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.
Failed in under 1 yr and Sony refused warranty
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Product has a high failure rate for the hinge joint between the head "strap" and the ear cup (see other 1 star reviews). Mine failed in after approximately 9 months of regular use (Aug-2024 thru May-2025). This defect is a systemic issue which can be found anecdotally in numerous places online. Similar issues have been acknowledged by Sony with other products such as the WH-ULT900N. While it should have been covered under warranty, which covers 1 year for "hardware components packaged with the product" from "issues caused by defects in material or workmanship during ordinary customer user", Sony refused to cover my claim and indicated I would have to pay out of pocket for repairs. The product is has a faulty design that is common across Sony products and the refusal to acknowledge the warranty has put me off other Sony products in general. With little other recourse, I've written this review and submitted a ticket to the Better Business Bureau.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Anonymous, we're genuinely sorry to hear about the experience you've had with the Sony - WH1000XM5. We understand how frustrating this situation must be for you, especially knowing that the unit is still within warranty. This is not the experience we want for our customers. We'd like to evaluate your case please email the information below to socialsupport@am.sony.com so we can better assist you.
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- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing sound and comfortable
|Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is amazing and they are very comfortable to wear
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Edgar We're glad that you like the sound and comfort. 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:Foldability
Dog ate my XM4, these are different but great!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My dog literally tore my old xm4's to bits, with the money I got for her, I got these. I missing the folding of the ear cups, I miss the more practical case. Outside of that these headphones are pricey, but worth every penny, they just rock.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JCFB, We're glad that you like 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
Good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fit is good and the sound is amazing. I would buy it again.
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Posted .Hi AxelM,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the fit and sound quality 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 your continued support is greatly appreciated.
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
great headphoneS
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable and I like the tap functions. The app gives a lot of cool customizations too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Katana,
We're glad to hear that you like the comfortable design of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones - make a great gift
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this for my husband for Christmas. He loves it. He has a Sony noise canceling headphones now and he said these are better. He likes the ability to turn on/off the noise canceling when we are out to dinner. He can turn it off to talk to me, then turn it back on easily afterwards.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JannJ, We are happy that your husband loves his new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. With our WH-1000XM5 headphones, he 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 his music and let in ambient sound. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise canceling is awesome. The sound could be better but with the app, you can get it to where you want it. My one complaint is the sides of the headphones are very sensitive. While I'm working out its constantly pausing or skipping my music. One thing I love though is it cancels out all gym noise. So for me that makes it worth every penny.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SamG,
We appreciate the positive feedback and we're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling of the headphones. We value your feedback. You can use the Sony Headphones Connect app to change the tap detection sensitivity. 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones in the market
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancellation is extremely strong and they fit like a cloud
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sammy, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased an another brand of over ear headphones, with a Quality name around the same price…….. they didn’t match the Sony experience when it comes to audio. So I returned the another for the M5. Very satisfied and relieved after a 350 purchase
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Posted .Hi LeanndarS, We appreciate your feedback! We're also glad that you're enjoying the WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Fantastic headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Incredible sound and noise-cancellation. They are also quire comfortable and stylish.
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Posted .Hi Elliott, Awesome! We are so 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:Sound quality
Best of the Best!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent NC headphones. Moved up from the XM3's. Wasnt sure how the experience between the the could be improved, but Sony nailed it! The variety of options to fine tune the listening experience is appreciated.
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Posted .Hi CatCity, we're glad you like our product! Enjoy your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
5 stars
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Most comfortable and best noise cancellation headphones available
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Posted .Hi MichaelT, we're glad you like the comfort and noise canceling function. 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Great product
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and durability. Upgrade from xm4 and wonderful battery life
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlexanderS, we're glad you like the sound quality, durability and battery 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
xm5 review
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sound amazing, and definetely worth the $300 i paid for them. some people talk about hinge issues, haven't ran into any of those yet
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Posted .Hi LoganH, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you are happy with your purchase. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
great purchase
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.excellent sound, noise cancelling and battery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WilliamH, amazing! We're glad that you like the sound, noise cancelling and battery life. 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, Weight
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, good music quality and very light.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CSSS, We are glad that you like the sound quality of your Sony 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing ANC
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds amazing, comfortable, easy to work app, and very stylish
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Posted .Hi Mrgraysen, Great! You definitely made the right choice. We're glad you're enjoying all the improvements we made on 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 your purchase and for sharing this awesome feedback! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great anc headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great anc headphones, fast charging and long battery life
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Posted .Hi Buyer,
That's very nice to hear! Thank you for reaching out to us today. We're always happy to hear from you. We're glad to hear that you like the battery performance 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great upgrade
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Much improved upgrade over my previous M3s. In choosing between the WH1000XM5s and Apple's AirPod Max, these were the clear winner.
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Posted .Hi RobertM, We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Noticeable improvement
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love their new noise cancellation tech, I switched from the xm3 model and they are lighter and sound better
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Posted .Hi fernandoza, We're happy 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