Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/S
- SKU:
- 11835293
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 enjoy the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones for their sound quality, comfort, and battery life. Many appreciate the lightweight feel, satisfying bass, and sleek design, as well as the snug fit and active noise cancellation. Some customers find the headphones less portable and a bit expensive, while others have noted occasional connectivity issues and that the volume doesn't always get loud enough.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Very happy customer
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a great product for conference calls. Comfortable, excellent noise cancellation and exceptional audio quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ToddG,
We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the comfortable design, noise canceling and sound quality of the TV. 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:Comfort, Sound quality
SonyHeadPhones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Beautiful sound quality, comfortable to wear, not ideal for intensive workouts/ movements however I still easily wear them in the gym
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BenSera, awesome! You've made a great choice! We are thrilled to hear about your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality and very comfortable fit design of your WH-1000XM5. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like the comfort & sound of the Sony brand. The app is a game changer. Only downside I have is the Bluetooth connection cuts out sometimes & then comes back in.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Johnnyjukebox62, Awesome! We're glad that you like the comfort and sound quality. For the Bluetooth connectivity issue, please ensure you're software is updated. You can launch the Headphones Connect app to check for software updates. Additional troubleshooting is available on the Help Guide: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000558775.html
For further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com
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:Battery life, Sound quality
Would purchase again.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great set of headphones! Listening to music is a whole new experience now. Noise canceling feature is top notch. Holds it charge very well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Great choice Oscar! 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise cancelling, easy on the ears. I use it at home almost everyday
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JayT, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been wanting headphones for a while, and I am so happy with these! Sound quality is fantastic and they are very comfortable to wear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cad72, 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 quality
Great Quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Headphones!! The noise cancelling is absolutely insane.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the enthusiastic review, ElvinP!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear how much you love your WH-1000XM5! It is incredibly rewarding to know that you find the noise canceling to be "absolutely insane"—that's exactly what we aimed for when designing our industry-leading technology.
We're delighted that the XM5s are providing you with that peaceful, immersive listening experience!
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Cons mentioned:Volume
not loud enough on low volume
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I feel like it could be louder and I have to turn it at least half way to hear anything clearly
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JosephQ,
Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding the WH-1000XM5. If you find the audio levels too low, we recommend ensuring that the volume is turned up to the maximum on both your connected device and the headphones themselves. You can increase the internal volume of the headphones independently by swiping up and holding your finger on the right ear cup touch sensor until you hear a beep indicating it has reached the limit.
We also suggest making sure the Noise Canceling feature is fully activated while listening. By blocking out external ambient sounds, Noise Canceling allows the audio from your headphones to come through much louder and clearer without the need to significantly increase the volume levels. You can toggle this feature easily using the NC/AMB button on the left ear cup or through the Sony Sound Connect app.
Thank you for considering Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome earphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A good gift for birthday. Lily really likes it. Comfy and good quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tanghulu,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Crisp, clean, comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the sound is crisp and clean, the fit is extremely comfortable, so happy with the purchase and the price well worth it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jlbest, 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
Sony Noise Cancelling with Great Sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise cancellation and great sound. Comfortable earphones. Very pleased with purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HarveyC, Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling, 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, Weight
Excellent Father’s Day gift
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound and light weight! We are using it daily both work and pleasure. The charging time is quick!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AhmetO,
We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality, light weight design and battery performance 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
Good everyday headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise canceling, good bass response and equalizer in the app, comfortable padded ear covers, good adjustable size range, easy to use touch controls, great carrying case, comes with aux and USBC compatible charger cord.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BillR, we're glad you like our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great for everything but working out!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I enjoy the headphones while studying but they are not for working out! They slip off my head constantly & when I’m moving my arms with weights the headphones think I’m trying to change the song, etc. so the music is constantly being interrupted. The music sounds great though & the noise canceling option works extremely well! Great for studying but not for working out!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ElishaT, Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience so far using your Sony WH-1000XM5. We're glad you love the exceptional sound quality and excellent noise cancellation of your headphones. Having read your review regarding the fit and waterproof performance, these headphones have great cushioning and adjustability. This will help the headphones stay on your head while working out. These will work great for you while working out “Non-Hardcore”. That being said, these headphones are not specifically designed for sports activities as the unit is not sweat resistant. If the proximity sensor part inside the left unit housing gets fogged up or there are water droplets on it due to condensation or humidity from sweat, etc., wearing detection may not work properly. We recommend you practice caution when working out with these headphones so they don’t fall or become damaged during your exercise. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Nice headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality. The carrying case came in more handy than I thought. The battery life is actually very nice too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi David, We're glad that you like the sound quality, carrying case, 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
WX-1000XM5 ROCKS
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I listened to every pair in the store, the Sony WH-1000XM5 sounded better than any other brand they had by far. My salesperson told me this is the one he recommended to everyone and also had bought himself a pair.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JohnB, we're glad you like our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
These headphones have no competition.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The audio quality is superb. You think your airpod pros are nice? Put these on and you will want throw your cute earbuds in the food disposal. Whats most impressive about these headphones is the voice isolation feature when on phone calls. You can be in a car with loud music on the phone, and the person on the other end of the line will only hear your voice. The technology is so good it makes everyone else look bad. It doesnt make sense
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoesReviews, thank you for your input. We're glad that you are enjoying the audio quality of 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Student
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really solid headphones, a little pricey but the over quality in terms of sound, battery life, feel of the headphones, etc. is really good
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AB321, 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphone
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and it’s comfortable to wear it all day!
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Posted .Hi Benjamin, Fantastic! We're thrilled to hear you like the great sound quality and comfortable fit of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Good
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing noise canceling and sound. Great bass with a little playing with the eq
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cj186, Thanks for sharing your feedback. We are glad that you like the noise canceling feature and sound quality of your Sony WH1000XM5 headphones. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent