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.
AdrianV
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect for my needs and specifications. This is what I'm looking for.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AdrianV,
We're so glad to hear the WH-1000XM5 headphones are a perfect fit for you! Knowing that they are right what you were looking for is exactly what we aim for.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
- 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.The headphones work as advertised. I could not hear any background noise while on the plane. It’s definitely a good investment and my first set of ear muffs style headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Leon Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling function and work as advertised. 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
Sorry headset... I love it!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its simple!!! Hi Quality!! this headset by Sony are the number one
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome, CesarM! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Noise canceling works amazingly well and there is minimal lag when editing videos with sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LynnB, We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling function, sound, and overall quality. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Worth the money!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones I've ever had, they are definitely worth the money. They do slip off my head somtimes but I feel that's a me thing cause my head is small other than that the sound is amazing!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SummerR, 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
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound for the price, easy to carry and easy to connnwct to your devices.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MartinS, Thank you for giving the WH1000XM5 a perfect rating! We're glad to hear that you find the sound quality impressive for the price. It's also great to know that you appreciate their portability and ease of connectivity with your devices. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Hands Down Best Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise canceling feature on these headphones are unreal. Also, the sound quality is top notch. I really enjoy taking these headphones everywhere I go.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Skippa210,
It's great to hear that you are very much pleased with the noise canceling capability and audio quality of our WH1000XM5. The WH1000XM5 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 WH1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Not really a fan
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I liked the sound quality, it was pretty good. But the build quality wasn’t great. Also I thought they were too big, as in the earcups stuck out too much. To me they looked goofy. I didn’t keep them.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Vega007, thank you for sharing your feedback on the WH-1000XM5. It's great to hear you enjoyed the sound quality, that's something we work hard to deliver. We're sorry to learn that the design and build didn't meet your expectations. We truly value your input, as it helps us improve future models to better meet the needs of our users. If you ever consider Sony again, we hope to offer a product that fits both your style and performance preferences. Thanks again for giving us a try! Regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love these headphones. The Sony app lets you adjust the EQ as well which is super helpful. Sound quality is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Tjv123,
Great! We are truly happy that you are loving the sound quality of our WH1000XM5. Also, good thing that you were able to utilized the Sony app to adjust the sound settings to your liking. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Real good headphones. Use them a lot for music and while playing games.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Emmanuel,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're so glad to hear that you enjoy your WH1000XM5 headphones for both music and gaming. It’s fantastic to know that these headphones enhance your experience across your favorite activities, providing high-quality sound and versatility. Your appreciation means a lot to us, and we're delighted to be part of your listening and gaming moments.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This item was better than I expected! Definitely worth the money. Has a great sound quality compared to the Bose headphones. If I had the chance, I would buy these headphones again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MaxM,
That's great! Thank you for reaching out to us today. We're always happy to hear from you. We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality 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. We're excited for your next Sony purchase and Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Haven’t used a better sounding pair of headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing quality. Literally have heard sounds I never noticed before in songs I’ve listened to a thousand times. Feels like you are in the studio!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nick, we're glad you are enjoying the sound quality of your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are 400$ headphone they are obviously good just wouldn't use them hard like at the gym and you have to be gentle, very good quality headphones i forget when i even have them on noise canceling could be a bit better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alex, Thanks for your feedback and insights. We're glad 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
build material
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound, anc, and ambient on these are great but the only issue I didn't like was that the black accumulated tons of hair oil and had to be cleaned often. I have returned these for Airpod Maxes due to my personal hair putting so much oil on them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PvtKibbles, We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function. Sony takes into consideration all feedback as it helps us improve our products. 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
- Cons mentioned:Volume
Not what I expected
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was about to replace my Bose headphones with a new pair, but was also interested in these, after reading couple of reviews. Listened to advice of a salesperson who told me these will be 100% better in all aspects. I tried them both at the store and the sound of these was pretty pretty good and the volume great. Today I have them on for maybe 10th time and I wish I have never switched to Sony. The noise canceling is awful and not comparable to Bose whatsoever. When on a flight, I sometimes used my Bose QC with noise cancelling and no music to avoid hearing people around me. That doesn’t work with Sony. Volume - never gets loud enough. I am not sure how the store sample was set up, but Ive tried everything and it’s just ok. Swiping sensor works maybe half of the time. Woke, skipping or shuffle… You name it. I wish I have opened them and tried them on within the return policy timeframe because I would be having Bose again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lulu, Thank you for your feedback regarding the WH1000XM5 headphones. I'm sorry to hear about the issues you're experiencing with noise canceling, volume, and the touch sensor.
For the noise canceling issue, please ensure the headphones are worn properly, as an improper fit can significantly affect the noise canceling performance. You can also try adjusting the settings using the Sony | Headphones Connect app. Make sure the Adaptive Sound Control is turned off and manually set the Noise Canceling function to its maximum level. If the issue persists, you might want to reset or initialize the headphones to see if that resolves the problem. For more details, please refer to this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html
Regarding the volume not being loud enough, it might be helpful to check the volume settings on both the headphones and the connected device. Additionally, ensure that any volume limiting features on your device are disabled.
For the touch sensor issues, make sure the sensor area is clean and free from any obstructions. If the problem continues, resetting the headphones might help.
If these steps do not resolve the issues, please consider reaching out to Sony support through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US.
for further assistance. Or email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Sincerely,
Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Cant tell the vacuum is running
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Seriously, my mom scared me one day because i didnt hear her vaccuming. These things work so well and are perfect for me while working from home. If youre willing to spend the money to get them they are WELL worth
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JJA1ejo, 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:Sound quality
Good quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They work great so far... my biggest concern was the noise canceling. I had looked at and tested several different headphones and while some were nice, i didnt find any that came close.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MadCas We're glad that you are happy 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Great sound quality. Lightweight quality material. When you wear a hat it messes with the connection and ear sensors! Try not to distort ear sensors wearing hats. Otherwise great purchase!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for the feedback, BrianM! 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:Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Needed to headphones, my old ones died for the most part. The day before my vacation, loved the new headphones and the employees were super helpful.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Wonderful, MikeP! 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:Sound quality
Good purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones definitely have excellent sound quality. Initial use of The noise-canceling and ambient sound features are great also. One small minor critique I have with the headphones is that they're not sweatproof or water-resistant. You think for the price, they would have at least some type of water resistance. But the sound quality is impressive.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Silky, Great! We're happy 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