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
Workout Headphones?
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Did extensive research on this product. And the sound quality is superb. No question about it. Perfect for a casual listen. Now here comes the part with some cons with working out. Training for about a decade, i know the style of movements one should be training if that makes sense. So when you’re perform pullups or decompression hangs to stretch your back. Your arm MAY accidentally change songs by brushing the side of the headphones. Now the side sensitivity configuration can be disabled but it be beats the purpose of the headphones. Also, if you’re workouts or if you’re a sweaty person. Be advised that it can be slippery when they are over your ears. Love the headphones for is functioning (audio). Would this be a good workout headphones? Do some more research.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HectorC,
We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about the touch controls and design is greatly appreciated. For optimum performance, make sure to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).
The sensor of the touch sensor control panel is built into the flat surface of the right unit. Operate within the range of the sensor.
These headphones are not sweatproof nor waterproof. Touching the headset with sweaty hands, or using the headset in situations where the headset may get soaked in sweat may result in malfunction. They can still be used while doing light exercises.
For more serious workouts or if you sweat a lot, we suggest our headphones that are specifically designed for these tasks like the WF1000XM4.
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-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Light and comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounds quality and very light weight. But the cons is that the material will feel like cheap plastic
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ViTuong, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you like the light-weight design and sound quality. We appreciate your output and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.ANC is great and music sounds great. And its more comfortable than the Airpods Max’s. Great headset!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Raffy, We are happy that you like the sound quality of your Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy your music! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great for traveling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound canceling is the best I have ever had. Perfect for air travel. Very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JasonJ, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Very Nice color Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, perefct fit, very comfortable. Really nice blue color. Overall the best headphones you can get
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FernandoC, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review of your Sony WH1000XM5! We're glad you like the perfect and comfortable fit, nice Blue color, and overall features and performance of your new Sony headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best Noise Canceling Headphones
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best noise canceling headphones I’ve touched. Lots of customization to fit your listening preferences, and an extremely long battery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello PMat,
Awesome! Thank you for the accurate review. We're glad that you are pleased with the over-all features as well as the long battery life of our Sony WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones. The WH1000XM5 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 WH1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
Amazing headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones, use them for work and I also use them for the gym.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the amazing review, ErickR!
We are so glad to hear that your WH-1000XM5 headphones are performing so well for you in two very different environments! It’s great to know they help you stay focused during work hours and keep you motivated at the gym.
We designed these with a lightweight frame and industry-leading noise cancellation to be versatile enough for any setting, and we're thrilled to hear they are keeping up with your lifestyle. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great for the gym
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are pretty loud and comfortable but the only downside is the fact that one little touch on the sides and it pauses or thinks your trying to talk to siri. Other than that I absolutely love them. Perfect noise canceling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nyyy, We're glad that you like the loudness, comfort, and noise canceling function. You can adjust or change the touch control settings using the Headphones Connect app. 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 for everything but working out!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I enjoy the headphones while studying but they are not for working out! They slip off my head constantly & when I’m moving my arms with weights the headphones think I’m trying to change the song, etc. so the music is constantly being interrupted. The music sounds great though & the noise canceling option works extremely well! Great for studying but not for working out!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ElishaT, Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience so far using your Sony WH-1000XM5. We're glad you love the exceptional sound quality and excellent noise cancellation of your headphones. Having read your review regarding the fit and waterproof performance, these headphones have great cushioning and adjustability. This will help the headphones stay on your head while working out. These will work great for you while working out “Non-Hardcore”. That being said, these headphones are not specifically designed for sports activities as the unit is not sweat resistant. If the proximity sensor part inside the left unit housing gets fogged up or there are water droplets on it due to condensation or humidity from sweat, etc., wearing detection may not work properly. We recommend you practice caution when working out with these headphones so they don’t fall or become damaged during your exercise. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Super sensitive sensors, easy fix, immaculat sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.At first I was frustrated with how sensitive the sensor controls were because I wanted them for the gym but then learned they can be turned off by downloading the app, it’s been an amazing sound experience. I do wish there was a version with actual buttons for physical activity purposes but I’m not complaining this the best sound experience I’ve ever had for when I want to be in my zone & forget the world! 9/10
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ALS7, thank you for your feedback. We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones Comfort and Sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought them recently for a trip and enjoyed them very much. The comfort and sound were great! I also enjoy the ability to touch the ear piece to allow conversations without taking off the headset.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Curtis,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the comfort, sound quality, and touch functions 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Favorite headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound! Very comfortable! Beautiful color. Only headphones I will use outside of AirPods for gym
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, CenJD!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the great sound and finding the WH-1000XM5 to be very comfortable! We also appreciate you noting the beautiful color—we believe premium performance should be matched by stunning design.
It is especially rewarding to know that the XM5 is your preferred headphone for the gym outside of AirPods. We strive to deliver an exceptional experience that meets the demands of all your activities.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome, headphones crazy good sound quality would recommend great birthday gift. Great gift in general.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello ChananelT,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying the WH-1000XM5 headphones and their incredible sound quality. They really do make a special gift, whether for a birthday or any occasion! We designed them to deliver an immersive listening experience with top-tier noise cancellation and comfort, so it’s great to see they’re living up to your expectations. Thank you for your recommendation!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Most comfortable headphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable to wear, great sound quality. however it starts feeling heavier if wearing it for more than an hour.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PankajP, 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Amazing Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the quality and sound with amazing battery life and noise cancellation!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SebastianV, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound, battery life, noise canceling, and overall quality. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Head phones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones sound great and they are very easy to use and pair to any device
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, JacindaC!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones! Delivering a premium audio experience is our top priority, and we’re so glad they are hitting the mark for you.
It’s also great to know that you’re finding the pairing process quick and easy. We designed these with "Multipoint Connection" and fast-pairing technology to make switching between your favorite devices as seamless as possible, so we’re happy to hear that feature is making your life easier!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good ANC, Terrible Build Quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The ANC on these are honestly some of the best I've ever used. However, the sound quality is a bit lower than I expected. The build quality of these are also absolutely horrendous as they have broken from just sitting on a shelf of an extended period of time.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EliC, thanks a lot for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear you’re enjoying the noise cancelling on the WH‑1000XM5s, but we're really sorry to hear the sound and build did not fulfill your expectations. The headphones definitely shouldn’t be breaking like that, so we recommend reaching out to our service center, Encompass, for a low-cost repair: https://sony.encompass.com/parts-accessories/Sony-Repair-Services
For the sound, you might also want to try adjusting some of the EQ settings in the Sony | Sound Connect app, it can make a big difference depending on what you’re listening to.
Thanks for considering Sony and for bringing this to our attention.
Sincerely,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Love them!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.10/10, honestly was considering the air maxs but I am so glad I went with these! Amazing sound quality and comfort for a lower price, I use them everyday!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi YarizP, Fantastic! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the audio quality 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
+A
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product highly recommend.. battery life is excellent. Great sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TitoR, We're delighted to hear that you like the sound and battery life. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphone if you don’t have a small head
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, have been working great for me. Bluetooth connectivity is also really good, but the fit is slightly lose on my small head, so probably not a good choice for people with small heads cause it slips off especially during workouts
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FarwaI, Thanks for the feedback. While we're glad you like the sound quality, we're sad to hear that it didn't fit you well. Make sure to adjust the headband slider accordingly to prevent it from falling off. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig