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, Weight
Like
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. Good style. Sits well light weight.
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Posted .Hi Ou812, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5! 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
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||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had these Sony for no more than 7 months and it went out with the wires first coming out where you adjust the length. Then it stopped working. I didn't have protection . It was good while it last.
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Posted .Hi AminaahL,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are sincerely sorry to hear that your Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have stopped working and that you are experiencing physical issues with the adjustment mechanism. We understand how disappointing it is when a premium product does not hold up as expected over time.
We would like to look into this further for you. Please reach out to our dedicated technical support team so they can immediately evaluate your situation and provide guidance on the next steps.
You can contact our support team through the following link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thank you for considering Sony products!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Quality headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love them, I mainly wear them when I’m at school, loving from class to class and sitting down to work on some homework or reading. The ANC helps me to focus even when not listening to music. Highly recommend
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Posted .Hi THEGUY, Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review of your experience with our newest Industry Leading Noise Canceling Headphones, WH-1000XM5. We're glad you're enjoying all the improvements we made on these in-ear headphones, especially the exceptional noise canceling feature and sound quality that caters your lifestyle. It sounds like we hit the mark with the XM5s. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Its worth it
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you are having second thoughts about buying these headphones then you need to read this review. Go ahead and buy it! I cross shopped it against its Bose and Apple counterparts, It's definitely the winner due to its form, sound quality and weight. It just happens to be the most beautiful of all the 3 too but aesthetics can be a bit subjective.
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Posted .Hi DondeEsta, Great! 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:Battery life
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones! They look great on, good quality and holds a charge.
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Posted .Hi Memo, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality seems to be amazing but the sound leak worries me a bit.
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Posted .Hi AadityaK,
Thanks for sharing your experience! We're glad you're impressed with the amazing sound quality of the Sony XM5 headphones. We understand your concern about sound leakage — adjusting the fit and volume can sometimes help reduce it. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! -Maria
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||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Jordan was very knowledgeable about the product and answered all of my questions
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Posted .Hi Laura,
That's great to hear! We're thrilled you had a positive experience and that Jordan was so knowledgeable about the WH-1000XM5 headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony. Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent ANC and comfortable wearing. It is super light on head
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Posted .Hi Earbudsking, Great choice! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new 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
So far so good!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just received these today. I previously had the SONY xm3's. These headphones sound so much better to me. I have only been listening to them for a little more than an hour, but so far i am happy with the purchase. My only negative is that the case they come in is pretty large. I have not used it for more than an hour, so i cant yet rate the battery.
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Posted .Hello Eaflorida, Thanks for sharing your experience with your new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. We are glad that you are happy with your WH-1000XM5. You can enjoy your music for up to 30 hours with your new WH-1000XM5 headphones and they support quick charging (3 min charge for 3 hours of playback). They also support multipoint connection that allows you to quickly switch between devices. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Value
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headset I’ve owned in years. Ease of use and comfortable. Noise canceling is great but can be iffy when people are screaming around you. It will try to block there voice but is very wierd.
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Posted .Hi MarcR Great! We're happy to hear that you like the ease of use, comfortable, and noise canceling function. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony XM5
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones have great sound quality for everyday users. Most advanced adaptive noise cancellation in its class. As for connectivity with Apple it can’t real contend with headphones like AirPods Max or Beats.
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Posted .Hi MarionM, fantastic! You've certainly made a great choice! We're truly happy to hear about your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality and exceptional noise canceling feature of your WH1000XM5. Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.“This is the best $400 I spent. It has a comfortable fit and the sound quality is amazing. I can’t use other earphones anymore because the quality doesn’t match up. If people asked which headphones they should buy, I would recommend them this.”
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Posted .Hi HelenY, Thanks for your feedback. We are glad that your Sony WH1000XM5 headphones are the best headphones for you. With our WH-1000XM5, 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Overall a great choice
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are super comfortable to wear all day and the microphone is very clear during meetings. I will say not being able to connect to multiple devices at once has thrown me off a little bit. The battery life is phenomenal.
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Posted .Hi AmberR,
Thank you for the review and we're glad to hear that you like the comfortable design, battery life and microphone of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphones. I am not an audiophile but they sound great to me. A couple of great features are when you talk it pauses the music and turns on the microphone so you can hear yourself talk. Another is when you lift one side of the headphone it pauses the music until you put it back to your ear.
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Posted .Hi EricE, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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
Don't look just buy them!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had a much older pair of Sony headphones that sounded really great. These blow them away. The noise reduction is awesome. I can mow my lawn and never hear the mower running. Also while using it talking on my phone it does fantastic! Great investment for headphones.
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Posted .You made the right choice, Larry56! We're glad that you are impressed with the noise cancelling feature 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. Also, the new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
Perfect fit
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought for my daughter as she wanted something to use in her dorm to not disturb her roommate while she watched TV or watched any video. She is very particular about the fit and knew she wanted over the ear head phones. She has absolutely loved them
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Posted .Hi PerlaG, You've made the perfect choice! We're delighted to hear that your daughter loved her new Sony XM5 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Upgraded
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing noise cancelling. The quality of sound drastically better compared to previous sony headphone products. Well worth the upgrade
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Posted .Hi FloranteD, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Best carrying case in the game
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Like this better than the Airpods Max. Not as seamless as apples headphones for the apple ecosystem, But fit and comfortability wise I would definitely choose this over the other. ANC feature is nice and carrying case is really nice.
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Posted .Hi olaniso, We're delighted to hear that you like the fit, comfortability, 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
Nice!
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Niceeeeeeeeee product!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted .Hi AlexiaE,
We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones! Thank you for the enthusiastic feedback.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Expensive but well worth it.
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Expensive but well worth the premium. It is durable and the sounds are great.
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Posted .Hi RyFlyRy, Fantastic! We're glad to hear that you find them well worth the premium price. And it's good to know you appreciate the durable design and great sound quality of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam