Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/S
- |
- SKU:
- 11079692
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6378 reviews
(6,378 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity4.7
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.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Real good
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product would recomendó to everyone. Great for alll things
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LuisR, Great! We're happy to hear that are satisfied with your purchase. We also appreciate your recommendation. 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent headphone
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a gift for my daughter. She likes it very much. She even took it with her during her Hawaii trip.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Silver
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Yimin, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5! 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent sound
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome i love it. Nice to be a gift for someone. I do recommend to others
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JeniferD, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're so glad to hear that you love the excellent sound quality of the Sony 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. We appreciate the recommendation and thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sorry I can’t hear you…
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.New headphones too good. love love love love love love
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KennediA, We're glad 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
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Feels like the music could have stronger range, but the call quality is astounding. Best in class.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MichaelS, We appreciate your feedback and thank you for sharing your awesome experience. We are thrilled to hear that your new Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are the best for you. 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 your purchase. Enjoy! -Craig
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony wireless noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Highly recommended it!I liked it , easy to used…..
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Silver
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ToribiaA, we're glad you like our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very happy with these. Love the dark navy color too.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ings, That's awesome! We are thrilled to hear that you are very happy with 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:Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good choice for a noise cancellation advocate
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality almost as comparable to Apple AirPods Pro. Noise cancellation was 8/10.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LucasT, We appreciate your feedback. You can still personalize your listening experience by adjusting the Equalizer from the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. If the effect of noise canceling is not sufficient, you can follow the guide from this link to isolate the issue: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html. Despite your concern, we are happy that you still like your 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. Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
AMAZING! BUY THEM!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect pair of headphones. Noise cancelling is top notch.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Incredible Great! We're pleased 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love them
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They work great. Shut off automatically when you talk, I love the features.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Silver
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jsin, 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best sound quality ever!!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones ever! Sony did not dissapoint. I bought the xm4s too. I upgraded to the xm5s.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CoffeeJay, 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
mid on god fr fr
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.bought them for a gift idk about problems or anything for me they're okay
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Silver
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PavloB, 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very pleased
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very please with my purchase. Used them on a recent flight and they really helped drown out the noise.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ZJones, we are thrilled to hear that you are very pleased with 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 your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must have
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these! The best travel headphones i have ever had!
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NickM Awesome! 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
peak of market
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.best pair of headphones I have ever owned the noise canceling is top tier.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Santo2831, We're glad that you are happy 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great buy, my daughter loves them.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great, still functions wirh very bad wifi and some water drops.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PazM, Amazing! 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
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Static connection.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and noise cancelation. Connection is unstable and static. I may return it.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Blue
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MichaelW, While we're glad you like the great sound quality and noise cancellation of the Sony XM5, we regret to hear about the static and connectivity issues you're having. This is definitely not the news that we would like to hear. Please allow us to help you and turn this into a better experience.
To resolve these issues, please make sure that the firmware is up to date and try to reset and initialize the headset. Please refer to the link below for more details on how to initialize the headset.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541013.html
To ensure you get the best Bluetooth connection, please set the headphones Bluetooth Connection Mode to “Priority on stable connection” using the Sony Headphones Connect App.
Should you need further assistance,please refer to our Sony Support website through this link https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US and you can chat with one of our agents who would be glad to help.
Or email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.
Regards,
Sam
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Present
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Grandson's birthday present and he loved them thank you
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KathleenaL, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product! We're glad your grandson loves his 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent sound !!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent customer service and excellent product !
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Silver
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MikeD, Thanks for your feedback. We are glad that you now have a pair of excellent headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy your music! Vincent
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cool choice
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent usage, trim, noise reduction - no noise from outside.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Vkalal, Excellent! We're thrilled 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

















