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
Here's a review.
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome. Best headphones all around. Comfortable and excellent quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AntonioT, We're glad that you love the comfort and over all quality. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Repeat customer satisfied
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Work well. Great noise reduction. Very comfortable. This is my second pair. I misplaced my other set in an airport and they got taken, so I bought these again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SpikeDDS, Sorry to hear about what happened to your first pair. It's good to hear that you like your new WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones and that you are satisfied with them. Your continued support means so much to us. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy your music! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Weight
IT'S GETTING THERE!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall the headphone is very good. First is its weight is very light. You will not feel you are wearing it. The bad things are its technology feature. It says it will detect when you take them off and auto stop music. This is a hit or miss. When it does not work, it is very frustrating. I believe Sony is getting that perfect headphone. However, this is not it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Victor, 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. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Highly recommend
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Has really good sound quality. Noise cancellation is phenomenal.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HarisaT,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Prefect Headphones!!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sounds quality. Would recommend. Perfect gift for anyone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MatthewC, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
They're great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Work really well, good connectivity & sound quality
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Posted .Hi DorothyW! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your WH-1000XM5. It's wonderful to know that you're impressed with its outstanding sound quality, exceptional Bluetooth connectivity, and overall performance. Thank you for the perfect five-star review and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Pretty cool offering
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was probably the best pair of headphones. It is rich and has excellent anc which I definitely need.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Etsyu, Amazing! We're glad that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good but a few cons
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall the sound is great! Not gym friendly as I sweat profusely around my ears due to the material also when doing any sort of upper weight movement the music basically pauses each rep not sure if I can change that setting
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AmandaR, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of your headphones. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services. We're always looking to make Sony better.
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
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound and clarity. Noise cancellation works perfect
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Basso, we're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
love love love
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.these make me so :3;D the ambient audio is kind of unecssary but great noise cancellation. one thing i dont like is when you turn off the noise cancelling theh sound a little cheap?? if that makes any sense
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi raphaela, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones, Please ensure to have the Headphones Connect app downloaded, there you can use the EQ settings to customize the sound to your liking. 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
Amazing Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely loved the noise cancellation on the headphones a couldn’t hear anything when people were talking to me. The sound quality was also great so great I fell asleep listening to my music
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Excellent choice EmilyB! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the noise canceling 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
the best headset
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.one of the best headphones i have ever purchased i love the noise cancellation and the way i swipe to change song or swipe up for volume amazing work sony!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JorgeM, thank you for your output. We're pleased to hear that you love the noise canceling and feature of your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Game changer
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are life changing! I flew to Europe and had the best flight with the noise cancelling, chef's kiss!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KayleenA, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your new headphone. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony! Regards, Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Okay headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good headphones, the sound quality and noise cancelling are top notch. I am a medical student and using these to study were amazing. But the build quality isn’t the best. I ended up returning them and buying AirPod maxs instead.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Spencer, We are sorry to hear that you had to return the headphones. Despite your concern, it's good to hear that you like their sound quality and noise canceling feature. We take all user input seriously and will make sure your comments reach the appropriate person. We hope you will consider Sony again in your future purchase. Thank you. Vincent
Comfy with great build and sound quality!
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve had these for a few months and I love them! I like that there is an app to get the most out of the headphones and you have a lot of options for customization of your sound. I was on the fence between these and the AirPod Max but I’m glad I got these! These are also able to be controlled by the touch sensors on the outside of the earphone, which is a cool option.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Meeechelle, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your Sony WH-1000XM5. It's great to know that the app and customization options are enhancing your experience. We're also glad you appreciate the touch sensor controls on the earphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds amazing great quality, and noise cancellation comes in handy
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's awesome, EdgarB! We're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Hooray
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound was amazing, i didnt not regret buying this. This has to be one of my favorite things I've purchesed, i highly reccomed if you want something confortable and good sound quality for your ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SoledadM, Awesome! We're glad that you are satisfied with your purchase. 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 for flights!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best noise cancelling headphones I've owned so far!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KLDR, Thank you for your feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones! We're glad to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise-canceling features. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Sound and Noise Cancelling, Poor Quality
|Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've had a few pairs of headphones in the $200-400 price range over the past few years. This is among the best in terms of sound quality (Sennheiser Momentum 4 is about the same to slightly better at a lower price) and the best in terms of noise cancelling. However, these headphones are made very cheaply and are not built to last. Immediately when taking out of the package I could feel they were made out of a cheap plastic and had concerns about their durability. I enjoyed them for about 7 months until they broke at the rotation point. If you are willing to pay this price and buy the geek squad protection plan these are good headphones but if you don't get the plan or expect to keep these for many years beyond the length of the plan I would stay away from these. It's disappointing they can't spend a bit more to make these right considering the price.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Patrick, While we're glad that you've enjoyed the noise canceling and sound quality, we regret to hear that the rotation point broke. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. Having said that, we'd love to help you troubleshoot your problem and turn this into a better experience.
Please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones except battery and comfort.
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones are amazing, and frequent updates improve the quality of noise cancelling. However the battery life on them is suboptimal and the headband has given me quite the head dent is uncomfortable after.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ryan, We're glad that you like the noise canceling function. We're also sorry to hear that the battery life and comfort did not meet your expectations. We'd love to help you troubleshoot your problem and turn your experience around. For optimum performance, please ensure the software is updated with version 2.1.0. You can check the software version by launching the Headphones Connect app. If you have concerns that battery life, please try the following steps here:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00204618?utm_source=glean
If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely, Erin