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.
Good sound quality and build
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality headphones! They also don’t hurt my head after extended use
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi michelle, We're happy to hear that they don't hurt your head after extended use. We're also glad that you like the sound and build quality. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Great headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The material quality though is not premium for the price. Also, i had issues while in meetings on Zoom and Teams. That was a deal breaker!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SonyXM5, 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
One of the best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought theses a few weeks ago and just love them. They cost a pretty penny but well worth the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pumba, We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying you 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
- Cons mentioned:Volume
I will not recommend
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Barley can workout it falling off my ears ! Volume is a mess!!!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LoveW,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize that you are encountering difficulties with the physical fit and performance of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. We understand how frustrating it is when a premium product does not perform as expected.
Please know that the WH-1000XM5 headphones are designed primarily for travel, office use, and passive listening. Due to their over-ear design, they may not offer the secure fit required for rigorous activities like running or intense workouts.
We are also sorry to hear about the behavior you are experiencing with the volume control. This kind of unexpected operational issue can often be resolved with a simple system refresh. We recommend trying these steps in order:
1. Reset the Headset - Please try performing a simple reset first:
Follow the headset reset instructions here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541012.html
2. Initialize to Factory Settings
If the reset does not resolve the issue, we advise initializing the headset to restore it to its original factory settings. This will clear all previous connections and customizations:
Follow the initialization instructions here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541013.html
If, after performing both a Reset and an Initialization, you continue to experience problems with the volume or any other operational features, please contact our Technical Support team directly here: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
We really appreciate you considering Sony products!
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Price
Good but expensive
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality sound and it is expensive too. Iam a big fan of sony products bit this product is over priced
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gigin, We're glad that you like the audio quality of your headphones. We also appreciate you being a long-time fan. 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
Convenient Audiophile
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Went through several headphones, sundara, hd650, iems, this just worked quickly with my computer and tv.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MikeP, 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
Fire headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony has never failed me. Base sound is kinda trash though so make sure to tune the EQ via the Sony Headphones app! 100 times better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Glupo, Thank you for the 5-star rating! 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
Headset
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It hurts my head but i do use it 8 hours a day at work. But other than that it amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Edi363, thank you for your feedback and we're sorry if your head hurts while using these for 8 hours. Below are some of the reasons why it hurts when putting on and wearing headphones:
1. Under certain environmental conditions, especially when the air is very dry, it is not uncommon to experience a slight static electricity discharge or mild shock when your body comes in contact with another object, in this case the ear buds touching your ear(s). The energy from this natural discharge is extremely small and was not generated by your product but rather a natural environmental occurrence. There is no safety issue with the product itself.
2. You may be experiencing a symptom called listener fatigue. That is where your eardrums work hard to manage the volume that flows through your ear canal. The louder the volume, the bigger the strain on your eardrums, which then causes the feeling of fatigue.
Note: Try lowering the volume or take a break from wearing them for a while.
3. How long have you been wearing the headphones? The longer you wear headphones, the more your ears may hurt.
Note: You may need to limit your headphone usage.
Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com.
Regards,
Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product, good ear phones, comfortable great sounds.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nate, 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
Lovely headphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a really nice headphones, the only problem is that there is no app to manage it on a mac computer
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ddmx21, 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
Shopping
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really like my headphone and quick online order for pick up
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MyN1, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you love your new headphones. Your output is greatly appreciated and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Dissapointed
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was so excited about these headphones because they were supposed to be great but I'm constantly being disconnected (I'm wired in), and the noise cancellation randomly turns off when I'm not even touching the headphones. The side of the headphones is the remote and it's too sensitive that even if my hair touches it will change some setting.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jofall, We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with your WH-1000XM5 headphones. We'd love to troubleshoot the issue and make this a better experience for you. In the meantime, please make sure that the WH-1000XM5 has the latest software version installed (v1.1.3) as this will improve the overall performance of the headphones and Noise Canceling Optimizer function (Auto NC Optimizer).
May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com
Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.
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Regards,
Carl
headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.my granddaughter really loves these headphones when listening to her play list
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi drake, We're thrilled to hear that your granddaughter loves her 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
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love it !! Works fantastic! So glad I bought it! Best headphones ever
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Walt18, Awesome! We're glad that the headphone works fantastic. 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
gym headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great purchase, headphones are the best especially when working out
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoseS, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones best ones in the market in my opinion.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HenryR, This is amazing! We're truly glad that you love WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Great quality
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very high quality headphones, would heavily recommend them to anyone who wants high quality headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SSSherif123, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the overall quality 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones i own great sounds and very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ryukev717, Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality and comfort 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
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||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good. The service staff is very warm. I will also choose to buy it here.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi percy, Excellent service! We're also delighted 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
- Cons mentioned:Volume
They’re alright
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They’re not loud enough, but the features are amazing, everything is smooth i just wish they were louder.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ColeT, We're glad that you like the features of your headphones. For low sound level, we do have troubleshooting to help fix the problem. Please refer to the Help Guide.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534511.html
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.
For further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com .
Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin