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:Battery life, Sound quality
+A
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product highly recommend.. battery life is excellent. Great sound
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Posted .Hi TitoR, We're delighted to hear that you like the sound and battery life. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Comfortable and great sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is great even on an airplane. They were comfortable and the noise cancelling worked well.
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Posted .Hi Rick, We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
FEATURES GREAT!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.THE ONLY THING I DO NOT LIKE IS WHEN WORKING OUT YOU START SWEATING THEY SLIP OFF I HATE THAT.
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Posted .Hi CESARL,
We appreciate you sharing your feedback with us. While we are glad you chose the WH-1000XM5 headphones, we are sorry to hear they are slipping during your workouts. Because these headphones are designed for everyday listening rather than high-intensity exercise, moisture from sweat can cause them to slide. We truly value your input regarding the fit during active use.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Worthy purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancellation was great! A very comfortable fit when compared to Sony - WH1000XM4
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Posted .Hi SravyaV, this is great! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great to workout with
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones are great to workout with & music is clear
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Posted .Hi LisetteC,
It’s great to hear that your WH-1000XM5 headphones are performing well during your workouts and providing clear audio! We designed them with a lightweight fit and industry-leading noise cancellation to ensure you can stay focused on your fitness and your music without distraction. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
worth it
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.comfy and clear audio, battery life is good, feels high quality and is adjustable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello KORYB,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that you appreciate the comfort, clear audio, and battery life of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. It's wonderful to know that the high-quality feel and adjustability add to your listening experience. Your thoughtful feedback encourages us to continue delivering products that enhance everyday moments. We truly value your support and hope your Sony headphones bring you great enjoyment for a long time.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My purchase has been great and the quality is top tier but Best Buy customer service was the star of the show and stellar!! Definitely made me feel appreciated!
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Posted .Thank you for the review, MjW1! We're thrilled to hear that your purchase of the WH-1000XM5 has been great and that you are impressed with the quality. We aim for a top-tier experience, and it is wonderful to know that you feel appreciated by Best Buy's customer service as well.
The WH-1000XM5 is designed with exceptional features that enhance your listening experience, including advanced noise canceling technology and superior sound quality. If you have any specific questions or need assistance in utilizing any features, feel free to ask!
Thanks again for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Very nice.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the long battery life and sound quality, not the best fit for my larger than average head but maybe i need to wear them more.
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Posted .Thanks for the 5-star rating, Noah! 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. Good news with headphones are the sliders which are fully adjustable so you can adjust the length of the headband and the lightweight design that provide all day comfort. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Phenomenal
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Phenomenal headphones. Completely noise canceling. Very sleek design that fits nicely on the ears. The best headphones owned.
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Posted .Hi Lanna,
That's awesome! Thank you for your purchase and we're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and design 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Cons mentioned:Portability
Why don’t they fold?
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loved the color and this is one version higher than my previous headset however, this version has such a large footprint. It doesn’t fold so the carrying case is large. I didn’t set it up, went back and upgraded to the 6.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi 3angels,
We appreciate your honest feedback on the design of this particular headset. While we're glad you loved the color and the quality, we understand your point about the larger footprint and the non-folding design impacting portability, especially when compared to your previous model. We continuously strive to balance sound quality, features, and design, and user feedback like yours is incredibly valuable as we refine our products.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a good day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall really good quality of sound and comfort.. I really enjoy the headphones.
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Posted .Hello Luanari20,
That's awesome! it's nice to know that you are enjoying the amazing sound quality and comfortability of our XM5 headphone. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Qualiy!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound and quality. Sony never disappoints!
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Posted .Thank you for the excellent review, JohnE!
We are thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones are delivering the sound and quality you expect from us. Knowing that "Sony never disappoints" is a huge compliment to our team and our commitment to premium audio.
Thank you for your continued trust in Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best audio I’ve ever heard. Very clear in the low ranges of volume which is something I value
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Posted .That's awesome, NehemiasS! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
great purchase
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these, super comfortable, great sound and love their compatibility with my devices.
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Posted .Hi NeshjaleeB, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Soney
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This type of headphones having a great sound system
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Posted .Hello MarwanA,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're honored to hear that you appreciate the great sound system of the WH1000XM5 headphones. Your positive feedback inspires us to continue delivering high-quality audio experiences that enhance every moment.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony 100xm5 are gnarly
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headphones ive used in a while. The sound profile is great, and the ANC is great as well.
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Posted .Hi WilmanRod98, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound 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:Sound quality, Weight
Best headset to get for working out
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable lightweight headset with a clear sound great choice when working out specially when jogging or running
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Posted .Hi KevinZ,
Amazing! Glad to hear you are enjoying the comfortable fit, lightweight design, and clear sound of your new headphones. This is definitely one of the best over-the-ear headphones for working out. 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! - Kris
Sony WF-1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I recently purchased the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds, and overall, they deliver strong performance for the price point
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Posted .Hi Henryxavier,
We are pleased to hear that you are enjoying the performance of your new WF-1000XM5 earbuds! We appreciate your feedback and are glad to know they are meeting your expectations.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great if not inconsistent
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I came from the 1000XM-4. It's a good headset depending on what you like and what you're coming from. If you don't mind Bose sound tuning of less bass and more mids it's not bad. I not the Google Assistant is a little more consistent than the XM-4. The charging on this headset is a massive upgrade in speed. In less than an hour at work they went from empty to full. By default the auto pausing is a little sensitive. My main gripe with these is the noise canceling microphones while on a voice call. While the canceling and voice isolation is incredible it's inconsistent. I was able to have real conversations on the phone while mowing my lawn speaking normally. At the same time the connection was shaky and inconsistent. Nice that connection becomes more solid this will be a game changing headset.
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Posted .Hi Authentech,
Thank you for the feedback and we're sorry to hear the voice call issue with your headphones. Update the software of your headphones via Sony headphone connect app. A firmware update improves the functionality and features of your device. It can provide fixes to any performance issues that may occur.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/software/00269130
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!
Regards.
David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, ComfortCons mentioned:Volume
Pretty Decent
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not as loud as i would want them to be but are comfortable and have a long battery with fast charge
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Posted .Hi NathanielD, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad that you like the comfort and fast charge. We're also sorry if the loudness did not meet your expectations. For low sound level, please try the following:
Turn up the volume of the headset and the connected device.
Connect the Bluetooth device to the headset once again.
Reset the headset.
Initialize the headset, and pair the headset and the device again.
Ref: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534511.html
If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Erin