Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/L
- SKU:
- 12109962
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 enthusiastic about the excellent sound quality of these headphones. They also highly value the incredible comfort, great battery life, light weight, and appealing design.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Battery length
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are excellent headphones. I have only one problem, the battery is crap compared to the 1000XMS. They do last all day but the older model lasted for 2-3 days. I know more electronics but that's a pretty steep drop-off.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Hikevint,
Thank you for the review and we're glad to hear that you like the headphones. You might have different sound settings from your previous Sony headphones and that might be the reason why the battery last longer. Check this link for more details regarding your concern.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541091.html
If you run the settings that is indicated in the link, the available operating time of the battery becomes even shorter. 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. We appreciate your support and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.one of the best all around headphones, would definitely recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MarcusDy, we're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Headphones. As always song headphones are the best.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ShashankS, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Get them now
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones EVER. Not only is the music so crisp, but it also does a great job blocking out my mom’s voice!! I can finally be in peace without her asking me to look at her Facebook memes.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Reviewer, 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
BEST HEADPPHONES
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.sound quality amazing, noise cancelling really is superb hands down , I use it for everyday use and gym and I have no regrets
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoshC, Thanks for the 5-star rating! 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
Sony Noice Cancelling Headset WH10000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this head set, For the first time I can watch a movie on long flight and not be aware of surrounding noises! Highly recommend these as sound quality is excellent
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Posted .Hi zane We're happy 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
I love the Sony XM5 headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These head phones are amazing! Sound in is incredible, noise canceling is top tier. I work at Apple and I recommend these to all my co-workers
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EddieF, Thanks for sharing your feedback. We are glad that you love your new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
I really enjoy these headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.On a plane 3.5 hour flight there and back with noise cancellation on plus light listening in between the flights and battery was still above 50%
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi David,
Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the noise canceling function and battery life 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
Worth spending
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Cant go wrong with them, i Love them, i use them for a everything
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrandonK, Thank you for the positive feedback! We're pleased to hear you're enjoying your overall experience with your new Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
bluetooth issues
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Constantly bluttooth pairing the headphones to my iMac. Very annoying. Sometimes it cuts out in the middle of an app like iTunes music.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MarkT,
We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing frequent pairing issues and audio dropouts while using your WH-1000XM5 headphones with your iMac. We understand how disruptive this is to your listening experience, and we would like to help you stabilize the connection.
To improve the Bluetooth performance between your headphones and your Mac, we recommend the following adjustments:
1- Update Firmware: Open the Sony | Sound Connect app on your mobile device and ensure your headphones are updated to the latest software version. These updates often include stability patches for desktop connectivity.
2- Prioritize Stable Connection: Within the Sound Connect app, go to the "Sound" tab and change the Bluetooth Connection Quality setting to "Priority on Stable Connection." This adjusts the bitrate to favor a consistent signal over high-resolution audio, which typically resolves the problem.
3- Manage iMac Resources: High CPU usage or multiple open applications on a Mac can sometimes interfere with Bluetooth processing. We recommend closing any unnecessary apps or browser tabs that you aren't currently using to free up system resources.
If these steps do not resolve the constant pairing requests and dropouts, we want to ensure your unit is performing correctly. Please reach out to our technical support team for further diagnostics:
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thank you for considering Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Here's a review.
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome. Best headphones all around. Comfortable and excellent quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AntonioT, We're glad that you love the comfort and over all quality. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love them
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very clear, good quality sound! 10/10 would recommend
I would recommend this to a friend Good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony has improved these in the last two years or so. They are sturdier now. They look better. The interface is a little better. The sound is a good as always.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RogerB, Excellent choice! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5! 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
Best headphones ever
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excelent quality, the product is awesome. Would definitely recommend to my friends.
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Posted .Hi ClaudiuT, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones! Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
I LOVE THEN
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i love them! Theyre very comfortable on the ear and very cute! The sound quality is amazing and the noise cancellation is phenomenal!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for commenting, JennaJ! We're thrilled to know that you love your WH-1000XM5 and that you're satisfied with its very comfortable fit design, exceptional sound, and industry-leading noise canceling feature. Thank you very much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent Purchase
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is amazing, and the noise cancellation is fantastic! They are a fingerprint magnet, but otherwise I find these to be a great pair of headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cory, We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function 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
Comfy with great build and sound quality!
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve had these for a few months and I love them! I like that there is an app to get the most out of the headphones and you have a lot of options for customization of your sound. I was on the fence between these and the AirPod Max but I’m glad I got these! These are also able to be controlled by the touch sensors on the outside of the earphone, which is a cool option.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Meeechelle, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your Sony WH-1000XM5. It's great to know that the app and customization options are enhancing your experience. We're also glad you appreciate the touch sensor controls on the earphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
GREAT HEADPHONES! Can’t put them down!
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good headphones! I used to have Bose, but they broke after awhile. I’d definitely recommend these for comfort and features.
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Posted .Hi NicholasK, this is great! We're thrilled to hear that you like the comfort and features of your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
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
Amazing noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise canceling is amazing! The best headphone I’ve ever used.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Zenith, We're glad that you like the noise canceling. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin