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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Worse than last version should be half the price
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Returning these ASAP. Great noise isolation best I've experienced, great battery life, super comfortable but sound quality, which is most important, is awful at this price range. Almost underwater sounding and can't properly adjust third party EQ to fix, and the vegan leather doesn't seem it will last too long. Love the 3.5 option though. So overpriced for the quality of audio one gets, worse than xm4. Terrible option for Windows users, can't use Sony app with EQ without Google account and third party software to run app on Windows properly. I can't justify this purchase, maybe if it lived up to Sony's supposed great reputation of pleasing audiophiles like myself, but they're moving backwards with sound quality at this point. Too much focus on being mobile with Bluetooth, time to go back to old school wired for home.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello ChristopherS,
While we are happy that you like the noise canceling capability, battery life and comfortability of our WH1000XM5, we regret to hear your disappointment on the sound quality. This is not the experience nor the news we want to hear from our customers. If you haven't returned the unit yet, please allow us to help and troubleshoot the issue. Here are some troubleshooting links that can resolve the issue.
Low sound quality, or noise or unusual sound can be heard.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534519.html
About the sound quality mode
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534501.html
Also, check that the headphones are running on the latest firmware version. The software includes key features, applications, bug fixes, and feature improvements.
If you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Actually Noise Cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Omg. I've never purchased such expensive headphones...these were WORTH it. They completely block out sound. I went to a car wash, sat close to the machine tunnel, played music and could not hear the car wash AT ALL. The smart features are super convenient. If they were waterporoof I would never removw them. Super amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Marina, Great purchase! We're pleased 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Hands down the best!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought the NC Bose 700 headphones a couple weeks ago... which did not convince me.. I was very disappointed. I decided to go with these XM5's and at the very first listen i FELL IN LOVE! These headphone sleave the Bose ones in the dust! The sound quality is 10x better, microphones are amazing.. overall I give them 10/10
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mando, 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
Best noise canceling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love love love!! Wanted these for the plane to block all the noise (especially, the engine noise) and WOW! Beyond what I expected. I was actually able to hear my music
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's great to hear, Steph! We're glad you are impressed with the noise canceling feature of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Headphone
|Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound cancellation is amazing. Very light weight as well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Daniel,
Awesome! We're thrilled that you like the noise canceling function and weight 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Sound and connectivity
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is amazing, whether it be TV, cellphone or laptop, music, movies and games sound great. Can connect to multiple devices at a time and switch between, although sometimes switching between 2 devices gets a bit confusing for the headphones. The make is very premium and easy on the ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi leogps, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and connectivity. 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
well, sony never let you down...
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have been a loyal sony user for many years - it never disappoints me! I've had a XM2 for 6 years which worked so well, but I unfortunately lost it during a trip. Upgraded to XM5 last month and it delivers moreeeeee than expected. Sound is a personal taste but I prefer Sony's profile to Bose and Apple. Definitely recommend :)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Daiz, we're glad you are enjoying 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:Sound quality
Best Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones! Best sounding mainstream wireless headphones, few negatives though, the touch sensor panel seems to have a kind of its own!I wear them all day for work all year round so I wish they had less wear fatigue but if you wear them for shorter periods of time they are perfectly comfortable!Otherwise my favorite headphones!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ArtemV, Thank you for your review on your new Sony WH1000XM5. We're very pleased to hear you like superb sound quality of this unit. We're sorry to hear about the touch sensor panel issue you're having. If the touch sensor control panel reacts incorrectly, please follow the troubleshooting steps on the link below to resolve the issue:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000558775.html
We also appreciate your feedback about the fit of the headphones. These headphones features an adjustable slider (left and right) to ensure comfortable fit for long period of time. The step-less slider, seamless swivel and hanger, and silent joints, make it a pleasure to wear.
For further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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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:Battery life
best headphones!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.graduation gift for my sister. she loves them! specially their battery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello jjff,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It brings us great satisfaction to hear that your sister is enjoying the WH-1000XM5 headphones you gifted her for graduation! It's wonderful to hear that she is already taking advantage of their impressive battery life, which truly sets them apart. We are confident she will appreciate the convenience of extended listening sessions without the need for frequent recharging.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Spectacular headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these as a Christmas gift for my wife and she has absolutely loved them. She is a musician and records from our home studio quite a bit and these have fantastic headphones for recording or just sure listening casually. Normally she does not care about this kind of thing but she has absolutely been in love with these headphones and will not go back to any others.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pablo, We're happy to hear that your wife 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best of the Best!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent NC headphones. Moved up from the XM3's. Wasnt sure how the experience between the the could be improved, but Sony nailed it! The variety of options to fine tune the listening experience is appreciated.
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Posted .Hi CatCity, we're glad you like our product! Enjoy your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Mrs
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and super comfortable. They are worth the money
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LisaS, We're happy to hear that you like the audio quality and comfort. 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
The best quality money can buy!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Connects to my phone and work laptop. Nobody at work hears my background noise from home life. I can have my volume on high and nobody else hears it, at all!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ShaniB, We're glad that you like the overall quality of your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Happy
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product!!! SONY never disappoint me. Highly recommended for music lovers.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Crist20,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re elated to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones continue to impress you and serve as a top choice for music lovers. Your trust in Sony and your recommendation inspire us to keep delivering exceptional audio experiences that resonate deeply with our community.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Left side doesnt NC fully
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are some awesome headphones. The battery, for me, by how i use it, lasts me about 3 days (heavy to light usage) at 10% while typing this. The only downside for me right now is that the left side of the headphones doesn't block sound up to 35%. Whenever I turn on my music to 75% (highest safe hearing limit) and do stuff, i can still slightly hear, the door opening, me vacuuming, car engine running, all with noise canceling on, not ambient sound control on. This is the only reason why i might return these and maybe get the bose 700.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EzzeKillz, While we are glad to hear that you are happy with the overall performance of the WH-1000XM4 headphones, we are sorry to hear that it did not meet all of your expectations. If you still have the headphones, please check our help guide link to fully utilize the noise canceling feature of the WH-1000XM4.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP0002752735.html
Should you need further assistance, please contact us for help.
Please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com
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Regards,
Carl
good headphone
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m writing this down for a chance to win a $400 gift card.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Weight
Comfort
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I didn't expect how lightweight it was going to be, but I like the comfortability.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NiCh, Awesome! We're very pleased to hear that you appreciate the comfortable fit of your Sony WH1000XM5. 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
IMO, the best Bluetooth headphones available!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The are awesome. The noise canceling is very effective and the sound quality is crisp.
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Posted .Hello DangerDave, thank you for the 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying the noise-cancelling and the crisp sound quality of your WH1000XM5 headphones. It's great to know they're enhancing your listening experience. Thank you for choosing Sony! Best regards, -Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
great
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.these headphones are the best over the ear speakers i have ever had and i can wear them all day they are so comfortable!
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Posted .Hi TylerF,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you like the design and comfort of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Best headphones everr
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Upgraded from xm4. These are lighter and still has the best noise cancellation
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Milow! Awesome upgrade! From airplane noise to people’s voices, our WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones with multiple microphone noise cancelling keep out more high and mid frequency sounds than ever. And with Auto NC Optimizer, noise cancelling is automatically optimised based on your wearing conditions and environment. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl