Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/S
- SKU:
- 10563360
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
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are exactly what I expected. These are awesome headphones and are water resistant so it’s great at the gym when I’m getting sweaty/hot.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SethM, 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
DO NOT BUY. There is a CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT again
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.DO NOT BUY. there is a CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT against Sony for these headphones. These worked great for the first 12 months. but then the left hinge broke. For background I bought these for work and they stay at my desk. No travel just work calls on teams and some music. It seems crazy to me that they broke. I called Sony support and they clamed it was due to regular aware and tear and said it would be a min of 100 dollars to repair them plus shipping. I looked it up and this seems to break FTC laws. Shure enough I found a few class action lawsuits against Sony on this topic. https://classlawdc.com/2025/09/04/sony-wh-1000xm5-headphones-hinge-investigation/
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ID10,
Thanks for the review and for sharing your feedback with us. We're truly sorry to hear about the trouble you've had with the hinge on your WH-1000XM5 headphones.
We really appreciate you taking the time to share what happened with our support team and the repair quote you were given. Your feedback is incredibly important to us and it helps us understand exactly where we need to do better for our customers.
We value your input. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Sincerely,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Love these noise canceling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.An amazing headphone very good at noise cancellation! The sound quality is good plus it has great battery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KarinaC, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality 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
Reveiw
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very Good but very easily broken and can have faults!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Fire
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are super lightweight and sound incredible. The app is also very handy with the ability to access the EQ.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dolo, Great! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and lightweight design. Also the ability to access EQ using the Headphones Connect app. 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
Sony-wh1000xm5-wireless
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s good very good but sometimes loose when I wear it
I would recommend this to a friendJust buy them
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid choice for over ear Bluetooth headphones. If/when they make a XM6, I would be surprised if they were much better than these. I would assume they would just make them more foldable and that’s probably the only change people want.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RyanB, 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
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product. Bit pricy for what it is. Will recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jewel,
We appreciate the recommendation and we're glad you like 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
Nice!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones, the only downside is that I am not able to figure out why sometimes the noise cancelation turns off and on by itself. Apart from that great sound!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RicardoA,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you love your new Sony headphones. The noise canceling function is turned on automatically when you turn on. Check this link for more details.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534715.html
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Review
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It well made and well I use it everyday and i like them very much
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Johnduh, Awesome! We're glad that the headphone is perfect for your lifestyle and you are enjoying its incredible 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! -Jess
Background noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got it as a gift for the wife to use for work. It works!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JonathanB,
What a thoughtful gift! We're thrilled to hear your Sony XM5 headphones are delivering effective background noise cancellation for your wife's work. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! -Maria
Disappointed after some time
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had this for about 9 months now and I’m not crazy about it anymore. The automatic noise cancellation is bugging me and the side buttons for touch controls are too sensitive. Neither of these features can be turned off. Wish I would have bought the AirPods Max instead.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BBgamer, Thanks for your feedback and insights. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible. Please ensure to use the Headphones Connect app to adjust the noise canceling function and Ambient Sound Mode (ambient sound control).
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.
For further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com
Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin
A completely new way to experience audio
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best pair of headphones I've ever owned! You get what you pay for.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Hank,
Perfect! Your satisfaction with your WH1000XM5 headphones are greatly appreciated. Thanks for sharing your great experience with us and for choosing Sony! - Kris
Sony xm5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not a bad item it has its hiccups with turning off randomly though.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TraceG, thank you for you feedback! We're really glad to hear you're enjoying the Sony - WH1000XM5 overall. We appreciate you mentioning the hiccup you experienced with random shutoffs. We have some recommendations to share so you can get the smoothest experience possible.
1- Set the "automatic power off function" to [Do not turn off] on the [system] tab of the Sony Sound Connect app.
2-Make sure the battery is always fully charged
3- Update the software
4- Wear the headset so that your ears are fully inside the earpads so that the wearing detection works properly.
We hope these steps help you, in case you need further assistance you can contact our technical team via: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thanks again for being part of the Sony family! Regards, -Dominick
Son loves it
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Better then my last pair I owned Little too pricey
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nick, 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
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones I really love them. I got the midnight blue and it is beautiful. Peope say it smudges really easily I have not experienced that. They are pricey headphones but I can garantee they are worth it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dr2be,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the design and color 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!
-Ralph
Overall amazing but not for workingout
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones sounded amazing but ultimately i returned them. The fitment was good when it came to walking around but when laying on a bench the headphones would slide off. Also had an issue where during any over hand movement my shoulders would trigger the haptic controls.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TheHazelNut,
Thank you for the feedback. It is unfortunate that the headphones had to be returned. The WH1000XM5 can be used for work out session in the gym. For more serious workouts, we suggest our headphones specifically designed for that task. Check out our WF-C500s and the WF-1000XM4s. Thank you for sharing your experience and we hope you will consider Sony again in a future purchase.
Regards,
David
Gift
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is actually the second pair that I have bought. I got one each for my sisters. They love them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BPauly, Thank you for the 5-star rating! It's wonderful to hear that you bought a second pair for your sisters and that they love them. We appreciate your continued support and are thrilled that our product is bringing joy to your family. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is great would definitely recommend not as sturdy as the airpods max because of plastic build
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoseC,
While we're glad that you like the incredible audio, we're sorry to hear it hasn't performed to your standards when it comes to build quality. Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority and the WH-1000XM5 were tested and build to last. 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 elegant design with stepless slider, seamless swivel and hanger, and silent joints, makes WH-1000XM5 a pleasure to wear.
For us to better assist you, please contact us so we can get more information on this. You may send us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones hurts your ears
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm a low budget audiophile....I know good cans (headphones). These headphones design hurts my ears only after an hour of wearing them. The sound these put out sound hollow and artificial. If you're an average user and haven't tried cans Like Grado or Sennheiser......then you obviously have no idea what I'm even talking about when I talk about good sounding cans. I returned these the next day. I do have to say though that #1. Call quality is top notch & Sound cancellation is excellent........but doesn't meaning nothing to me if the music part is not up to par. For $400......these cans are WAYYYYYYY OVERPRICED for the average sound quality.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SubwooferMaster,
Thank you for your time writing this review. While we are glad you like call quality and noise cancellation of the WH1000XM5, we regret to hear that unit had to returned due to sound quality and discomforts issues. Sound also depends on the music you are playing and audio device connected. However, this may be improved by adjusting the setting on the Sony headphone| Connect app according to your preference for best sound experience. For discomfort issues, adjusting them for a personalized fit is easy with a stepless slider, seamless swivel and hanger, and silent joints, makes WH-1000XM5 a pleasure to wear. We greatly appreciate you and hope you will shop Sony again in the future. Thanks again for shopping Sony. - Kris