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.
Best head phones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best noise cancelling headphones on the market took them on the plane with me when I was traveling, I couldn’t hear anything! There was a baby screaming crying behind me and I turned on the noise canceling and it all went away and it was radio silent I couldn’t hear a peep!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AshtonG,
We are so happy to hear that your WH-1000XM5 headphones made your travel experience so much more peaceful! It is wonderful to know that our industry-leading noise cancellation allowed you to enjoy some quiet during your flight.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphones. Definitely better than AirPods Pro max. Sound quality is phenomenal and very comfortable around your ear
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sobain, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and comfort. 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
Fail for noise canceling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the fit is comfortable and battery life is acceptable, however the noise canceling feature isn't very good. I tend to use these in the office, and unfortunately unless I turn up the music, I can still hear people around me through the headphones. The audio quality is acceptable.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Harliquin, while we're glad that you like the audio quality, comfort, and battery life, we regret to hear that the noise canceling function did not meet your expectations. We'd love to help you troubleshoot your problem and turn this into a better experience.
We have recommended steps to help fix the problem such as the following:
Make sure the noise canceling function is turned on.
Adjust the headset into a comfortable position.
The noise canceling function is effective in low frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices.
When the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app is turned on, the wearer's actions, like walking or running, are detected. The noise canceling function is automatically adjusted and the Ambient Sound Mode may be activated according to these actions.
To make the most of the noise canceling function, turn off the Adaptive Sound Control, and try to turn on the noise canceling function manually when you need it.
With the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app, check the setting of [Ambient Sound Control]. If it is set to [Ambient Sound], the effect of noise canceling is reduced. Set it to the noise canceling mode.
Check with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app whether the function of the NC/AMB button is set to [Ambient Sound Control].
Because the noise canceling performance is automatically optimized by the Auto NC Optimizer function according to changes in the wearing condition and usage environment, you may notice fluctuations in the noise canceling effect
Ref: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html
I hope this helps but if you still need assistance, do not hesitate to drop us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Superv!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought it for my daughter, but then I got used to then so I decided to keep em. Now, because she deserve them In had to buy another one for her. Once you wear them, you don't want to take them off, the noice cancelling feature once you touch it is supperv!! Comfortable, easy to get used to it.. Wich I can wear it at work!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nogood, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you like the comfort, noise canceling, features, and ease of use. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing Product
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality and comfort are top notch. It beats all other comparable products!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pranav, Amazing! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and comfort. 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
Outstanding to say the least!!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best in class. Outstanding sound and comfort. Reasonably priced.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SAM786, This is great! We're pleased to hear that you are enjoying the sound and comfort. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is very good and noise cancellation is also good. My son loves these headphones and the charge last a long time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Leena, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality, battery life, and noise canceling function. 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
Lightweight and comfortable.
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Lightweight, great audio, super comfortable. I could work all day with these on.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello whereismyipod, Thanks for sharing your experience. We are glad that you like the sound quality 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones I've ever owned
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Title says it all. Great sound, great noise cancellation, incredibly comfortable. Highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Great choice OwenL! 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
Sounds awesome
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These have a very cool look to them and feel comfortable. The sound is top notch just as expected.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MaribelR, we're glad you like the comfort and sound quality 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:Comfort
Good upgrade from XM4
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I own WH-1000XM3 and XM4. This is very much an upgrade mainly on the noise cancelling and comfort side. I also like the new design.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GorgonSisters, Amazing! We're happy to hear 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:Sound quality
Upgrade from the Beats Studio 3
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this as an upgrade to my Beats Studio 3. Upon listening to these for the first time, I was impressed with the ANC performance, sound, and build quality which is all a step above the Beats. The only negative I can think of is how the case is larger than the Beats' case but other than that it is perfect. I also enjoyed the Sony app and all the features it offered.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mark, Excellent choice! We're also glad that you like the noise canceling, sound quality, build, use of Headphones Connect app and features. 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 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones are great, they sound and feel great. But would stick with XM4’s
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Moreno, 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:Sound quality
Worth the price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was reluctant to pay this much for headphones but was tired of the bud style and wanted to try some over the ear. Beautiful sound, noise cancelling is tremendous
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Highkage,
We really value the time you took to express your thoughts about our headphones! We feel privileged to know that you're experiencing such beautiful sound and impressive noise cancelling with your WH-1000XM5 headphones, even though you were initially hesitant about the price. We appreciate you giving them a try!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Stephanie
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sounding headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the way the these headphones fit and sound. Quality headphones. Would definitely recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Izr88,
Thank you for an amazing review and recommendation! We're so happy to hear that you love the exceptional sound quality and comfortable fit 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing quality sound, wish they were a little louder.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LindaP, We're glad that you like the sound quality. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Head phone
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome sound love the color, fits perfectly best i purchase
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JAYZ, We are thrilled to hear that your new Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones are your best purchase. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy your music! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Just Trust me… Buy Them
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best purchase I’ve made for myself so far. I actually didn’t think I could love headphones so much. I did a bunch of research on different types of headphones, sound quality, durability, etc. and these consistently popped up. They still are as loud as the day I bought them and I constantly listen to music at full volume!
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Posted .Hi SamK, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones but pricey
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and very comfortable over the ears. The speakers sit over my entire ear which makes them more comfortable at the same time cancels sound well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SoTexSmoker We're glad that you like the 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:Comfort
Amazing Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones work amazing ! Extremely comfortable. The noise canceling works amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, Alb500!
We are thrilled to hear that you find the WH-1000XM5 headphones work amazing! We put a great deal of effort into both the comfort and the performance, so your feedback on the extremely comfortable fit and the amazing noise canceling is truly rewarding. We're glad they are delivering the premium listening experience you expect.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team