Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 10101604
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great headphones. The only downside I have had is the oils from my hands easily showing up on the black headphones. They sound great. On a side note, I didn’t receive the 6 months of Apple Music that are advertised with them. Other than that they have been perfect
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Robert, Great! We're glad that you like the features 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Exceptional sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall very pleased with these headphones. Every so often they will have trouble pairing or switch to active listening mode. But it's not been to much of an issue. Overall a great pair of headphones with exceptional sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KyleR,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Update the software of your headphones using the Sony headphone connect app. A firmware update improves the functionality and features of your device. It can provide fixes to any performance issues that may occur. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Truly eliminates background noise! So far I have used them cleaning around the house and I can’t even heard the vacuum! I would definitely purchase again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SamanthaP, That's great! We're very happy to hear you were able to eliminate the vacuum noise and still hear the awesome sound quality this unit delivers. That's a testament to the great noise cancelling feature that Sony has built into the Sony WH-1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Not the best. Definitely not the worst.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.When I used them for the first time, I enjoyed the sound quality as well as the comfortable fit. My only complaint about the product would be the noise canceling feature, since it is a little lacking compared to other products. Either way it's still over all a good quality product.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Onlymomo, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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
The clear choice in noise cancelling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony WH1000XM5 headphones are hands down a winner. I can’t believe how the headphones make spatial audio selections sound. Noise cancelling is superb along connectivity. So pleased with this product.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .HiJehawkins23 Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, and connectivity. 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
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good sound, I switched from AirPods Max and was delighted with these headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AaronV,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM5! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony wh-1000xm5
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is excellent. It connects easily and lots of amazing features. There are occasional sound drops but they are very rare
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoeyJ, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice quality headset.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to set up. Noise canceling is excellent as is the quality of sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's great to hear, John! We're glad you are impressed with the sound quality of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
GOOD HEADPHONES
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.SO I've never really owned an ANC headphones (I've tried them). These headphones are great. My head gets a little hot sometimes but it isn't to the point where I want to take my headphones off. It does suck that it isn't as integrated as APMs, APPs, and APs but the ability to tweak the EQ is what convinced me to purchase. Also mic quality is quite nice.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JAKO, thank you for choosing and purchasing our product. We're glad you enjoying our newest industry-leading headphones. We're sorry to hear that you have issues with the comfort and other integrated tools.
Please follow this link when wearing the headset for comfort:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000539062.html?search=wear
Please make sure to take advantage with the Headphone Connect app as you can configure many settings to use the headset to the fullest. Please check this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534533.html?search=equalizer
If you require any additional support in regards to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
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:Comfort, Sound quality
Good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a very good sounding set of headphones and super comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi caffeine, 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. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome headphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had the Bose quiet comfort before. They are really good headphones but these new Sony headphones have much better features and better noise canceling. Im very happy with these and rock them on a daily basis!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SteveO Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the features 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
Big fan
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Big fan have had the xm3 and the xm4, xm5 is best one yet. Use for 10-12 hours a day. Makes multiple devices much easier!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JosephS, Awesome! We're glad to hear from a loyal Sony customer such as yourself. And good to know you're enjoying the excellent battery life and multipoint connection feature of your new Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love them!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancelling is great! Sound is crisp and clear. Love them!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Stephy2211, Thank you for the great review! We're very pleased to hear that you love the exceptional noise canceling and great sound quality of the Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far these work well. Still learning to use them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Thiefofhorse,
We are really happy to hear that your new headphones are working well for you so far! It is exciting to embark on that journey of discovering all the features and settings available, and we are confident they will continue to impress as you get more familiar with them.
Thank you for choosing Sony for your personal audio journey.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great quality, terrible durability
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The audio and noise cancelling are fanrastic, and the fit is greta aside from a little discomfort on the top of the head if you wear them too long. But eventually moisture gets in and causes an annoying static. It can be fixed by removing the earcup and putting a silica packet inside, but that seems a little ridiculous for a pair of headphones as pricey as these. My first pair last about 8 months before this happened - my warranty replacement pair lasted about 2 weeks. From what I’ve read, this problem is rather common.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi August, we're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your Sony unit. If you use the headset when the air is dry, you may experience discomfort due to static electricity accumulated on your body. This is not a malfunction of the headset. You can reduce the effect by wearing clothes made of natural materials that do not easily generate static electricity. You can check this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534599.html?utm_source=glean
We'd also like to review your file to better assist you. Please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Tune Out
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are great. You can tune everyone and everything out. I love them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LashandaR,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you love your new Sony headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Weight
IT'S GETTING THERE!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall the headphone is very good. First is its weight is very light. You will not feel you are wearing it. The bad things are its technology feature. It says it will detect when you take them off and auto stop music. This is a hit or miss. When it does not work, it is very frustrating. I believe Sony is getting that perfect headphone. However, this is not it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Victor, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying 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. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Can’t hear you !
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these there so comfy. Wore them all the way to Spain
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for the 5-star rating, JenniferH! We're glad you are impressed with the comfy design and amazing noise canceling performance of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Leveled up in quality and sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Replaced my Bose headphones with these Sony. So glad I did. I like them better than the Bose
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AnneK, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the perfect traveling and casual listening headphones! The active noise canceling helps immersion.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EdgarF, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin