever u like, i kinda like the app but is not that intuitive
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Posted .Hi ChrisPerez,
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We're so glad you're loving the audio experience with your WH-1000XM5 headphones—we truly believe they're bangers! We've also noted your feedback about the app not being as intuitive as you'd like. Your insights are invaluable as we work to make our products even better.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is impressive, along with the noise cancellation. It is not designed for a challenging workout where you will sweat too much.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OmarS, We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Incredible sound, great noise cancellation and ambient sound.
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Posted .Hi CarsonP, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good buy
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased the Bose headphones before this one and exchanged for the Sony. The noise cancellation was better quality during long flights. I was able to speak with mic and not sound muffled to others
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Posted .Hi KandiceJ, Thanks for sharing your experience. We are happy that you like the noise canceling feature of your new Sony WH1000XM5 headphones. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Pretty neat sound
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really responsive. Amazing sound. Walked down a busy street during rush hour. All I heard was my music. I am worried about the material in regards to the cushion. Sweating while walking can damage them so try and keep them dry. Works great with my galaxy. Download the app to utilize the headphones full potential.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RayRay, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like the amazing sound quality, responsiveness, industry-leading noise cancelation, works great with your smartphone, and the Sony Headphones Connect App that lets you customize the sound levels to suit your music. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the quality of the material of the ear cushion. And yes, please make sure to keep them dry after use to avoid damage.
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
Perfect headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the perfect traveling and casual listening headphones! The active noise canceling helps immersion.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EdgarF, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Xm5
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headset. Crisp and clear sounds. This looks strudy.
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Posted .Hi JustinM, we're glad you like the sound quality and build of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Beyond Amazing Sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I have ever owned. Will never go back to subpar headphones ever again. The sound quality is immaculate. I highly suggest listening to any John Williams music at full volume with your eyes closed. It's so immersive. I've got 10+ ear piercings and these don't bother any of them!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's fantastic, Ginny! We are so happy that you are satisfied with the incredible sound quality and superb performance of your new WH-1000XM5.
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 so much for the 5-star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are excellent for sound quality and noise cancelling.
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Posted .Hi Vlad, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent quality and noise cancelation. Bass, mids and highs well balanced running flat using EQ. You have to purchase 360 sound which is a drawback. Best headset I own at the moment.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TimD, Thank you for the positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you like the excellent quality, top-notch noise cancellation, well-balanced EQ, and overall sound quality of your Sony WH1000XM5. We'll certainly consider your concern regarding the 360 sound, as enhancing the user experience is our top priority. If you have any specific suggestions or features you'd like to see, feel free to share them with us. Your insights are important to us as we work to meet and exceed your expectations.
Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Unmatched Comfort and Superior Noise Cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best earphones with exceptional noise cancellation.and best sound quality
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Posted .Hi Teja, We're glad that you're enjoying your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love them
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very clear, good quality sound! 10/10 would recommend
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones were amazing the sound was on point especially when you have a app that has 360 audio. The only thing is the noise cancelling it made me feel like my eyes were going to pop out and caused me mild headaches other than that I recommend these head phones as they sound amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gallo, we're glad you are enjoying the sound quality of our product. We're sorry to hear about your experience with the noise canceling function on your SONY unit. This unit has Auto NC Optimizer. When you wear the headset, this function always automatically optimizes the noise canceling performance by analyzing the wearing condition of the headset according to the shape of your face and your hairstyle, or the presence or absence of glasses, and the pressure change in an airplane, etc. Please check this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534561.html?search=noise%20canceling%20
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. Thanks for choosing SONY. ~Earl