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
Amazing sound and noice cancelation
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.During my hunt for a set of headphones i was pointed in this direction. The headphones are great the noice cancelation and the audio quality are worth the price. If you've tried to use earbuds like i have in the past and couldn't due to sizing issues. These over the ear headphones should be an option.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Im001s, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Comfortable for glasses
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For someone who wears glasses these are surprisingly comfortable. Wore them all day on a flight and the battery barely dropped.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EricM, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the comfort of your new WH-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Better than expected
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was debating whether I should get these over the airpods max until I started to see review for both headphones from youtubers and audiophiles and mostly they were saying that the xm5s or xm4s would be a better pick than the AirPods max considering the overpriced headphones is heavy and can be uncomfortable for longer periods of listening times. 100% recommended
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GKG123, You've made a right choice! We're also 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Xm5
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing quality and comfort! Been using them for a while and have been nothing but amazed. The noise cancelling and audio quality are what I look forward to the most when putting them on!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AngelE, Thank you for the great review! We're glad you like the excellent noise cancellation, incredible audio and comfortable fit of your Sony WH-1000XM5. It sounds like we hit the the mark with the WH-1000XM5. 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! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent all around headphones. Very comfortable, great sound, and noise cancellation. Sturdy construction. Well worth the money.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SatisfiedCustomer, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you like the WH1000XM5. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Quality Sound
|Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounding product with one of the best apps that let you tune the sound to your exact preference. Amazing bass and good noise cancelling, however not better than the Air Pods Max noise cancelling in my opinion.
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Posted .Hi number1hero,
Thanks for commenting! We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the exceptional sound quality, customizable settings through the Sony Headphones Connect app, and great noise canceling function of the WH-1000XM5. We truly appreciate your comparison about the noise canceling of these headphones to another brand.
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 very much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Live life like musicals
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the best thing I’ve bought this I love music so voice is very clear whenever is loud or not loud I love my headphone
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SumitrabenV,
We are thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones are bringing your music to life with such impressive clarity! It’s great to know that the sound quality remains consistent for you at any volume, allowing you to catch every detail of your favorite tracks. We appreciate your passion for great audio and are happy to have you as part of the Sony family. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great except for build quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfort and sound are outstanding, truly amazing. I returned them because the arms slid too easily and I had to adjust them each time I put them on. Really disappointing for the price, but if you don’t mind this then definitely buy them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JohnS,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM5. We're glad that you like the comfort and sound quality of the headphones. It's unfortunate that the headset was returned. Your feedback about the design is greatly appreciated. For optimum fit and comfort, it is recommended to wear the headphones properly and adjust the headband depending on your head shape.
Thanks again for sharing your review and we hope you will consider Sony for your future purchases.
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great product. Worth every penny
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Thé sound quality is awsome. The noise cancellation is amazing. Very confortable. I love the case. The battery life could be better. Overall, I recommend this product.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RosemaryC, We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function. 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, Weight
Good options if you lookind for everyday headphone
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought it as a gift for my nephew. I like the quality of the materials, it is proof of damage if you bend it. Nice sound. Far better than Sony - WH1000XM4. The weight is very light.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dmytro, Excellent! We're also glad that you like the quality of this 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
Great slim fit
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and fit. The features of this product are great and the noice cancellations work perfectly. Great fit on the head without messing up the hair.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi 2kidMom, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function and fit. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Headphones - Great Musicality and Great NC!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have had these headphones for a few weeks now, and primarily bought them for the work environment. Later in the year, I will be transitioning to a noisy open cubicle floorplan, and that is why I bought this noise cancelling headphones. So far I am very impressed with the high quality musicality of the headphones, as well as the noise cancelling capabilities; my last corded NC headset was nowhere close to either in capabilities, but was fantastic at the time I bought them. This Sony headset has set the bar even higher! I now use them almost every workday, and some weekend days, just because they are so good. I highly recommend them to anyone, especially anyone using an Android phone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MichaelInNC. Great! We're are thrilled 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
Worth the investment
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A definite upgrade from my old Sony headphones. They have superior nose cancellation and the added features are definitely worth the investment. I do miss the fact they do no fold like my old pair. Makes it a little more bulky to carry. The noise cancellation does take a tolll on the battery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PaulL, Fantastic!We're delighted to hear that you find them a significant upgrade from your previous Sony headphones, especially appreciating the superior noise cancellation and added features. We understand your concern about the headphones not being foldable, which can make them a bit bulkier to carry. Regarding battery life, while noise cancellation does consume more power, the headphones are designed to balance performance and battery efficiency. We appreciate your feedback and hope you continue to enjoy the premium audio experience with your WH-1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony is the GOAT
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these , great noise cancelling, insane battery life. And love the software that you can download on your phone for hearing protection etc
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Posted .Hi Tpatt, We are glad to hear that you are happy with the noise canceling and battery life of 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
Xm5
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They were very great headphones, especially for the price, great sound, ANC, it has the whole world and a nice carrier. Best choice out there before the XM6s come out!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your positive feedback on the WH-1000XM5, Satori! It brings us great satisfaction to hear that you find them to have great sound quality and effective Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) at a competitive price. The WH-1000XM5 indeed offers a combination of world-class audio performance, noise-canceling capabilities, and a convenient carrying case. We're glad to know you consider them the best choice before the release of the XM6s. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we hope you continue to enjoy your listening experience with the WH-1000XM5. If you have any other questions or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Gus
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing wireless headphones
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super comfortable, super sturdy, and amazingly warm sound signature for the price. These are by far the best wireless ANC headphones I've used, blowing the AirPods Max and Bose QC45s out of the water.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jeffrey, Thank you for the positive review! We're glad you like the comfortable fit, super sturdy built quality, warm sound signature, and overall performance of your Sony XM5. 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:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Foldability
More portable
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound however not as portable as the XM3 as the headphones do not close inwards.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OlgaG, Thank you for your feedback on the WH-1000XM5! We are glad to hear that you appreciate the great sound quality. We understand that the portability of the WH-1000XM5 may not match that of the WH-1000XM3 due to the design change where the headphones do not fold inwards. We value your input and strive to continually improve our products to meet the expectations of our customers. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Love them!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones, they are very comfortable and have a really high noise cancelling feature. On a flight these cancelled more noise than the bose ones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CristinaM, Thank you for the positive review! We're thrilled to hear you love the comfortable fit and top-notch noise cancellation of your Sony WH1000XM5. 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:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great, The noise cancellation is amazing the only down side would be the recommended app for more detailed features.
I would recommend this to a friend 5 out of 5
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, i had the sony 1000xm4 and i find these to be most comfortable and i love the sound quality of the xm5.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello SethLovstrom,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that you find the WH1000XM5 headphones more comfortable and enjoy their sound quality. It’s rewarding to know that the improvements from the WH1000XM4 to the WH1000XM5 have made a positive difference for you.
Best regards,
-Fred