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.
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
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased the headphones for my girlfriend and she is in love with them. The quality is great and it sounds amazing. Their customer service was on point aswell
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OscarB, You've made an excellent choice! We're delighted to hear that your girlfriend loves her new Sony XM5 headphones. And good to know you had an amazing customer service experience.
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
Love them
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones feel very comfortable on my head I can wear them for hours the older set I had felt like they squeezed my head too much these just feel like ear muffs
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Posted .Hi SergiuG, 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
- Cons mentioned:Foldability
Way Better than the Airpods Max
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.There's no way you can go wrong with this as a travel device. The XM4s might be able to fold but these premium headphones paired with an android or iphone do much more to separate itself from the pack. Cheaper price as well.
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Posted .Hi Jeff, Awesome! 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
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome audio quality, great sound quality when taking phone calls and listening to music. Would definitely buy these again.
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Posted .Hello ManuelS,
Thank you for the trust and for purchasing our WH1000XM5. We are truly happy to hear that you are pleased with the audio quality of our XM5. You can now enjoy clear phone calls and amazing music. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
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:Battery life
First Time buying headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First time getting some headphones for music! It’s a big game changer! They feel really good and the battery life is great!
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Posted .You made the right pick, SergioG! 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
Nice
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased these for my daughter. She loves them and wears them most of the time. When she isn’t using then they are around her neck. She likes the noise canceling feature the most.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LisaL, You definitely made the right choice! We're so glad to hear your daughter is enjoying the incredible audio quality and amazing noise cancellation of these 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 your purchase and for the 5-star rating! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are literally the best in terms of sound and noise cancellation. Almost got hit by cars because my mind blanks our when the noise cancellation is on.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChocoRedux, Thanks for sharing your experience with the new Sony XM5 wireless headphones. We're glad that you like the noise canceling feature and sound quality of the product. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good for looks and listening songs
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s good quality while listening songs, talking on call is not good.
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Posted .Hi Meddy,
Thank you for sharing your feedback—We are sorry to hear that call quality on your WH1000XM5 headphones didn’t fulfill your expectations, even though music playback has been great. For clearer calls, try resetting the Bluetooth connection and ensuring the headphones' firmware is up to date using the Sony Sound Connect app; you can find the troubleshooting steps on the following link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534602.html. Also, make sure the microphone openings are clean and free from dust, and that you’re using the headphones in a quieter environment when possible, as background noise can affect performance. Your experience is important to us, and we appreciate you letting us know how the headphones are working for you.
Thank you for considering Sony products!
Best regards
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Superior noise cancellation and unique method for raising and lowering volume. Just touch the right headphone up to increase and down to decrease volume.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chuck, That's fantastic! We are very happy to know that you love the amazing performance and improvements we made on these 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 so much for choosing Sony! -Jess
Worker
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good service good actitud . They help me very good
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Buying these headphones have really helped with reading books and blocking out the world, truly luxury from this model
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Posted .Hi Curly, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
GREAT HEADPHONES! Can’t put them down!
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good headphones! I used to have Bose, but they broke after awhile. I’d definitely recommend these for comfort and features.
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Posted .Hi NicholasK, this is great! We're thrilled to hear that you like the comfort and features of your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
I LOVE THEN
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i love them! Theyre very comfortable on the ear and very cute! The sound quality is amazing and the noise cancellation is phenomenal!
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Posted .Thanks for commenting, JennaJ! We're thrilled to know that you love your WH-1000XM5 and that you're satisfied with its very comfortable fit design, exceptional sound, and industry-leading noise canceling feature. Thank you very much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones had great quality out of the box, but you can improve it by the eq options on their app. 10/10 recommend them
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Posted .Hi IsratMiah,
Many thanks for the 5-star rating! We're delighted to hear your satisfaction with your WH1000XM5 headphones. We always strive to deliver the best quality with our products. Thanks for the recommendation and for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Delicate, Dainty Users Only
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve had these for 5 months and by far have been the best headphones I’ve purchased considering the sound quality and comfort but the hinge on the right ear cuff snapped with little effort and cannot be repaired by Sony even though it’s still under warranty and a known issue. Buy at your own risk.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Eden, we're glad you like the sound quality and comfort of our product. We're sorry to hear about the issue with the hinge on your headphones. Sony's warranty policy does not cover physical damage, which includes issues with the hinge, even if it occurs under normal use. You have the option to take your headphones to an authorized service center for evaluation to determine the out-of-warranty repair options available.
We would highly recommend you to take your device to an authorized servicer for evaluation to determine the repair options available for physical or cosmetic damage. For more information, please refer to the link below:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00006741?utm_source
We'd also like to review your file to better assist you. Please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number: Case Number:
~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The active noise canceling is unmatched with these headphones, in my opinion. I bought these to use before I was deployed and I am far more than pleased with their quality.
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Posted .Hi RussellB,
We appreciate the positive feedback and we're glad to hear that you like the industry leading 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones for music lovers.
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product. Great sound quality. Noise cancellation works very good.
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Posted .Hi Vptlbestbuy Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound and noise canceling function, Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Weight
LOVE EM
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality and very light weight to the point you'll forget it's on your head
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Posted .Hi Neek,
Awesome! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the fit and sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph