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:Comfort
Light soft and good fit.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My daughter loves it. She even uses them at the gym. I tried them on and fit well, were soft, and didn't heat up compared to some other ones, we have tried them in the past. They are worth the expense in the long run.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JCMonzon, We're happy to hear that your daughter loves her new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you so much for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones with great sound quality that is customizable to your liking
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Posted .Hello TinaC,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the WH-1000XM5 headphones. Outstanding sound quality and customizable audio are at the heart of what we aim to deliver. With the Sony Sound Connect app, you can tailor the sound settings, including EQ and Adaptive Sound Control so you get the listening experience that fits your preferences.
Best regards,
-Fred
- 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!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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:Comfort
Great headphones very comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones and the Sony sound app Lightweight, very comfortable
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Not for me
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are good sounding headphones but compared to my air pods pro 2 that I’m so use too the Sonys lack a lot in bass and a little in noise cancellation. Overall very comfortable and well built but lack in sound quality on iPhone.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ArmondP, We're glad that you like that these are comfortable. We're sorry if the sound quality did not meet your expectations. Please ensure to download the Headphones Connect app, it has an equalizer which can be customized to fine-tune your music.
Ref: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534533.html
If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Erin
Solid headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product. It was a gift for my girlfriend and she loves it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, ArminA!
We are so happy to hear that your gift was a hit! It’s wonderful to know that your girlfriend is loving her new WH-1000XM5—they definitely make for an "excellent" surprise. We hope she enjoys that industry-leading noise cancelling and all-day comfort for a long time to come.
Thank you for choosing Sony for such a special gift!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, nice aesthetic, but bulky but it’s ok, noise cancelling is great
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi. AntonioA,
Thanks for the review! We couldn't be happier to hear how much you are enjoying your Sony Headphones and their amazing Sound quality and Noise Cancelling feature! We appreciate the preference and we hope you can continue to enjoy listening to your favorite tunes.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have an outstanding day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect sound and style
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones. I had to buy my kids their own after they kept taking mine. Great sound and I love how classy and clean the style is.
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Posted .Hi Natahorchata,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're happy to hear that you love the sound quality and design of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Weight
no big difference than 4 but looks better
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.compared to xm5, much lighter and feels like battery life is longer
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Posted .Hi perfect Great! 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
Astonishing Product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a fantastic product. Its sound quality is top notch and non currently compares to it. It has a friendly user interface with marked aesthetics. My recommendation? Go to the store and try it out for a few mins. That’s all. Just try it out :)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LuckyO, We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
They're very good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They're comfortable. The sound is good. Good investment.
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Posted .Hi cab91 Great! We're glad that you like the comfort 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
Great sound great noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is amazing and the noise canceling does a pretty good job. Doesn't block everything out but I don't think that technology exists yet. Using the noise canceling while listening to music makes me feel like I'm in a soundproof room within the office.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChrisH, Thank you for the awesome review! We're glad you like the amazing sound and exceptional noise cancellation 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
Nice headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had an much older pair of Sony NC headphones. These are leaps and bounds better. Struggled with the decision to go with the newest version or save a few bucks and get the XM4. I don’t know if the XM5 is that much better but they are really great, especially for airplane travel.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NickinJackson, Good 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
Noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best sound on the market you get what you pay for!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JacobB,
Thanks for the awesome feedback! We're so pleased to hear you're enjoying the unparalleled sound quality of your XM5 headphones. It's great to hear that their performance is everything you expected and more.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best ANC of all headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Definitely great set of headphones. Been enjoying sound quality. However out of the box you will need to play with the eq to get the perfect sound for you. Noise cancellation is really great on this compared to my old bose.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Luffy30000, Thank you for sharing your positive experience with your Sony WH1000XM5! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the great sound quality and noise canceling feature of these headphones. And good to know that you were able to find the perfect sound by adjusting the EQ using the Sony Headphones Connect app. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Weight
Battery life and weight
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love that the battery lasts a long time and they feel light.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MariaG, Awesome! We're glad that you like the light-weight design and battery life. 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
Great For the price
|Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Really good headphones and great quality audio absolutely in love
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Posted .Hi, DavidM,
Thanks for the great review and the 5-stars rating! We are glad our headphones have effectively met your needs. Keep enjoying the amazing sound quality from the headphones, and their amazing Noise Cancelling feature! Do not forget to download the Sony Sound Connect app to enhance the experience!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Crazy
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worth each penny, the sound quality is crazy and the great experience
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Posted .Hello MohithSaiTiruveedhula,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It's fantastic to hear that you're having such an enjoyable experience with your WH-1000XM5 headphones and that the sound quality has truly impressed you! We're delighted that our product has made a positive impact on your listening experience. Keep enjoying that amazing sound!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Crazyyyy good
|Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] The noise cancelling on these is INSANE, put them on in a noisy room and play some music, and all you can hear is your music. Scared to walk in piblic with how good these are in fear of getting robbed without hearing them lol.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi An0therAlien, Thanks for sharing your experience. We are thrilled to know that you like the noise canceling feature of your new Sony WH1000XM5 headphones. When you are in public places, you can turn on the Ambient Sound Mode feature so you can hear the ambient sound of your surroundings while enjoying music. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product, SONY will not disappoint, this product is comparable and I may say better then other more expensive headphones.
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Posted .Hi DeniseE,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like your new Sony headphones. We appreciate the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David