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:Battery life, Sound quality
Don’t hesitate, just buy them!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound, tons of great features, long battery life and the best active noise cancelling in the game!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoeD, Excellent! We're thrilled you like the amazing sound quality, cool new features, long battery life, and amazing noise cancellation of your 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Best Headphones on the market!!!
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the 2nd pair of Sony M5 I have purchased (1st pair was stolen) and they are the best headphones on the market. Before I bought them the 2nd time around I did hours of research trying to find others at a better price but I always came back to these headphones. Great fit, amazing battery life and so far no complaints.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DivinaC, Thank you for purchasing your 2nd pair of Sony WH1000XM5! We're glad you like the great fit, amazing battery life, and overall performance of these headphones. Thank you for your continued trust in Sony products! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent Noise Cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my 3rd pair of headohones and imhave to say the noise cancelling has really improved in my opinion. They are also easier to stow away since the previous versions felt like they had tombe tangked and untangled respectively when taking them out and purting 5em back in the case. The design chane is a welcome one with the headband being more comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bunnaz, Fantastic! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the top notch noise cancelling feature, portability, and comfortable fit of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Headphone!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent. High quality sound! Fit perfectly with no noise interruption.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ralphdallas, we're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
SO GOOD.
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.SOOO GOOD. I love it so much. It doesn’t push down on your hair, the boise cancellation is really good, and the touch pad comes in handy a lot. I’ve had it for around 1 year now and no issues. I also love how you can connect it to multiple electronics at once.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AyanaY, Great! We're pleased to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is great and comfortable! Highly recommend as a gift or for yourself!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CarolinaG,
Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality and comfort 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:Battery life
Perfect for anything
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect been using for the last year in the gym and out and about. I love them and a great investment I usually have to only charge them once a month and I go to the gym 4-5 days a week. Also was able to get headphone covers on Amazon that match the colors perfectly
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kiara, We're pleased to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony headphones H5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best set of overear headphones comfortable easy to use awesome sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EdwardP, Amazing! We're delighted to hear that you like the sound, ease of use, and comfort. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Would recommend
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great at noise cancelling. Good sound and sleek look.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GregK, this is great! We're glad that you are enjoying your headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love these
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones, easy to use, love the touch features on the side. Only thing I don’t like is having to use the Sound Connect app and only being able to connect to 2 devices at once. Besides that, great quality sound, amazing noise cancellation.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RyanK,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that you're loving your Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones and enjoying the touch features, sound quality, and noise cancellation. We appreciate your feedback about the app and device connections — it's always helpful for us to know how we can improve. We hope your listening experience continues to be immersive and enjoyable!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Maria
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones.....the noise cancelling is fantastic and they are light and comfortable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SteveW, Great! We're pleased to hear that you are enjoying the noise canceling function of your 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
Great headphone if you don’t have a small head
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, have been working great for me. Bluetooth connectivity is also really good, but the fit is slightly lose on my small head, so probably not a good choice for people with small heads cause it slips off especially during workouts
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FarwaI, Thanks for the feedback. While we're glad you like the sound quality, we're sad to hear that it didn't fit you well. Make sure to adjust the headband slider accordingly to prevent it from falling off. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Sound Quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Quality - sound is crisp and clear and my clients can hear me without any background distractions.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello GigiT,
Thanks for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that you're enjoying the exceptional sound quality of the WH-1000XM5! It's fantastic to know that your clients can hear you clearly without any background distractions. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice headphones. More comfortable and I think better sound and noise canceling than Beats. Perfect on a flight!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Buddywuppers, Excellent! We're pleased to hear that you are enjoying the comfort, sound, and noise canceling function. Our XM5 is perfect for traveling. 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
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really like these for traveling. Noise cancelling is great for the noises of plane/train. Sometimes have trouble switching connection from phone to computer but besides that no issues. I bought them full price and I recommend waiting for a sale or looking at prices elsewhere like Amazon. Had lots of issues with my AirPods charging and now these Sony are my go to.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JackieM, we're glad you are enjoying our product! We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your Sony unit. Please follow this link when issues occur:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534602.html
If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
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.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good but too many features
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound quality, but annoying features that make using them difficult.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your feedback, KevinM.
We’re glad to hear you're enjoying the sound quality of your WH-1000XM5, but we're sorry to hear that some features have been a bit frustrating to use. We aim for a seamless experience, and your input is very helpful as we continue to improve.
If there are specific settings like "Speak-to-Chat" or touch controls causing issues, they can often be customized or disabled in the Sony | Headphones Connect app to better suit your style.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Sound Ever - The Noise Canceling is Great
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best Sound Ever - The Noise Canceling is Unbelievable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rich,
Thanks for the wonderful 5-star review! We designed the WH-1000XM5 to deliver truly Industry-Leading Noise Cancellation, and we're so glad you can tell the difference.
That powerful Noise Canceling is constantly optimized by our Auto NC Optimizer using AI to ensure you always get the best performance, whether you're on a plane or in a busy office. Pair that with the all-day comfort and superb sound quality, and you've got the ultimate listening experience!
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are very comfortable and noice canceling works great
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DennisO, great! We're glad you like the comfort and noise canceling feature of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Noise Quality
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works amazing noise cancellation is good quality. I love my headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello LeeReGr,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that you're enjoying the exceptional noise cancellation and sound quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continually strive to enhance our products and services.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, super light . Was debating between this and the max but I’m glad I chose this ones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BlancaH Awesome! We're glad that that you like the sound quality of your 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