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 find value in the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones' sound quality, comfort, and battery life. Many appreciate the lightweight feel, design, snug fit, and adequate active noise cancellation. Some customers feel the headphones lack portability compared to previous models and are somewhat expensive. Others have noted concerns regarding connectivity and maximum volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Fantastic headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Incredible sound and noise-cancellation. They are also quire comfortable and stylish.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Elliott, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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
I'll use these headphones until they die!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.By far the best sounding and most comfortable headphones I've ever tried. Could not be happier with these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TeeJay,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear you appreciate 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!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony - WH1000XM5 Wireless
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This item is great. Recommended. Sounds great and long battery.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EzekielH,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality 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 and we hope you enjoy your headphones from here on out. Have a great day!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I’ve ever owned. Great sound quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello KumariM,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're truly heartened to learn that your WH-1000XM5 headphones have impressed you with their outstanding sound quality. Thank you for sharing your feedback!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are very comfortable and are easy to tweak so whatever music you're playing sounds great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RobertB Good to hear that you like the comfort and ease of customizing the setting to fine-tune to your music. 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
Very good
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Charge them before using them sound was low at first then charged them and sounded way much better i recently had the Sony Wh-1000xm4 and wasn't planning on buying these but sadly i ran them over. And I can tell the sound is better and noise cancelation is better. The only thing i don't like is adjusting i liked the whxm4 clicking. Overall really good headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Great, we're glad you like our newest industry-leading noise canceling 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great sounding headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable headphones. Noise canceling is awesome. Not a huge fan of the app though.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Howard, we're glad you like comfort and noise canceling feature of our product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the Headphone connect app. 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing sound, horrible build quality
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphone sound amazing, have great noise cancelling, and are extremely comfortable. I’ve spent entire workdays with then on and never felt like I needed to take them off. Unfortunately, the weak hinge snapped on me out of nowhere and the headphones have become unusable. Apparently, this is an incredibly common issue with these headphones that Sony refuses to acknowledge. I wanted to love these headphones, but its not worth the money for less than two years of usage. Sony needs to fix this build issue on their next headphones and acknowledge the mistake on the XM5s.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi themerriest, We are sorry to hear about what happened to your Sony WH-1000XM5. We would like to ensure that you are getting the assistance that you need with your headphones.
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Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Fantastic Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphone have fanstastic sound quality. I mostly use them for gym sessions and it does a gread job of blocking out everything.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Britt,
Thanks for sharing your experience with the WH-1000XM5 headphones! We're glad to hear that they deliver fantastic sound quality. It's great that they effectively block out distractions during your gym sessions.
The WH-1000XM5 offers an impressive battery life, with up to 30 hours of listening time. They feature a lightweight design and plush ear pads for long-lasting comfort during extended listening sessions.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
- Stephanie
Not great.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are visually pretty, but, wearing them feels a little weird because they stick out on the sides - they’re definitely wide, so say goodbye to laying down and wearing them. The way they extend is unique, but I worry about the longevity of the arms. Additionally, the way they are meant to sit in the case is awkward, and a more clunky experience than the older model. Not a great user experience, especially for the price, I don’t want to feel like i’m struggling to get them out of the case. Not great for situations like an airport, or class. The headphones themselves work great, but unfortunately everything else about them is a let down.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MayaZ,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such detailed and honest feedback about your WH-1000XM5 headphones. We genuinely appreciate you letting us know your experience.
We're really sorry to hear that while the sound quality is great, several aspects of the design and the carrying case experience did not fulfill your expectations.
Your specific notes on the "wide" fit, the longevity concern with the extending arms, and the awkward case placement are incredibly valuable. We rely on feedback like this to improve future products and design choices.
Thanks for considering Sony headphones and for providing us with this helpful information.
Sincerely,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m giving them a four because they come with no directions and I can’t seem to link them to my Rand McNally GPS system which is blue tooth. I can hear really well with them on. Everyone says they are really clear on the other end. I’m supposed to wear hearing aids but with these I can hear everything quite well. So if I could get some help linking these to my GPS they would get a five plus rating
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Hpprinter, We're pleased to hear that you can hear really well with the WH1000XM5. These headphones can be paired with Bluetooth devices that supports the following Bluetooth profile:
A2DP
AVRCP
HFP
HSP
You can also download a PDF copy of the Help Guide/Manual on our support website.
For reference, please check the Help Guide link below.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541014.html
Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
good confortable headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good and especially confortable to wear, i used to wear beats headphone that hurts my era after a while
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Leoyw, we're immensely pleased to hear you're enjoying the astonishing sound quality, and comfortable design of the Sony - WH1000XM5. We truly appreciate you being part of the Sony family and hope you're loving every minute with your new headphones! Best regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
sony xm5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.very good audio sound cancellation is too tier extremely light
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AndrewG,
Thank you for the purchase and we're glad to hear that you like the audio quality and lightweight design 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Another great addition to the WH-1000XM family
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable, sound is amazing, and the ANC works to perfection.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi vgnellam, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, and noise canceling function 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:Sound quality
Amazing Sound Quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality, highly recommended! I upgraded from my old Sony headphones and these are much better. The noise canceling is insane, blocks out all outside sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ryzone,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you’re loving the WH1000XM5 headphones. The sound quality and next-level noise canceling really make them a fantastic upgrade.
Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! -Maria
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good sound for me
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound for me when I use movie and music envy time
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your feedback, PhongL!
We are so pleased to hear that you are happy with the sound quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones for both movies and music. We designed this model to deliver exceptional audio, providing a rich and immersive experience for all types of content. It's rewarding to know that they are meeting your expectations every time you use them.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony WH-1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancellation is great and they fit very comfortably
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello CameranS,
That's nice to hear! We are delighted to hear your satisfaction with the noise cancelation feature and comfortability of our Sony WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones. The WH1000XM5 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 WH1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones. Awesome for planes rides or any rides in general. The noise cancellation is so good. Just like the airpods
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi YeseniaA, Thanks for the fantastic 5-star review! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying the Sony - WH1000XM5 headphones! The Industry-leading noise cancellation is optimized for every environment that you encounter, seamlessly adapting to block out distractions so you can enjoy the magnificent sound. Thank you for choosing Sony. Regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Greatest headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I’ve ever happened. Sound is amazing. Noise canceling and mute to chat are amazing. Highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello KH0011,
Thank you for your review!
We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. These headphones incorporate advanced technology to ensure you experience the highest quality sound. The WH-1000XM5 features innovative functionalities such as Speak-to-Chat and Active Noise Cancellation, and the Sony Headphones Connect app is designed to enhance your overall experience.
Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we hope you continue to enjoy your headphones every day!
Thank you once again for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Great Headset
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We Love it! Noise cancellation is great. The headset feels very light on your head.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Adrian, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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