Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/S
- SKU:
- 10101585
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:Comfort, Sound quality
"Loved it"
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Must product to buy. It has the best sound quality and is comfortable.
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Posted .Hi wish,
Thanks for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you love your WH-1000XM5 headphones. Comfort and top-notch sound quality make all the difference. Thanks for choosing Sony! Enjoy your music!
-Maria
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Get it NOW!!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality and silent mode is nice as well. Def recommend. You'll have to get used to the settings first as they might be a bit difficult to adjust to your liking. Battery life is good too. Only con is it's not wster proof but i can manage with that.
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Posted .Hi JordanoL Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality and features of 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Love them!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I needed my first pair of headphones, and after some research I tried these and a few other brands at the store; these were the most comfortable, and in my opinion looked the best. Sound is great, noise canceling is great, and I could easily wear them all day
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Posted .Hi Aubree, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound and noise canceling function. 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
Super comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super comfortable almost don’t even notice they are on. The noise cancellation works great, not a lot of bass. They don’t get really loud, good quality sound but not noticeable difference between other brands in my opinion. Overall really good and most comfortable headphones in that size class.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing head phones. Soft and it blocks out outside noise real good. Recommended for workouts too.
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Posted .Hi SGin, we're glad you like our industry-leading noise canceling headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
This product is worth it!!
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I LOVE THESE HEADPHONES! The sound quality is incredible and headphones are incredibly durable. I love the off white color and modern style as well. Also, headphones usually hurt my ears after wearing them for so long but these are extremely comfy!
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Posted .Hi Suzyb, 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Perfect for airplanes!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancelling is top tier and the ability to quickly cover one side to hear around you is very handy. The music quality is also above average. Great headphones for traveling, and the battery lasts a long time.
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Posted .Hi Eric Great! We're please to hear that you like the noise canceling function, battery life, and features of 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Excellent audio. Average build quality.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The audio quality is excellent. The noise cancellation is very good. They are fairly lightweight, which is nice. But the build quality could be a little bit better for the price. The plastic feels rather cheap and I sometimes worry about them breaking. Not nearly as solid as the AirPods Max. But overall they are a good value.
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Posted .Hi Bropruitai,
We're glad you are enjoying the superb noise cancelling feature of your WH-1000XM5. Good to know you point out the lightweight design and excellent audio quality that are noteworthy. We value your input and appreciate the feedback. The moving parts don't make the WH-1000XM5 fragile — the construction is solid and reassuring. The WH-1000XM5 were tested and build to last. Please contact us so we can get more information on this.
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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 sharing your feedback! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best for guys with a larger head, sound is okay
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Right now the best sounding noise canceling headphones that fit my head. However, there not great. At the price I expected better sounding. But they fit my head which is the most important issue for me. I tried the top 4 in this class of headphones. It cancels out the noise well. But the music does not sound that great.
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Posted .Hi RonM,
We are sorry to hear about your concern with the sound quality of your Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. We can isolate this issue by playing several different music and use different sources. When playing music, if the headset and the transmitting Bluetooth device are connected via an HFP or HSP Bluetooth connection, switch the Bluetooth connection to A2DP with the connected device. We can further isolate this issue by following the suggestions here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534519.html. Despite your concern, it's good to hear that you still like them, especially the noise canceling feature. 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.
We take all user input seriously and will make sure your comments reach the appropriate person. Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com.
Sincerely,
Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. They a very comfortable with my glasses on. I love the control from the right ear.
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Posted .Hi Diverdar, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the great sound quality and the comfortable fit of the WH-1000XM5 headphones, especially with your glasses on. It's also fantastic to know that you love the control features on the right ear. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones, best purchase of headphones. The design is very nice and comfortable.
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Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, CarlosB!
We’re so glad to hear that these were your best headphone purchase yet! We put a lot of thought into the noiseless design of the WH-1000XM5 to ensure they aren't just sleek and modern, but also incredibly comfortable for all-day listening. It's great to know that the combination of style and fit is hitting the mark for you. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Top Tier Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easily the best headphones I have ever worn. Light, comfortable, sound, and touch controls work great.
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Posted .Hi John, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Carl
- Pros mentioned:Weight
Sony headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Like how light it feels (great for long workouts). I don't enjoy having to go through the app to select noise cancellation (it doesn't show up on my audio setting within the dashboard).
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Posted .Hi KaviKumar,
Thanks for the fantastic feedback on the WH-1000XM5!
It’s great to hear how much you appreciate the new lightweight design—that's a huge win for long sessions, especially for workouts where comfort and reduced bulk are key!
And you've absolutely nailed a key point about the controls. It's frustrating when a core feature like Noise Cancellation requires you to dig into an app instead of being instantly available on your phone's audio dashboard. Just to make sure you know, you can bypass the app for the basic NC/Ambient switch! There's a dedicated NC/AMB button on the top of the left earcup—Pressing that button will quickly cycle between: Noise Cancelling ON, Ambient Sound Mode (where you hear surroundings) and Noise Cancelling OFF (if you've enabled that setting in the app).
Hopefully, using that physical button makes those mid-workout adjustments much faster for you!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best, Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones, just have to tweak the EQ
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Out the box you may be disappointed by the sound, but after looking up posts on the best EQ settings i have zero complaints. Noise Cancellation is amazing, and headphones are very comfortable.
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Posted .Hi Dmnj605, We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function, comfort, and sound quality after customizing the EQ settings. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
98% perfection
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hands down top 5 if not the top 1 in overall spec. Comfort and Audio is just top of the top tier. If you got the money for it or see a good deal, then get it. Only downside is that it's not foldable.
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Posted .Hi Jelly, Thanks for your feedback and insights. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible. We're also glad that you like the sound and comfort. 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
Almost perfect, but needs a few tweaks.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really liked the headset, but had a few issues that caused me to ultimately return them. 1) Not having detailed control of the ANC would sometimes cause an issue where I could feel it rapidly switching between levels. 2)) There is no way to mute a phone call that I could find on the headset. This has been a complaint on every version of this headset and seems like it will never be addressed. 3) For some reason, the microphone array would think that my voice was background noise occasionally and would attempt to remove parts of it from the conversation. If you don't experience these issues, or feel that they aren't deal breakers, the headset is great. The Google Assistant integration was nice, allowing me to do so many things on my phone with the headset. The noise canceling, when working correctly, was amazingly good for both listening to audio and removing background noise when making calls. I really do wish they had worked out and hope that maybe the next version will add the improvements needed to make it perfect for me.
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Posted .Hi JarredF, Thank you for your feedback. While we're glad that you find these headphones almost perfect, we regret that it had to be returned. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services.
Regards,
Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Get them if you like nice things.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these to replace my bose 700 quite comfort i got about 4 years ago and it seemes everything ia an upgrade. The battery seemes like it last for days on end. And I use them atleast 3 hours a day
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Posted .Hi TannerM, We're glad that you're 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 qualityCons mentioned:Price
Pretty good headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I went to bestbuy in search of the bose headphones but after trying these on, the music quality was just a tad bit better. My.only complaint is thay they feel a little flimsy. But the music quality is so nice and makes uo for it. But for the flimsiness, i would expect a little better price
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Posted .Hi Jana, Your feedback is greatly appreciated! We're also glad that you like the audio quality. 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
Review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pricey but good quality headphones. Noise cancelling is good. They’re comfortable for long usage. I suggest trying them out in store to see if you like them.
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Posted .Hi RudyBuys, Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing Sound and Features
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My favorite headphones, they are extremely comfortable the noise cancellation is top tier. The sound is otherworldly. I love all the features it includes and how simple it is to use.
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Posted .Thanks for the 5-star rating, Emily! 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