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:Sound quality
Performance
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's definitely better then the xm4 in terms of anc and sound but the old design and touch pad are better on the xm4
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DragonMarked,
We appreciate the feedback and we're glad to hear that you like your new 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!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best of its kind
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Top notch quality.. ANC is amazing on these! Comfort is crazy good too. Best headphones I’ve ever tried hands down!
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Posted .Hi ItzJoa
Perfect! We're happy to hear you like your new XM5 headphones particularly the amazing noise canceling features and comfortable fit. 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 quality
Best ANC headphones on the market
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good sound and even better noise cancelation. One of the best pairs of headphones ive used compared to Bose QC ultra and Beats Studio Pro.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MatthewD, thank you for the five-star rating! We are honored to hear that you consider the WH1000XM5 to be one of the best pairs of headphones you've ever worn. Their exceptional sound quality and industry-leading noise cancellation technology truly set them apart. Thank you for choosing Sony! Best regards, -Jenn,
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great head phones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound quality noises cancelations, when take them off they disconnect
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Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, Dvital80!
We are so pleased to hear that you love the sound quality and noise-canceling of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. We designed them with industry-leading technology to provide an exceptional listening experience. It's also great that you are enjoying the smart feature that disconnects them when you take them off, as we aimed to make the user experience as seamless as possible.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Debated on the XMS5 since my nephew had a XMS4. I was completely blown away by the 5 (they don’t fold up like the 4) the sound is incredible. They knock the BOSE out the park, (my personal opinion). They also have an app that my nephew downloaded for me and I can make adjustments to the sound and many of the other features. My nephew is doing chores around my house to make extra money to purchase the XMS5.
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Posted .Hi Harpo, Great choice! We're glad that you are enjoying the audio quality and features of the Headphones Connect app. 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
Replacing my XM4s
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A family member wanted to keep my XM4s, especially since they are using them to help them study through college. So I decided to get the XM5s on sale and they are just as good, if not better than the XM4s. The headphones sound great and aesthetically pleasing. I wouldn't necessarily upgrade from the XM4, but if you don't have either, go ahead and grab the XM5. You won't regret it!
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Posted .Thanks for the positive feedback, WFHDev! We're glad to hear that you are impressed with your XM4 and XM5 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 very much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony! - Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones better noise cancellation than 4. I noticed a beeping sound when I first bought it during listening. All you have to do is change the toggle where it switches automatically. The headphones are trying to automatically adjust to ambient and noise canceling. I took that off now what ever I do im in controll of the sound And no beeping.
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Posted .Hi Jamestaylor1234, Awesome! We're thrilled 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:Comfort
Happy with the purchase
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good headphones for the money. Comfortable and fit over the ear well.
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Posted .Hi RachelH,
Great! We're glad that you are satisfied with your purchase and with the quality and comfort of your new Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear 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! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Very light
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and noise cancellation. The headphones are very light and wearable.
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Posted .Hi SageM, 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
Great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.On of the best ear phones. Sound is excellent and great battery life.
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Posted .Hi MarlonJ, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you like the sound quality 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
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality, sound is excellent. Holds a great charge.
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Posted .Hi Joey, That's awesome! We're truly happy to hear you're having an enjoyable experience with your new WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones! We're also grateful to hear your purchase went well and you like the superb sound quality and long-lasting batter life of the headphones. It sounds like we hit the mark with the WH-1000XM5! Our ultra-comfortable WH-1000XM5 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! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and extremely comfortable to wear. Cancels out all the annoying people around you.
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Posted .Hi GregoryP, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, 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
Great
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They're great headphones! The audio quality is phenomenal and they're comfortable
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Posted .Great choice Sama! 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:Sound quality
I cant HEAR YOU!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great addition! Had Bose but these are nicer...the simple cup ear of outside headphone to cancel sound to hear if someones tryingvto interupt your listening is a cool feature.
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Posted .Hi DeCleanman, we're glad you like our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love sonys always have. Even over bose. I had the xm3 and just bought the xm5s. Way better noise cancelling that i love the most and the call quality is perfect. I took a phone call with lawnmower noise in the backtound and my sister said she could hear me perfect and clear. So two thumbs up for that. Lasty the sound quality is amazing as expected like my xm3s. So five stars for sure.
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Posted .Hi Steven, Great! You definitely made the right choice. We're glad you're enjoying all the improvements we made on these headphones. Sony’s industry-leading noise cancellation evolves to further immerse you in 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! -Jess
Best on the market.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sorry headphones always been high quality products, and this model has all you need specially for long flights you are in your own world, without a doubt def a keeper. Only a small adjustment on the cushion over the head would have to be wider I think they corrected it on the latest version, again this definitely also depends on the shape of the person's head its gone get some time of use but would work fine, other than that all is perfect. I would recommend it specially it been on sale for a lot less.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones available, but not too durable
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are literally the best Bluetooth headphones available, but they will break if pushed beyond their meager physical limits. Do not sleep with these headphones on, or you're asking for trouble. Otherwise, they are absolutely amazing. They're a huge upgrade from the XM3 and even XM4.
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Posted .Hi runwarez, we're glad you like our industry leading noise canceling headphones. We're sorry to hear that you have a physical damage on your Sony unit. It is not recommended to wear over-ear headphones like the WH-1000XM5 while sleeping due to potential discomfort and the risk of damaging the headphones or causing harm to your ears. A broken headband is physical damage not covered by the warranty.
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:
~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have a excellent quality in sound and very confortable for my ears
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Posted .Hi Rod1, Amazing! We're delighted 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:Sound quality, Weight
Sony 5000
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very light weight and the sound is amazing must have
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Posted .Hello Charger, We are happy that you like the amazing sound quality of your new Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy your music! Vincent
Good but with some faults..
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these headphones as my first pair of over the ear headphones ever. After seeing multiple reviews online it seemed like they were only rivaled by the Airpod Maxes. When I got the headphones I immediately didn't love the sound quality. You have the option to change the EQ in an app that you use to customize the headphones as well as their transparency mode. In my opinion the bass is very lacking. You either can barely get any of it or you turn it up and it drowns out the higher end. The touch controls are very handy and easy to figure out. One more issue I had was with the noise cancelling. I'm not expecting noise cancellation to create complete silence but I could nearly hear everything when I used it. I was surprised with how lacking it was. Eventually I ended up taking these back and buying a pair of APMs. Not only is the sound better but the noise cancelling is impressively better. Both have a great transparency mode but with the Sony's you feel like you're talking through headphones because everything sounds muffled or as if it's coming through a megaphone if that makes sense. With the Maxes it's like you're not even wearing headphones. I'd say if you're an Apple user to just save up and invest in the APM's. If you want a nice pair of headphones that are close in quality then these are the next best step. Be aware you may need to tweak the EQ first if you're not getting the sound you desire and definitely don't expect the best noise cancelling. Even Bose are better when it comes to ANC. Overall, decent pair of headphones but just not suited to my needs.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi moonchild734, We appreciate your detailed feedback. While we're glad that you find this a decent headphones, we regret that the headphones did not fully met your expectation and doesn't suit your needs. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible. We hope you'll consider Sony in your future purchase. Regards, Erin