Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/S
- SKU:
- 10888158
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 are enthusiastic about the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones, highlighting the great sound quality, comfort, and long battery life. Many appreciate the lightweight feel, good bass, snug fit, and sleek design. Some customers mention the lack of foldability, the relatively high price, and occasional connectivity issues, while others feel the volume could be louder.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
BEST THING EVER!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I owned a pair of noise cancelling earbuds but nothing comes close to what these headphones do. These are absolutely amazing to wear, it feels like im not wearing anything and so comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alex
Awesome! We're glad you like noise canceling and comfort-ability 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!
Regards.
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very good quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good quality in both how they work and how they are built. They are the best I have owned and will get years of use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello WilliamW,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It brings us great joy to hear that you're impressed with the performance and build quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones! It's wonderful to know they are the best you've ever owned, and we're confident they will provide you with lasting enjoyment. At Sony, we are dedicated to creating products that blend innovation, durability, and an exceptional listening experience.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Super sensitive sensors, easy fix, immaculat sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.At first I was frustrated with how sensitive the sensor controls were because I wanted them for the gym but then learned they can be turned off by downloading the app, it’s been an amazing sound experience. I do wish there was a version with actual buttons for physical activity purposes but I’m not complaining this the best sound experience I’ve ever had for when I want to be in my zone & forget the world! 9/10
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ALS7, thank you for your feedback. We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
great pair of headphones
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.one of the best anc headphones i’ve ever had, very lightweight and comfortable, good audio quality with good enough equalizer, and amazing noice cancelling
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi johnminer987, We're thrilled to hear that you like the audio quality, comfort, EQ, and noise canceling. 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
Excellent headphones.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love my headphones. I used them when I was a dog bather to drown out the dryers and enjoy my music while I worked. They always did an excellent job. I never had any issue with them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RobynP,
That is such a unique and great use case! We are delighted to hear that you absolutely love your WH-1000XM5 headphones and that they did an excellent job helping you drown out the noise of the dryers while you worked as a dog bather!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
Long lasting battery
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise cancellation, comfortable, battery life is better than I expected.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, AmieM!
We’re thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM5 is exceeding your expectations, especially with its comfort and battery life. It’s great to know the noise cancellation is hitting the mark for you!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Long flight necessity
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid sound, performed well on 12 hour flight, ANC made a big difference.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MacM, We're glad that you like the sound and noise canceling functions. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love this model—of the Sony OTH headset/ spearker
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this/ I tested against the AirPod max too- I think the sound quality is far superior.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GeorgeJ, thank you for the amazing review! We're honored to hear the Sony - WH1000XM5 stood out in your comparison—especially in sound quality. These headphones are built to deliver an exceptional listening experience, with industry-leading noise cancellation, crystal-clear audio, and a lightweight, comfortable design perfect for all-day use. We're glad they impressed you, and we appreciate you choosing Sony for your sound experience! Best regards, -Dominick
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise reduction is awesome. Sound and quality are great! I would recommend getting one for yourself.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, Spot!
We’re so glad to hear that you’re impressed with the awesome noise reduction on your WH-1000XM5! It’s great to know that both the sound and build quality are meeting your expectations. We truly appreciate the high recommendation—there's no better compliment than suggesting them to others!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
GREAT HEADPHONES
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.GREAT PRODUCT. HIHLY RECOMMEND. BOUGHT THESE FOR MY SON FOR CHRISTMAS HE LOVES THEM. WE ONLY PURCHASE SONY PRODUCTS.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JordanP,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn’t be happier to hear that the WH1000XM5 headphones made such a wonderful gift for your son. It’s truly rewarding to know that your family continues to trust Sony products, and we appreciate your strong recommendation. Your loyalty means a great deal to us as we strive to deliver quality and enjoyment for every user.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
They’re great
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic sound and super comfortable. I was torn between these and the AirPod max and I’m pretty sure I made the right decision!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JulianeW,
You made the right choice! We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and comfortable design of the Sony 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
Solid 4
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product. Good sound quality and very comfortable to use
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MiltonC,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that your WH-1000XM5 headphones provide excellent sound quality and comfort. Your feedback encourages us to keep delivering products that enhance both your listening experience and daily comfort.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Top Notch Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones currently on the market. Excellent sound and noise canceling. Very comfortable for extended use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ryan, We're thrilled to hear that you like the sound 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
Great
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been using them for about a week now and they are great but the noise canceling is not as good as I thought it would be
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the feedback, MatthewWolowitz.
We're glad you like the headphones but sorry the noise canceling isn't hitting the mark. We recommend disabling "Adaptive Sound Control" in the Sony Sound Connect app to keep the ANC at its maximum level. Ensuring a snug fit around the ears and checking for the latest firmware update can also significantly improve performance.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- 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.Best headphones I’ve ever had, excellent noise cancellation and sounds quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JuliannaM,
Thanks for the fantastic review—We're truly heartened hearing that you consider the WH-1000XM5 headphones the best you've ever owned!
We appreciate your comments on the excellent noise cancellation and sound quality, as these are the core features we focused on with this model. And we can't be happier to know you're enjoying the amazing sound quality they deliver!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Better than Apple headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones. Had so many different ones and these are the best. Very light and comfortable. They sound loud and clear. Would recommend 100%
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JerryS,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH-1000XM5! We're glad that you like the weight, comfort, and sound quality 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:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
They sound so bad its depressing.
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ok. I got these and the Airpod Max to A/B and compare to decide what I want to go with. First the good: They are easy to connect and can connect to two devices. I like that. These are very light, very comfortable and easy to use. The noise canceling is top tier. But that's where the goodness ends. These are one of the worst sounding headphone for the money that I have ever put on my head. I was shocked. The older model (XM4) actually sound much better. The way these compress the sound, kill the midrange....its actually inexcusable. I tried to like these. I really did. I fly a lot. And most of my flights are 6 hours or more. So I wanted great sound, noise canceling and comfort. I couldnt handle listening to music, or movies, with these headphones. I can't....NOT recommend these enough. Unless you don't care about sound quality and are more into comfort and noise canceling. I still have my airpod max headphones. They are not very comfortable. But I will deal with that to have the better sound quality and much better noise canceling than my old Bose QC45's.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PaulD, While we're glad that you like noise canceling, comfort, and ease of pairing, we regret that the sound quality did not meet your expectations. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible.
For sound related concerns, please try the following:
Turn down the volume of the playback device if it is too loud.
When playing music, if the headset and the transmitting Bluetooth device are connected via an HFP or HSP Bluetooth connection, switch the Bluetooth connection to A2DP with the connected device.
Some devices that emit ultrasonic sound waves designed to repel rodents may occasionally be installed at the entrances of commercial facilities or subway stations. Near such devices, the ultrasonic sound waves may cause noise or unusual sound to be heard from the headset. Leave the place where the noise or unusual sound is heard. Or turn off the noise canceling function/Ambient Sound Mode from the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app.
Please also ensure the software is updated.
Ref: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534519.html
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- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Perfect Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Does great for everything I need it for. Music sounds great, phone calls are clear, noise cancellation exceeds even that of the xm4s, battery lasts me days and they charge to full incredibly fast too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's great, Zeke! You definitely made the right choice. We're really glad you're enjoying all the improvements we made on these headphones. Sony’s industry-leading noise cancellation evolves to further immerse you in your music. 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 your purchase and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loving it. No ear pain… sound great. Battery backup awesome.. actually I am glued to it.. No heavy mess in the head for longtime wearing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AmitN, Thank you for the excellent review! We're very happy to hear that you're loving the comfortable fit, great sound, long battery life, and lightweight design of your new 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Amazing Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the quality and sound with amazing battery life and noise cancellation!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SebastianV, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound, battery life, noise canceling, and overall quality. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin