Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/L
- SKU:
- 12202609
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
to a friend
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great value the sound quality is great and they are very easy to use and comfortable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DavidG, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you like the sound quality, comfort, and ease of use. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Nice headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality. The carrying case came in more handy than I thought. The battery life is actually very nice too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi David, We're glad that you like the sound quality, carrying case, and battery life. 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
Good sound for me
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound for me when I use movie and music envy time
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your feedback, PhongL!
We are so pleased to hear that you are happy with the sound quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones for both movies and music. We designed this model to deliver exceptional audio, providing a rich and immersive experience for all types of content. It's rewarding to know that they are meeting your expectations every time you use them.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
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
Best headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best hearing aids I've ever tried, the noise cancellation is very good, 100% recommended.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello LarryML,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're delighted that you find the WH-1000XM5 headphones to be the best you've ever tried. The noise cancellation feature is indeed a standout, and we're thrilled to know you're enjoying it. Thank you for your recommendation! We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy your listening experience!
Best regards,
-Fred
mid sound quality good in everything else
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good app + noise cancellation but lacking in sound quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your feedback, JimmyD.
We are pleased to hear that you are finding value in the WH-1000XM5 headphones' excellent Noise Cancellation and the functionality of the associated app. We put a lot of focus on creating a world-class listening environment, so it is great to know those features are working well for you.
We are sorry, however, to hear that the sound quality is not completely meeting your expectations. We're committed to providing a premium audio experience, and we would like to ensure you are getting the best performance possible.
Have you tried using the Equalizer feature within the Sony Headphones Connect app? Adjusting the EQ settings can often significantly tailor the sound profile to your specific preferences, offering clearer highs, deeper bass, or a more balanced mix.
We value this feedback and hope a small adjustment helps you unlock the full audio potential of your WH-1000XM5 headphones.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Great ! Sony XM5
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excelent sound, perfect and comfortable fit. One of the best headphones you can buy
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FernandoC, Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound, comfortable and perfect fit. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Amazing headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones. Got them for a plane trip and for once I didn’t hear the planes engine or anything else around me. Highly recommend. And they’re lightweight which I love too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, GiGu!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear how much you love your WH-1000XM5 headphones! It is incredibly rewarding to know that the next-level noise cancellation completely eliminated the plane's engine noise and surrounding distractions during your trip—that is exactly what they are designed for.
We're also glad you appreciate the lightweight design, making them comfortable for long journeys. Thank you for your high recommendation and for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Big Head - Sony vs Max
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Airpods max vs sony XM5 I brought both and I returned the airpods after I used these. Most of my devices are apple and this works super smooth between them, its easy to connect and everything. The transparent mode is unmatched for the maxs, but I think everything else is better on the 5s. I have a bigger head and to me these fit much better than the maxs, I would suggest this for bigger head people the maxs had a lot of force and did not feel good for long periods.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LickyLion, 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
Meh, wish I hadn't bought them
|Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is good. The noise cancelling is not good. I had the WH-1000xm3 for several years and "upgraded" to these. The noise cancelling doesn't work in many situations. The settings also revert often when switching between devices. The design is also less portable and the case is larger. I am really disappointed in this headset. I would rather use my old headset with the battery that doesn't last - at least it works to block out noise.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jams, Thanks for the feedback. We apologize if you are not fully impressed with the new Sony XM5 Wireless Bluetooth headphones. To improve the noise canceling feature, kindly check the link below : https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html We also appreciate your commend regarding the size of the headphones. This can help us improve in the future. As a general recommendation and to ensure you are getting the most out of your headphones, we highly advise updating its firmware to the latest version. The software includes key features, applications, bug fixes, and feature improvements. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
Great Sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Sound very comfortable. Reminds me of Studio Headphones (Recording Studio)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HailahH,
Awesome! It's good to know that you like the headphones and we're happy that you like the sound quality. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Noise canceling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is very nice, and the battery lasts a long time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Elking We're glad that you're enjoying the sound and battery life, Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Would purchase again.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great set of headphones! Listening to music is a whole new experience now. Noise canceling feature is top notch. Holds it charge very well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Great choice Oscar! 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
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been wanting headphones for a while, and I am so happy with these! Sound quality is fantastic and they are very comfortable to wear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cad72, 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
Worth every penny
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing noise cancellation, also pretty comfy and long lasting battery
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nandez, We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, comfort, and battery life. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Definitely recommend !!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones for the gym, I use it daily and has the best noise cancellation to just lock in and keep all the noise out and just jam out !
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, SummerP,
Thanks for the great review and the 5-stars rating! We are glad our headphones have effectively met your needs. Keep enjoying the amazing sound quality from the headphones, and their amazing Noise Cancelling feature! Do not forget to download the Sony Sound Connect app to enhance the experience!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day! -DiegoV
Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones Review
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased a Samsung OLED S95B 4K Smart Television in 2022 as soon as it was release. I tried using earbuds watching my favorite television series and movies but they hurt my ears. I had been waiting for the Sony M5's to go on sale Black Friday 2023 and they did. I purchased the Sony - WH1000XM5 noise canceling headphones and the sound quality is fantastic, better than the M4's. I prefer the M5's case oppose to the M4's.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's great, DCResident! You definitely made the right choice with these headphones. We are thrilled to hear about your amazing experience so far with our newest industry-leading noise canceling headphones, WH-1000XM5. We're also glad to hear you appreciate everything about these headphones, especially the exceptional comfort, superb sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and overall battery life. 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 so much for choosing Sony! -Jess
Best headphones ever!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really love the sound quality of these headphones, and has the right amount of bass. Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chris, 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
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these for my son, he loves them and is pretty much constantly using them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DawayneM,
We are elated to hear that your son is enjoying his new WH-1000XM5 headphones so much! It is wonderful to know that they have become a constant companion in his daily life. Whether he is using them for focused study sessions, commuting, or simply enjoying his favorite playlists, we designed these to be comfortable enough for all-day wear while providing an unmatched audio experience.
The ultra-lightweight design and soft-fit leather make that constant use possible by reducing ear pressure, ensuring he stays comfortable no matter how long his listening sessions last.
Thank you for choosing Sony to provide the perfect gift for your son.
Best regards,
Dominick
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing these headphones are so comfortable and last so long
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Halima, Thank you for the positive review! We're glad you like the comfortable fit and excellent battery life of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam