Customer Ratings & Reviews

Hi Dadof3inGA,

Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review! We feel privileged to hear that your daughter loves her WH-1000XM5 headphones. It's fantastic that she finds them comfortable enough to wear all the time and that she's enjoying the great sound quality. We designed these headphones for both superior audio and long-lasting comfort, so her feedback is a great testament to that.

We hope she continues to enjoy her music for years to come!

Thank you for choosing Sony!

Best regards,
Dominick

Hi CristhianR,

Thanks for the 5-star rating! We couldn't be more pleased to hear how much you're enjoying the XM5 headphones! Noise cancelling and battery life are game changer on this advanced piece of tech. We hope you continue to have amazing moments with them.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Eliab

Hi JoshW, We're glad that you like the audio quality and comfort. We're also sorry if it starts to hurt after awhile. There are different reasons why your ears may hurt when putting on or wearing headphones such as:

Under certain environmental conditions, especially when the air is very dry, it is not uncommon to experience a slight static electricity discharge or mild shock when your body comes in contact with another object, in this case the ear buds touching your ear(s). The energy from this natural discharge is extremely small and was not generated by your product but rather a natural environmental occurrence. There is no safety issue with the product itself.
You may be experiencing a symptom called listener fatigue. That is where your eardrums work hard to manage the volume that flows through your ear canal. The louder the volume, the bigger the strain on your eardrums, which then causes the feeling of fatigue. Note: Try lowering the volume or take a break from wearing them for a while.
How long have you been wearing the headphones? The longer you wear headphones, the more your ears may hurt. Note: You may need to limit your headphone usage.

Should you need further assistance, please visit the Sony support site or email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com and we'll be glad to assist you.

Regards,
Erin

Thank you for sharing your fantastic review, BestCollegeTool!

We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your WH-1000XM5 headphones have been an excellent tool for you over the past four years, supporting you through college classes and providing great listening pleasure "basically 24/7." It’s incredibly rewarding to know that you rely on the fast charging and the very long battery life!

We appreciate you noting the occasional minor issue with the audio controls, and we’re glad that a quick Bluetooth restart resolves it. Your strong recommendation for students and avid listeners is highly valued.

Thank you again for making Sony a reliable part of your daily life!

Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team

Hi CALAN,

Thanks for the wonderful 5-star review! It is most rewarding to hear that the great battery life and awesome sound quality are standing out for you. Our engineers work hard to deliver an exceptional listening experience, and your feedback lets us know we're succeeding.

We appreciate you choosing Sony and hope you continue to enjoy your headphones!

Best regards,
Dominick

Hi KennethD, We are happy that your like the sound quality of your Sony wireless noise canceling 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

Hi Jaison, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with your Sony WH1000XM5! We're very happy to hear you love the excellent noise canceling feature and long battery life of these headphones. To make the most of the noise canceling function, turn off the Adaptive Sound Control, and try to turn on the noise canceling function manually when you need it. Note: Because the noise canceling performance is automatically optimized by the Auto NC Optimizer function according to changes in the wearing condition and usage environment, you may notice fluctuations in the noise canceling effect.
If you have any specific suggestions or features you'd like to see, feel free to share them with us. Your insights are important to us as we work to meet and exceed your expectations. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam

Hello MadisonS,

Thank you for choosing Sony!

We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the high quality, great sound, and amazing battery life of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. It's fantastic to know you're able to go days without needing a charge! Regarding the audio turning off when you speak, this is due to the Speak-to-Chat feature, which pauses playback when it detects your voice. We're glad you found the solution to turn this off in the app.

Best regards,
-Fred

Hi KevinT, Thank you for the 5-star rating! 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

Hi GadgetGeek, Awesome! We're glad that you like the battery life, noise canceling, 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

Hello Skym,

Thank you for choosing Sony!

We're honored to hear that you appreciate the sound quality, build, and touch gestures of your WH1000XM5 headphones. It means a lot to us that these features are making your listening experience enjoyable and seamless.

Best regards,
-Fred

Hi AlfonsoG, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that the noise-cancelling features of your Sony XM5 headphones enhance your daily experience and keep you motivated. We truly appreciate your recommendation and your choice of Sony! Enjoy your headphones! -Maria

Hi PenelopeA, Great! 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

Hi friendlyghost3,

We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function, multipoint function, and comfort of the headphones. Your feedback about the Sony Headphones Connect app is greatly appreciated.

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!

-Ralph

Hi DanTheReviewMan, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the audio quality, features and ease of pairing. 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

Thank you for the fantastic review, DarnellM!

We are thrilled to hear that the sound quality of the WH-1000XM5 blew you away! It sounds like we’ve officially won you over to the Sony team, and we’re glad to have you.

Enjoy the surprising audio and thank you for choosing us!

Best regards,

Gus,
Sony Social Media Team

Hi IsaicP, thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review! It makes us really happy to hear that the Sony - WH1000XM5 headphones have exceeded your expectations in both sound quality and comfort. Knowing they're the best you've ever owned, and at a great value, means the world to us. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy every moment of your new listening experience! Regards, -Dominick

Hi AddDoc, That's fantastic! We're so glad to hear that our Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling headphones have made your daily commute more enjoyable. Glad to know you feel this is the best sound headphones that you've owned and love that they provide exceptional comfort, amazing audio, and distraction free listening experience for the entire day. Thank you so much for giving the product a perfect rating! -Jess

Hi TobiasM Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound, comfortable, and battery life. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin

Hi PaulCamachoII,

We truly appreciate your detailed feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones, noting both the excellent features and areas for improvement. It's fantastic to know you are enjoying the class-leading Active Noise Cancelling and the control of the customizable EQ in the app. We certainly recognize your concerns regarding the build quality, the non-folding design, and the sensitivity of the touch controls. Your balanced input is invaluable to us, and we use this exact type of customer feedback to continuously refine and improve our products.

Thanks for choosing Sony.

Best regards,
Eliab