Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 10736396
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 regard the product's sound quality as impeccable, frequently praising its comfort, impressive battery life, and lightweight design. While many also appreciate its good bass, snug fit, and decent active noise cancellation, some concerns have been raised. These concerns primarily revolve around its portability, price, occasional connectivity issues, and a desire for louder volume and water resistance.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphone
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best noise cancelling headphones we have owned. Super comfortable and ergonomic.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jrhunt, Amazing! We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling function and super comfortable. 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
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Light weight, great sounds and quality. Travel case is super convenient
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AN86,
Great! It's nice to hear that you appreciate the light weight design, audio quality as well as the carrying case of out WH1000XM5. Enjoy listening to your favorite beat and vibe. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
Love These Headphones But Quirks Prevent 5/5 Stars
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely love these headphones, they do exactly what I wanted; block out ~90% of the noise around me with a single button. I wear these primarily while I'm at work, which is a large warehouse with lots and lots of noise, and these have no problem blocking it all out. This is where some of the quirks begin however. The first quirk is the microphones in the earcups; they are very sensitive to loud, high-pitched sound, like a piece of tape being ripped from its roll for example. These high-pitch sounds have a tendency to cut through the noise-cancelling and cause some sound tearing in the headphones when that happens. Unfortunately, I often use tape at work, so every time I do, I have to rotate my head away from the tape as I'm pulling it to prevent hearing a loud sound tear while my headphones are on. I'm sure that this is just a quirk and not something that most people will experience, but it's worth pointing out. The other major quirk I have experienced is the material the ear cups are made from. It's a kind of rubbery-leather material that, quite frankly, I don't like. I find that even light physical activity causes the area around the ears to moisten up and run hot when I'm wearing these because of that material. A kind of cloth material would have been a better choice in my opinion, but I'm sure Sony had a reason to chose what they did use. Additionally, because this material has no grip to it, I find that my glasses routinely slide down my face because the headset press-fits to your head, which causes the glasses to be pushed forward because there's nothing for them to grab onto and stay in place. Again, likely something that most people will not experience, but it definitely is something to know about. Overall however, these are the best headphones I have ever owned, and I have owned many over the years. If you're on the fence about buying them, just do it. Worst comes to worst, you return them, but I bet you won't!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Evan, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your new WH-1000XM5. While we're glad you like the excellent noise cancellation feature, we regret to hear about the high-pitch noise issue and the earcup materials of these headset.
To isolate the issue, make sure that the firmware is up to date and please perform a factory reset.
Factory reset steps for WH1000XM5:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541013.html
If you are unable to resolve your concern, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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And to ensure a comfortable fit and to use the unit for longer periods, please adjust the left and right slider. This unit also has super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads foamed urethane that evenly distributes pressure.
Hope this helps!
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:Sound quality
Audio is great, durability not so much.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The audio quality is great. Just after 1 year of use the connection just above the left ear broke making it unusable.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DustinM,
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear you are enjoying the audio quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones.
At the same time, we truly apologize for the frustration caused by the broken hinge.
Just to let you know this type of damage is not considered a result of normal wear and tear so, unfortunately it is not covered under the terms of warranty.
To help you get your headphones back in working order, we have partnered with our authorized parts supplier, Encompass, to offer a low-cost repair service.
You can contact them directly to arrange this:
Phone: 1-866-835-1146
Email: service@encompass.com
Hour of Operations: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm EST
Thanks for considering Sony products and letting us know about this issue.
Warm regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great sound a comfort
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound good, comfortable for long periods of time, noise cancellation and transperency are great but not as good as the Airpods Max
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Aditya, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality of 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, Weight
Good Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good headphones that have amazing sound quality. They feel light so you can barely feel the them on your head!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Eddy, 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
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:Comfort, Sound quality
Great buy
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancellation works amazingly, super comfortable and a nice upgrade
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jacob, Great! We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling function and comfort. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
XM4 are better than the XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best Noise Canceling in the market they don't have a competitor, but for a $400 dollars headphones the music volume is extremely low compared to other headphones. If you're looking for noise Canceling feature these are your options but if you want a great headphones overall, I recommend the previous version the XM4 because they have a better music sound and the noise Canceling is kinda close to the new ones and you still have all the features and gestures on the right side of the headphones. XM5 they are not bad but the xm4 are better overall on my opinion.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Luis, We're glad that you like the noise canceling function of your headphones. We're sorry if the sound quality. If the sound quality is low, please try following the steps here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534519.html
We also recommend ensuring the software is updated. You can check the software version by launching Sony Headphones Connect app.
For further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones! Lightweight, awesome battery life and charges quickly. The noise cancelling and sound quality are great!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RamonN, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you like the battery life, lightweight design, noise canceling, and sound quality. 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
Mr Chapman
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are without a doubt the best noise cancelling headphones I’ve ever owned. Goof sound quality and great battery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Good, We're pleased 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
Great headphone
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome noise canceling headphone. I used it on the plane to block the noise for more than 4 hours and I don’t feel uncomfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Yilih, Great! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function of your 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
Sony is best
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So comfortable and light weight. The active noise canceling is much better than my bose.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chin, We are glad that you now have the best headphone brand. We are also happy that you are comfortable with your Sony WH1000XM5 and like their noise canceling feature. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Worth the price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was reluctant to pay this much for headphones but was tired of the bud style and wanted to try some over the ear. Beautiful sound, noise cancelling is tremendous
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Highkage,
We really value the time you took to express your thoughts about our headphones! We feel privileged to know that you're experiencing such beautiful sound and impressive noise cancelling with your WH-1000XM5 headphones, even though you were initially hesitant about the price. We appreciate you giving them a try!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Stephanie
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
The best sounding wireless headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Compared to others like Apple Max and Bose, these sound the best. Very sleek and comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EZapata,
Fantastic! It is really lovely to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, very comfortable fit, and stylish design of our WH-1000XM5. 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 so much for sharing your wonderful experience with our product and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these EarPhones. Noise Cancellation is amazing. They are comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RacingMom, Amazing! We're glad that you like the 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:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Price
Great headphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best noise canceling headphone ever, but a little overpriced
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DannyP, Great! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Decent improvement
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Can get loud when needed, cleanest set of Bluetooth headphones ive ever used. Decently long battery life!! Strong noise canceling!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SassyPants, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality, battery life, 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:Comfort, Weight
GREAAAT
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones! I had a iphone 13 and it worked amazing! lightweight and very comfortable!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Deven808 Excellent choice! We're delighted 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
Good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love then they are confortable and sound great but after 2 or 3 hours you start feeling them on your ears
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AbrahamJ, 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