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:Sound quality
Sony headset
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall quantity is good. Crystal clear sound. Using it over 2 years.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, ArindamM,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! It is most rewarding to hear how much you are enjoy your Sony headphone's top-technology features! With up to 30 hours of battery, and amazing Sound quality and Noise Cancellation, you'll be able to enjoy listening to your favorite tunes for a prolonged time!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a wonderful day!
-DiegoV
Good stuff
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Clear sound and comfortable wear, everything it claims to be
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CrystalM,
We are elated to hear that your WH-1000XM5 is living up to its reputation! It is wonderful to know that you are enjoying the clear sound quality and the comfortable design. We strive to ensure our products deliver exactly what we promise, so hearing that they are "everything it claims to be" is the best feedback we could receive.
Thank you for making Sony a part of your daily listening experience.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great Choice
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.ANC is amazing, comfortable, a little pricey, and a great product overall. I enjoy it very much.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Powersurge76,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you like the noise canceling function and comfort 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
They are awesome
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are by far my second favorite headsets (AirPods Max is my favorite). The ANC is top notch and the sound is amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi performa64, Great! We are 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
Happy with the purchase
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Item came in as described and delivery as promised
I would recommend this to a friendDefinite audio upgrade, but folds different
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works well. Crisp audio. I don't like that it does not fold the same way as the XM4s.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MilesH,
It brings us great joy to hear that you are enjoying the crisp audio quality and that your WH1000XM5 are working well for you! While the design has evolved from previous generations to prioritize a sleeker profile and improved comfort, we are glad the sound performance is standing out.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Surprisingly amazing
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones have a lof ot features and gestures for attention and comfort are very user oriented, I have used Bose and i definetly think that if you get this 50 usd less than Bose it is a right choice.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Esteban,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM5! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the amazing features and comfort of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- 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’m giving them a four because they come with no directions and I can’t seem to link them to my Rand McNally GPS system which is blue tooth. I can hear really well with them on. Everyone says they are really clear on the other end. I’m supposed to wear hearing aids but with these I can hear everything quite well. So if I could get some help linking these to my GPS they would get a five plus rating
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Hpprinter, We're pleased to hear that you can hear really well with the WH1000XM5. These headphones can be paired with Bluetooth devices that supports the following Bluetooth profile:
A2DP
AVRCP
HFP
HSP
You can also download a PDF copy of the Help Guide/Manual on our support website.
For reference, please check the Help Guide link below.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541014.html
Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
good but not the best
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good noise cancel. however, the performance is worse than xm4.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi YeQ1,
We appreciate your feedback regarding the noise cancellation on your WH-1000XM5. While these headphones feature an Auto NC Optimizer designed to automatically adjust to your environment, we understand that this can feel different compared to the manual settings of the XM4. To ensure the strongest performance, please verify that you have a firm seal around your ears and consider disabling Adaptive Sound Control in the Sony | Headphones Connect app to prevent the headphones from automatically switching to Ambient Mode.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Another Great Sony Headphones on the Market
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love my new Sony Headphones. Excellent sounding and extremely comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WKNOW, 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Worth it!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect sound, comfy, noise canceling so great, nice solid carrying case
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SaxonE, 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
Sony XM5
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones work great! I especially love using them in the gym. They really block out all surrounding noise. I use them while moving around a lot and they rarely slip off my head. The only time they slip a bit is when they are over my long hair. It is better if you move your hair out of the way so the pads make contact with your skin, keeping them in place and barely moving.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mags319, We're 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
Great headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and easy to use! I would recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello TerraB,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're delighted to hear that you’re enjoying the great sound quality and ease of use of the WH-1000XM5. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're glad our headphones are providing you with an excellent listening experience.
Best regards,
-Fred
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m really happy with this purchase. The item arrived on time, well-packaged, and exactly as described. The quality is excellent—it feels durable and works just as expected. It definitely met (or exceeded) my expectations. I would absolutely buy this again or recommend it to others!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi. MariaF,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! We're so happy to hear that you're really happy with your purchase! Knowing that the quality is excellent, it feels durable, and works just as expected, truly makes our day. We strive to create products that meet and exceed expectations, and your feedback confirms we're on the right track.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day!
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great sounding headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable headphones. Noise canceling is awesome. Not a huge fan of the app though.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Howard, we're glad you like comfort and noise canceling feature of our product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the Headphone connect app. With our WH-1000XM5 headphones, you can enjoy magnificent sound quality which is engineered to perfection and have a battery life that can last up to 30 hours with quick charging (3 min charge for 3 hours of playback). With 8 total microphones, these headphones are our biggest step forward in noise canceling technology. For everyday convenience, just Speak-to-Chat and Quick Attention mode stop your music and let in ambient sound. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best noise cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent noice cancelling, significantly better than my last Bose, which was not cheap. I already bought another for a relative, and another one when seeing how well it works on the airplane, will buy a bunch for his employees.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OccasionalBuyer We appreciate your feedback! We're also glad that you are enjoying your WH1000XM5. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
worth the money
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.sound proof, the battery lasts long. good sound quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi alish10, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality and battery life. 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
Not worth the price.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise canceling is very good but if you already own the WH-1000XM3 the upgrade it not worth it. The XM3 sound way better and feel better made.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My wife loves these. They sound amazing and are comfortable..
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RichardS,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you wife loves the headphones. We appreciate the positive feedback and we're happy to hear you like the sound quality and comfortable design 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Totally worth it
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super comfortable and the sound cancelling is amazing. Best headphones I’ve ever owned.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Carley, we're glad you like the comfort and sound of our product. 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 WH1000XM5 a pleasure to wear. Thank you for choosing SONY! ~Earl