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:Bass, Sound quality
Amazing sound!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality with very clear base, would definitely recommend.
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Posted .Hi Junk, thanks for sharing your experience with the Sony - WH1000XM5! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the extraordinary sound quality. With industry-leading noise cancellation technology, every beat in your songs comes to life! Thanks for choosing Sony. Regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Excellent audio. Average build quality.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The audio quality is excellent. The noise cancellation is very good. They are fairly lightweight, which is nice. But the build quality could be a little bit better for the price. The plastic feels rather cheap and I sometimes worry about them breaking. Not nearly as solid as the AirPods Max. But overall they are a good value.
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Posted .Hi Bropruitai,
We're glad you are enjoying the superb noise cancelling feature of your WH-1000XM5. Good to know you point out the lightweight design and excellent audio quality that are noteworthy. We value your input and appreciate the feedback. The moving parts don't make the WH-1000XM5 fragile — the construction is solid and reassuring. The WH-1000XM5 were tested and build to last. Please contact us so we can get more information on this.
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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 sharing your feedback! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
W1000xm5
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great headphones, the sound is good, great battery life, noise cancellation is not bad at all
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MohamedA,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality, battery life and noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing Headphones - Best Gift Ever!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My son absolutely loves these, the sound, the noise cancellation is amazing and the way they turn off and on when you put them on or take them off!
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Posted .Hi LuisL,
We are excited to hear that your son is enjoying the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones so much, especially the superior audio fidelity and the highly effective ambient sound management. We designed the wear detection feature to add convenience, and it is great to know that functionality is appreciated!
Thank you for trusting Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Super comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super comfortable almost don’t even notice they are on. The noise cancellation works great, not a lot of bass. They don’t get really loud, good quality sound but not noticeable difference between other brands in my opinion. Overall really good and most comfortable headphones in that size class.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best headphones ive ever owned
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ive had these headphones for a over a year and cannot say enough about them. Excellent noise cancellation and battery life and most importantly is the sound quality.
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Posted .Hi KennyY, We're pleased to hear that you like the noise canceling function, battery life, and sound quality. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Love the M5s
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are amazing. The sound quality and noise cancelling was done very well. I use it to study and when I need to go in my own world. Battery life is also very long. I don’t have to charge it for a couple days with constant use.
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Posted .Hi Regina, Great choice! 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, Comfort
Best headphones I ever had
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise canceling along with music or video can cancel out almost any noise. Perfect for studying, long lasting battery and very comfortable
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Posted .Hi ErikS, We're pleased to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
<3
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wasn't completely convinced to buy them but I don't regret it. Theyre comfortable. They sound super good and they connect super fast. I like that it can be adjusted on the cell phone. I also like the small package in which they come.
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Posted .Hi MarielisV, Awesome! 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:Sound quality
Sony wireless
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid headphones with great audio and decent sound cancelling
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Posted .Thank you for the review, John!
We’re thrilled to hear you’re enjoying the great audio quality and noise canceling on your WH-1000XM5 headphones. It’s awesome to know they’re delivering the premium sound experience we strive for.
Enjoy the music and thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones ive bought!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones! Ever since I got my Sony XM3's I've been with Sony headphones and each year they make improvements, If you want a great quality sound this is a must!
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Posted .Hi Oscar,
That's excellent feedback! We're delighted to hear that you're continuing the journey from the XM3s and are impressed with the sound quality and continuous improvements in the WH-1000XM5 headphones. Your enthusiasm confirms that the premium audio experience remains a must-have feature for our customers!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
As advertised
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Sound quality excellent. Noise cancellation awesome. And very comfortable. Would buy again
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Posted .Hi NATHANT,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We couldn't be happier to hear that you're enjoying the excellent sound quality, powerful noise cancellation, and comfort of the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. Your support means a lot, and we'd be happy to have you as a customer again anytime!
Thank you for trusting Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Light weight and works great!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.light weight headphones, noise canceling works great! can connect to 2 devices at once. My noise canceling feature broke the first month, but Sony replaced me with a new pair easy. Resting the headphones on your neck while not listening is not ideal. It is so tight that it is squeezing my neck. So far it is a great headphones.
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Posted .Hi Gamer, Great choice! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your newly replaced 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
Love them!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I needed my first pair of headphones, and after some research I tried these and a few other brands at the store; these were the most comfortable, and in my opinion looked the best. Sound is great, noise canceling is great, and I could easily wear them all day
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Aubree, Awesome! 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
Amazing Quality and Best Noise Cancellation
|Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] The XM5 headphones by Sony absolutely blew me away. First, starting off with the app. The app is super easy to use and makes adjusting audio and fine tuning the noise cancellation super easy. Moving onto the actual headphones, the sound quality the superb. There were notes and sounds I was unable to hear in my other pair of headphones and they do an amazing job at adjusting to your music tastes. Finally, the noise cancellation. I go skating a lot and find the area very noisey. I can barely hear anything with them on and the ambient noise mode makes it easy to talk to people or be aware of my surroundings if needed. Overall, 10/10 and I recommend these especially for the price.
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Posted .We appreciate your detailed feedback, Floppa. We're pleased to hear that you like the ease of using the app, sound quality, and noise canceling function. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Price
Pretty good headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I went to bestbuy in search of the bose headphones but after trying these on, the music quality was just a tad bit better. My.only complaint is thay they feel a little flimsy. But the music quality is so nice and makes uo for it. But for the flimsiness, i would expect a little better price
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jana, Your feedback is greatly appreciated! We're also glad that you like the audio 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, Sound quality
This product is worth it!!
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I LOVE THESE HEADPHONES! The sound quality is incredible and headphones are incredibly durable. I love the off white color and modern style as well. Also, headphones usually hurt my ears after wearing them for so long but these are extremely comfy!
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Posted .Hi Suzyb, Great choice! 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
XM5s the best
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best in comfort and ANC is not too overwhelming compared to other brands.
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Posted .Hey UlyssesB, thank you for your positive feedback on the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.
We're delighted to hear that you find them the best in comfort and that the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) fulfills your requirements without being overwhelming compared to other brands.
The WH-1000XM5 has been designed with user comfort in mind, featuring soft-fit leather ear cups and a lightweight construction. Additionally, our ANC technology aims to provide a balanced reduction of ambient noise across various environments without causing discomfort, a feature that users have found beneficial.
We appreciate your support and are glad to know that our focus on enhancing comfort and refining our ANC technology has positively impacted your experience.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Gus
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Connectivity
Highly Recommend!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony XM5's have been incredible but not without its issues. The sound quality is superb and better then anything I've used in the past in comparison. The only issues I've had is with connectivity and sound quality dipping noticeably with weird artificial noise that isn't present all the time.
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Posted .Hi JoesS, We appreciate your 4-star rating. We're also glad that you like the sound quality. Please ensure to download and utilize the headphones connect app. You can use the EQ settings to fine-tune 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. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
All around good set of headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is very good, crisp. Lacks a bit of booming bass compared to my much older Beats Pro (before the apple merge). Noise cancelling is good, the dynamic mode leaves some room for improvement. Overall great set, nice and light on the head too. I'd say theyre $100 overpriced, given some of my $100-200 headphones are pretty close in terms of sound quality alone.
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Posted .Hi TomD, We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function. Please ensure to download the Headphones Connect app. It has an equalizer that can be use to customize the settings to fine-tune 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. Erin