Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/L
- SKU:
- 6538379
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 praise the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones for their impeccable sound quality, comfort, and amazing battery life. The lightweight design, good bass, snug fit, and decent ANC are also appreciated. Some customers find the headphones less portable than previous models and a little on the pricey side, while others have noted occasional connectivity issues and that the volume sometimes doesn't get loud enough.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphines
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely love these headphones. They sound great. I would definitely buy them again as gifts.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Blueeyze60,
We are immensely pleased to hear that you absolutely love your Sony WH1000XM5 headphones and enjoy their great sound quality. It’s wonderful to know you would confidently choose them as gifts. Thank you for your enthusiastic recommendation!
We really appreciate you choosing Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony XM5
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphone were just great. They had superb comfort while also meeting my expectations of sound quality. The Sony app allows for more preference on sound quality and is great for alternative audio formats.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi aiden,
Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the comfort, sound quality, and dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect) 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
Review for headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was average because they sound good but they slip off your head to easy and it’s relatively annoying can’t even do hardcore exercises nor running without them falling off or slipping. But other than that they sound good. Also they turn my music off with any small movement or wind/ water.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlejandroO,
We appreciate your feedback on the WH-1000XM5 and understand the frustration with the fit during high-impact activities; since these are designed primarily for high-fidelity listening rather than sports, they lack the grip and water resistance needed for workouts. Regarding the audio cutting out, this is likely the Speak-to-Chat or touch sensor reacting to movement or wind, both of which can be easily disabled in the Sony | Headphones Connect app to ensure your music stays on.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great noise cancellation
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are amazing for noise cancellation and sound. They’re sturdy and flexible around the ears but be carful when you handle them. Daughter picked them up after having them for 6 months the part detached to the ear pads cracked. The headphones still work though. Consider getting the warranty or be extra careful!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Want the best sound for your music and movies?
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sounds, I didn’t even realise there were sounds I have never heard before on songs I have been listening to in forever. Love the adaptive sound, so light and stylish. Really a great purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Desiree,
Fantastic! We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the exceptional sound quality, adaptive sound control smart function, and very lightweight & stylish design of the WH-1000XM5. The WH-1000XM5 headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening. 2 processors control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support, the WH-1000XM5 headphones provide awe-inspiring audio quality.
Thank you very much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Bad design, brittle headband
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased this almost exactly 6 months to the day and the THIN part of the headband snapped in my hands as i was putting the headphones on... just ridiculously bad design. now they want me to pay $100 just to fix it... so pretty much the unit ends up being $400... absolutely worthless other design issues There's no way to quickly turn on and turn off the touch controls, so if it's raining and you put a hoodie on it will continuously trigger the touch controls and will shuffle everything around similar to the above issue is the direction that the pads rotate; the pad rotate so that the touch controls are against your body, meaning the touch controls would get triggered randomly when your moving around! this also means the hard part of the pads are again your clavicle, which kinda hurts when you're moving around, or running. Positives Good sounds quality Good noise canceling feature, but not as good as the WH-1000XM4, in my opinion Honestly if you're looking into getting sony headphones, i would just the WH-1000XM4. but i wouldn't really bother getting any other sony products for myself.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello RoquetR,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We regret the issues you have experienced with your WH1000XM5 headphones. The premature headband breakage, along with the concerns regarding the touch controls and ear pad design, is understandably disappointing. We recognize the inconvenience this has caused.
Your detailed feedback on the design and functionality is highly valued and will be promptly shared with the relevant team for assessment and ongoing product enhancement. We also appreciate your comments on the audio quality and noise-cancellation features, even with your preference for the previous model. Please be assured that your input will assist us as we continue to strive for improvements.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loud. Good quality, easy to use you comfortable. And compatible.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AngelP, Thanks for the wonderful feedback. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Wf - 1000XM5
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good audio. Being able to switch from noise cancelation to ambient sound has been great
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mona123!
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones.
It is truly wonderful to know that you are happy with the sound and that the noise canceling and ambient sound features are working so well for you.
We designed the WH-1000XM5 with fantastic features like the Integrated Processor V1 for crystal-clear calls and Adaptive Sound Control which learns where you are and what you're doing to adjust the sound settings automatically.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Definitely worth it!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent audio and noise cancellation features. Great comfort on your head. High quality and durable. Got it for my son to focus before his swim events. Definitely would recommend it to others.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Anaudioguy. Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're thrilled you like the excellent sound quality, top notch noise cancellation, comfortable fit, durable and high-quality design, and overall performance of your Sony XM5.
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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
SONY WH100XM5
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great! Amazing audio and high tech, I love them for the gym especially and just perfect for anytime anywhere. They also charge very quickly and the battery life lasts very long
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MariT,
Perfect! We're glad that you like the sound quality, battery life, and charging function 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 buy; headphones 10/10
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. I understand all the hype about them now. Love the noise canceling and how it stops when it hears you speak. The music sounds really clear, really good sound quality. I'm in love with the color and shape of the headphones, very aesthetic, and the case is super useful. Also like the fact that it has a headphone jack, perfect for flights. Haven't tried the 360 reality audio yet, but I've read that you have to pay for an app to have that so I don't think that's something I'll do. Overall in love with these, no problems so far, and so it's worth the money.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FabiolaSR, We're glad that you like the sound and noise canceling function. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Loving it! Features are amazing!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely loving this headset! Sounds amazing, using the app I connect to my computer and phone simultaneously and have seemless use between the 2, taking phone calls, teams calls and music listening. I love the simple quality of life features on it, such as, taking off the headset automatically pauses my music, then it resumes when I put it back on. Pausing and toggling the noise cancellation has been wonderful for my work environment as well. Highly recommend stepping up to this model if you're looking at the Sony brand line.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WesleyM, we're glad you are enjoying your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great quality, excellent value for money!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worth every dollar! I've owned some less expensive headphones from Sennheiser and Sony. The price point of the WH1000XM - series used to make me think twice, but when I tried them at the store, the sound quality and the noise cancelling performance really stood out. I've had a pair of these for over a year now, and I've used them almost everyday - they're robust, and have held up very well. Build quality is great. With all the options available on the market, the reality is: what you pay for is what you get. So, if all the above factors are important to you as a user, these are a good investment.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rnrk 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Poor hinge design causes it to snap off
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I used to love these headphones. I wore them very often, but I was always really gentle with them. I purchased them about a year and a 3 months ago. One day the hinge just snapped off. I wasn't doing anything strenuous. It just broke randomly because of the poor hinge design. The warranty is only one year (for the price it should be longer!), so I can't get a replacement, but it's not even covered by the warranty because they don't include physical damage. As much as I love these headphones for their comfort and sound quality, they are not the investment I thought they would be. Plenty of other better quality headphones that will last longer for this price.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Boom headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Every beat is different and clearly identified with this, Sony is best always
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your fantastic review, AjayM!
We are absolutely delighted to hear that you are enjoying the audio precision of your WH-1000XM5 headphones, noting that "Every beat is different and clearly identified." Delivering that exceptional clarity and detail in the soundscape is a core priority for us.
Thank you for trusting Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome Headphones!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great rich crisp sound with Bass! Its like Surround Sound ! A *** "MUST" *** Buy!! In fact, it's a "Best Buy"!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LloydE,
That's absolutely wonderful to hear! We are thrilled that you love the rich, crisp sound and the powerful Bass on your WH-1000XM5 headphones, making your listening experience feel like surround sound. Enjoy your "Must Buy" headset!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound but…
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is amazing. If you get them with a discount is way worth it. However, be careful! This model is pretty susceptible to break from the hinges, and it is pretty expensive to repair!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and experience with the WH-1000XM5 headphones, JosueF!
We are absolutely delighted to hear that you find the sound quality amazing! Delivering an immersive and rich audio experience is a key priority for us, and your enjoyment of the sound is a great compliment to our engineering team. We also appreciate you noting that receiving them at a discount makes them an even greater value!
We also appreciate you raising the concern regarding the hinges and the cost of repair. We take all customer feedback regarding product durability seriously. We strive to design our products to be both lightweight and resilient for daily use and travel, and we want to assure you that we are always evaluating our materials and construction processes.
Thank you again for your valuable review and for choosing Sony for your listening needs.
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Sony WH-1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality and much more lighter to wear. The best part of these headphones is that you can control the EQ on these headphones to create and hear your own personal sounds.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid headphones. Very comfortable. Noise cancellation is very strong and the active listening mode works great as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MaxwellW, Thank you for the great review! We're so happy to hear that you like the comfortable fit, top notch noise canceling, and ambient mode of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Very high quality and light headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancelling is amazing and the sound quality is too. They are very comfortable and light and your head doesn’t start hurting if you wear them for hours.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ehuff,
Awesome! Thank you for reaching out to us today! We're always happy to hear from you. We're happy to hear that you like the noise canceling and comfortable design 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!
-David