Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/S
- SKU:
- 10844639
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
Customers are saying
Customers praise the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones for their impeccable sound quality, comfort, and amazing battery life. The lightweight design, good bass, snug fit, and decent ANC are also appreciated. Some customers find the headphones less portable than previous models and a little on the pricey side, while others have noted occasional connectivity issues and that the volume sometimes doesn't get loud enough.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are very comfortable and have a good battery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Salma, awesome! We're glad you like the comfort and battery of our product! 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. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Worth it!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect sound, comfy, noise canceling so great, nice solid carrying case
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SaxonE, 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
Ear phone
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product! Dies exactly what is says it will do. Zero sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Beckyblock,
We feel privileged to know that your headphones are delivering such a serene listening environment! It is fantastic that the technology is effectively silencing the world around you, providing the perfect backdrop for your favorite music or podcasts.
Thank you for choosing Sony to be your companion in silence and sound.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
nice headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice headphones. They go hurt ur ears after a while, if you wear them covering only one ear… but when covering both, they are very comfortable. Also, ur ears get hot after like 40 minutes. Biggest pro is the battery life, iv used them like 10 times now and still haven’t charged them ever since I got them… and it’s still have like 40% charge.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi nice, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome, headphones crazy good sound quality would recommend great birthday gift. Great gift in general.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello ChananelT,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying the WH-1000XM5 headphones and their incredible sound quality. They really do make a special gift, whether for a birthday or any occasion! We designed them to deliver an immersive listening experience with top-tier noise cancellation and comfort, so it’s great to see they’re living up to your expectations. Thank you for your recommendation!
Best regards,
-Fred
Sony Headphones for the Win
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have the Air Pod Max, Beats, and Bose but these are my favorite out of these. Comfortable to sleep in, relax and workout I barely feel them. The sound A+
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello User233025,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It brings us great joy to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones have become your favorite among your collection. We’re delighted they offer the comfort you need for sleeping, relaxing, and working out, all while delivering A+ sound quality. Your experience inspires us to keep innovating and providing exceptional audio products.
Best regards,
-Fred
good product
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.loved it and also i will recommend this to anyone that needs a head phone
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Myhonestrequests,
It brings us great satisfaction to hear that you are loving your new WH-1000XM5. Knowing that you enjoy them enough to recommend them to others is the highest compliment we could receive. We’ve put a lot of work into the noise canceling and sound quality of this model, and we're so glad it's making a difference in your listening experience.
Thank you for choosing Sony and for being a valued member of the Sony family.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love these headphones. They sound better than my older pair of Bose headphones. Just wish they made them with a better material around the ear that had moisture wicking material. I use them when I mow and I tend to sweat and they slide off at times.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Eddybhar, We are really delighted to hear you love the incredible sound quality of your these headphones. We value your opinion and we will forward your feedback about the material to the relevant team for consideration and future improvements. Thanks for sharing your feedback and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
Worth it
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They’re pretty good as far as noise canceling. But they have to be pretty loud to drown out other things.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TylerG, Thanks for your feedback and insights. We're also glad 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
Sony used to be my go to.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony has fallen far from their original quality. I was able to compare these with the Bose and Apple equivalents. Sony came in 2nd after Apple! Why? The sound quality and noise cancellation is good, but not the best.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlexisG, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the sound quality and noise canceling feature of WH1000XM5. It's important to acknowledge the aspects of your feedback. The WH-1000XM5 indeed prioritizes sound quality with an option to adjust this via the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. It offers two modes: "Priority on sound quality" and "Priority on stable connection". Although the WH-1000XM5 is designed to deliver high-quality sound and effective noise cancellation, individual preferences and experiences with audio quality can vary, leading to different comparisons with products from other brands. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Use of the 3 month reward of YouTube, Apple Music…
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really like the headphones but i cant acceses to the benefits you guys gift. For example, the 3 months free acceses to YouTube or Apple Music I put the code and I can’t receive the reward lets say.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Noticeable improvement
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love their new noise cancellation tech, I switched from the xm3 model and they are lighter and sound better
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi fernandoza, 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Good Product
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable and good noise cancellation head phone
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BoopathiK, We are happy that you like 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 trusting Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony headphone review
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love them! Really worth it and better than the other options
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AxellP, Great! We're delighted to hear that you love 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. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony headphone review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Superior sound quality, Comfortable to wear, effectively blocks ambient noise
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KellyC, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Price
TV Sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is good and they are easy to set up but the cost is way above what would be considered normal.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JeffreyM, We appreciate your feedback. If you are referring to our WH-1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones, these headphones have magnificent sound quality which is engineered to perfection. You may check out this link to know more about their features and capabilities: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/index.html. Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
A little too expensive, but pretty good quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’d probably give these headphones 5 stars if their programming could reduce the wind noise, headache-inducing bass response when using them in a high wind environment. Also, the connecting bar between the two ear cups can feel pretty hard and heavy if you don’t adjust them right. But hey, literally everything else is fantastic. The sound quality, outside of the wind noise thing, whether for music or podcasts is above reproach. If these were $250 they’d be a no-brainer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DigiTom, 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing ANC
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds amazing, comfortable, easy to work app, and very stylish
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mrgraysen, Great! You definitely made the right choice. We're glad you're enjoying all the improvements we made on 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. Thank you for your purchase and for sharing this awesome feedback! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, very clear love them 3rd set I have bought
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JacquelineM,
We're delighted to hear that you love your Sony headphones and that you've chosen them for the third time! Thank you so much for sharing your 5-star rating—the clarity and impressive sound quality of your Sony WH1000XM5 headphones are designed to elevate every listening experience.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a fantastic day!
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love that they come with an app that you can costumize how they work. I love how long they last on a single charge and how short amount of time they need to charge for me to use them again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's great to hear, AxellP! We're glad that you are impressed with the app, together with the battery performance of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig