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.
Not great.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are visually pretty, but, wearing them feels a little weird because they stick out on the sides - they’re definitely wide, so say goodbye to laying down and wearing them. The way they extend is unique, but I worry about the longevity of the arms. Additionally, the way they are meant to sit in the case is awkward, and a more clunky experience than the older model. Not a great user experience, especially for the price, I don’t want to feel like i’m struggling to get them out of the case. Not great for situations like an airport, or class. The headphones themselves work great, but unfortunately everything else about them is a let down.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MayaZ,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such detailed and honest feedback about your WH-1000XM5 headphones. We genuinely appreciate you letting us know your experience.
We're really sorry to hear that while the sound quality is great, several aspects of the design and the carrying case experience did not fulfill your expectations.
Your specific notes on the "wide" fit, the longevity concern with the extending arms, and the awkward case placement are incredibly valuable. We rely on feedback like this to improve future products and design choices.
Thanks for considering Sony headphones and for providing us with this helpful information.
Sincerely,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Cant tell the vacuum is running
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Seriously, my mom scared me one day because i didnt hear her vaccuming. These things work so well and are perfect for me while working from home. If youre willing to spend the money to get them they are WELL worth
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Posted .Hi JJA1ejo, Great choice! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying 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
Amazing!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have probably the BEST noise cancellation of any headphones in its price range. Great sound quality as well!
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Posted .Hi NickR, We appreciate your feedback! We're also glad that you're enjoying the WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Nice one
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good headphones, good sound, but I personally had a problem - after 1-2 hours of use my ears start to hurt from the pressure of the headphones themselves. Maybe it's just not my headphone format
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Posted .Hi, BohdanZ,
Thanks for the review! We appreciate the comments towards the design, we can definitely take it in consideration for future references. We are glad you are enjoying the top-technology Noise Cancelling, and it is great to hear that you are taking advantage of the amazing Sound quality.
Thanks for choosing Sony. Have a nice day!
-DIegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This item was better than I expected! Definitely worth the money. Has a great sound quality compared to the Bose headphones. If I had the chance, I would buy these headphones again.
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Posted .Hi MaxM,
That's great! Thank you for reaching out to us today. We're always happy to hear from you. We're glad to hear that you like the 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. We're excited for your next Sony purchase and Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones to wear! Great in all places you are!
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Posted .Hi atom, we're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the feel of cups. Sony XM5 sound really good.
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Posted .Hi Dhruv, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They work great so far... my biggest concern was the noise canceling. I had looked at and tested several different headphones and while some were nice, i didnt find any that came close.
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Posted .Hi MadCas We're glad that you are happy 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
Hands Down Best Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise canceling feature on these headphones are unreal. Also, the sound quality is top notch. I really enjoy taking these headphones everywhere I go.
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Posted .Hi Skippa210,
It's great to hear that you are very much pleased with the noise canceling capability and audio quality of our WH1000XM5. The WH1000XM5 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 WH1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. - Marco
Earxplosion
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely worth the price. ANC on these can’t be matched by a competitor. The app is definitely useful and makes it easy to adjust frequencies to make your experience that much more comfortable.
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Posted .Hi FernandoG, Good to hear that you like the noise canceling, comfort, ease of using the app and adjustment. 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
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are 400$ headphone they are obviously good just wouldn't use them hard like at the gym and you have to be gentle, very good quality headphones i forget when i even have them on noise canceling could be a bit better.
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Posted .Hi Alex, Thanks for your feedback and insights. We're 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Back is better
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The WH-1000XM5 was underwhelming. The noise cancellation seemed to be subpar and the headphones are huge and do not fold to a compact size like others Sony has released for years. Because they don't fold, the case is also unwieldly. The case is also a dirt magnet. The sound can easily be tailored using the stellar Sony Headphones app and the result sounds like I want it to. But it doesn't seem like an evolution in the WH-1000 train of revisions. Supposedly the XM5 has added more microphones but the extra hardware does not translate to better performance. The voice isolation and sound quality in phone calls is less, but I didn't choose these expensive headphones to make phone calls with. I then purchased the WH-1000MX4 and find that it's a much better headphone, especially in its noise cancellation and compactness. It also uses the Headphones app and I'mm thrilled to move back a version!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tr33Barker, Thank you for choosing Sony. While we are glad to hear that you are satisfied with the overall performance of the WH-1000XM5, we are sorry to hear that the headphones did not meet all of your expectations. If you find that the noise canceling of the WH-1000XM5 is not sufficient, please try the steps on our help guide link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html
We would also like to thank you for your input regarding the WH-1000XM5. Sony welcomes customer input to our product as we strive to provide a better experience for our customers.
Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Above and Beyond
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are the best. The sound is amazing!
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Posted .Hi Marco,
Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphone
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.No real complaints, definitely beats the bose 700’s If youre a littke tight in the budget go for the XM4, there is not that big of a differnece. The XM5 just feels a little higher in quality
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Posted .Hi Isand,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the quality of the Sony headphones. Our ultra-comfortable WH1000XM5 headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening and exceptional call clarity. Two processors control multiple microphones for unprecedented noise canceling while Auto NC Optimizer automatically optimizes noise canceling based on your wearing conditions and environment. The specially designed 30-mm driver unit delivers superior sound quality for all your entertainment. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Haven’t used a better sounding pair of headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing quality. Literally have heard sounds I never noticed before in songs I’ve listened to a thousand times. Feels like you are in the studio!
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Posted .Hi Nick, we're glad you are enjoying the sound quality of your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Live the product. Find super usefull to tap one side if the ear so you can listen outside. Without taking off the headphones
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Posted .Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the WH-1000XM5, LUIS! We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying the headphones and finding the tap-to-listen feature so useful. Being able to quickly listen to the world around you without taking off your headphones is designed to make everyday moments more convenient. If you have any other feedback or questions as you keep using your headphones, we’d love to hear from you!
Thanks again for choosing Sony and for being a valued customer!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Fabulous!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Finally after spending thousands of dollars on Bose sound canceling headphones over the years, a product that actually does work. You can’t go wrong with these.
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Posted .Hi MightyJoe,
That is very nice to hear! We're happy to hear you like 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
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent pair of headphones. Has great sound quality
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Posted .Hi Dbcacon, we're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love these headphones. The Sony app lets you adjust the EQ as well which is super helpful. Sound quality is amazing.
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Posted .Hello Tjv123,
Great! We are truly happy that you are loving the sound quality of our WH1000XM5. Also, good thing that you were able to utilized the Sony app to adjust the sound settings to your liking. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- 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.Needed to headphones, my old ones died for the most part. The day before my vacation, loved the new headphones and the employees were super helpful.
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Posted .Wonderful, MikeP! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig