Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/S
- SKU:
- 12202383
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 positive about the product's exceptional sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life, also appreciating its lightweight design, good bass, and snug fit. However, customers are negative about its portability, price, and occasional connectivity issues. Some also note that the volume could be louder and express a desire for water resistance.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Exceptional!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality and noise canceling capability, great product Sony.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jose,
We are thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones are delivering the excellent sound and noise cancellation you expected! It is great to know that the dual-processor system and 8-microphone array are providing that "excellent" distraction-free experience Sony is known for.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
overall 8/10
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The function "Ambient Sound Mode" is found on the app, which can be controlled through linear slider. I choose to keep it on a middle level because it allows me to hear a bit of my surroundings. i find this most helpful since noise canceling can often trigger my vertigo. I keep the "focus on voice" option on, it creates an amplifying speaker effect on the voices. From an aesthetic viewpoint, I like their clean leather feel, plush sit, but find that they stain/scratch easily. The case it comes in isn't sturdy, so I would be convenient to buy a separate case to protect them. Additionally, these headphones do not come with the USB-C Power Adapter. I will continue to see how I feel about these headphones over the next few months. This review is after having them for 1 month.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi IsabelS, Thank you for your honest review! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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
Sick headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones! Most comfortable to date . Had the XM4 which were already good but then upgraded to XM5 and stepped the quality of everything up a notch.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JulioP,
That's a very nice upgrade! We're glad to hear that you like the comfort design and quality of 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. We appreciate your support and thank you again for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
C'm'on, Sony, you can do better!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony makes the best headphones, and I always buy their top-of-the-line offering, but this set is a bit disappointing for a fifth-generation set at this price. On the positive side, the sound and the noise reduction are the best yet, which is primary. There are, however, some negatives. Most important, these cost $400, and there is still no basic waterproofing! I don't want to go on a walk on a summer day and destroy the headphones because I am sweating or get caught in the rain. And if it rains, you can't just fold up the phones and put them in your pocket: their "innovative" design eliminated the foldable earpieces of previous versions. I almost returned them, but I decided the sound and noise reduction outweighed the negatives. But c'm'on, Sony, can't you do better than this?
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jeff, We're sorry to hear that you're having issue with the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones. We apologize for the inconvenience. The headset is not waterproof. If water or foreign matter enters the headset, this can result in burnout or malfunction. Avoid situations such as the following and be careful not to get moisture or dirt on the headset. Using the headset in the rain or snow. Refer to this link for more details: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000558776.html.
With four microphones on each earcup, this is our biggest ever step forward in noise cancelling. Ambient sound is captured even more accurately for a dramatic reduction in high-frequency noise. Thanks to Auto NC Optimizer, noise-cancelling performance is always and automatically optimized based on wearing conditions and external environmental factors such as atmospheric pressure.
In any case that you need our assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com or chat with us from Sony’s e-support webpage.
I hope this helps! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Best choice for a money range
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Simply in love with the headphones. These are my first ever headphones and they are great. Have longer battery life, fits perfectly
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AditiV, Congratulations! We're glad that you love the battery life and fits perfectly. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great for kids
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great earphones. No noisecgets throughbthese things.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JCfromtheLBC!
Thank you so much for your feedback! We are really happy to hear that you’re enjoying your WH-1000XM5 earphones.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Sound review
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound quality. The mid range and bass pickups are great The sound quality overall is of good quality, especially in the real world. There is a nice feature where you don’t have to take your headset off to talk to someone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Johnny5, We're glad that you like the sound quality and features 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. Erin
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great head phone connections features and daily usage., I rate it 9 out 10 . If they were louder it would be a 10 out of 10.
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Posted .Hi AnthonyM,
We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying the daily usage and great connection features of your headphones! We appreciate your 9 out of 10 rating and your valuable feedback regarding the volume levels.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Amazing
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My son love this gift. Nice and comfortable. Very good quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Guarily,
It is fantastic to know that your son is loving his gift! We are so glad that the WH-1000XM5 is providing a comfortable fit for him, as we specifically engineered these with a "soft fit" leather headband and a lightweight design to make long listening sessions effortless. These headphones represent our best in noise-canceling technology, utilizing two processors and eight microphones to silence everything from city noise to voices, ensuring he can enjoy the high-quality, high-resolution audio without any distractions.
We really appreciate you being part of the Sony family.
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones Comfort and Sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought them recently for a trip and enjoyed them very much. The comfort and sound were great! I also enjoy the ability to touch the ear piece to allow conversations without taking off the headset.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Curtis,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the comfort, sound quality, and touch functions 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Simply Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are amazing headphones! Sound is great and the comfort is unreal. I wear them for travel and before sleep to block out noise. They are worth every bit of the money!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KevenG, Fantastic! Glad to hear you're enjoying the amazing sound quality, comfortable fit, and excellent noise cancellation of your new Sony XM5.
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
good sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and sound pretty clear to me. This was a good purchase
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AlexC,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that you enjoy the great and clear sound of your WH1000XM5 headphones. It's rewarding to know that this purchase has enhanced your listening experience, and we appreciate you sharing your positive feedback.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great quality product.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good product, I like the way it cancels noise, high quality of sound, and great ear fit. I enjoyed wearing them during intercontinental fligts and they proved to be very helpful. My only concern is after using them for 2 hours at 34-36F they lost connectivity with my phone couple of times and they shut down without reason. After powering them again, I checked their battery status and it was saying they are full. That is the only thing I found a bit strange, but it may make sense after 2 hours operating at low temps.
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Posted .Hi SorinB,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to her that you like the noise canceling, sound quality and fit of the headphones. We're sorry to hear what happened with your headphones. To isolate the issue, factory reset the headphones and try again.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541013.html
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:Sound quality
Great product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product with excellent quality construction and sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AshleyC,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It brings us great joy to hear that you appreciate the WH-1000XM5 headphones' quality construction and sound. We take pride in crafting products that offer both durability and an exceptional audio experience, and your kind words truly affirm our commitment. Your feedback motivates us to continue delivering the best in innovation and design.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Workout Headphones?
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Did extensive research on this product. And the sound quality is superb. No question about it. Perfect for a casual listen. Now here comes the part with some cons with working out. Training for about a decade, i know the style of movements one should be training if that makes sense. So when you’re perform pullups or decompression hangs to stretch your back. Your arm MAY accidentally change songs by brushing the side of the headphones. Now the side sensitivity configuration can be disabled but it be beats the purpose of the headphones. Also, if you’re workouts or if you’re a sweaty person. Be advised that it can be slippery when they are over your ears. Love the headphones for is functioning (audio). Would this be a good workout headphones? Do some more research.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HectorC,
We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about the touch controls and design is greatly appreciated. For optimum performance, make sure to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).
The sensor of the touch sensor control panel is built into the flat surface of the right unit. Operate within the range of the sensor.
These headphones are not sweatproof nor waterproof. Touching the headset with sweaty hands, or using the headset in situations where the headset may get soaked in sweat may result in malfunction. They can still be used while doing light exercises.
For more serious workouts or if you sweat a lot, we suggest our headphones that are specifically designed for these tasks like the WF1000XM4.
Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link:
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Sincerely,
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
WORTH THE PRICE!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I MOSTLY USE THE HEADPHONES WHEN I AM WORKING OUT. THEY FEEL COMFORTABLE TO MY HEAD AND THE SOUND QUALITY IS GREAT!
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Posted .Hi RogerN, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great pair of headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This product is very easy to use. The sound is incredible and feels very comfortable on the head. The app could be improved however.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Peter, We're glad that you are enjoying the comfort, sound quality, use of app, and ease of 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
Best I’ve had
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancelling is amazing. Pass through noise for when I want ambient works great. Very comfy fit which is usually hard for me to find.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KevinW,
Thank you so much for an amazing review! Glad to hear you found the best headphones that perfectly suits your needs and expectations. We're really happy that you are enjoying the Noise canceling features, Ambient Mode, and comfortable fit of your 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Truly is the best
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Truly the best headphones on the market, it has everything you want perfectly in headphones, long battery life, amazing sound quality, no complaints
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mando,
Fantastic! We are truly delighted to know your satisfaction with the incredible sound quality, long-lasting battery life, and amazing performance of the WH-1000XM5. 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 your awesome feedback and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and Noise cancellation, can’t really ask for anything more. Only drawback is if you’re an IPhone User the connectivity isn’t as flawless as with other Apple devices, but that’s just Apple taking advantage of the lax US consumer protection laws
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GlenT,
Thanks for the feedback! We're so happy to hear you're loving the WH1000XM5 headphones!
Totally agree, the sound and noise cancellation are top-notch. As for iPhone connectivity, experiences can vary, many users still find it works well, but we know every setup is different. Thanks for sharing yours!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Aldair