Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/S
- SKU:
- 10101960
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:Sound quality
Sony Does it again
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is absolutely incredible and the best part is that people can hear me extremely clearly during calls, even with significant background noise. Battery gets zapped pretty good in a noisy environment and ANC turned on.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KCJR54, Amazing! 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:Sound quality
Awesome Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really enjoy my Sony - WH1000XM5. The noise cancellation is tremendous so I may listen to my stuff with no outside interference.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pman This is great. We're very pleased to hear that you're enjoying the noise canceling function of your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
BEET SONY HEADPHONES
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are amazing. They do a really good sound quality and I really like the price is pretty good compared to the AirPods Max and features are really cool. 
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AJP222,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the sound quality and liked the price point of the Sony 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones had great quality out of the box, but you can improve it by the eq options on their app. 10/10 recommend them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi IsratMiah,
Many thanks for the 5-star rating! We're delighted to hear your satisfaction with your WH1000XM5 headphones. We always strive to deliver the best quality with our products. Thanks for the recommendation and for choosing Sony! - Kris
Get them
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easily the best headphones you can get, has a lot of quality of life features with the exception of muting yourself directly from the headset, but it is easily ignored considering hiw great it is in every other regard.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, FernandoTr,
Thanks for the great review and the 5 stars rating! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your Sony Headphones! We definitely take feedback in consideration, as every comment matter to us for further development, so thanks for the review. This model comes with an ultra-comfortable, lightweight design with soft fit leather, we are sure you are going to love them even more as time goes by.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a great day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Buying these headphones have really helped with reading books and blocking out the world, truly luxury from this model
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Curly, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing noise canceling quality !!! Such an improvement in the microphone also !!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LuisC, Great! We're glad that you like the noise canceling and microphone quality. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Cute headphone
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Like it, light weight, sound quality is perfect. Only complaint is touch bar is hard to use
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EmmaN,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the headphones. The sensor of the touch sensor control panel is built into the flat surface of the right unit. Operate within the range of the sensor. Check this link for more details.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000558775.html
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The best!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love how good the noise cancelling is and how it can adapt to every environment you are in. This is so advanced and I love listening to music everyday with this headset.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HannahT,
Fantastic! We are truly grateful to know that you love the amazing noise canceling & ambient sound mode function, exceptional sound quality, great features, and superb performance of the WH-1000XM5.
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 very much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sounding headphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and great price. This headphone have better sound quality then my beats 3
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BIGC, We're pleased to hear that you like the audio quality of the WH1000XM5. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Fussy and not worth it
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was excited to get these, but as soon as I put them on I hated them. First, at the tightest setting, they were too loose on my head (I'm 5 feet tall, so I'm small, but not THAT small). Second, the touch controls are awful. You have to swipe repeatedly to move the volume even a little bit, and every time you do, it beeps. Every time you touch the right side, even incidentally, it beeps. Sony's online forum says there is a way to turn the beeping off, but it was not there in the app when I opened it. Third: I have to install an app that tracks my every move in order to use my $400 headphones? No. The sound is great, but didn't blow me away .... certainly not for this price. I'm returning these, very disappointed in the user experience.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LizD, We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with your WH-1000XM5 headphones. If you still have the headphones, we'd love to troubleshoot the issue that you are having. May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com
Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.
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Regards,
Carl
Love the headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones are amazing, boyfriend loves them and raves about them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the wonderful review, Kiran!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones are amazing and that your boyfriend is raving about them! It's fantastic to know that he's enjoying the premium listening experience.
Thanks again for choosing Sony and sharing such positive feedback!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best of the best
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my 3rd one for the family it’s the best headphones I’ve ever owned
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EduardA, We're glad that you are enjoying your 3rd headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very happy with this purchase!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product, does everything as advertised. If you could choose to have the phones shake like some other brand/models for gaming, etc. these would have absolutely everything needed for every use imaginable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SAIHRKE, Amazing! We're delighted 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
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality, that easily pairs up with Samsung TV. The headphone volume could be better, as in louder, but still a great quality sound!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GJ52, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality and ease of pairing. 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
Fantastic headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fanatic headphones. Love the ability to connect to multiple Bluetooth devices at the same time. Adjusting the audio settings in the app really make them sound superb.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Colin, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Flawed construction
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely loved these headphones until a plastic component broke on the left earphone, rendering them useless. I wore them daily, they charged ultra fast, their sound quality was fantastic, and their noise cancellation was perfect for what I needed. *BUT* their shoddy cheap construction didn't make it halfway into the warranty period. Extremely disappointing. Do not buy these.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MegA, We are sorry to hear about what happened to your Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. We would like to get in touch with you to provide assistance on your headphones.
May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com
Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.
Full Name:
Username:
Telephone Number:
Model Number:
Issue:
Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sound great, but expensive and not comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds great and it's great for discord, but it gets uncomfortable quick and the ear muff is a little small for one of my ears. Overall I think my AirPod Pro Max's are better because they are cheaper, sound just as good, and are more comfortable.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Stormer, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your WH-1000XM5. While we're glad you like the great sound quality of your new Sony XM5, we regret to hear that you find it uncomfortable to wear. The WH-1000XM5 has a lightweight design, super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads foamed urethane that evenly distributes pressure. Additionally, it features an adjustable slider (left and right) to ensure comfortable fit for long period of time. Hope this helps!
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:Comfort, Sound quality
Good
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Satisfied with the noise-cancelling quality and comfort, but occasionally the headphones will shut off when I am actively using them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello NikaM,
While we're happy that you are satisfied with the noise canceling feature and comfortability of our XM5, we're sorry to hear that you are having issues like the unit shuts off by itself while using it. This is not the news we want to hear. Please allow us to help. If the headphone shuts off in the middle of using it, you may not be wearing it properly.
Here are some troubleshooting steps that you can check:
- When you wear the headset over a cap, cloth, a scarf, hair, etc., wearing detection may not work properly. The automatic power off function may trigger and the headset may be turned off automatically. Wear the headset so that your ears are inside the earpads.
- When the automatic power off function is set to [Do not turn off] on the [System] tab of the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app, wearing detection will continue to work and the symptom may be improved.
- Make sure the battery is fully charged.
Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
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We are more than happy to assist you.
Regards,
Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
LOVE THEM
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the noise cancellation is CRAZY along with the adaptive touch is awesome as well. i love the bass and sound quality on these
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .This is great to hear, ChandlerW! We're also glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function and audio quality. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin