Customer Ratings & Reviews

Hi Charlie We appreciate your perfect star rating. It is truly our pleasure that you you are enjoying the sound, connectivity, and comfort. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin

Hi RubenL,

We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying the enhanced noise cancellation and superior sound quality of the WH-1000XM5! It’s great to know they’re standing out as a significant upgrade for you.

Thanks for choosing Sony.

Best regards, Eliab

Hi Enzo,

Very nice! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and fit 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!

-David

Hi Joshua, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig

Hi Becky, Great! We're glad that your daughter loves her 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

Hi Alejandra, 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! Vincent

Hi Angel, Awesome choice! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying the noise canceling of your new WH1000XM5 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

Hi Ralph, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5. If the effect of the noise canceling of your WH-1000XM5 is not sufficient, please follow the steps on our Help Guide link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html

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.

Regards,
Carl

Hi Bryan, We're glad that you like the audio quality and battery life. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible. 
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

Thank you for sharing your feedback, Joojoo!

We are so pleased to hear that you are enjoying the WH-1000XM5 headphones, especially noting the fantastic battery life. We designed these headphones to provide exceptional, long-lasting power so you can enjoy your audio for extended periods without interruption.

We also appreciate you sharing your positive experience regarding the hinge's sturdiness. We are constantly focused on creating durable products built for real-world use, and it is great to hear your observation supports our build quality.

Thank you again for choosing Sony!

Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team

Hi Procode,

Thanks for this great review! We're thrilled to hear you're loving your WH-1000XM5 headphones and their outstanding audio quality—it's truly rewarding to hear you think they're one of the best headphones on market!

Thank you for choosing Sony!

Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.

Hi User1834,

You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you like the battery life, noise canceling function, and sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

-Ralph

Hi AngelaG,
Great! We are very happy that you are pleased with sound quality, battery life and the quick charge feature of our Sony WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear 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! - Marco

Hi MacarenaC, That's great! We're very happy to hear that you're satisfied with your purchase. We're looking forward to your next 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! -Sam

Hi Primalport51, Awesome! 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

Hi 3angels,

We appreciate your honest feedback on the design of this particular headset. While we're glad you loved the color and the quality, we understand your point about the larger footprint and the non-folding design impacting portability, especially when compared to your previous model. We continuously strive to balance sound quality, features, and design, and user feedback like yours is incredibly valuable as we refine our products.

Thanks for choosing Sony, have a good day!
-DiegoV

Hi JoseR, We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling and fits comfortable. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin

Hi Alexnano, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with your new Sony WH1000XM5! We're so happy to hear you like the exceptional sound, superb noise cancellation, and lightweight design of these 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! -Sam

Hi DustinM,
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear you are enjoying the audio quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones.
At the same time, we truly apologize for the frustration caused by the broken hinge.

Just to let you know this type of damage is not considered a result of normal wear and tear so, unfortunately it is not covered under the terms of warranty.

To help you get your headphones back in working order, we have partnered with our authorized parts supplier, Encompass, to offer a low-cost repair service.

You can contact them directly to arrange this:

Phone: 1-866-835-1146
Email: service@encompass.com 
Hour of Operations: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm EST

Thanks for considering Sony products and letting us know about this issue.
Warm regards,
Estefany

Hi PhilipJ,

Thanks for the 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones have successfully resolved your teleconference needs! We put a lot of focus into making them excel in both music and communication. It's great that you are experiencing the excellent sound quality alongside the powerful Noise Cancellation feature, which helps keep your calls and work sessions completely focused.

Thank you for choosing Sony!

Best regards,
Dominick