Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 6505727
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 enjoy the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones for their excellent sound quality, comfort, and battery life. Many appreciate the lightweight feel, satisfying bass, and sleek design, as well as the snug fit and active noise cancellation. However, some customers find them less portable compared to previous models and a bit expensive. Others have noted occasional connectivity issues and that the volume doesn't always get as loud as they would like.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Glitchy but great NC
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pretty good. Great noise cancelling. Sometimes the noise cancelling cuts in and out though. After the last software update it got a little better. Hopefully more.
I would recommend this to a friend Sounds great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best way to start a new job. If you’re not sure about it yet I would recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DELAYED, we're glad you like your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
BUY THEM
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was skeptical of spending the money on these but theyre absolutely amazing. My favorite headphones ive ever bought
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Selya, You've made an excellent choice! We're so thrilled to hear that you're satisfied with your purchase. 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
- Cons mentioned:Portability
Great headphones, but a downgrade, not an upgrade
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones but I think they’re a downgrade from the XM4s. The noise cancelling was significantly worse than the last generation, and it no longer folds compact.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Reece, We regret that the noise canceling function did not meet your expectations. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. We'd love to help you troubleshoot your problem and turn your experience around. If the effect of noise canceling is not sufficient, please try the follwoign steps here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html
We also recommend ensuring the software is updated. If your headset has the latest software, a notification will appear on the screen of the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. Update the headset software following the on-screen instructions. Install the latest headset software to enjoy new functions or to resolve a certain number of issues with the headset. Always use the headset with the latest software installed.
Should you need further assistance, plese email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Erin
Nice product
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's little pricy, but my daughter likes it for everyday use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi mdjhasan2006, We're glad that your daughter likes her new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Sony saved the day
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My daughter had her last pair stolen when her car got stolen, It totally made her day to get a new set. So happy
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi XochitlB, Thank you for your continued trust in Sony products! We're sorry to hear about the stolen pair, but good to know that you're satisfied with your new Sony WH1000XM5. Enjoy! -Sam
headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My grandson loved it....excellant item, that's what he wanted and was surprise when he opened his gift for xmas.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AnitaA, sweet! We're glad you to hear that your grandson loves our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Augstin is very helpful to help me purchase those headphone that day
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoseC, Great service! We appreciate your 5 Star rating and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Awkward headband
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony produced another solid NC headset with great connectivity. However, compared to XM3 and XM4 the head feels like cheap plastic. The ear cups and ice and comfortable but its difficult to look beyond the headband.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MuhammadB, Thanks for your feedback and insights. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible.
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
Love the product but downgrade
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I personally feel like my XM4's sounded better. I only bought these because I gave my XM4s to my dad for his bday. But still none the less totally worth it if on sale.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BetaBuy, We appreciate your output. We regret if you fee that the XM5 is a downgrade and yourXM4 sounded better. This is definitely not the news we'd like you to hear from you. We'd like to help you and turn your experience around.
May we contact you to help and get more information? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.
Full Name:
BBY Username:
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Additional Information regarding your experience with the XM5
We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.
Sincerely,
Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Average
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They sound good but the bass struggles. The design is too simplistic but they still feel sturdy. The noise cancellation is alright, I had better. The battery life is good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Viktory8797, We're glad that you like the sound quality, design, battery life and noise canceling function. You can also customize the sound using the Headphones Connect app, it has an Equalizer to fine-tune to your music.
Ref: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/index.html
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
Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin
Great
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.excellent workout heaphones. I use then everyday for weightlifting and running.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CorneliusS, Awesome! We're happy to hear that you are enjoying your new WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Excellent!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones, this was a birthday present for my kid, he’s very happy
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChisMorales, Excellent present! We're delighted to hear that your kid is enjoying his new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
As good as it gets
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I would suggest looking up tuning settings and find one that fits your preferences. Once you do that the default settings will never be good enough
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Steve, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're thrilled to hear that you were able to tune the sound according to your preference and we appreciate you sharing this information to everyone.
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
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Blue tooth pairing is awful
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Disappointed - Sony has botched blue tooth pairing with this headset. Really poor with Amazon Fire tablet. Should've bought the Bose
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Bruce, we are really sorry that the WH-1000XM5 Bluetooth connection has been really poor with the Amazon Fire tablet, we'd like to provide you some recommendations you can follow to make it work properly:
If the headset automatically connects to the last connected Bluetooth device, you may fail to connect the headset to other devices via Bluetooth connection. If this is the case, operate the last connected Bluetooth device and disconnect the Bluetooth connection.
If the pairing information for the headset has been deleted on the Bluetooth device, pair the headset with the device again. If the issue is still unresolved please consider contacting us to gather more details about the issue. Contact us at: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=tv. Thank you for considering Sony products! -Ismael
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
These look nice and a bang for your buck
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A lot cheapper and still good quailty. Light but mostly in part due to it being all plastic.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Beep,
That's awesome! We're truly happy to hear you're having an enjoyable experience with your new WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones! We're also grateful to hear your purchase went well and you like the superb sound and amazing build quality. 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 elegant design with stepless slider, seamless swivel and hanger, and silent joints, makes WH-1000XM5 a pleasure to wear.
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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Expensive downgrade
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Honestly, just buy the XM4’s. The XM5’s ANC is not as good as the manual NC of the XM4’s, the 4’s are more comfortable although about .4 grams heavier, the headband feels nicer and they sit properly and seal well around my ears with my glasses. The audio quality is very nearly the same except I find the XM4’s actually have better audio quality than the 5’s, although maybe I have a pair that are faulty, I just borrowed my brother’s XM4’s (my old pair before ‘upgrading’ to the 5’s) and the audio quality was cleaner, less punchy and there isn’t any presence of a tinny high treble like rattling sound in the left can, I thought they needed to be broken in like some SONY walkman’s do, (I’m using these with a walkman) and that didn’t fix the problem, but now I find that the return window without membership is only 15 days so I cant return this expensive downgrade and get another pair of XM4’s, wishing I purchased on Amazon so I could return them.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RoamingData, we regret to hear that the audio quality and noise canceling did not meet your expectations. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have.
We understand that each of us has different listening preferences and that is why we included ways to customize the audio quality to suit your preferences using the Headphones Connect app. Please ensure you have it downloaded. You can also change the settings of the noise canceling function and Ambient Sound Mode.
We also recommend ensuring the software version is updated. You can also verify the software using the Headphones Connect app.
Please check the Help Guide for more details: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534715.html
Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Model Number:
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Sincerely,
Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
They are good but…..
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound and features are great but…. for me they are uncomfortable to wear. Maybe it’s because I wear glasses but they hurt after 20 minutes of wearing them for me. Oh well I had high hopes but I’ll be returning them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bryan1225, while we are glad that you like the sound and features, we regret that they hurt after 20 minutes of wearing them. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. You may find the link below helpful if your ears hurt when putting on and wearing headphones.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00015243
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:Comfort, Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These babies are incredible they are comfortable and the sound they have are of the chain
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Angel, Excellent! We're glad that you're 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. Carl
Awesome!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are everything you wanted and more. The motion control o n the headphones are second t none, only reason not a 5 star are the fact you need to download an app to use, but overall great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JeremyH, We are glad that your now Sony headphones have everything you wanted and more. 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. We take all user input seriously and will make sure your comments reach the appropriate person. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent