Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 10938526
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
Best of the best
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my 3rd one for the family it’s the best headphones I’ve ever owned
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EduardA, We're glad that you are enjoying your 3rd headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Nice!
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Niceeeeeeeeee product!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlexiaE,
We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones! Thank you for the enthusiastic feedback.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony WH1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great listening experience and the best noise cancellation among the headphones I have used so far. Would definitely recommend buying this!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Harsha, Amazing! We're glad 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 Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Incredible noise-canceling! Fit comfortably over your ears, especially with earrings. Great sound quality and easy to connect!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JustineB, This is great to hear! We're also glad that these headphones fit comfortably and you're enjoying the sound and ease of connection. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones ever
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have tried so many headphones and hated over the ears ones until i used this one and fell in love u cant feel them weighting on ur gead and noise cancelling is excellent
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VmDb, we're glad you love our product! 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:Sound quality
Flawed construction
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely loved these headphones until a plastic component broke on the left earphone, rendering them useless. I wore them daily, they charged ultra fast, their sound quality was fantastic, and their noise cancellation was perfect for what I needed. *BUT* their shoddy cheap construction didn't make it halfway into the warranty period. Extremely disappointing. Do not buy these.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MegA, We are sorry to hear about what happened to your Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. We would like to get in touch with you to provide assistance on your headphones.
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- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Extraordinary sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound unlike many. The price is premium and so is the product. If you're looking for extraordinary sound quality, this will satisfy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Julio, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're thrilled that you like the exceptional sound and premium quality 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: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
Battery length
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are excellent headphones. I have only one problem, the battery is crap compared to the 1000XMS. They do last all day but the older model lasted for 2-3 days. I know more electronics but that's a pretty steep drop-off.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Hikevint,
Thank you for the review and we're glad to hear that you like the headphones. You might have different sound settings from your previous Sony headphones and that might be the reason why the battery last longer. Check this link for more details regarding your concern.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541091.html
If you run the settings that is indicated in the link, the available operating time of the battery becomes even shorter. 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 appreciate your support and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Get them now
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones EVER. Not only is the music so crisp, but it also does a great job blocking out my mom’s voice!! I can finally be in peace without her asking me to look at her Facebook memes.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Reviewer, 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:Weight
Works fine
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are light and and sound fine. There is a pressure point on the top of my head with prolonged use where the bridge contacts my head. The discomfort is not immediate, but it does become pronounced over time. I think that all headphones likely have this issue with prolonged wear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dredd, We're glad that you like the sound quality and light design. 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
Best Product to Purchase from the Best Shop
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I highly recommend this product because of its excellent quality. I'm also loving the music while using it, and I'll utilize it for my studies as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChithraB, We are glad that you are loving the music you are listening with your new 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Product, good sounding, great surround sound, really puts you in the center of the music, not the music in the center of you (surround over mono)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrooksBuy, Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the 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
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
Get them
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easily the best headphones you can get, has a lot of quality of life features with the exception of muting yourself directly from the headset, but it is easily ignored considering hiw great it is in every other regard.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, FernandoTr,
Thanks for the great review and the 5 stars rating! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your Sony Headphones! We definitely take feedback in consideration, as every comment matter to us for further development, so thanks for the review. This model comes with an ultra-comfortable, lightweight design with soft fit leather, we are sure you are going to love them even more as time goes by.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a great day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancelling and sound quality is near perfect, 4 stars because it is quite prone to distortion when you connect it to things other than your phone that can go higher in volume, and even when you connect them to your phone wired sometimes.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi denorx, 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:Sound quality
1000/10
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones out there for sound and noise cancellation. Plus they’re cute!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lesley, We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying the sound and noise canceling function. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best on the Market
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome Headphones. I had a hard time deciding to go with the XM4 or XM5 and finally decided to go with the XM5. These are the best headphones I've ever used.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi legil, Amazing! We're glad 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
Headband absolutely not comfortable
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is great, 360 reality sound is great (although it has very few use-cases) they look nice, Apple supports Atmos, which sounds great in movies, but these headphones don’t support it. Atmos is a well established standard, 360 reality is a niche. So no use of 3D audio on apple devices in movies. So I won’t buy them on a proprietary standard. ANC seems to be good. However, since the headband is very thin and stiff, it is a very uncomfortable on the top of the head. It starts hurting after 5 minutes. That is a major design flaw. ANC removes annoying plane engine sounds, but you get physical pain on your head instead.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Buso, while we are glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function, we're sorry if Atmos isn't supported and starts hurting after 5 minutes. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. Allow us to help and turn this into a better experience.
There are reasons why your ears may hurt when putting on or wearing headphones, please check the article below.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00015243
Please also ensure you have downloaded the headphones connect app; it has an EQ setting that can be used to customize to fine-tune your music.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534533.html
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
Excellent audio sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really great sound quality the app helps you get the most sound out of it. I don’t think I’ve ever heard such a pleasant sound out of headphones,
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rayo, Amazing! We're glad that you like the 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