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
Overall the beez neez
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Outstanding sound and fantastic noise cancelling. With the app it tells you to download you can fine tune your sound to your liking which is awesome!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JordanM,
Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality, noise canceling function, and dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect) 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Superb sound with superior noise cancelling. These headphones definitely impress. Look at in-depth reviews on YouTube for more.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brad, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your star rating and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great pair of headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Tested out the headphones on a flight, it blocked out EVERYTHING! Way better than my airpods in that department. The carrying case feels nice and the accompanying app is great as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DarthBane,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH-1000XM5! We're thrilled that you like the noise canceling function, supplied carrying case, and dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect) 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
BEST HEADPPHONES
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.sound quality amazing, noise cancelling really is superb hands down , I use it for everyday use and gym and I have no regrets
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoshC, Thanks for the 5-star rating! 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
Cute headphone
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Like it, light weight, sound quality is perfect. Only complaint is touch bar is hard to use
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EmmaN,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the headphones. The sensor of the touch sensor control panel is built into the flat surface of the right unit. Operate within the range of the sensor. Check this link for more details.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000558775.html
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Greqt headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounding headphones. Great noise cancelation. Wish the headphones were more sweat resistant.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi David, Thanks for sharing your experience! Your feedback about the Sony Headphones is greatly appreciated and we're glad you are happy with the sound quality and noise cancelation. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Really good
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good really good sound and eveything else I would highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JorgeM, We're glad that you are enjoying the audio quality of your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Top #1 noise canceling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Owned the sony xm3s before i got these and alot of functional upgrades actually liked the sound a little better in the 3s but i love the 5s just as much already got 3 people to switch from bose to sony just by letting them hear and try these out.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Agastyalishen,
Very nice upgrade! We're glad you like the industry ieading noise canceling 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 appreciate the loyalty and thank you for again for supporting Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best sound in headphones
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Some of the best sounding headphones ive used extremely easy to customize sound settings through the sony headphone app
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Itswildsnail, 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
Beware Known Design Flaw
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What's the point of best-in-class sound quality, noise cancelling, general features. sleek aesthetics, etc. if there's a known design flaw regarding the weak hinges? I had the XM5s for less than three months, coddled the heck out of them, and they still broke. I don't trust the XM5s anymore. Even if they were to be fully replaced for free by Sony. Or if I had to pay "only" $99 to get them replaced by a Sony authorized repair company. I am gonna switch to the XM4s, and I pray to all things holy I don't have any similar issues. Making flagship headphones (with flagship prices) is meaningless if they don't actually last. At least my WH-CH700N "mid-range" headphones have some semblance of sensible design + craftsmanship.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello KUATOCOBRETTI,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We sincerely regret that your experience with the WH-1000XM5 fell short of the quality standards we uphold. We understand your frustration regarding the hinge issue, particularly for a flagship model. Please be assured that we appreciate your feedback and have forwarded your comments to our dedicated Sony team for thorough review, as we remain committed to continuously improving our products.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great buy
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality, and mostly connectivity!!! 0 issues getting them paired or staying paired! Works everytime, with some great features.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Justin, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound, features, and connectivity. 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 for the price!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very great headphones. For the price, I think it would be worth getting insurance with them, just to make sure you can be able to use them for as long as possible!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Excellent choice, KiyonEllison! We're delighted to hear that you're 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
expensive but very much worth
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.some of the absolute best noise cancelling headphones on the market, yes they are expensive but very much worth it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LufaKlaskie, Fantastic! We're very happy to hear you feel that the WH1000XM5 is worth its price. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Just what I needed
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product, I just insisted in the Air Force and these are perfect for my needs also battery life is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jay, We appreciate your feedback! We're also glad that you're enjoying the WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Went to the store looking for new headphones, and was in between these and the AirPods max. These won me over because the sound and quietness is far greater than the max. Also this is one of the best purchases ever, totally worth the money.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Customer,
Awesome! We're glad to hear your investment with the WH1000XM5 headphones is worth it. Nice to know you are enjoying the amazing sound quality and features of the unit. 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! - Kris
Very good
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very gooddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DavidS,
We're so happy to hear you're loving your WH-1000XM5 headphones! Thanks for the enthusiastic review.
Thanks for choosing Sony. Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Enjoy the flight
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A great travel companion, keeps unwanted noise from airplanes out so you’re able to hear the audio, I could never imagine using as a workout headset or wearing on a hot day.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PatrickP 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
Best headset ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have no equal. They are very, very high quality. I even bought another couple of pairs for them for the family Christmas presents
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SherryL, That's really cool! Thanks for purchasing couple of our WH-1000XM5 headphones. We're thrilled to hear that you feel the WH-1000XM5 is the best sounding headphones that you've owned. It's good to know these headphones were a perfect gift for your family. 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
Feel and quality not upto the mark
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones have a very cheap plastic touch to it. Dows not feel premium for the price point. Could have been better but the sound quality is something that makes up for it
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello unbox2000,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We sincerely appreciate your candid feedback regarding the WH-1000XM5 headphones. We’re sorry to hear that the material quality didn’t feel as premium as you expected for the price. This is not the standard we aim to deliver, and we take your concerns very seriously. We truly appreciate you pointing out both the areas where we can improve and the strengths in sound quality. Please rest assured that your feedback will be shared with our dedicated Sony team for a thorough review as we continue working to make our products even better.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
1000/10
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones out there for sound and noise cancellation. Plus they’re cute!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lesley, We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying the sound and noise canceling function. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin