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.
Sonny mx5
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best overall premium sound quality. I have tried several headphones, and none compare to the XM 5 in overall quality and sound.
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Posted .Hi ArturoM,
We are honored to hear that the WH-1000XM5 stands out as the best overall in quality and sound compared to the many other headphones you have tried. Providing a superior, premium audio experience is our top priority, and we are thrilled that these have become your clear favorite.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Favorite headphones!!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super comfy and they connect seamlessly. I can wear them for hours and not get tired. Probably only charge them once or twice a month because the battery lasts so long.
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Posted .Hi customer, We're thrilled to hear that you like the battery life and comfortable to use. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got these in preparation to listen to the upcoming blink-182 album and the sound quality has not disappointed. Battery life is great and set-up was simple. Great noise reduction as well. Would recommend.
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Posted .That's awesome, TyMD! We're glad that you are impressed with the new Sony XM5 wireless earbuds. 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. -Craig
- Cons mentioned:Volume
Headphones headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice headphones would’ve liked it if there would’ve been louder
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Posted .Hi NicolasC,
Thanks for the 5-star review! We're so happy to hear you're enjoying the magnificent sound quality of the Sony - WH1000XM5. We also appreciate your feedback on the volume; for a more personalized sound, you may want to explore the equalizer settings in the Sony | Headphones Connect app. It allows you to customize the sound profile to your liking, which might help you get a little more out of them.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony head phone
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are very comfortable light as a feather, and the sound quality is great for it’s price point . The noise canceling is surprising good . Would recommend to a friend
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Posted .Hi Bulldogamerican1, Thanks for sharing your experience. We are glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of your Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Some of the best headphone out there today
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I went from apple ear pods to these and the sound quality and build quality is just amazing they work really well with e drum and my iPad Pro 13 easy connection with Sony app I would recommend these to anyone that need some good quality headphones with great sound
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Posted .Hi Stoopidhead918,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're so glad to hear that you’re enjoying the amazing sound and build quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. It’s great to know they pair seamlessly with your e-drum and iPad Pro. We appreciate your recommendation and hope you continue to enjoy every beat!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Maria
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Super light
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are super light weight, have good accurate sound and the noise cancellation is superior! I absolutely love these. All the crying babies on the airplane are no match for these :)
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Posted .Hi Demonite1, Thank you for this fantastic review of your WH-1000XM5. We're glad you love the exceptional comfort, amazing sound quality, and top-notch noise cancellation of your 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. 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 makes WH-1000XM5 a pleasure to wear. Thank you for your purchase and for the 5-star rating! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Perfect for studying!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancellation is no joke, you will have the best concentration you need. They don’t hurt at all, even after hours of wear. The features included are also amazing & helpful.
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Posted .Hi SayWhaatSara, we're glad 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. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
High-end noise cancellation with style
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As someone with mostly Apple products, I was searching for a pair of headphones that are of great quality and wouldn’t draw too much attention. Glad I went with Sony. They have great sound quality, lightweight, and an amazing battery life.
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Posted .Hi MHerr, We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality, lightweight, and an amazing battery life of 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
Steal at this price!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound clarity on this one is incredible. The older XMs had a bad mic but that has been fixed. It’s even better when you get a price match.
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Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, Kiran!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the incredible sound clarity of your new WH-1000XM5 headphones! We especially appreciate you noticing the improvements we've made to the microphone system. Our engineers worked hard to ensure crystal-clear voice pickup, so it’s great to know that the upgrade is making a real difference for you.
It’s also wonderful to hear you were able to take advantage of a price match—nothing beats getting premium Sony technology at a great value!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
SOLID ON EVERY LEVEL
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are... fabulous. They are comfortable. The charge lasts for hours and recharges quickly. The sound... the most important part... is amazing. These surely aren't the cheapest but they are truly solid on every level.
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Posted .Hi CTNY, 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
Great for travelers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing for traveling and the sounds is truly amazing especially with noise canceling.My favorite part is the case that comes with them.
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Posted .Hi Jasmyne,
Thanks for sharing your experience! We're so happy to hear how much you're enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones, especially for travel, the amazing sound, noise canceling, and the convenient case.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
A concert in your ear hole and light as a feather
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Well made. Light. Like feathers on my ears but the sound quality is astonishing! So glad I bought these. I replaced my older Sony headphones so I knew I’d be happy with the upgrade.
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Posted .Hi ThomasG, 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Must Try
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are AMAZING! The sound is awesome, battery life is sufficient, love the app on the phone with scanning your ears, helping with the way sound is delivered. The update was really slow though, took about an hour to finish the firmeware update for some reason.
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Posted .Hi Tripp, we're glad you love our the sound quality of our industry-leading noise canceling headphones. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue updating your SONY unit's firmware. In the event that you encounter this issue again in the future, please follow this link:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00206321
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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. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love them! So light and comfortable. I’m not a professional sound expert but I really enjoy the sound from these headphones and I love the feature to customize sound to your liking. The noise canceling works great and is very helpful when I’m studying.
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Posted .Hi AlissonV, 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
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My daughter absolutely loves these. Her Skull Candy Hesh 2 headphones that she had for 5 yrs broke. I took her to BestBuy so she could try out several models and this is the pair she picked. The noise canceling is amazing and if she wants to hear whats going on around her all she has to do is put her hand on one headphone and it lets the surrounding sounds in at a controlled level.
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Posted .Hi DavidL,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that your daughter loves the Sony headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The best in market
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound , best noise cancelling by far ! Just love them
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Posted .Hi ASHINO,
We're beyond pleased to hear that you’re loving your Sony headphones and awarding them a fantastic 5-star rating. The amazing sound and best-in-class noise cancelling are truly standout features of your Sony WH-1000XM5, and it’s wonderful to know they make such a difference for you.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a joyful day!
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
A must buy!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing Had the XM4s, these are way better! The old ones used to make my ears uncomfortable after a few hours, dont have the same problem with these! 5 stars!
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Posted .Hello danzr, We appreciate your feedback and we are glad that you like your new Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphoes. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy your music! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great product and great service
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, really worked well. I will never travel again without noise canceling headphones- they made that much of a difference. Also thanks to the Best Buy staff for helping me pick the perfect pair.
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Posted .Hi, JoW1, Thanks for the great review and the 5-star rating! We are delighted to hear you are enjoying your Sony headphones and its comfortable, modern and lightweight design! Do not forget to download the Sony Sound Connect app to explore all the features and options included!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a wonderful day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
THESE ARE AMAZING!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i had the apple airpods max and yes they did sound good and everything but they felt really heavy and the battery didn’t last that long. these literally last days without me charging them and i use them like 2 hours each day. THESE ARE AMAZING!
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Posted .Hi daniel, we're glad you are enjoying your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl