Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/L
- SKU:
- 10095959
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 qualityCons mentioned:Connectivity
Cutting edge ANC, absolutely tortuous design.
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are by far some of the cheapest feeling headphones I've ever owned. If the $400 price tag is worth only the good ANC and decent sound balance, then yes these are pretty good headphones. However, the build quality and the constant issues with the Bluetooth and software make these headphones some of the worst I've ever owned. I find myself continuously having to go back to my $100(now $60) JBL 660 NC headphones for so many use cases. The only benefit I have found with the XM5 headphones over the JBL is the microphone that is very decent at cutting out background talking. The ANC is impressive but most headphones have ANC and they all work pretty well within margin of each other. You should not wear these headphones to do any slight physical activity in as they are incredibly thermally insulated and are very susceptible to sweat and water damage as acknowledged by Sony themselves when they put a warning label in the box telling you to NOT SWEAT ON THEIR HEADPHONES, or they will be damaged. Appalling in this day and age. If you want to replace the horribly uncomfortable and hot ear pads, you will lose any edge of the decent ANC. The battery on these XM5 headphones is about half the performance of my JBL headphones. The headband is much more uncomfortable than any headset I've used. The padding is minimal and the band is made very narrow as a rounded tube making the pressure points very concentrated along the top of the head, very poor design choice. Most headphone bands are flat and wide to avoid these issues. I have to constantly use the app to switch back and forth from quality mode to stability mode for several different apps that will not play sound of on one mode or the other. This is a completely new issue I've never had on any headphones prior. There is a slew of issues with the useability of the app that I'm frankly uninterested in laying out here. All in all Sony apparently believes that it's decent out of the box equalizer settings and ANC is worth the abject torture it is to use these headphones that are somehow cutting edge and 30 years old in design. Pick a different headphone if you're in the market.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’d say these sony headphones are the best noise canceling headphones out there. The sound and quality are great and the battery life is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Anon Great! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying the sound, battery life, and noise cancelation. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Must Try
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are AMAZING! The sound is awesome, battery life is sufficient, love the app on the phone with scanning your ears, helping with the way sound is delivered. The update was really slow though, took about an hour to finish the firmeware update for some reason.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tripp, we're glad you love our the sound quality of our industry-leading noise canceling headphones. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue updating your SONY unit's firmware. In the event that you encounter this issue again in the future, please follow this link:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00206321
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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
SOLID ON EVERY LEVEL
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are... fabulous. They are comfortable. The charge lasts for hours and recharges quickly. The sound... the most important part... is amazing. These surely aren't the cheapest but they are truly solid on every level.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CTNY, 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones ive ever bought
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ive never had a pair of headphones that provide such comfort and such grear sound quality at the same time. If anyone ever asked what headphones i would recommend, hands down its the XM5s
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Josh,
Great! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the comfort and sound quality 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
Great to workout with
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones are great to workout with & music is clear
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LisetteC,
It’s great to hear that your WH-1000XM5 headphones are performing well during your workouts and providing clear audio! We designed them with a lightweight fit and industry-leading noise cancellation to ensure you can stay focused on your fitness and your music without distraction. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love them! So light and comfortable. I’m not a professional sound expert but I really enjoy the sound from these headphones and I love the feature to customize sound to your liking. The noise canceling works great and is very helpful when I’m studying.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlissonV, 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
Love the head phone
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I think the quality of sound is amazing the head sets fit great! I think they are priced well for the quality and sound you get out of them compared to other brands! 5/5 rating love them!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Greeksavage Awesome! 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:Battery life, Sound quality
High-end noise cancellation with style
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As someone with mostly Apple products, I was searching for a pair of headphones that are of great quality and wouldn’t draw too much attention. Glad I went with Sony. They have great sound quality, lightweight, and an amazing battery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MHerr, We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality, lightweight, and an amazing battery life 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. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Incredible headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Some of the best sound quality and noise cancelling i have ever experienced. Lightweight, well built and easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Businessface, We're pleased to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Awesome Headsets
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Head set is SPECTACULAR, charge lasts forever, very comfy
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Frostola,
Perfect! We're thrilled that you like the battery life and comfort of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones I have ever owned. Great sound quality and comes with an actual case for everything. Battery life is 30 hours which is amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DevonM, That's really cool! 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 you are enjoying the top-notch sound quality, amazing battery life, and overall features of our industry-leading, Noise Canceling headphones WH-1000XM5. Thank you so much for your purchase! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
very comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.sound cancellation is really good and it does hurt my head like normal headphones do.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SandhyaY,
We feel privileged to know that you find the noise cancellation on the WH-1000XM5 to be excellent, and especially that they are comfortable enough to wear without causing the head pain you experienced with normal headphones.
Comfort and superior noise-canceling are two features we focused heavily on with this model, and your feedback confirms that we succeeded!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
All around good set of headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is very good, crisp. Lacks a bit of booming bass compared to my much older Beats Pro (before the apple merge). Noise cancelling is good, the dynamic mode leaves some room for improvement. Overall great set, nice and light on the head too. I'd say theyre $100 overpriced, given some of my $100-200 headphones are pretty close in terms of sound quality alone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TomD, We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function. Please ensure to download the Headphones Connect app. It has an equalizer that can be use to customize the settings to fine-tune your music.
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
Qualiy!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound and quality. Sony never disappoints!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the excellent review, JohnE!
We are thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones are delivering the sound and quality you expect from us. Knowing that "Sony never disappoints" is a huge compliment to our team and our commitment to premium audio.
Thank you for your continued trust in Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Anc is perfect
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Used them when working at a millwork job, noise cancelling was imperative and worked incredibly well for it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your review, Ynotgen!
We are so pleased to hear that your WH-1000XM5 headphones performed incredibly well for you while working at a millwork job.
It's fantastic to know that the noise-canceling technology was imperative and delivered the quiet environment you needed to focus, even in a very loud setting. That's exactly the kind of challenging environment the XM5s were designed to master!
Thank you again for choosing Sony to be your professional audio gear.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Soney
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This type of headphones having a great sound system
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MarwanA,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're honored to hear that you appreciate the great sound system of the WH1000XM5 headphones. Your positive feedback inspires us to continue delivering high-quality audio experiences that enhance every moment.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really comfortable, love the noise canceling and the shape of them, would definitely buy again!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JairR, this is great! We're also glad that you like the features of your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Sony M5 heaphones
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really love these! You can adjust so many things in the settings, such as the EQ, noise cancellation, etc. they’re also very light, making them the best headphones for exercising and studying.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Angel, 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
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing product extremely happy with it!! Flawless quality best set of headphones I've owned!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TeresaO,
That's wonderful to hear! We are absolutely thrilled you are so happy with the flawless quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones and consider them the best set you've owned. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab