Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/S
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- SKU:
- 10101960
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6180 reviews
(6,180 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best yet from Sony
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones. Good auto noise cancelation and wonderful sound quality.
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Posted .That's great to hear, MisterMystery! 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love it. I've never experienced noise cancelling to such a degree. It's like nothing else exists when I have these things on.
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Posted .Hi DanielK Great! 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beyond great!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product. Never had better headphones in my 66 years. And the noise-canceling functionality, supurb.
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Posted .Hi DavidW, Fantastic! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love them
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancellation works great without too much ear pressure and they sound good too
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Posted .Hi leggers, awesome! Glad you are enjoying the noise canceling feature and sound quality of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Heaphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, and good noise cancellation. The only con I have about these is the touch gestures stopped working early in my ownership.
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Posted .Hi Belly,
We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with the WH-1000XM5 touch sensor control panel doesn't work properly. When you swipe your finger forward/backward or up/down on the touch sensor control panel, the touch sensor control panel may not work correctly depending on the angle at which the headset is worn or the direction your head is facing. Make sure that your headphones are running on the latest firmware version. If the touch sensor control panel does not work, follow the steps on the links below to resolve the issue.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534701.html
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00263863
If you're unable to resolve your concern, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Despite your concerns, we're happy that you like most of the features, especially the excellent audio and noise cancellation of these headphones. Thank you for sharing your feedback and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is incredible! They create the most immersive audio experience I’ve ever had before.
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Posted .Hi Ethan, Perfect! Thank you for taking the time to write such an in-depth review of your experience with your WH-1000XM5 Headphones! Your assessment is spot on! Superlative sound, engineered to perfection. The specially designed 30-mm driver unit of these headphones is fantastic and its great to hear you agree as well. You're now able to enjoy High-Resolution Audio with and without wires. Thank you so much for leaving us such a wonderful review of your new Headphones! -Jess Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. Not good for heavy exercise or on a hot day because headphones are not waterproof. They would do well during winter and fall when temperatures are lower.
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Posted .Hi RegularConsumer,
Thank you for the review and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the headphones. They can still be used while doing light exercises. 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely love it.
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best noise canceling experience I ever had. People can scream near me and I don't hear anything.
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Posted .Hi MarkS, Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the 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:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Industry leading noise cancellation headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Industry leading noise cancellation headphones . Go for it highly recommend . Impressive gesture control
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Posted .Hi RahulJ,
Awesome! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and gesture control of the headphones. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
What I was looking for
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing product really helpfull to be at the gym or outside
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Posted .Hi SamidA, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and thank you so much for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
They're soo good!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Looking hella good and sounding hella great. If you have the Mx4, these are even better
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Posted .Hi WeirdTangerine, Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you like the sound quality 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best headphones yet
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good quality. Excellent features. Love it. 2 thumbs up. Highly recommend to anyone needing noise canceling.
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Posted .Hi April,
Thank you for such a great review and recommendation! We're happy to hear you love the quality, noise canceling function and features of your WH-1000XM5. These 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Poor value for money
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones should be half the price. They sound good not great. They feel very cheap and are very creaky on the head. Also, the wear sensor doesn’t work consistently. It didn’t work when I first used them and I had to reset them to get it to work but after wearing them for an extended period, it stopped working again. Also, as an iPhone user not all features are available for my use. Sony failed on this one.
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Posted .Hi Adverb, We regret that the WH1000XM5 did not fully met your expectations. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. For optimum performance, please ensure the software is always updated. Please launch the Headphones Connect App to check and verify the software. We also have troubleshooting steps available in the Help Guide. Please check here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/index.html
For further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely, Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the noise cancellation. Eveyrthing about these headphones i love .
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Posted .Hi Jennifer, We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying you new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They cancel the noise well but I didn’t like the fit so I had to return them but I’m just extremely picky
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Posted .Hi Elizabeth, While we're glad that you like the noise canceling, we regret that the headphones had to be returned due to its fit. Your feedback matters as it help us in improving our products. We hope you'll consider getting the WH1000XM5 in your future purchase. Best regards, Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Grate purchase
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent buy they sound grate must buy, overall sound quality is amazing I would definitely recommend them.
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Posted .Hi JonathanM, Amazing! We're happy to hear that you are enjoying the sound 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:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Headphones I’ve Ever Bought
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was going to get the Apple headphones, but these are cheaper and sound amazing.
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Posted .Hi Anonymous, You've made a fantastic choice! We're very happy to hear you like the amazing sound this unit delivers. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for traveling!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones. I mostly use them when I'm traveling. The noise cancelling is great.
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Posted .Hi deckofmarkov, Great! 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good ANC.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is has better anc than bose q35ii.I suggest to wait until it is on sale.
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Posted .Hi Wichitsuwan,
Awesome! We're glad to hear you like your WH1000XM5 headphones. This is definitely one of the best noise canceling headphones on the market. Thanks for your positive feedback and for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Mid
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall sounds great doesnt get to loud and base sounds great at high volumes. I just wasn’t expecting the build quality to feel cheap and light.
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Posted .Hi Dilldog, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of your headphones. We regret if the build quality did not meet your expectations. For sound related issue, please try the following:
Turn down the volume of the connected device if it is too loud.
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.
Some devices that emit ultrasonic sound waves designed to repel rodents may occasionally be installed at the entrances of commercial facilities or subway stations. Near such devices, the ultrasonic sound waves may cause noise or unusual sound to be heard from the headset. Leave the place where the noise or unusual sound is heard. Or turn off the noise canceling function/Ambient Sound Mode from the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app.
When using a video calling application on a computer, switch the Bluetooth connection to HFP or HSP with the computer.
During a video call, sound quality may become low due to the conditions of the communication line.
If the headset connects to the previously connected Bluetooth device, the headset may only establish the HFP/HSP Bluetooth connection when it is turned on. Use the connected device to connect via an A2DP Bluetooth connection.
For more details, please check here:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534519.html
If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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