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, Comfort, Sound quality
Comfortable and great noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I sold my Bose 700 headphones months ago because I heard these new Sony headphones had good noise canceling. I was going on a trip, so I picked these up. I have to say these are more comfortable than the Bose. The noise canceling is great. Many YouTubers complained about the case, but since I was used to the Bose case, that was not an issue at all. I highly recommend these. They are comfortable, have great noise canceling and long battery life.
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Posted .Hi aramosjr, We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, comfort, 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:Battery life, Sound quality, Weight
Can't go wrong
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have become my daily driver headphones. From riding on the bus, the train and walking around the city. They are comfortable with beauttiful sound quality. Pass through sound when you need it is great. Battery life is amazing. Very light weight. Carrying case is tough
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Posted .Hi Dailygadget, Thank you for the positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you like the comfortable fit, beautiful sound quality, ambient sound mode, amazing battery life, lightweight design, and robust carrying case of your new Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Sony Noise Canceling Headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones. The sound quality is amazing. They are not heavy and fit perfectly over my ears. The noise canceling feature is remarkable! Highly recommend this product!!
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Posted .Hi John, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Weight
Satisfied.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I lost my WH-1000XM4 and after a long consideration of repurchasing the same item or the newer one(WH-1000XM5), I chose this one. I liked the design and my ears are more comfortable when wearing for a long time. (lighter than XM4 and it covers my ears better +better leather quality). Bigger headphone case doesn't matter to me much because I wear it when I travel.
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Posted .H IreneC, We are glad that you like the design of 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love my Sony headphones purchased from Best Buy. The sound quality is excellent. It connects easily to Bluetooth. The noise cancellation is awesome. Battery life is great. They are comfortable to wear blocking out unwanted noise while enjoying music. I recommend this brand if you want a quality product with excellent sound & noise cancellation capabilities.
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Posted .Hi TanyaG, Thanks for the perfect rating! We're glad that you are impressed with the 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Worth the price... Excellent sound and features
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you haven't tried a set of noise cancelling headphones in awhile.... Do yourself a favor and grab these. The sound is truly amazing at all frequencies. Solid bass. Excellent high and mids. The ability to switch off the noise cancelling feature makes conversations with people around seamless without the need to yell or remove the cans. Connectivity was simple and fast. All in all a VERY solid purchase.
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Posted .Hi SamsungUser928, 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 headset
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love it, great quality and sounds up there. Its comformtable, touch control responds well. When you speak or someone nearby, it pauses music and gets out of Noise canceling, allowing you to have a conversation.
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Posted .Hi MinK,
Thank you for your feedback regarding the WH-1000XM5 headphones. We are delighted that you love the great quality, sound, comfort, and the convenient Speak-to-Chat feature, which automatically pauses music and adjusts noise canceling when you speak.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
The best as of May 2023, till the next QC release
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far so good. Always been a Bose QC fan, bought the QC 15, then upgraded to the QC35II after that. Was thinking of buying the QC45 but then saw the high reviews on this particular model. Did research and finally decided to buy this. No mistake, ANC is excellent, on par with bose. Sound quality, connectivity, battery life and customization is what made the difference.
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Posted .Hi Binoi,
You definitely made the right choice! We're really glad we were able to meet your expectations with the amazing sound quality, connectivity, long battery life, customized settings and overall performance of your new SONY headphones. The WH1000XM5 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:Battery life
Great value and superior quality.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these for my GF she absolutely loves it, uses it in long flights and always claims how good the ANC works compared to apple products. Comes in a wide range of colors and has been rated by many as the best in class. Highly recommend for long trips, cheaper then iPhone pro max, great battery life, and most importantly every stylish. This is definitely a great gift without breaking the bank with other premium headphones in the same space. The case covers and protects the whole ear phones. So far no negative issues as she has already used it for over 2 months since Christmas.
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Posted .Hi Gary, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really great headphones that is noise cancellation. It is comfortable to wear and very flexible! It can connect to a lot of different devices and you can control which device it is connected to through the app. I barely charge the headphones because it lasts so long.
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Posted .Hi Bahnchannn, We appreciate your feedback! We're also glad that you're enjoying the WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
Good features, for music worth the price?
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you’re just looking for headphones for music, I would go with Beats Studio. Much louder and sound quality is almost as good and you can get them under 200. These have a better app, better mic, better noise cancellation, better controls on headphones, more comfortable, and sound a little better. My only drawback is there’re not as loud otherwise I would give them a five.
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Posted .Hi Jasg,
Thank your for your time writing this review! We're glad to hear you like the sound quality, Sony Headphone Connect app, microphone, noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and features of your WH1000XM5 headphones. Sony values customers opinion as we always strive to deliver the best experience possible.
You may try some solutions below to troubleshoot low sound level issues with the headphones:
Turn up the volume of the headset and the connected device.
Connect the Bluetooth device to the headset once again.
Reset the headset.
Initialize the headset, and pair the headset and the device again.
For reference: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534511.html
Should you need further assistance, feel free to contact us by sending an email to socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following:
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We appreciate your feedback and thanks again for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great- but glasses users beware
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, balanced and wide sound, new design is more comfortable to wear for longer, and the battery life is phenomenal as always. The reason these lose a star for me is the new design messes with glasses and disrupts the active noise cancelling which side by side with my WH-1000XM3’s sounds a lot worse. I thought it was a defect, but after looking at the Sony subreddit this is a common issue with glasses users. Not sure if Sony will fix it or not, but as of now ANC quality is severely reduced and underwhelming. Disappointed in Sony as $400 is a lot and I expected better.
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Posted .Hi ahelpfulguy23, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your WH-1000XM5. We're sorry to hear you're having an issue with these headphones when wearing glasses. I'd suggest adjusting the left and right slider of these headphones to find the right fit when using glasses. 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, Comfort, Sound quality
Bigger and more comfortable than Bose headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great battery life and comfort. These are bigger than the competing Bose (qc35, 45) models and fit me much better. Would be five stars if they still folded like the previous version to take up less space in my bag. I also think the ANC and sound quality is better than the Bose models.
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Posted .Hi Rexpresso, Thank you for your feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones. It's great to hear that you appreciate the battery life, excellent noise canceling, great sound, and comfort. And good to know that the larger size of the WH-1000XM5 fits you better compared to the Bose QC35 and QC45 models. The WH-1000XM5 does not fold like the previous versions, which can indeed make them less compact for travel. However, your feedback about the convenience of a foldable design is valuable and will be considered for future improvements. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:ComfortCons mentioned:Price, Volume
Best ANC, not so on audio.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are comfortable best in class ANC but the price is all for canceling sound and not audio quality. The bass is none existent and voice is muffled not to mention low volume the produce at the max. Can improve a bit with EQ. For pro travelers with ANC in mind, get them. If is music then this are not the headphones for you. I returned them.
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Posted .Hi MiguelV, Thanks for your feedback and insights. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible. We'd love to help you troubleshoot your problem and turn your experience around. Please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely, Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
1000xm5 worth it on sale
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great. There are no deal-breaking issues to speak of. Sound quality is peak, build is durable enough and they are easy to connect and use out of the box. Battery life is excellent.
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Posted .Hi HappyWithPurchase,
That is fantastic feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the peak sound quality, excellent battery life, and easy out-of-the-box experience of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. Knowing that the build feels durable enough for you and that there are no deal-breaking issues is exactly what we strive for in our premium noise-canceling line.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headset
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable and high quality headset. I love design of it
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Posted .Hello DarDelen,
Thanks for your review of the WH-1000XM5 headphones!
We're so glad to hear that you find them very comfortable and that you love the design of this headset that is not only high-quality in terms of sound and features but also in its aesthetic and ergonomics.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great pair of headphones. Light and comfortable and the NR is excellent. I had originally purchase Air Pods Max, but they were so darn heavy. I am in a full Apple environment and the integration cannot be beat, but those things are ridiculously heavy. I will take the lack of integration to get the nice weight and comfort.
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Posted .Hi SPMU,
Very nice! Thank you for your purchase and we are honored to have customers like you. We're glad to hear that you like the light weight and comfortable design of the Sony 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 enjoy your headphones!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
You will love these.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are comfortable to wear with soft ear cushions and an adjustable headband, Up to 30hrs of battery and supports fast charging, They also have a built-in microphone for hands-free calling and voice assistant support in the end very good headphones for enjoying immersive sound and blocking out distractions. You get what you are paying for, High Quality
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Posted .Hi WarlynP, 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Great ANC headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent Headphones! Substantially better than the XM4's. It sounds as good, but the ANC is quite a bit better. I bought some beats with ANC between the XM4 and XM5, and the beats were not great in any characteristic - comfort, sound quality, and ANC. The XM5 is top-notch in all 3 areas, and the app that controls the headphones is also top-notch.
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Posted .Hi Jeff, 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. Thanks for choosing SONY ~Earl .
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good Sound Quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones. They have a noise canceling option and an ambient sound option too. If you download the app, you can adjust the sound too. The only reason I took one star off is because I feel like these might break if I were to mishandle them. I try to take care of my things though so it’s not really a problem for me.
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Posted .Thank you for the great review, user777467!
We’re thrilled you're enjoying the noise canceling and the custom sound options via our app—it really makes a difference! We appreciate your feedback on the build; while the WH-1000XM5 features a lightweight, "noiseless" design, it is engineered for durability during daily use. Since you take such good care of your gear, they should serve you well for a long time!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus,
Sony Social Media Team