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 love the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones for their terrific sound quality and comfortable design. The headphones are also lightweight and have a long battery life. Overall, customers seem very satisfied with these headphones.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great sound quality and comfort
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality and super comfortable for over-the-ear headphones. I wish they made cooking earpieces for them on release, that’s the only thing I would change. I use these to study in order to focus, and they’re comfortable enough to walk with outside as well. So far the connectivity seems pretty seamless.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Shawn, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality, comfort, and connectivity. 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, Weight
Great headset
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound and the comfortable fit and they're so light and easy to take along
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Posted .Hi EvelynT, We're glad that you like the sound quality 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. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
10/10 Headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, feels very light and can wear it for a long period of time without it feeling uncomfortable. Noise cancellation is outstanding. Definitely recommend to purchase
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NicoleH, We're happy to hear that you like the WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Hard to control
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is good. Too uncomfortable for a long time use. Ears get very warm. Hard to control features. Hard to connect through wi-fi
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, WilmerV,
Thanks for the review! We appreciate the comments towards the design and the touch panel, and we can take them in consideration for future references. We are glad you are enjoying the top-technology Noise Cancelling, and it is great to hear that you are taking advantage of the amazing Sound quality.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a great day!
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best headphones on the market imo
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Highly recommend. Great sound and quality. Battery life is really good as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ndng, it's truly wonderful to hear you're so pleased with your Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones! We designed them to deliver an exceptional listening experience, and it sounds like they're truly hitting the mark for you. With up to 30 hours of playback with noise cancellation on, they're built to keep up with even the longest commutes or travel days! Thank you for choosing Sony. Best regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Solid headphones but some improvements needed
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They work as intended. The noise canceling function works well and I was looking for a set that were multipoint - able to connect more than one device - so that I can respond to my phone while working on my laptop. The reason for the 4/5 stars is because I am forced to download an app to do the multiple connections and connectivity isn’t always consistent resulting in a somewhat glitchy sound connection on MS Teams. This doesn’t happen often but for the price we shouldn’t have to deal with this.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KatherineN, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your new Sony WH-1000XM5. While we're glad you like the excellent noise cancellation and overall function of these headphones, we regret to hear about the connectivity glitches that you're having. We highly recommend that you download the latest firmware version to ensure optimal performance. You can also follow the additional troubleshooting steps on this link for more information: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00204483
We also recommend contacting our our product support team via phone call or chat through this link should you need additional assistance: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US.
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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
My favorite ANC cans.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've had every version of these since release. My favorite ANC headphones. Super comfortable and great noise canceling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi benny32,
Thanks for the review! We truly appreciate your loyalty and are glad to hear that the WH1000XM5 Noise-Canceling Headphones continue to be your favorite. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy the comfort and immersive sound!
-Maria
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The reason I didnt give it a full five was because of the sony app you need to download to change a few things on your headphones. An example of this would be the speech detection, I woul talk and audio would cut off, so overall you could talk and listen at the same time. Unless of course you changed it in the app. Nonetheless its a great product, amazing audio and are comfortable around the ear!
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Posted .Hello Gaby,
Thank you for purchasing our Sony WH1000XM5 and for sharing your feedback. This will help us improve our future product. We're glad that you like the quality of our XM5. 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 review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are Worth getting because it has so many functions with it they have noise, cancellation and Speak to talk and ambient sound. Also, this is good for the gym because it stays on your head and it’s just on any type of head size.
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Posted .Hi XavierP Awesome! We're pleased to hear that you're enjoying the audio and features of your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best Headphones of the year so far!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you are looking for a headphone that packs a punch this is the one. This is the best headphone for the price range and sound quality. Sound is great and the battery life is exceptional and it works well with the iPhone app and android and don’t have any lag or issues with it. The only downside is it outside will get stained if you have greasy or messy fingers. Other than that great product! Would Recommend!
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Posted .Hi PizzaPlanet2003, Thanks for your 5-star rating! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality, battery life, and works well. 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
Steal at this price!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound clarity on this one is incredible. The older XMs had a bad mic but that has been fixed. It’s even better when you get a price match.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, Kiran!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the incredible sound clarity of your new WH-1000XM5 headphones! We especially appreciate you noticing the improvements we've made to the microphone system. Our engineers worked hard to ensure crystal-clear voice pickup, so it’s great to know that the upgrade is making a real difference for you.
It’s also wonderful to hear you were able to take advantage of a price match—nothing beats getting premium Sony technology at a great value!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Major upgrade from already great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I upgraded from a pair of Sony WH1000-XM2 headphones. Almost everything is better, from the noise canceling and the comfort to the USB-C charging. The only thing that took a little getting used to is the tones that replace the voice prompts. I even tested the mics, and the non-voice noise is almost eliminated. Best WFH/study aid I could hope for!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BestTechBuy, Awesome! We're pleased 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Great headphones but can’t share apple audio
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality headphones. For Apple/Iphone users* You cannot share audio with others with these headphones. If you are looking to maybe watch a movie together somewhere and not disturb others this wont be your friend.* But great everything else!! Good sound when adjusted to your liking with the eq, good feel, holds a great charge and charges quick!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Excellent choice Justin! 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Great buy
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Switched over from beat studios and the difference is extremely noticeable. Crisp and clear sound and extremely easy setup. Amazing battery life.
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Posted .Hi JimmyP, Congratulations on your upgrade! We are thrilled to learn that the crisp and clear sound, easy setup, and long-lasting battery life of your Sony XM5 headphones have significantly enhanced your listening experience. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! -Maria
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
air max killers
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Truly incredible headphones love the noise cancelling, compared to the xm4 this is more of a speaker approach as the inwards fold outwards I personally like that more and it feels lighter around the head probably to compete even more against the air maxes this is a dream headset however still awaiting to get gps service on this in case i lose
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KenanO,
Happy to hear that you selected our WH-1000XM5 over other brands and you enjoy the good sound quality of our headphones. We appreciate your feedback/suggestion regarding GPS function. Since this unit does not have a built-in GPS, in case you lose your headphone, you can use Fast Pair features of your XM5. The WH-1000XM5 supports Google’s helpful new Fast Pair feature. It lets you easily locate where you left your headphones by tone sound or checking their last known location in Google’s Find My Device app on your smartphone.
You can also enjoy the sound quality of the headphone because it has 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Perfect for Long Haul Flights
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Battery life is amazing. Wore these on an 8+ hour flight on one charge. Love that they come with an aux cord for in-flight entertainment and the noise cancelling was perfect. Also was able to wear a travel pillow and sleep with them on pretty easily.
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Posted .Hi Jstoe, That's awesome! We're glad that you are impressed with the 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sound is amazing, headphones a bit big
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Both my wife and I are having issues with these headphones not staying on quite as well as we'd hoped. We opted for these over the Bose because we both really liked the ability to mute/turn off noise cancellation by holding your hand over the right ear. We also both thought these felt more comfortable than Bose, and that the sound was pretty much equal. However, these headphones are a little big for both of us, and that's our main complaint. We also find that we accidentally mute the headphones quite a bit when exercising. Otherwise, that are incredible.
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Posted .Hi CatCity, Amazing! We're glad that you and your wife is enjoying the noise canceling function of your new headphones. We're sorry if this is a little bit big, however, you can use the slider to adjust the length to get the best 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. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
A worthy uograde
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely loved the XM4’s, and they lasted a good 5 years. The XM5’s improve in every way that matters when it comes to sound and noise cancellation. The cups are deeper so they fit better. The connection is better than previous models, with seamless switches between devices working flawlessly. The accompanying app is great for nailing your specific sound settings. Oh and they work without having to be powered on via AUX.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your review, Caden! We're delighted to hear that you loved your new WH-1000XM5 headphones and appreciate your detailed feedback. It's fantastic to know that the improvements in sound quality, noise cancellation, and deeper ear cups have enhanced your experience. We're also glad that the seamless device switching and the accompanying app met your expectations, allowing you to fine-tune your sound settings. Additionally, the functionality via AUX even when powered off is a valuable feature that many users appreciate. Your feedback helps us continue to improve our products and services. Thank you again for your support and for being a valued Sony customer!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus
Best Headphones Ever!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a top notch product all the way around. The sound and the sound cancelling are excellent. The battery last a really long time. I bought these mostly to where on the airplane, but I have been enying them at home as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RhondaG!
Thanks so much for sharing your review with us.
We are thrilled to hear how much you like your WH-1000XM5! It’s awesome that they’re working out so well for you, whether you're relaxing at home or up in the air.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Excellent upgrade from WH-1000XM3
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I previously owned the WH-1000XM3 and the XM5s are a wonderful upgrade. The ANC is better than the old model without that pressurized feeling. Sound stage is great on the default eq settings but a little tweaking really makes these shine, especially with LDAC enabled on Android. It's a shame that apple users miss out on that feature. These headphones are also very comfortable, I've been wearing them 4-5 hours at a time without any issues.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi atan1, we're glad you are enjoying 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl