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 are positive about the product's exceptional sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life, also appreciating its lightweight design, good bass, and snug fit. However, customers are negative about its portability, price, and occasional connectivity issues. Some also note that the volume could be louder and express a desire for water resistance.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
No buzz
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best head phones I have ever purchased. Normally would hear a buzzing in my headphones with noise cancellation but these are super quiet and clear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RaquelO, Excellent choice! We're glad that you're enjoying 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
Good headset, audio excellent
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headset sits nicely, snug around the ear, has noise canceling toggle, weird issue with one side has a static sound, but goes away
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jon1313, Great! We're very happy to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Your 5-star rating is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
GREAT 3 mics for calls
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound Quality, Best Noise Canceling out there, BETTER than any other brand. Bose. Etc. I use it everyday. You must have this.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KAIBIL, We are thrilled to hear that you like the sound quality of your new Sony WH1000XM5 headphones and they have the best noise canceling feature for you. 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 trusting Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality, worth most of the money! Enjoy
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Shifter,
Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback about the WH-1000XM5 headphones! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying the amazing sound quality they provide.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
- Stephanie
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
They're great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Work really well, good connectivity & sound quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DorothyW! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your WH-1000XM5. It's wonderful to know that you're impressed with its outstanding sound quality, exceptional Bluetooth connectivity, and overall performance. Thank you for the perfect five-star review and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Better then AirPod maxes
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Head are great but the sound connect app can be annoying
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brahim, thanks for taking the time to share your experience with the Sony - WH1000XM5. We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the extraordinary sound quality, and industry-leading noise canceling technology on these headphones. Your satisfaction is our top priority, therefore we want make things right for you, please let us know what were the inconveniences you went through with the sound connect app. You can contact our technical support team if you have questions or need assistant via: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Best regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Comfortable and stylish
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really like how comfortable they are and how you can tap the side of them to control things like sound and you can skip or go back on songs. They also look very good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi maxk, We are glad that you like your new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Incredible
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The clarity and soundstage are exceptional, the anc is noticeable as soon as you put them on, ive always used earbuds, i cant believe what ive been missing out on with these headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MattyIce16, Good to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality 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
Noise Canceling
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise canceling is amazing! And its very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Peter, Thank you for the fantastic review! We're glad you like the amazing noise canceling feature and comfortable fit of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Better than expected
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones are unbelievably good. I am shocked. I was going to get the apple air pods iPods. I don't know the big ones but these are much better
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Eddie, Awesome! 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:Sound quality
I'm happy with my headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The good: great for music, phone calls. I love the feature to minimize the sound. Cons: Not great for workouts which is one reason for my purchase. The sound is great but the material that covers the ear gets clammy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Danielle,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM5. We're glad that you like the sound quality and sound settings of the headphones. Your feedback about design and fit is greatly appreciated. For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing the headphones properly and adjust the headband depending on your head shape. You may find these links helpful:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00282845
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000539062.html
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- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound for the price, easy to carry and easy to connnwct to your devices.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MartinS, Thank you for giving the WH1000XM5 a perfect rating! We're glad to hear that you find the sound quality impressive for the price. It's also great to know that you appreciate their portability and ease of connectivity with your devices. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Noise Cancelling FTW
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones! Noise cancelling and touch commands are AMAZING! BEST GYM HEADPHONE!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cicirags, Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Life Changing lol
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is amazing on top of the features. Coming from not owning wireless headphones and only owning wireless earbuds, this headset is a game changer
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Newton, 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
Sounds great!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First over the ear headphones in awhile. My boyfriend has the earbuds, so figured I’d try the over ear ones. I bought this specifically for flights. I have sensitive ears & so pressure changes are really painful. I have to wear something to help adjust the pressure, so it also blocks alot of noise. These headphones have enough space so it's not smushing my ears. The sound cancellation is amazing. There is an equalizer app & such that you have to separately download. I debated between these, airpods max, & beats for awhile & I'm so glad I went with these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sunny, 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. If you feel like the sound quality is lacking, you may use our Sony Headphones Connect app to adjust the sound quality to your liking! For reference, please check our related article link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00286844 Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound, not good for working out
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Very good sound quality, awesome noise canceling, but when it comes to working out, they always fall of , so its very annoying, cant return them now so i had to get a new in ear set to workout with.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Butterball,
Thank you for your time writing this review. While we are glad you like the amazing sound quality and noise canceling features of the WH1000XM5, we're sorry to hear that headphones is falling off your head while working out. Here are few tips to prevent these kind of issues:
Wear the headset on your ears properly.
Extend the slider to its full length before putting on the headset.
Put on the headset with the earpads fitting snugly over your ears.
Adjust the slider to a length where the headband touches the top of your head.
Adjust the orientation of the left and right units so that the earpads fit snugly all around your ears. If you put on the headset without adjusting the slider, the headset may not be positioned properly on your head, resulting in discomfort or a weak noise canceling effect. For reference: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000539062.html
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. We do apologize for the inconvenience and thanks again for purchasing SONY! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones around
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones. Love the built quality and the sound that provides. Comes with a case that i can attach to my backpack for an easy carry.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MartinO, Amazing! We're pleased to hear that you like the build, ease to carry, 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:Sound quality
Review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound quality, but seemed to have a looser fit.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, DevinO,
Thanks for the review! Feedback is well appreciated as Sony always strives to deliver the best quality products, so we can definitely look into the concern encountered for future references. We are glad you are enjoying the amazing sound quality from the headphones, and do not forget to download the Sony Sound Connect app to enhance the experience!
Thank you for choosing Sony, have a great day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
The perfect headphones for me
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are really great fo the shape of my head so i was really pleased when i had finally got them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WedmireMerisier, We're glad that you like the WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Bulky
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loved loved loved the noise cancellation on these! Far superior to the XM4. The microphone is so much better too, the only thing is I feel they’re slightly bulkier than the Xm4 but it’s much better quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FlorCin, Great! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and quality 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