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.
More Than Ok
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The audio quality isn’t as good as the XM4 even though they are more comfortable, and connection issues ensue when connecting more than one or two devices even when using the intended app with the headphones. The battery life is abysmal compared to any of the headphones I’ve had before whether it be Sony/Bose/Beats/Apple.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Bagel,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We apologize for the difficulties you have experienced with the WH1000XM5 headphones, including the audio quality, connection issues with multiple devices, and battery performance.
We suggest trying the equalizer in the Sony Sound Connect app to adjust the sound settings such as bass to better suit your preferences. You can follow the instructions here: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00286844.
To address connection problems when using multiple devices, please try these steps:
Reset the headset to clear temporary bugs without deleting pairing information. Instructions are available at: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541012.html.
If resetting does not resolve the issue, perform a factory reset to restore the headset settings fully. Please note this will erase all pairing data. You can find detailed instructions here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541013.html.
For battery life concerns, please refer to this article for guidance on optimizing and troubleshooting battery performance: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541091.html?search=battery.
If the issues continue after these steps, we recommend contacting our dedicated support team for further assistance. All contact options and resources are available via the provided link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
We appreciate your understanding and are here to help you resolve these concerns.
Best regards,
-Fred
Sony is still awesome
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I owned the previous version and i didn't think they could improve them....I was wrong. These are awesome.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tono, congratulations on your upgrade! We're immensely pleased to hear you're enjoying the Industry-leading noise Cancellation and the Extraordinary sound quality of the Sony - WH1000XM5! Their ultra-comfortable and lightweight design is perfect for all day listening. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy the music! Regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones for the money. Sound quality and noise cancels is awesome.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GB70,
That's great! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling of the headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Sony Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these as a Christmas gift and it was worth every penny!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello BraidenW,
Thanks for sharing your experience with the WH1000XM5!
We're thrilled to hear this great gift was so well received! It's fantastic to know the XM5 headphones brought such joy and that you found them to be worth every penny.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn.
- Cons mentioned:Foldability
Not what I expected. XM4’s are Better!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Tried out these headphones for about 3 days and I will say they do have premium feel and look to them. From my experience with the past XM4’s, theses new headphones surprisingly lack the control of noise cancellation. A huge downgrade from the previous gen, not only that but they lack the portability of the previous gens. I will be returning the XM5’s and stick with the XM4’s. If you want a solid pair of headphones with portability and great noise cancellation, I’d say you are better off with the XM4’s. These headphones are way too expensive for what they offer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi raymonddz, Thank you so much for your honest review. We appreciate your feedback to our WH-1000X5 headphones as this will help improving our products. 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
Sony XM5 headphones
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve had these for over 2yrs now… the headphones are perfect for me and are doing my ears justice. I really can’t complain of how good they sound!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .We're happy to hear that the headphones works perfectly for you, CharlesA. 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 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really love the noise cancellation and how well they connect with my device. Love how you can also use the various sound profiles.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi IsaacG, We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, audio quality, and connectivity. 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 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice headphones great noise cancelling feature Con: slightly a little to big... Other than that really great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi P812, We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the noise canceling function. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Cancel it all
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.You’ll never want to go back to any other earphones or headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JaedVR, We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Headset
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product , very crisp and loud . Quality of the product is very good
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .HI SandeepY, Awesome! We're glad that you like the audio 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
SONY XM5 - QUIET Please!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.More bulky then the WXM4s but lighter, much better noise cancellation, if you use these for work or making phone calls it is well worth the upgrade
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Todd, 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
- 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 love these headphones. The sound and niose canceling is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tden, incredible! We're glad you love our industry-leading noise canceling headphones! 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
Excellent product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My son loves them . He says the noise cancelation is excellent.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PedroD, Great! We're delighted to hear that your son loves the noise canceling function of his headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, and the noise cancelling settings help for concentration and overstimulation.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ZacharyB, we're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of our product! 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 audio quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the way the sound is performed on these headphones
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Posted .Hi Johnni, Awesome! We're very pleased to hear that you love the great sound quality of your new Sony WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great fit, easy intuitive features. Worth it on sale!
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Posted .Hi Brooklyn, Great! We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- 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.I bought this for the gym and it has been one of the best headphones ever.
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Posted .Hi Oscuridad83, You made a right choice! We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great style really comfy
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones I wear them on my way to work and they noise canceling really works it’s just me and music!
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Posted .Hi Rubydoobiedoo, we're glad you love our 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
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound, good for studying. Didn’t stay on for working out too good.
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Posted .We appreciate your output, Michi. We're delighted to hear that you like the sound quality. Please ensure to adjust the slider to find the best fit when working out. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
This one is the one!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent. Hand down. Do not buy apple headphone. I came to return it. Too heavy. Cannot customize EQ is one of the biggest cons. Battery is superb. Bravo Sony.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KayNguyen, 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. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. -Carl