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.
- 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
Soundproof
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought them because a friend recommended them. I carry mail. Kinda of good and bad how good they block of noise. Lol i love them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jay09, Awesome! 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
Sound great, but expensive and not comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds great and it's great for discord, but it gets uncomfortable quick and the ear muff is a little small for one of my ears. Overall I think my AirPod Pro Max's are better because they are cheaper, sound just as good, and are more comfortable.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Stormer, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your WH-1000XM5. While we're glad you like the great sound quality of your new Sony XM5, we regret to hear that you find it uncomfortable to wear. The WH-1000XM5 has a lightweight design, super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads foamed urethane that evenly distributes pressure. Additionally, it features an adjustable slider (left and right) to ensure comfortable fit for long period of time. Hope this helps!
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
Awesome headphone!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony is always the best. Headphones are really good, specially for an Android phone. Of course they are not cheap but yes for the quality, the price I paid is justified.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Babaaadam, 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
Awesome Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Probably the best quality headset, for the price, that I have ever purchased.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KurtL,
We are ecstatic to learn that these are the best quality headphones you have ever purchased for the price! Delivering top-tier audio performance and value is what we strive for, and we are thrilled that you are so happy with your choice.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Highly recommend
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones! Fantastic sound and great noise cancellation Used on my current airline trip and they worked fantastically
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SharonW, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
FANTASTIC
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.FANTASTIC!!! I love the way these block out the annoying members of my family so I can listen to my streams. Talk about noise canceling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Mannoc, We are happy that you love the noise canceling feature of your Sony WH1000XM5 wireless headphones. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very happy with this purchase!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product, does everything as advertised. If you could choose to have the phones shake like some other brand/models for gaming, etc. these would have absolutely everything needed for every use imaginable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SAIHRKE, Amazing! 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
Sony XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are one of the best over the ear headphones I've had! Highly recommended for anyone looking for good sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FrankieC, You've made an excellent choice! We're very pleased to hear you like the great sound quality of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Sony Head ohones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The product has been absolutely spectacular. Fantastic and very happy
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello DaneB,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re excited to hear that the WH1000XM5 headphones have provided you with a spectacular experience. Your happiness with the product truly motivates us to continue delivering premium audio solutions.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Headphones Out
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headphones I’ve owned. It’s a little expensive but worth it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ThompsonD, You've made an excellent choice! We're thrilled to hear that you consider them the best headphones you've owned. We understand that they are a bit of an investment, and we're glad to know you find them worth it. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sound cancelling
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use these while i work and do hw to keep from getting distracted
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JenniferG, Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are literally the best in terms of sound and noise cancellation. Almost got hit by cars because my mind blanks our when the noise cancellation is on.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChocoRedux, Thanks for sharing your experience with the new Sony XM5 wireless headphones. We're glad that you like the noise canceling feature and sound quality of the product. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
good headphone
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m writing this down for a chance to win a $400 gift card.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headset ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have no equal. They are very, very high quality. I even bought another couple of pairs for them for the family Christmas presents
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SherryL, That's really cool! Thanks for purchasing couple of our WH-1000XM5 headphones. We're thrilled to hear that you feel the WH-1000XM5 is the best sounding headphones that you've owned. It's good to know these headphones were a perfect gift for your family. 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! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Headphones
|Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Sony makes some of the best headphones for consumers and its noise canceling is above everything else in its class.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's great to hear, Ryan! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
Excellent Headphones
|Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] My brother loves these headphones! He enjoys them for the gym and everyday activities!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Ernesto,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It brings us great joy to hear that your brother is enjoying the WH1000XM5 headphones both at the gym and in his daily routine. Knowing they enhance his activities means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate you sharing this with us. Thank you for your kind words!
Best regards,
-Fred
- 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:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
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Sincerely,
Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are excellent for sound quality and noise cancelling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Vlad, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Best noice canceling headphones ever!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best noise canceling headphones from Sony! Love the feature of being about to cover one side with my hand in order to hear everything around me. Comfortable and stylish!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Moneywellspent, Great! We're thrilled to hear you love the speak-to-chat feature, comfortable fit, and stylish design of your Sony XM5. 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