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:Comfort
Overall
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's really nice and comfortable. Been wanting one for a while and having a pair is genuinely nice.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Anti, We are happy that you like the overall quality of your new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Improvement over XM4
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Definitely better than the XM4, my XM4 stopped charging 5 months in. Sound quality and build quality is also so much better!
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Posted .Hi Potato, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Comfortable angelic sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the simplicity of the headphones. The touch controls work so well and the sound tops everything
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kingben,
Awesome! Thanks for the honest review. We're glad to hear that you love the design and sound quality of the headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
10/10
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was very fond of the noise cancellation and sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrandonF, We're glad that you're enjoying the noise canceling and sound quality. Thank you for choosing Sony.. 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 headphones are amazing. I have never experienced such an amazing listening in a long time
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TonyE, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Not thrilled
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Im not thrilled with these The sound is good but they are so frustrating they constantly shut off randomly the button to turn them back on this is not convenient . Overall they are rather uncomfortable
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BRIGG,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We're pleased to hear that you're enjoying the sound quality. However, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the WH-1000XM5 headphones shutting off unexpectedly, as well as any discomfort you've experienced.
To address this issue, we recommend disabling the Automatic Power Off setting. You can do this by using the Sony | Sound Connect app. Simply navigate to the My Device tab, select Device Settings, then System, and finally, choose the option for Automatic Power Off to select "Do not turn off."
For more detailed instructions, please visit: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00278419?utm_source=glean.
Additionally, please ensure that your headphones are updated to Firmware Version 2.4.1.
To check your current version, please refer to the following link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/software/00278246.
We recommend checking the article "How to Wear Headband Headphones Correctly" to enhance your comfort and prevent any discomfort you may have encountered: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00282845.
If the issue continues after the provided steps, or if you require assistance with any step, please contact Sony Support for tailored help: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones.
Best regards,
-Fred
Great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphone. Blows any other pair I've had out of the water
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Posted .HI MattW,
That's fantastic to hear! We are delighted that the WH-1000XM5 headphones have exceeded your expectations and are blowing the competition out of the water for you.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great for traveling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound canceling is the best I have ever had. Perfect for air travel. Very comfortable.
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Posted .Hi JasonJ, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great value
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality, i got them on sale. I bought the extra warranty. Im very happy with my purchase
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Posted .Hi JackieJ Great! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones! The sound is amazing. Highly recommended
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Posted .Hi SMGCandyman, That's awesome! We're really delighted to hear you love everything about your Sony WH-1000XM5 and you are having an enjoyable listening experience with this great headphones. Glad to know that you like the incredible audio quality and amazing features. Thank you so much for the recommendation and for the 5-star rating! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headphones for the gym if you’re thinking about getting these get them
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Posted .Hi GinoM, Great! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphonrs
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome sound. Used it on 2 long haul fights overseas without changing on plane.
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Posted .Hi UmeshP, We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best yet from Sony
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Best headphones. Good auto noise cancelation and wonderful sound quality.
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Posted .That's great to hear, MisterMystery! 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Yikes!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The only thing the XM5s have going for them is they sound wonderful. Not comfortable for long wearing. The headband is the deal breaker. They look cheap. Every iteration of these looks cheap. They compete with Bose. Really is no other competition for them. Bottom line: they look cheap and the headband is just awful. Multi-billion dollar industry and some engineer(s) decided to put a very narrow round headband on these headphones. Can you say "pressure point" boys and girls? Sure you can.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi joeblowconsumer, While we are glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality of your WH1000XM5, we are sorry to hear that it did not meet all of your expectations. We'd love to troubleshoot the issue and make this a better experience for you. In the meantime, please use the slider of the headphones to adjust them and get a more comfort fit for long periods of use.
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Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony - WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.very good headphones and good quality and i really happy and satisfied
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Posted .Hi LeylaK, Amazing! We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Definitely they are better than other brand are light good quality sound and amazing sound for cancellation of audio are amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jose, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling. 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:Comfort
Best Set Ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these for the noise cancelling and quality alone. But i never knew how comfortable a pair of headphones could be. 10/10
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jcmr, Great! We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling and quality of your 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 headphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good sound quality after some adjustments in the application. I use it mostly for watching movies on a Sony TV. My only complaint is that Dolby Atmos is not supported.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Belougaman, Fantastic! We're very happy to hear you appreciate the excellent sound quality and EQ adjustment options 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
Great investment in comfort and safety
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.All around happy with these headphones. I often work driving loud trucks and heavy equipment. While I need to hear alarms, horns or changes in the sound of the machinery the dull roar can become incredibly exhausting. However with these headphones I can adjust how much of the ambient noise I hear so I do not interfere with the safe operation of said equipment. I am also very pleased with the call quality and I am told that I sound much clearer when on the headphones whether or not I'm operating equipment
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Posted .Hi Quentin,
We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad you like the comfort, call quality and smart features 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!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome headsets
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Close to Perfection! Great sounding industry leading ANC headphones with crisp microphone quality while taking calls!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Abhishek, We are glad that you like the mic quality and the noise canceling feature of your new Sony WH1000XM5 wireless headphones. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent