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
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
- 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.Recently upgraded from the xm3’s (which I absolutely loved) and these are pretty amazing. I look forward to putting them on almost every day!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jada, Congratulations on your upgrade! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Earxplosion
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely worth the price. ANC on these can’t be matched by a competitor. The app is definitely useful and makes it easy to adjust frequencies to make your experience that much more comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FernandoG, Good to hear that you like the noise canceling, comfort, ease of using the app and adjustment. 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 XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are one of the best over the ear headphones I've had! Highly recommended for anyone looking for good sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FrankieC, You've made an excellent choice! We're very pleased to hear you like the great sound quality of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
awesome cans
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome pair of cans. Sound quaity over the WH3s is noticable. Love everything but one thing of note is the build doesn't feel as solid. Great battery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi edgesire, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality and battery life. 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
Really good
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is wonderful. I love you noise cancelling and how easy it is to use
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JaquainN, great! We're glad you like love the ease of use, sound quality and noise canceling of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Headset
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Product is very good and also liked the prompt service.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NarendraK,
Thanks so much for the feedback!
We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones. It's also great to know you had a positive experience with the service.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphone
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.No real complaints, definitely beats the bose 700’s If youre a littke tight in the budget go for the XM4, there is not that big of a differnece. The XM5 just feels a little higher in quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Isand,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the quality of the Sony headphones. Our ultra-comfortable WH1000XM5 headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening and exceptional call clarity. Two processors control multiple microphones for unprecedented noise canceling while Auto NC Optimizer automatically optimizes noise canceling based on your wearing conditions and environment. The specially designed 30-mm driver unit delivers superior sound quality for all your entertainment. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Song Mx5 headset
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good quality, love the noise cancellation. purchased in store, super quick and easy very happy purchase
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AaliyahM, Thank you for the 5-star rating! Good to hear you like the overall quality and top-notch noise canceling of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
good ! great !
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.theyre good! and they dont look like an eyesore like other earphones! battery is amazing too, i went to sleep with them and they lasted all night!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlexC,
Thank you for the purchase! We're happy to hear that you're enjoying the battery life and design of the headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Highly recommend
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones! Fantastic sound and great noise cancellation Used on my current airline trip and they worked fantastically
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SharonW, 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
Back is better
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The WH-1000XM5 was underwhelming. The noise cancellation seemed to be subpar and the headphones are huge and do not fold to a compact size like others Sony has released for years. Because they don't fold, the case is also unwieldly. The case is also a dirt magnet. The sound can easily be tailored using the stellar Sony Headphones app and the result sounds like I want it to. But it doesn't seem like an evolution in the WH-1000 train of revisions. Supposedly the XM5 has added more microphones but the extra hardware does not translate to better performance. The voice isolation and sound quality in phone calls is less, but I didn't choose these expensive headphones to make phone calls with. I then purchased the WH-1000MX4 and find that it's a much better headphone, especially in its noise cancellation and compactness. It also uses the Headphones app and I'mm thrilled to move back a version!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tr33Barker, Thank you for choosing Sony. While we are glad to hear that you are satisfied with the overall performance of the WH-1000XM5, we are sorry to hear that the headphones did not meet all of your expectations. If you find that the noise canceling of the WH-1000XM5 is not sufficient, please try the steps on our help guide link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html
We would also like to thank you for your input regarding the WH-1000XM5. Sony welcomes customer input to our product as we strive to provide a better experience for our customers.
Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The product was better than we expected. We had read great things but really does what it says and worked excellently. Would definitely recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Geri,
Thank you for the purchase! We're happy to hear that you like the headphones and it is living up to your expectations. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Soundproof
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought them because a friend recommended them. I carry mail. Kinda of good and bad how good they block of noise. Lol i love them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jay09, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Flawed construction
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely loved these headphones until a plastic component broke on the left earphone, rendering them useless. I wore them daily, they charged ultra fast, their sound quality was fantastic, and their noise cancellation was perfect for what I needed. *BUT* their shoddy cheap construction didn't make it halfway into the warranty period. Extremely disappointing. Do not buy these.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MegA, We are sorry to hear about what happened to your Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. We would like to get in touch with you to provide assistance on your headphones.
May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com
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Carl
- Pros mentioned:Weight
Best headphones out right now!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These things, wow, best headphones ever! Light and the controls on them are awesome! Also, connectivity is the best I've ever had.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MichaelW, Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Cons mentioned:Price
13 year old loves these.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My kid bought these for wearing during lunch and before and after school. Pretty pricey but as far as I can tell he loves them. Takes them everywhere he goes.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello SeekNKnow,
Perfect! It seems that you found the perfect headphone for your son. We're glad that he's enjoying his new Sony 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. Thank you for choosing SONY! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very solid
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good feel and sound but sometimes can cause headaches.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TanishkaK, it's great to hear that you appreciate the feel and sound quality. However, I'm sorry to hear that they sometimes cause headaches. Please make sure that the headphones are not too tight. Sometimes, adjusting the headband or the position of the ear cups can make a significant difference. If you are using the headphones for extended periods, try taking short breaks to give your ears and head some rest.
If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
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Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
ANC isnt great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones are ok, the sound quality is good but the noise canceling isn't good at all. Noy sure why but I believe it has to do with the adaptive ANC. No way to change this like the previous models. Little disappointed. Also after a while it started randomly disconnecting. I ended up returning them, didn't feel worth $400
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best sounding headphones I've ever owned. Just crisp clear sound. Unfortunately, someone stole them a month ago while I was commuting.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DerekS,
We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. It's unfortunate that the headphones were stolen. We hope you will be able to replace these amazing headphones. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony!
-Ralph