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
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality. Love the noise cancellation.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EricH, 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
1000XM5 Review
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If anyone is on the fence with buying these… BUY THEM!!! Amazing sound quality + good build quality + good interface = one amazing pair of headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GarretD, Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Get them
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easily the best headphones you can get, has a lot of quality of life features with the exception of muting yourself directly from the headset, but it is easily ignored considering hiw great it is in every other regard.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, FernandoTr,
Thanks for the great review and the 5 stars rating! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your Sony Headphones! We definitely take feedback in consideration, as every comment matter to us for further development, so thanks for the review. This model comes with an ultra-comfortable, lightweight design with soft fit leather, we are sure you are going to love them even more as time goes by.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a great day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
So far so good!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am coming from the Bose 700. I have had other wireless Bose models and I like these Sony's better. Its not tight out of the box (Bose 700) and squeezing my head. The headphones sound great and filled with a ton of features.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KevO, Thank you for upgrading to your new Sony XM5! We're very happy to hear you're enjoying the comfortable fit, great sound quality, and cool new features of your Sony WH1000XM5.
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
Good Sound Quality and Comfort, Horrible Build Qua
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The overall sound quality and comfort while wearing the headphones is great, however in good faith I could never recommend anyone spending the premium price tag these headphones carry as the build quality is terrible (all the hinges are thin plastic). The build quality would not be as big of an issue if Sonys warranty covered this very common issue but they refuse and charge a premium to fix it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SpencerR,
We're glad that you like the sound quality and comfort of the headphones. Your feedback about the design is greatly appreciated. We would like to know more about what happened so we can review your file and help you out. Please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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Sincerely,
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good riddance barking dogs and screaming kids
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are fabulous. Exactly what I needed to drown out the noisy neighbors behind me. Solved my stress headaches. I wish I had gotten them sooner. Only thing is ,they cannot connect wirelessly to Mac or IPad. Otherwise they are the BEST ! Much cheaper than an Apple brand.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi StoneRidge, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5! We are sorry if you are having an issue connecting these headphones to your Apple products. This is not the experience we were hoping you would have. Let's try to isolate and fix the problem by following the troubleshooting steps on these articles:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534731.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000536739.html
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00204612
The WH-1000XM5 is 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.
If there’s anything we can do to help or you may need more information/technical assistance, please feel free to contact us and we'll be more than happy to assist you. You may send us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following:
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Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Headphones Out
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headphones I’ve owned. It’s a little expensive but worth it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ThompsonD, You've made an excellent choice! We're thrilled to hear that you consider them the best headphones you've owned. We understand that they are a bit of an investment, and we're glad to know you find them worth it. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
They're great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Work really well, good connectivity & sound quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DorothyW! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your WH-1000XM5. It's wonderful to know that you're impressed with its outstanding sound quality, exceptional Bluetooth connectivity, and overall performance. Thank you for the perfect five-star review and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
amazing!!!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.sound quality is amazing, as well as the noise cancellation!! highly recommend this product. MUST GET!!!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WendyC,
That's great! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling of the headphones. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise canceling is amazing! The best headphone I’ve ever used.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Zenith, We're glad that you like the noise canceling. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Over all great product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and battery life could use a softer ear pad
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DustinD, We're glad that you like the sound quality and battery life. We also appreciate your feedback about the earpads. 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
Solid headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The mat black shows finger prints and smudges easily. Sound quality is solid, noise canceling seems average, overall they seem on par with $150 headphones. Bluetooth is okay. Recharge them once or twice a week.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Soundguy,
Thank you for choosing Sony.
It's rewarding to hear you appreciate the sound quality, Bluetooth functionality, and noise cancellation of your WH-1000XM5 headphones! We also acknowledge your feedback regarding the matte black finish and its tendency to attract fingerprints. Please know that we take this feedback seriously as we plan our future product iterations. Thank you for sharing your insights
Best regards,
-Fred
Son Loves it!
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My son been askng for a new headset for school and gaming. Bought this for Christmas and he loves it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your wonderful review, LilBeauty!
We are truly delighted to hear that your son loves his new WH-1000XM5 headphones. It brings us great joy to know they were a hit for Christmas and are perfect for both his school and gaming needs. We designed these headphones with industry-leading noise cancellation, powered by our integrated processors and eight microphones, to ensure he gets exceptional sound and call quality for studying.
It’s also a fantastic choice for gaming! The immersive audio and spatial sound technology are designed to make every game come alive, providing a truly engaging experience. We hope he enjoys every moment with them.
Thanks again for choosing Sony for such an important gift.
Best regards,
Gus Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Highly recommend
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Has really good sound quality. Noise cancellation is phenomenal.
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Posted .Hi HarisaT,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Comfortable headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable headphones with good sound. Pairing with Apple TV is inconsistent.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Marty,
We're truly glad you like the great sound quality and you are very comfortable using these headphones. We're also sorry about the pairing issues with your Apple TV. When you pair the headphones using the Bluetooth settings of the connecting device, select the headphones model name without the LE- prefix. If you only see the headphones model name with LE- prefix, wait for a few seconds until the model name without prefix LE- is displayed.
To ensure you get the best Bluetooth connection, please set the headphones Bluetooth Connection Mode to “Priority on stable connection” (via Sony Headphones Connect app) and see if it resolves the problem. Also, please make sure that your headphones are running on the latest firmware version.
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! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome noise cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this headphones. I use them to go to sleep. I have a noisy neighbor and this solves my problem
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Andres, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Headphones! Sound Cancellation is perfect for those who commute to work and don’t want to hear the chaos of the outside.
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Posted .Hi TONE,
Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Big improvement to XM3
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Touch controls are very snappy and intuitive. Also the build quality seems to be better, not squeaky and clacky like my xm3’s. Worth the money to upgrade!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ambb, Awesome! We're extremely happy to hear you love everything about your Sony WH-1000XM5 and it delivers intuitive touch controls and excellent overall build quality. It's wonderful to know your investment is worth it. Thankyou for upgrading to your new WH-1000XM5 and for trusting Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Here's a review.
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome. Best headphones all around. Comfortable and excellent quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AntonioT, We're glad that you love the comfort and over all quality. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound and clarity. Noise cancellation works perfect
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Basso, we're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin