Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/S
- SKU:
- 11079692
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 are positive about the product's exceptional sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life, also appreciating its lightweight design, good bass, and snug fit. However, customers are negative about its portability, price, and occasional connectivity issues. Some also note that the volume could be louder and express a desire for water resistance.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Cons mentioned:Price
They're really good. But are they $400 good?
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Honestly kinda regret buying them since I tried a similar model that was half the price. Price feels very name tag taxed
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Blue While we're glad that you like the headphones, we're sorry if they're a little pricey. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services. Thank you again for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Terrific
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awsome great fabulous fantastic have no words so clear and smooth
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pattyy35 Great! We're delighted 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
Awesome set of headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Gretat product. Great quality. This is my 2nd pair of Sonys and I ak a huge fan.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Josh, 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
Best headphones I got
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are really good to use. Plus it has really good audio quality so 10/10
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for the wonderful feedback, Silentgamer! We're glad that you are enjoying your new Sony XM5 wireless 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. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good sound, but
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had these and the sound is great, but little after a year the hinge broke, i tried fixing it myself to have the right hinge break again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AmandaS,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We are truly sorry to hear about the trouble you've experienced with the hinge on your WH-1000XM5 headphones. It is disheartening to learn that such a physical issue has interrupted your enjoyment of the great sound quality you've come to expect from us. We certainly understand how frustrating it is to deal with a recurring break, especially after your efforts to resolve it yourself.
To ensure your headphones are restored correctly, we recommend taking the unit to an authorized repair service. Although warranty protection is generally limited to manufacturing defects and does not include accidental damage, we want to help you as much as possible. Please consider contacting our authorized repair partner, Encompass, for repair options that may be more affordable: https://sony.encompass.com/item/15214669/Sony/WH1000XM5-HBR/. We hope this can help you get back to enjoying your headphones.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product. I love my headphones, the Best very happy
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MayerlingFdez, perfect! We're glad you love our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Love love love
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got this as a gift for my partner, and they loved it. The packaging and the holder was amazing. They use them at the gym, and at work when they need to lock in. They have ambient feature which is nice
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mitchie, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pretty good. I love the way it sounds and how I can edit the surround sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TonyM, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you like the 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. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Absolutely love!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancellation is amazing and the sound quality is great. Plus they are cute!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WinR,
That's very nice to hear! We're glad that you're enjoying the noise canceling and sound quality 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the noise canceling feature and the sounds are excellent .
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RafaelM,
Perfect! We're glad to hear you love the excellent sound quality and noise cancellation of your Sony headphones. With our WH-1000XM5, 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Best noise cancellation headphones and I believe it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Michael, Great! We're thrilled to hear 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
Great sound as always, fit and retention is meh.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is on par with all Sony headphones. Fit is less than desirable. Going from the XM4, the fit of the XM5 is not as good as the XM4. The bar is not as wide, and with less padding in the muffs, along with less tension, the headphones slip around more when leaning forward and backward. If they sound better than the XM4, I can't tell. If the XM4 wasn't still more expensive than the 5's, I would have bought the 4's again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi 12345, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your new Sony WH1000XM5. While we're glad to hear that you're enjoying the great sound quality, we regret to learn that you find the comfort level of the XM5 is not as good as the XM4. We understand that finding the perfect fit can vary from person to person. To ensure a comfortable fit and to use the unit for longer periods, please adjust the left and right slider. This unit also has super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads foamed urethane that evenly distributes pressure. If you have any specific suggestions or features you'd like to see, feel free to share them with us. Your insights are important to us as we work to meet and exceed your expectations. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The best
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best noise cancelling headphones and a great audio quality, no compromises
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Endrit, Perfect! We're very happy to hear you appreciate the superb noise cancellation and great sound quality 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
Amazing!!!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The quality of the headphones and the sound itself is amazing would definitely recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kurousagii,
Thank you for such a great review and recommendation! We always strive to deliver the best quality with our products. Your satisfaction with the incredible sound quality of your new headphones is greatly appreciated. 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony is the best!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My favorite headhones to wear around the house and cancel out the nouse.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chuck, That's 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. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good quality for the price
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are a comfortable fit and have a decent sound quality. Could be better, but it’s good for the price
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GoodSoup, Great! we're glad that you like the sound 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
Color & Design
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love Sony, for their good quality products, buy this XM version after use it for a while it got me a headache, make my hears super hot because ear cushions are not leather like XM4 which are so far my favorite.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello BlairWitch,
Thank you for sharing your experience with the WH-1000XM5. We truly appreciate your loyalty to Sony and your preference for our products. We're sorry to hear that the ear cushions have caused discomfort compared to the WH-1000XM4. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will pass it along to our product development team for consideration. We strive to create the best possible experience for our customers, and your insights help us achieve that.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
-Fred
Good but not perfect
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good but the bass should be improved and also the build quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RaidenKhang,
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad to hear you are enjoying your WH-1000XM5. We appreciate your comments regarding the bass and build quality, as we are always looking for ways to improve our products.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Best gadgets ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice and cool . I used it to feel calm and relax .
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JosephE,
Awesome! We're glad to hear that you like your new Sony headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Beats
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are much the best i have some others and there is no comparison.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's great, JesusC! You definitely made the right choice with these headphones. We are thrilled to hear about your amazing experience so far with our newest industry-leading noise canceling headphones, WH-1000XM5. We're also glad to hear you appreciate everything about these headphones. It sounds like we hit the mark with the XM5. 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! -Jess