Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/S
- SKU:
- 10187841
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
Best Headphone set!!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones great! Cancels other noises so I can focus and clearly hear music or information im listening to. The push button on the headphone ear set works great to stop music, etc so I can converse with others quickly.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sony22,
Excellent! Thank you for sharing your awesome review of your new WH-1000XM5 Headphones! We're glad you're enjoying the superb sound quality and outstanding noise canceling feature of the unit. Good to know you feel this is the best sounding headphones you've ever owned and you appreciate the speak-to-chat feature.
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 your feedback and offering a fantastic rating on the product!
-Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound for the price, easy to carry and easy to connnwct to your devices.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MartinS, Thank you for giving the WH1000XM5 a perfect rating! We're glad to hear that you find the sound quality impressive for the price. It's also great to know that you appreciate their portability and ease of connectivity with your devices. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Worth It!
|Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing noise cancellation with very cool features on the app. Great price and as an employee with a store discount even better!! Only downside to it is for exercising it can be annoying to have on a little as its more fit for relaxing comfort.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nick, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your WH1000XM5. We're glad to hear you like the amazing noise cancellation and cool new features of the app. While the XM5 headphones are primarily designed for immersive listening experience, we understand that they may not be the ideal choice for intense physical activities. At Sony, we are always looking to improve our product quality and features. We have noted your input and will be sure to forward this feedback to the appropriate department.
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:Sound quality
Awesome.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Superb On ear headphones. Never bought noise canceling headphones before. These are the newest and best. Easy friendly user face. Other than getting used to wearing noise canceling headphones these are awesome.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brandon, Great! We're happy 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
Best sound in headphones
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Some of the best sounding headphones ive used extremely easy to customize sound settings through the sony headphone app
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Itswildsnail, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Incredible sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the sound of these headphones. The one complaint is that the bar across the top hits my head in a firm way and is a bit irritating. Not sure why there is not more padding or perhaps a bit more curve.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mybbreview, Excellent! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying 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
perfect headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect headphones for listening to music and staying focused with the noise cancellation perfect headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OscarV, We're glad that you like the noise canceling function. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones to wear! Great in all places you are!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi atom, we're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- 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
Not what I expected
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was about to replace my Bose headphones with a new pair, but was also interested in these, after reading couple of reviews. Listened to advice of a salesperson who told me these will be 100% better in all aspects. I tried them both at the store and the sound of these was pretty pretty good and the volume great. Today I have them on for maybe 10th time and I wish I have never switched to Sony. The noise canceling is awful and not comparable to Bose whatsoever. When on a flight, I sometimes used my Bose QC with noise cancelling and no music to avoid hearing people around me. That doesn’t work with Sony. Volume - never gets loud enough. I am not sure how the store sample was set up, but Ive tried everything and it’s just ok. Swiping sensor works maybe half of the time. Woke, skipping or shuffle… You name it. I wish I have opened them and tried them on within the return policy timeframe because I would be having Bose again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lulu, Thank you for your feedback regarding the WH1000XM5 headphones. I'm sorry to hear about the issues you're experiencing with noise canceling, volume, and the touch sensor.
For the noise canceling issue, please ensure the headphones are worn properly, as an improper fit can significantly affect the noise canceling performance. You can also try adjusting the settings using the Sony | Headphones Connect app. Make sure the Adaptive Sound Control is turned off and manually set the Noise Canceling function to its maximum level. If the issue persists, you might want to reset or initialize the headphones to see if that resolves the problem. For more details, please refer to this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html
Regarding the volume not being loud enough, it might be helpful to check the volume settings on both the headphones and the connected device. Additionally, ensure that any volume limiting features on your device are disabled.
For the touch sensor issues, make sure the sensor area is clean and free from any obstructions. If the problem continues, resetting the headphones might help.
If these steps do not resolve the issues, please consider reaching out to Sony support through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US.
for further assistance. Or email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Best noise cancelling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable. A little tight over glasses frames so less comfortable long term for flights etc. great functionality and would highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Daniel, we're glad you like our industry-leading noise canceling 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones!!!
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic headphones with amazing sounds. I am beyond impressed with the quality of these headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChrisR, Great! We're glad that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones on earth
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The most comfortable noise cancelling headphones, super light on your heads, and the sound quality is amazing. Not one single complaint. Highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MiguelH, Great! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and 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
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the feel of cups. Sony XM5 sound really good.
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Posted .Hi Dhruv, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
I love the Sony XM5 headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These head phones are amazing! Sound in is incredible, noise canceling is top tier. I work at Apple and I recommend these to all my co-workers
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EddieF, Thanks for sharing your feedback. We are glad that you love your new 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 choosing Sony! Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
I LOVE THEN
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i love them! Theyre very comfortable on the ear and very cute! The sound quality is amazing and the noise cancellation is phenomenal!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for commenting, JennaJ! We're thrilled to know that you love your WH-1000XM5 and that you're satisfied with its very comfortable fit design, exceptional sound, and industry-leading noise canceling feature. Thank you very much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best mowing accessory ever!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Been using earmuffs and buds for years. These headphones are hands down the best for blocking noise and listening to tunes while mowing. Worth every penny!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Timmark,, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying you're 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
expensive but very much worth
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.some of the absolute best noise cancelling headphones on the market, yes they are expensive but very much worth it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LufaKlaskie, Fantastic! We're very happy to hear you feel that the WH1000XM5 is worth its price. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome audio quality, great sound quality when taking phone calls and listening to music. Would definitely buy these again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello ManuelS,
Thank you for the trust and for purchasing our WH1000XM5. We are truly happy to hear that you are pleased with the audio quality of our XM5. You can now enjoy clear phone calls and amazing music. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Above and Beyond
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are the best. The sound is amazing!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Marco,
Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph