Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/S
- SKU:
- 11919976
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 are enthusiastic about the excellent sound quality of these headphones. They also highly value the incredible comfort, great battery life, light weight, and appealing design.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Great headset
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great bass and fine detailing. Noise cancelation is great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's great, VazraviratP! You definitely made the right choice with these headphones. We're thrilled to hear that you appreciate the exceptional features and exquisite sound quality of the WH-1000XM5 headphones! Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
fits my big head!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.very comfortable, nice sound. Most headphones are not comfortable to me, these are!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Justf4fun, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound and comfortable to use. 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
Favorite headphones
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] I’ve owned a lot of different earbuds and headphones. I’ve got to say though, my favorite are the Sony xm5’s. They feel super comfortable and the noise cancellation is the best I’ve had so far. I did like how the xm4’s folded but that being said it’s really not a big deal. Though I really like Bose, I believe Sony offers better noise cancellation than the 700’s and includes more features for usage, plus the sound quality is incredible as well!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
Great
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones awesome noise cancelation I thought they would be louder. Other than that a great pair of headphones Especially on a plane.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Firetvcube, 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing! The sound is great and they are super comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rosie, Awesome! We're glad that you re enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Love these headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I’ve bought. I’ve had the AirPod maxes and the AirPods, but these are the most comfortable of the bunch.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SonyaB,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.
It's wonderful to know you find them to be the most comfortable among other headphones you've tried. We put a lot of work into the new design, focusing on a lighter build and a more comfortable fit, and it's incredibly rewarding to hear that it makes such a difference for you.
We truly appreciate you choosing Sony and are glad you're loving the experience!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I ave ever owned. It blocks the gym noise excellently. Sound quality is superb.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FaustoB,
That is fantastic to hear! We are thrilled that the WH-1000XM5 are the best headphones you have ever owned. It is wonderful that the superb sound quality and the excellent noise cancellation are working perfectly to block out gym noise and let you focus on your workout.
Thanks for choosing Sony. Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Noise canceling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is very nice, and the battery lasts a long time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Elking We're glad that you're enjoying the sound and battery life, Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality and really really confortable. The sound cancellation is excellent!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WIDI, Perfect! We're thrilled to hear you like the amazing sound quality, comfortable fit, and excellent noise cancellation of your new Sony WH1000XM5. 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: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:Comfort
Listen to this
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These head phones are comfortable enough to bing watch but I can't tell if they are on or off unless I listen to them.. I wish there could be a light indicatior to let me know. I have put them away charged but when I want to use them they are not charged.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony WH1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise-canceling is super. Comfortable with superior sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NovaCaine,
Awesome! Glad to hear that you are enjoying the superb sound quality, noise cancellation, and comfortable fit of your WH1000XM5 headphones. We are committed in providing our customers with the greatest experience possible. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Great geadphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are so comfy and long lasting. Highly recommend to anyone looking for new headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Abby, Thank you for the 5-star rating! 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love these headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones ever. Love the noise canceling. I use the for work and gaming!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AshleyJ!
It's a truly pleasure to hear you feel the WH-1000XM5 are the best headphones, especially since you are getting great use out of the noise canceling for both your work and gaming needs.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
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||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good sound quality, the ear fit is a bit off but overall good
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi user491709!
It is fantastic to know that the sound quality of your WH-1000XM5 is hitting the mark.
We appreciate your honesty regarding the fit, as your feedback helps us keep improving how our headphones feel for everyone.
Thanks for choosing Sony headphones!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
best audio
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.quality audio better thtan my airpod max. sleek design
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi john, We're delighted to hear that you like the audio and sleek design. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Good overall
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good battery life, comfortable, wish I could use headphones while charging or listen via usb-c, and wish the material was more resistant to fiingerprints.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PamelaG,
Thank you for the review and we're glad to hear that you like the battery performance and comfortable design of the headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Our ultra-comfortable WH1000XM5 headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening and exceptional call clarity. Two processors control multiple microphones for unprecedented noise canceling while Auto NC Optimizer automatically optimizes noise canceling based on your wearing conditions and environment. The specially designed 30-mm driver unit delivers superior sound quality for all your entertainment. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love the quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best noice canceling headset I have had. Cant wait to get the next gen thou
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello LordHoxx,
That is fantastic to hear! We are absolutely thrilled that you consider the WH-1000XM5 to be the best noise-canceling headset you have ever owned!
That level of sound isolation is exactly what our engineering team strives for. Your enthusiasm for the current model, and for the future of our line, is the best compliment we can receive.
Thank you so much for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Hands down one of my favorite headphones.
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely love these things I've had these for quite a while and they still look and work like brand new. My fiance absolutely hates them because of the noise canceling when I have them on and she has to get up and tap me on the shoulders to get my attention.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sammy, We're pleased to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Love These Headphones But Quirks Prevent 5/5 Stars
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely love these headphones, they do exactly what I wanted; block out ~90% of the noise around me with a single button. I wear these primarily while I'm at work, which is a large warehouse with lots and lots of noise, and these have no problem blocking it all out. This is where some of the quirks begin however. The first quirk is the microphones in the earcups; they are very sensitive to loud, high-pitched sound, like a piece of tape being ripped from its roll for example. These high-pitch sounds have a tendency to cut through the noise-cancelling and cause some sound tearing in the headphones when that happens. Unfortunately, I often use tape at work, so every time I do, I have to rotate my head away from the tape as I'm pulling it to prevent hearing a loud sound tear while my headphones are on. I'm sure that this is just a quirk and not something that most people will experience, but it's worth pointing out. The other major quirk I have experienced is the material the ear cups are made from. It's a kind of rubbery-leather material that, quite frankly, I don't like. I find that even light physical activity causes the area around the ears to moisten up and run hot when I'm wearing these because of that material. A kind of cloth material would have been a better choice in my opinion, but I'm sure Sony had a reason to chose what they did use. Additionally, because this material has no grip to it, I find that my glasses routinely slide down my face because the headset press-fits to your head, which causes the glasses to be pushed forward because there's nothing for them to grab onto and stay in place. Again, likely something that most people will not experience, but it definitely is something to know about. Overall however, these are the best headphones I have ever owned, and I have owned many over the years. If you're on the fence about buying them, just do it. Worst comes to worst, you return them, but I bet you won't!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Evan, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your new WH-1000XM5. While we're glad you like the excellent noise cancellation feature, we regret to hear about the high-pitch noise issue and the earcup materials of these headset.
To isolate the issue, make sure that the firmware is up to date and please perform a factory reset.
Factory reset steps for WH1000XM5:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541013.html
If you are unable to resolve your concern, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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And to ensure a comfortable fit and to use the unit for longer periods, please adjust the left and right slider. This unit also has super-soft, pressure-relieving earpads foamed urethane that evenly distributes pressure.
Hope this helps!
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