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
Best headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality and sound for a good price you get what you pay for.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .i JamesG We're glad that you like the sound and overall quality. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Cons mentioned:Price
Good product but expensive
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The experience with the headphonses is great but its $400 price point seems too much. Ideally it is a fair deal but not the great one. Audio clarity is very good in bright profile compared to default one. I dont seem to use the automatic functions most of the time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DeadAlready, We're happy to hear that you like the audio quality of 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
Noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great for working out only thing I don’t like is that it makes my ears sweat
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JCarrillo,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It brings us great joy to hear the WH1000XM5 headphones work well for your workouts! We also appreciate you letting us know about the ear sweating issue. Your comfort is a priority, and this feedback is very important. We will certainly pass your comments along to our design team as we continuously work to improve our products.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great purchase
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are great headphones very soft to you ear and comfortable I definitely recommend them
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Posted .Hi GarnetO,
Awesome! We're thrilled that you like the fit and comfort of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
highly recommend
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.best headphones i've used the audio is really good specially since u can edit it with the headphone app
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Oscarito, We're delighted to hear that you're 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
Noise Cancelling Gods
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony has done it again. They’ve provided a noise cancelling experience that’s to die for. The sound sounds a bit richer. And there have been improvements to the mic— from previous models.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi YesMan, we're glad you like the sound quality of our newest industry-leading noise canceling 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. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great features
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. I love them! the Apple Max might have slightly better noise cancellation but i love all the other features on the headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Hodedo, We're glad that you like the features of 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
Earcup Size
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love these headphones. The only reason preventing me from giving it 5 stars is that I wish that the ear cups were bigger (like the Airpods Max). It starts to get uncomfortable after using it for an extended period of time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Marc,
Thanks for your feedback! We're glad you love the headphones overall. We understand that comfort is important and we appreciate your suggestion about the ear cups. We'll definitely take that into consideration for future improvements.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
- Stephanie
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
GoodImprovement
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are better than the last versions however I would only recommend it as a new headphone or if you have the xm3 or below. My only complaint is the travel is a bit harder.
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Posted .Hi Uravgreview, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Noise melts away, but no waterproofing
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Outside noise melts away, but I wish this was more waterproof. I'm afraid of even wearing this at the gym due to the fact that sweat can cause issues
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Posted .Hi Shanem201, We're glad that the headphones melts away outside noises. While the WH1000XM5 units don’t have an IPX rating, you can still use this at the gym for your daily workouts. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony WH1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product that sounds as great as it looks. Easy to switch from phone and computer.
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Posted .Hi JKSas, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these noise canceling head phones for my son. He was going on a trip and used them on the plane.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JonB, We're delighted to hear that your son likes his new new headphones. We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality. 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
Best Headphones ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I just upgraded from the xm4 and this really felt like an upgrade. The noise canceling on the xm5 are is so much better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jacob,
Good decision! We're glad that you are happy with your upgrade and you really noticed the difference, especially with the noise canceling feature. 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! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
great for flights
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.made my flights bearable, long lasting battery, love.
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Posted .Hi ErinJ,
Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the battery life of the headphones and how they work well during your flights. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Comfortable, w/ great sound and noise cancelling.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are comfortable and do an excellent job of cancelling out background noise and helping me concentrate at work. I also enjoy listening to music on them. I haven't pinned down everything... haven't used them in a zoom yet, but I really didn't buy them for that purpose, so cannot say for sure if the mic works well since I use them mainly to listen to music and block out noise around me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ally, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the audio quality and noise canceling function of your 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
King of ANC
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds great and it's the King of Active Noise Cancelling. Sony also has one of the best apps for customizing the equalizer to get the sound how you want. Worth the upgrade in my opinion.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Norm, Good to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of 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
Music to my ears
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is amazing, I love how you can go to the next song with just a swipe on the side.
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Posted .Hi TheMachine11, Great! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and features of your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony is the best
|Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are awesome. I use them everyday before work and the gym.
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Posted .Hi Ibedanielsan, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great noise cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really underestimated the noise cancelling on this, I sometimes cant even hear myself with it on!
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Posted .Hi CoolRanch, we're glad you are enjoying the noise canceling feature of our product! 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
A mist have ...
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I loved the xm4 it was time for a up grade xm5, but now xm6 just came out its amust have for me. My wants my likes .
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello SelvinC,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're overjoyed to hear that you loved your WH-1000XM4 headphones and decided to upgrade to the WH-1000XM5. It's truly wonderful to know you're passionate about the latest advancements in audio technology! The WH-1000XM6 is indeed an impressive addition, and we're incredibly happy to see your enthusiasm for it.
Best regards,
-Fred