Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/P
- SKU:
- 6594438
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 recognize the WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones for their excellent sound quality, comfort, and long battery life. Many appreciate the lightweight design and adequate bass. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding the lack of foldability, high price, connectivity issues, and volume limitations.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Premium sound cancellation headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best sounding bluetooth headphones I've ever used. The premium sound cancelling on these headphones is better than any headphones I've ever owned, compared to other more expensive options. One criticism is that connecting to your bluetooth device is often challenging, but maintains connection once you get it paired. Additionally, you are highly advised by Sony not to use these headphones with activities that lead to prolific sweating.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KevinD, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible. 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
My thoughts
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall, I loved these headphones. They had great noise canceling quality but if you had it a little too high, the noise would spill through. Regardless, these headphones are worth the buy!
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Posted .Hi Steph, Excellent choice! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5. Thank you so much for choosing Sony and for the 5-star rating! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Buy the best
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones specially the vacuum system is making it special because it’s really quiet so you can’t hear any noise. I love it. Good product.
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Posted .Hi Apple, We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good. New. Great sound and quality of the sound. The ambient cancelling noise super well. I feel embraced for my favorite music and youtube videos. I like a lot my new headphones . I was dreaming of purchase it a long time ago till finally I could. Sony it's a great brand...
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Posted .Hi OmarMollinedo, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with your WH1000XM5! We're glad you like the great sound quality, excellent ambient sound mode and noise cancelling features, and overall performance of your new Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
An improvement over the XM4s
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I also have a pair of the XM4s, which are good ANC headphones and I have to say that the XM5s are better. ANC is top notch and the sound quality is markedly improved. As usual, Sony tends to have a warmer sound so ideal for me when listening to jazz. Will be my travel to to headphone.
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Posted .Hi MJSOCCER,
Awesome! We're happy to hear your enjoyable listening experience with your new WH1000XM5. These 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Pretty good.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Mostly Comfortable but sound quality is not as expected. Noise cancelling is great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Good,
Thank you for time writing this review! While we are glad you like the comfortable fit and noise cancelling features of the WH1000XM5, we're sorry to hear if the sound quality did not live up to your expectations. Allow us to help make this a better experience.
Here are some steps you can try to improve the sound quality of your headphones:
Turn down the volume of the playback device if it is too loud.
When playing music, if the headset and the transmitting Bluetooth device are connected via an HFP or HSP Bluetooth connection, switch the Bluetooth connection to A2DP with the connected device.
Ensure proper connection.
To ensure optimal listening experience, install the Sony Music Center app. There you will find all sorts of tools like an equalizer to fine-tune your speaker and maximize the audio to your liking.
Make sure that the software of the headphones is updated as it includes key features, applications, bug fixes, and feature improvements.
Should you need further assistance, feel free to contact us by sending an email to socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following:
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We appreciate your feedback and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter. Thanks again for purchasing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality headphones for casual wear I don’t think they’re good for the gym but great for around the house or road trips
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Posted .Hi GraceT, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Best Over-the-Ear Headset!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are awesome. They are my first over-the-ear headphones and they have been great. I use them when working, working out, walking my dog, and more. These are easily adaptable to whatever environment you’re in, since they have great ANC and also a really good active transparency. I highly recommend these!
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Posted .Hi cmarq,
Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the noise canceling function and Ambient Sound Mode 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Great!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had the xm4s and my gf loved those so I went and got the next generation, she loves the shape of the case they come in (like a little backpack) and loves how seamless it is to adjust the wearability of them. They have great battery life, I sometimes don’t use them for a months at a time and they still have battery from when I first charged them, super good headphones
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Posted .Hi EddieS,
Very nice! Thank you for the purchase and we're glad to hear that she loves 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!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best quality Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good sound quality, nice battery life, I really love the quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TalwindrS, 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Worth the Upgrade
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise canceling, and comfort. Upgraded from the previous model and can say it’s worth it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mavpro95, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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
I love it!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is great! I can actually hear things alot better with the Headphones on than with them off. Things outside when the music is not playing. I love these headphones. Its my second time buying them.
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Posted .Hi Junior, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying your WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Review on
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really nice quality sound. They feel expensive and good quality.Sony is very reliable so I highly recommend them !!
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Posted .Hi Alondra, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great noise cancelling and battery life!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones! Battery life is excellent and the noise cancelling is awesome.
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Posted .Hi ParkRat, We're glad to hear that you love these WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones. With a huge 30 hours of battery life you’ll have enough power even for long trips. If you need to top up in a hurry, you can get 3 hours’ worth of charge after just 3 minutes with an optional USB-PD compatible AC adapter. The WH-1000XM5 headphones feature intuitive touch control settings—for example, push the button on the left side to switch from Noise Cancelling to Ambient Sound or use the touch panel on the right side to play or pause music, skip tracks, change volume and much more. Thanks for choosing Sony. Jay
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Must buy
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing product exceptional quality snug and perfect
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EdwinL, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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:Comfort
Comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was looking for a comfortable pair of headphones for daily use and these fully filled my satisfaction since they are really lightweight and adapts well to my ears since they are expandable. Fully recommend.
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Posted .Hi RamonS,
Awesome! We're delighted to hear that your WH1000XM5 headphones perfectly suits your needs and expectations. Nice to know you are enjoying comfortable fit, lightweight, and features of the unit. Your satisfaction means a lot to us. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Couldn't be better
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headphones i have owned. They might look big but they are smaller and lighter than you think. I work in a very loud environment, i can still hear things but its 5-10% of what i normally would. The quality is much better than other headphones i have used. I love these headphones so much i got a second pair. Definitely worth the money
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoesApartment, 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
Good sound, not so good housing
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have had these for roughly six months and have used them virtually everyday. I love the sound they produce and the adaptive noise cancelling. I usually used then in transparency mode and would occasionally have to remove a earmuff if the person was speaking too softly. Unfortunately, I had to send them in to get repaired because the plastic housing broke. They were never dropped and essentially lived in the case when they weren't on my head. So I'm kind of at a loss as to how they broken. That being said, I have a sizable head (7 5/8 hat size) so maybe daily use did it. Either way I would reccomend these to a friend with a smaller head. I do wish they had some metal in the housing to make it a bit more durable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AveragePKMNCollector,
Thank you for the review! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling of the headphones. We're sorry to hear that. For us to better assist you, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Best Buy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
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We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great but fragile.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the best headphones I have ever used. The sound is great and the noise cancellation is better than anything you can dream about. I say this with the rider that I have 3 noisy toddlers. The only downside is the crappy fragile build. I have to careful all the time and I shudder to think of what will happen if one of my kids get their hands on it while I am not looking.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AkintobaK, You've made an amazing choice! We're glad you like the great sound quality and industry-leading noise cancellation of your new Sony WH-1000XM5. The WH-1000XM5 headphones have a robust design which helps prevent any type of breakage under normal use.
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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Awesome headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the new design of the xm5s they are super comfortable i find them even more comfortable than the xm4s which is saying alot, abother thing i find they really imrpoved on is the multi point connectivity the xm4s where good with multipoint but the xm5s are amazing with multipoint connectivity between my computer and my phone
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Benjamin, We truly appreciate you taking the time to share this wonderful feedback! Good to know you love the new elegant and lightweight design, comfortable fit, improved multipoint connectivity, and overall performance of your Sony XM5.
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! -Sam