Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 12249639
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.
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Blue Tooth Issues
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like these head phones but, I wish I would have purchased another set of Bose headphones. My issues with these headphones is the blue tooth constantly disconnects. Also, the noise canceling quality is not very good.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ClydeC,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're truly sorry to hear about your experience with the Sony - WH1000XM5 headphones, especially regarding Bluetooth stability and noise canceling performance. We understand how important both of these features are, and we'd like to share some tips that may help.
For Bluetooth connectivity:
- Please ensure your headphones are updated to the latest firmware using the Sony Headphones Connect App.
- In the app, you can also set the set the headset to “Priority on stable connection”, which can reduce the audio/Bluetooth dropouts.
- Try to avoid using the headphones in areas with heavy wireless interference, such as near microwave ovens, crowded trains, or when surrounded by multiple wireless communication audio devices.
For noise cancelling performance:
- Make sure the headphones are properly fitted and fully sealed over your ears—this makes a big difference in blocking outside sound.
- In the Sony Headphones Connect App, use the "Auto NC Optimizer" feature, which adjusts performance based on your environment and personal fit.
- Double-check that Adaptive Sound Control isn't automatically lowering noise cancelling in certain situations; you can manually set it to "Noise Canceling" using the app for maximum effect.
If you've tried these steps and are still experiencing issues, we recommend reaching out to our technical support team for further assistance: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
We'd love the chance to help improve your experience with your headphones!
Thank you for considering Sony products.
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Exellent Quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was a little worried to buy this product because other reviews said that the plastic felt cheap. I found that the material used is perfect for a lightweight feel and the sound quality is still amazing!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LaurenS, You've made an excellent choice! We're very happy to hear you're satisfied with the premium built, lightweight feel, and amazing sound quality of your new 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
Best headphones i ever bought
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The equalizer and just the headphones in general are amazing
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Posted .Hi XM555,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're happy to hear that you like the equalizer function of the 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. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy your headphones!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good riddance barking dogs and screaming kids
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are fabulous. Exactly what I needed to drown out the noisy neighbors behind me. Solved my stress headaches. I wish I had gotten them sooner. Only thing is ,they cannot connect wirelessly to Mac or IPad. Otherwise they are the BEST ! Much cheaper than an Apple brand.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi StoneRidge, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5! We are sorry if you are having an issue connecting these headphones to your Apple products. This is not the experience we were hoping you would have. Let's try to isolate and fix the problem by following the troubleshooting steps on these articles:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534731.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000536739.html
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00204612
The WH-1000XM5 is 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 there’s anything we can do to help or you may need more information/technical assistance, please feel free to contact us and we'll be more than happy to assist you. You may send us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following:
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Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best ANC over the ear headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've had Sony Headphones in the past. They wee great. These are a major upgrade. Excellent all around. They do the best job of cancelling low frequency noises that I have experienced. Think foot steps and door closing stuff.
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Posted .Hi Tyler, we're glad you are enjoying 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Over all great product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and battery life could use a softer ear pad
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Posted .Hi DustinD, We're glad that you like the sound quality and battery life. We also appreciate your feedback about the earpads. 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
Sony headphones review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had bought 3 different over the ear headphones. I really was not impressed with the first two, those both bring name brand also. Then I tried these! Absolutely love them!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlieciaS, We're glad that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Better than beats
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the perfect headphones for the gym! I have had beats studios 3 before and they tend to hurt my head and ears after a while. These headphones are super comfy and the noise canceling works really good!
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Posted .Hi AdalbertoD,
You made the right choice upgrading to the Sony WH-1000XM5! We're glad that you like the comfort and noise canceling function of the 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good mic quality joins excellent music playback
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Upgraded from XM3 which had poor or malfunctioning mics. Sound quality is great as ever, mic quality seems good according to co workers. I miss the folding aspect of the old style but don't have much of a commute so it's not a deal breaker. Wish there was some voice signal for switching between paired devices like my Bose earbuds, but it's not a huge deal.
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Posted .Hi drnomolos,
Very nice upgrade! We're glad you like the sound quality and microphone of the 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. Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
100/10
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these for work and travel and they are 100% worth it. Battery last a super long time and can charge really quick. Used them everyday until they got stolen
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Posted .Hi Trapz, We're happy to hear that you like the battery life of your headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you so much for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Incredible headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are incredible!! I had an older version and upgraded to these. The construction…the sound…the features. Love being able to cover the right ear to hear outside noises. Just a great product!! You won’t regret it!!
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Posted .Hi Babywynton,
This is definitely a great choice for an upgrade! We are very glad that you like the amazing sound quality and features 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Weight
Perfect Earphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought as a gift. Perfect for everyday use! Brother has been using it as a replacement for his airpods and loves it so much. According to him, it feels better for his ears and is also very lighweight
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Posted .Hello NicoleM, We are glad to hear that your brother loves his new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. With our WH-1000XM5 headphones, he 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 his music and let in ambient sound. You chose the best for him. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
love love love
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] these make me so :3;D the ambient audio is kind of unecssary but great noise cancellation. one thing i dont like is when you turn off the noise cancelling theh sound a little cheap?? if that makes any sense
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Posted .Hi raphaela, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones, Please ensure to have the Headphones Connect app downloaded, there you can use the EQ settings to customize the sound to your liking. 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
Sony - WH1000XM5 Wireless
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's a pretty good headphones. I bough them almost a year ago and still enjoy to use them.
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Posted .Hi Sergei, You've made an excellent choice! We're very happy to hear that you're enjoying your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
1000XM5 Review
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] If anyone is on the fence with buying these… BUY THEM!!! Amazing sound quality + good build quality + good interface = one amazing pair of headphones.
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Posted .Hi GarretD, Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good buy
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased the Bose headphones before this one and exchanged for the Sony. The noise cancellation was better quality during long flights. I was able to speak with mic and not sound muffled to others
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Posted .Hi KandiceJ, Thanks for sharing your experience. We are happy that you like the noise canceling feature of your new Sony WH1000XM5 headphones. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best decision.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was hesitant because its a little bit expensive, but didn't disappoint because my overall experience was superb. Noice cancelling were unrivaled and sound quality is secons to nkne.
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Posted .Hi FransanthonyL, this is great news! We're very pleased to hear that you love the noise canceling function and sound quality. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphone
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Gray quality is amazing I use them to mow along, but I did have to buy some water-resistant covers on Amazon to add some extra protection.
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Posted .Hi WendyC,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the quality of your new Sony headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love my headphones! Love the noise canceling feature so much
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Posted .Hey Carolina, thanks for that 5-Star review!
We are delighted to hear that you are enjoying the noise-cancelling feature! The XM5 headphones comes with multiple features to take your listening experience to a whole new level!
We appreciate your review and are thrilled that you enjoy your headphones!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Gus
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice headphones, but takes a while to learn all the features entirely. I don't like how to melody is separated from the base on each ear cusp. The ear cusps can get very hot and a little itchy if wearing for 4 hours or more. Battery life is great Fantastic bluetooth and noise cancelation though. The look of these headphones are very nice.
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Posted .Hi JennaP, Thank you for the 4-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