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 regard the product's sound quality as impeccable, with many also praising its comfort, amazing battery life, and lightweight design. They appreciate the good bass, sleek design, snug fit, and decent active noise cancellation. However, some customers find its portability lacking compared to competitors and note that it is on the pricey side. Additionally, concerns have been raised about inconsistent connectivity and insufficient volume levels.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
From XM3, nice upgrade
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid upgrade from the XM3 and still maintained my favorite features for long haul travel.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GioA,
You made the right choice upgrading to the Sony WH1000XM5! We're thrilled that these headphones are perfect for your travels. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Sony WH-1000 XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought for my nephew for Christmas he loves them. Had Beats before and likes these better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CDUBS,
That's great! We're glad to hear that your nephew loves the Son headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Review
|Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Amazing headphones, sound great, connectivity is good, only thing is they get uncomfortable to wear after a while
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello CesarG,
Thank you for your feedback and we're glad that you are pleased with the sound quality and awesome connectivity of our WH1000XM5. If you wearing the headphone for a long period of time makes you feel uncomfortable, you may need to limit your headphone usage to avoid this. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
Good product
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good product and nice design for my daughter. Highly recommended
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mzct, We're glad that you like the design and quality. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Bill teview
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sound better and more precise than headphones costing 3xs more. Love the amazing Dolby Atmos effect these can do. Bass is crystal clear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bill, Great! We're happy to hear you're enjoying the sound quality 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
great headset
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought to wear while biking. great sound quality and easy to use functions. voice call quality is also great
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chronic, Amazing! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality, voice quality, and ease of using the functions. 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
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good product completely new and sealed you can by here
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CarlosR, We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Sony for the win
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely loved this product, can’t live without it. It is such a life saver.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChrisG, this is great! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Great headphones
|Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Great headphones! I’ve been using them every day since I got them and they’re very comfortable! Would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi amend, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying 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
Customer
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.WOW!!! outstanding performance. Cant ask for a better set of noise canceling Headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MarkA, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you like the noise canceling and overall performance of your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Best wireless headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best pair of wireless headphones out there the 3D audio is amazing and the noise cancellation is the best I’ve experienced.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HaydenP, 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
Great Noise Cancelling Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great head phones if you are looking for noise cancelling as an option. Overall sound is solid and very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JayV, we're glad you like the sound quality and comfort of our product. 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
This one is the one!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent. Hand down. Do not buy apple headphone. I came to return it. Too heavy. Cannot customize EQ is one of the biggest cons. Battery is superb. Bravo Sony.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KayNguyen, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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 so much for choosing Sony. -Carl
Love the head phones the sound quality is amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great customer service I was greeted by a sale clerk who help me decide on which headphones would meet my needs
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PamW, Excellent service! We're also 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
Best headphones ive used to date
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Exactly what was expected. Awesome all around. Would highly reccomend to anyone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Dynamiteadam, We are happy to hear that your new Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones are the best headphones you have used. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy your music! Vincent
Sony Never Let’s Down!
|Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Honesty a good all around headphone, might be the best in the market as of right now!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Irvin, Amazing! We're pleased 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
Sony XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Product is great I love it. SOund Quality is Amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Varun, we're glad you love the sound quality of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Long flight necessity
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid sound, performed well on 12 hour flight, ANC made a big difference.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MacM, We're glad that you like the sound and noise canceling functions. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise reduction works great. Don’t use it for phone calls but music sounds great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BillS, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Good all around headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good sound quality and it's very comfortable. Works very well on the plane.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Elirob, We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin