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
Slightly bigger than the 4’s
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great and the noise canceling is the best you can get of any over ear headphones right now, but they are too big for my head. I had the 4’s and they fit a little big too, but the 5’s are a good bit bigger. Because they don’t clamp tight enough and the head band is too long, they don’t seal well and pull away from my ears when I turn my head side to side. This effects the noise canceling because it won’t seal around my ears consistently. And because it doesn’t have enough clamping force, the headband puts more pressure on the top of my head and hurts after awhile. I love Sonys, but I prefer the fit of the 4’s. I don’t have an abnormally small head either!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Carly, Thank you for choosing Sony. While we are glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones, we are sorry to hear that it did not meet all of your expectations. The WH-1000XM5 is for All day comfort with an elegant design! 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 elegant design with stepless slider, seamless swivel and hanger, and silent joints, makes WH-1000XM5 a pleasure to wear.
Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great set of headphones if they cost <=150.00
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is challenging. They sound really good, but I got them because of their ability to connect to multiple devices. First issue was they have problems with windows 10. So I had to jump through hoops to get them to work. I have been using them at work for about a week now. To be honest I plan on returning them. After a few hours of wearing them my ears are very sore. Their features are very cool for the noise cancelation. The way you can have the sound stop when you talk. Really cool while wearing them in an office setting....unless you have a cold or cough. Yeah they shut down for 10 secs with every cough. My main reason for returning them is I don't feel they are worth the $300.00 I spent on them.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BryanR,
Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the sound quality, noise-canceling, and features like speak-to-chat. However, we’re sorry to hear about the challenges with compatibility and discomfort during extended wear. We appreciate you giving our product a try and value your input, as it helps us continue to improve. If you decide to explore our products in the future or need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at socialsupport@am.sony.com.
Thank you once again for your understanding, and we hope you will consider Sony for your future purchases!
Sincerely,
Maria
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Best headphones ever!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really love the sound quality of these headphones, and has the right amount of bass. Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chris, Great! We're thrilled 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Product Review
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great pair of Headphones. You will not be disappointed. Comfortable and noise canceling is awesome.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlbertC, Perfect! We're really happy to hear you're very satisfied with the industry-leading noise canceling function and excellent sound quality of your WH-1000XM5. Good to know as well that you like the exceptional comfort of these 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 sharing your amazing experience with the headphones and for choosing Sony! -Jess
Big Head - Sony vs Max
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Airpods max vs sony XM5 I brought both and I returned the airpods after I used these. Most of my devices are apple and this works super smooth between them, its easy to connect and everything. The transparent mode is unmatched for the maxs, but I think everything else is better on the 5s. I have a bigger head and to me these fit much better than the maxs, I would suggest this for bigger head people the maxs had a lot of force and did not feel good for long periods.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LickyLion, 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
Just Trust me… Buy Them
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best purchase I’ve made for myself so far. I actually didn’t think I could love headphones so much. I did a bunch of research on different types of headphones, sound quality, durability, etc. and these consistently popped up. They still are as loud as the day I bought them and I constantly listen to music at full volume!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SamK, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Excellent gift
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Liked this so much we had to get a seance pair for family
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello dFeelz,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re honored to hear that you enjoyed the WH1000XM5 headphones so much that you chose to get a second pair for your family. Your trust in our product means a great deal to us, and we’re delighted to be part of your listening experience together.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Weight
Very light and high quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.No complaints. Incredibly light. I own the XM2's and got this new model for my wife. Quite nicer than the old model.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mike, thank you for your positive feedback about the WH1000XM5 headphones!
We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife are enjoying the WH-1000XM5 headphones. We appreciate your kind words about their lightweight design and the improvements over the XM2 model. Your satisfaction is our top priority!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Gus
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Noise Cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing Headphone Set Love The Noise Cancellation features and the audio quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Anthony, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are immensely pleased to hear that the Sony - WH1000XM5 have been such an excellent option for you. With their industry-leading noise cancellation and magnificent sound engineered to perfection, these headphones are designed to elevate your listening experience, whether you're commuting, working, or simply unwinding with your favorite tracks. We appreciate you choosing Sony and hope you're loving every minute with your new headphones! Best regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fit over the ear perfect and sound is amazing noice cancellation if not notch honestly dont know how theres going to inprove when it’s perfect already!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Anthony,
Very nice! We're glad to hear you like the fit and industry leading noise canceling 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 and enjoy your headphones!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Connectivity
Good but...
|Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice ANC headphones, but only woth it if on sale. When usong with iphone i had some connectivity issues
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Zoewgs,
Thank you for your time writing this review! While we are glad you like your WH1000XM5 noise canceling headphones, we're sorry to hear that you are having issues when connected to your iPhone. Let's work together and resolved the issue.
Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try:
Ensure that the headphones software is updated as it includes key features, applications, bug fixes, and feature improvements.
Set the headset to “Priority on stable connection”.
Remove any obstacles between the iPhone and headphones.
If you are enjoying music with your smartphone, the situation may be improved by closing unnecessary apps or restarting your smartphone. If you are enjoying music with your computer, close unnecessary applications or windows and restart the computer.
Connect the headset and the Bluetooth device once again.
Turning off [Service Link] on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app may reduce the amount of audio dropout.
Reset the headset.
Initialize the headset, and pair the headset and the device again.
For reference:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534702.html
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We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter. - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones money can buy! Basically the noise cancelation is perfect and so is the comfort. Great for relaxing and listening to audiobooks and music.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Fantastic, Chantell! We are happy that you enjoying your new WH-1000XM5. We are also delighted that you are satisfied with the amazing sound quality, industry-leading noise canceling feature, comfortable fit design, and superb performance of these 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 the 5-star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
PERFECT
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound quality, a lot of features and perfect for any style of living
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the excellent review, DominickN!
We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the good sound quality and the many features of your WH-1000XM5 headphones! We designed them to be versatile, and we are especially pleased that you find them perfect for any style of living, seamlessly blending performance and sophisticated design.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphone. Blows any other pair I've had out of the water
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .HI MattW,
That's fantastic to hear! We are delighted that the WH-1000XM5 headphones have exceeded your expectations and are blowing the competition out of the water for you.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best ever.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best. Sound, comfort, and simple. Cant ask for much more.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Good, 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
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Must buy headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Quality headphones, upgraded from the XM3. I can wear these for hours and not have any pain on my head. Sound quality is good as well, bass is great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Stanley, Awesome! 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
Quality headset from bestbuy
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.5star quality, exellent performance i love this headset
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the 5-star review, GarryL!
We are absolutely delighted to hear that you love your WH-1000XM5 headset! It is wonderful to know that the performance and quality are meeting your expectations. We’ve worked hard to ensure these headphones deliver a world-class listening experience, and hearing that they’ve earned a "5-star" rating from you makes our day.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very light and comfortable. The noise cancelling is great too!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AllanM, this is great! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
fits my big head!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.very comfortable, nice sound. Most headphones are not comfortable to me, these are!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Justf4fun, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound and comfortable to 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. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Recommended
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is vary nice i can ware it for hours without them geting uncomfortable, and the Noise Canceling is great. Love it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi YadiraT,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and comfortable design 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!
-David