Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 10893389
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
C'm'on, Sony, you can do better!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony makes the best headphones, and I always buy their top-of-the-line offering, but this set is a bit disappointing for a fifth-generation set at this price. On the positive side, the sound and the noise reduction are the best yet, which is primary. There are, however, some negatives. Most important, these cost $400, and there is still no basic waterproofing! I don't want to go on a walk on a summer day and destroy the headphones because I am sweating or get caught in the rain. And if it rains, you can't just fold up the phones and put them in your pocket: their "innovative" design eliminated the foldable earpieces of previous versions. I almost returned them, but I decided the sound and noise reduction outweighed the negatives. But c'm'on, Sony, can't you do better than this?
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jeff, We're sorry to hear that you're having issue with the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones. We apologize for the inconvenience. The headset is not waterproof. If water or foreign matter enters the headset, this can result in burnout or malfunction. Avoid situations such as the following and be careful not to get moisture or dirt on the headset. Using the headset in the rain or snow. Refer to this link for more details: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000558776.html.
With four microphones on each earcup, this is our biggest ever step forward in noise cancelling. Ambient sound is captured even more accurately for a dramatic reduction in high-frequency noise. Thanks to Auto NC Optimizer, noise-cancelling performance is always and automatically optimized based on wearing conditions and external environmental factors such as atmospheric pressure.
In any case that you need our assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com or chat with us from Sony’s e-support webpage.
I hope this helps! Jay
Home run
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have no problem with this device, it actually, is, it performs very well for it, to be the previous generation
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Game,
We're so glad you're enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones. We're proud of the quality we put into every generation of our products, and it's great to know that your experience reflects that. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great product
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I tried rhe Sennheiser - Momentum 4 and the HD 660S2 wired unit. For my listening taste, the Sony MX5 was the best.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Surravi7, We are glad to hear that your new Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones are the best for you. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones are great! I would purchase them again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RobertF,
We couldn't be happier to hear that you think the WH-1000XM5 headphones are great! Knowing that you would purchase them again is the best kind of feedback we can receive. Thank you for being a valued Sony customer!
Regards.
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Okay for now, time will tell
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable, although they feel loose. The chat/speak is way to sensitive. I wish we could turn that off permanently, and turn it on only when we feel it would be useful. The volume swipe is nice. I use them while cutting my grass, and it helps make my 4 hour cutting go by nicely.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bubby, We're glad that you like the comfort and volume swipe of your headphones. You can enable/disable Speak-to-Chat feature using the Headphones Connect app. You can also change the sensitivity of the automatic audio detection, and change the time until the Speak-to-Chat mode ends. In the factory settings, the time until the mode ends is set to about 15 seconds.
Ref: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000536742.html?search=speak%20to%20chat
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.
Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely, Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sound great, and comfy for days
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound signature is aggressive on these. But very responsive to EQ at the same time. Noise cancellation is solid as wel. Call quality is excellent also.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rezzes, Awesome! We are so 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
Review for Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good headphones but if you have glasses, might be hard to get the perfect noise cancellation. other than that no complaints.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Camm,
Thank you very much for the 4-star review! We are honored to hear you find the WH-1000XM5 to be great headphones and that you have no other complaints about the overall experience.
We sincerely appreciate your detailed feedback regarding wearing the headphones with glasses. We often recommend making sure to run the Noise Cancelling Optimizer feature in the Sony | Headphones Connect app while wearing your glasses, as this can help the headphones adapt the ANC to the slight difference in fit.
We really appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Get it!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have always purchased mid-tier tech. I decided to spoil myself. Everything is great about this device.
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Posted .Hi Kenny, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Good quality headphone
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are dope! Use it all the time. Just wish the price on these things were a bit more justifiable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Iali21, We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Beyond Impressed! XM5's are the clear winners!
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound depth and clarity! Beyond impressed with the active noise cancellation as well.
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Posted .Hi OmerM, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you like the sound and noise canceling function. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Happy with purchase
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Has been working well now for 1 year. I am happy with this purchase made for my daughter. Just purchased another one for myself
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Posted .Hello ElizabethA,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It's fantastic to know that the WH-1000XM5 headphones have been working so well for you and your daughter! We're happy to hear that you're so pleased with your first pair that you decided to purchase a second one for yourself. We hope you enjoy your new headphones just as much!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Greqt headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounding headphones. Great noise cancelation. Wish the headphones were more sweat resistant.
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Posted .Hi David, Thanks for sharing your experience! Your feedback about the Sony Headphones is greatly appreciated and we're glad you are happy with the sound quality and noise cancelation. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones I own.
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are amazing, my go to for when I'm working out, doing chores, or for traveling. Great noise canceling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello ConnerC, Thanks for sharing your experience. We are thrilled to hear that your new Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones are the best headphones you own. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
ANC isnt great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones are ok, the sound quality is good but the noise canceling isn't good at all. Noy sure why but I believe it has to do with the adaptive ANC. No way to change this like the previous models. Little disappointed. Also after a while it started randomly disconnecting. I ended up returning them, didn't feel worth $400
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent purchase, noise cancellation is a 10! Sound and comfortable feel when wearing them is a 10!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrandonMcelroy, This is great! We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Highly Recommended
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A plus. This product lives up to its reputation. Sound is terrific and it does, indeed, cancel outside sound----until you press on a Headphone when outside noise can be heard. Sweet gear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cross, Great! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality 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:Sound quality
Good for Travel
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable and light. Great for flights, sound quality is pretty good but not amazing. Overall good tradeoff for the portability and noise cancellation
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Michael, Thank you for the positive review! We're very happy to hear you like the lightweight design and comfortable fit, great sound quality, portability and excellent noise cancellation of your Sony WH1000XM5.
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
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are amazing. I e gone through some cheap ones and finally decided to splurge. Definitely worth the money. Will never go back.
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Posted .Hi RTech, Excellent! 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:Sound quality
Great Product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the noise-cancelling works really well even when I was in airplanes. Love the sound system. Feel like my favorite song was a different song.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PhatNguyen, Excellent choice! We're glad that you love the sound quality 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