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
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Great over the ear headphones..
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These over the ear headphones are great I wish they worked better with my phone. The head phones would randomly cut out or turn off (yes they were charged)
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Posted .Hi Nacho,
Thank you for your time writing this review. While we are glad you like the WH1000XM5, we're sorry to hear the issues that you are experiencing with the headphones. Let's work together to troubleshoot these issues. Here are some steps you can try:
For optimum performance, make sure that the software of your headphones is updated as it includes key features, applications, bug fixes, and feature improvements.
Set the headset to “Priority on stable connection”
Remove any obstacles between the Bluetooth device and headphones.
If you are enjoying music with your smartphone, the situation may be improved by closing unnecessary apps or restarting your smartphone.
Turning off [Service Link] on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app may reduce the amount of audio dropout.
Reset the headset.
Initialize the headset, and pair the headset and the device again.
For reference: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534702.html
May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com:
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We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter. - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good technical earphones, terrible physical featur
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These earphones have good sound and noise cqnceling, but their clamp force and padding peaces a lot to be desired. What good is 30 hours of playback when you have to take them off every 30 minuites to give your head a break? Try them on, if they fit they are great.
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Posted .Hi Dennis, We're glad that you like the battery life, sound quality, and noise canceling function.We're asorry if you have to take them off every 30 minutes. You may be experiencing a symptom called listener fatigue. That is where your eardrums work hard to manage the volume that flows through your ear canal. The louder the volume, the bigger the strain on your eardrums, which then causes the feeling of fatigue. Ref: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00015243
In addition, the XM5 length can be adjusted by sliding the slider. https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534513.html
Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely, Erin
- Pros mentioned:Bass
Sony headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony headphones have great bass . Very user-friendly
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Posted .Hi Biggie,
Thank you for the review and we're glad you like the bass sound quality and friendly user-interface 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!
Regards,
David
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was so glad that the Best Buy employee told me about this Sony headphones, they are so awesome. Great product, I am very satisfied with the headphones.
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Posted .Hi HenryM, Excellent! We're thrilled to hear that you are satisfied with your purchase. 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
My Favorite
|Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love that they go over my ears, it helps with having piercings.
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Posted .Hi Valerie, Awesome! We're very happy to hear that these headphones go over your ears and you find it very comfortable to wear even when you have ear piercings. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Thanks I love my Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones, very innovative and with an affordable price, I like Bestbuy because it always provides a very good shopping experience and customers are satisfied with the product
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Posted .Hi Libia, We are glad to hear that you love your Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. 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. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
Fragile
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Back in my day, whenever I got 3rd party headphones, they were always Sony. For the past 10 years I went with LG, because they were the only ones that had a good/ practical headphones. Out of 4, 3 are still working! I got the black one on 4/18/22, 2 weeks later I had to change them because they were loosing connection. The second black ones today 5/11/23 , I had to return them because the touch pad wasn't responding anymore unless I restart the headset. So today I got the blue one, hopefully they'll last more than 2 weeks... plus a question: did the people at Sony who were testing these, never looked up while having this headphones on their heads? Because they're really falling off, if you look up and forget you have them on your head...
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Posted .Hi Adrian, We are sorry to hear about the issues you've experience. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services. We're always looking to make Sony better. We also hope that the replacement will give you a great experience this time. Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely, Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome sound cheaply made
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I would not recommend these they kept breaking on me the headphones iPad kept snapping off cheaply made in my opinion sound quality was great, but they need to make it better quality material.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NicoB,
Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. We're really sorry to hear about the issues you’ve had with your WH-1000XM5 headphones. While we’re glad you enjoyed the sound quality, we definitely want to help with the durability concerns you mentioned.
We’ve partnered with our parts supplier, Encompass, to offer a low-cost repair option for situations like this. You can reach out to them directly for assistance:
Phone: 1-866-835-1146
Email: service@encompass.com
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm EST
Thanks for considering Sony products. We apologize for your experience.
Sincerely,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Heating the ears.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Everything was ok from software to hardware. I had to return them as my ears got hot after half hour of use. I have the version 2 of them and it’s ok with ears getting hot. I can use them for more than 4 hours without problems. I liked the 5 but no way to use them.
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Posted .Hi Ivica, We regret to hear about your experience and that the unit had to be returned. This is definitely not the customer experience we want you to have. We always suggest extending the slider to adjust the length of the headband according to the head size of the user for more comfortable listening experience. We also recommend updating the firmware of the headphones to improve their performance and resolve any possible software-related issues. We hope you will consider Sony again in a future purchase. Thank you. Vincent
Decent headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are good and all especially with the case but do turn off automatically sometimes.
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Posted .Hi Gamerfriend90,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like your new Sony headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Good headphones bit pricy
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid pair of headphones. Use as a daily driver no issues. Battery could be a bit better the sennheisers momentum 4 have 60 hour battery and I tend to get more life out of those consistently
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Posted .Hi Benb, 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
It worth to buy.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good headphones. It works with my tv, iPhone and iPad with no problems. I like the option for noise reduction. It also works wired to my receiver.
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Posted .Hi Andyj, Awesome! 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
Great purchase!
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great purchase! Great product that will last years to come.
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Posted .Hi JonatanS, We're glad that you're enjoying your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Amazing sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones sound amazing! If they only had a feature that put them into stand by when you took them off it would be 5 stars! I forget to hold the power button so often that i sometimes return to drastically low battery life.
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Posted .Hi Chris, Great! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones! For the automatic turn off when taking the headphones off, please check our Sony Headphones Connect app and turn on Automatic Power Off feature of the headphones. This will turn off the headphones automatically if not worn for a certain amount of time thus saving battery life.
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
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones they are amazing and Control through the day the battery lasted all day and I had never had an issue
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Posted .Hi Alan, We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5 headphones. For a better listening experience, please download our Sony Headphones Connect app. This application will allow you to further customize your 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. -Carl
Too good
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I have ever owned. I use for 5+ hours a day
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Posted .Hi ChrisA,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Christmas Present for Awesome Student
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this item for my 18 year old grandson who was home from the University of Vermont and really needed a great set of headphones.
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Posted .Hi Lenny, Such a wonderful Christmas present! We hope your grandson is enjoying his new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Music master
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My son never keep it away from him, he loves it more than anything
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Posted .Hi AnniG, We're happy to hear that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its good. .........................................
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Posted .Hi HareeshJ, We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have had a good experience and even at first I felt not very confident about purchasing it and then I thought if I am not convinced I will return them but it was not necessary they work very well.
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Posted .Hi CesarE, Thank you so much for your honest review. We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH1000XM5 headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl