Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/S
- |
- SKU:
- 12498516
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6392 reviews
(6,392 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity4.7
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:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth the price if you can afford them.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable, excellent sound. Wear them primarily during the day listening to music while working from home. Also work as headset/microphone.
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jwcarney, Good to hear that you like the comfort and sound 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, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound, good noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Softer on the ears than bose , lighter , top band may cause pressure on head if wearing for too long but can definitely be adjusted
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Posted .Hi Ab1993, We're glad that you like the sound quality 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
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Wdym-1005
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good sound quality, the ear fit is a bit off but overall good
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Posted .Hi user491709!
It is fantastic to know that the sound quality of your WH-1000XM5 is hitting the mark.
We appreciate your honesty regarding the fit, as your feedback helps us keep improving how our headphones feel for everyone.
Thanks for choosing Sony headphones!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great value the sound quality is great and they are very easy to use and comfortable
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Posted .Hi DavidG, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you like the sound quality, comfort, and ease of use. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing sounds and comfortable.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm about 2 weekish in wearing these as my daily set. I've have the new gen airpods pro's and a fresh new pair of wf1000xm4 from sony as a replacement. After having all tried them all, these hand downs are my favorite and hard to put down once there on. Earbuds are cool when needed especially workingout but man these are just great for working from home and just lounging. Get them if you CAN!
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Posted .Hi scum4clout, This is great! Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we're very happy to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Painful
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is great and so is the noise canceling but they're uncomfortable after only wearing a short time hurts ears after pnlt 20 minutes
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones.
We are so pleased to hear that you are impressed with both the sound quality and the noise canceling performance—these are two areas we worked hard to refine!
However, we are genuinely sorry to learn that you are experiencing discomfort and pain after wearing them for only 20 minutes. This is certainly not the all-day comfort we designed the XM5s to provide. Headphones that cause pain defeat the purpose of great audio and ANC, and we want to help.
Discomfort can sometimes be related to fit or pressure. We recommend trying different ways to adjust the headband to ensure the earcups are sitting properly and the clamping force is evenly distributed.
If the discomfort persists, we encourage you to contact our dedicated product support team so they can troubleshoot the fit with you and explore potential options.
You can reach them here: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
We appreciate you choosing Sony and hope to ensure you can enjoy your headphones comfortably.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great addition to the Sony headphone line up
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got these headphones as an upgrade to my XM-3s. Sound quality and noise cancellation are top notch. Overall great quality and very long bettery life.
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Posted .Hi Joey, Great! We're happy to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling function 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Homework Necessity
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall sound is great! Only complaint is the product turns off randomly almost every time I use them. The battery is one of the biggest perks. I typically use them every other day and charge about once a week.
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Posted .Hi RosieReview, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality and battery life. We're sorry if the headphones randomly turns off. Allow us to help and turn your experience around.
If the headset is turned off automatically, please try the following:
When you wear the headset over a cap, cloth, a scarf, hair, etc., wearing detection may not work properly. The automatic power off function may trigger and the headset may be turned off automatically. Wear the headset so that your ears are inside the earpads.
When the automatic power off function is set to [Do not turn off] on the [System] tab of the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app, wearing detection will continue to work and the symptom may be improved.
Make sure the battery is fully charged.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000673390.html?search=Automatic%20Power%20Off
Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely, Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Crisp sound, customizable sound options and seemless connection to all devices. Comfortable to wear and durabel, too!
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Posted .HiEdTo, We're glad that you like 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:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great ! Sony XM5
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excelent sound, perfect and comfortable fit. One of the best headphones you can buy
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Posted .Hi FernandoC, Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound, comfortable and perfect fit. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony Supremacy
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got a white XM5 for a bestie this past christmas, sooner or later I bought one for myself so we could match outfits. Also because the XM5 does have some cool features such as the ambience mode, especially the noise-cancelling mode so you can hear your inner demo- I mean, your music. The feel and quality of the headphones is quite sturdy and soft, specifically the thing or part that goes around the ears, it doesnt feel squished or weighted down as much compared to other headphones. So yeah, Sony Supremacy ig.
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Posted .Hi IyanC, 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:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
worth every penny
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.this checked all the boxes for my daughters needs. noise canceling is exceptional and the sound quality is top notch
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Posted .Hello EdwardM,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones were the perfect fit for what your daughter was looking for. It's great to know that the exceptional noise canceling and top-notch sound quality are checking all the boxes. Thanks for sharing your positive feedback!
Best regards,
-Fred
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
WH-1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound, great for almost any type of listening experience.
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I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I ave ever owned. It blocks the gym noise excellently. Sound quality is superb.
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Posted .Hi FaustoB,
That is fantastic to hear! We are thrilled that the WH-1000XM5 are the best headphones you have ever owned. It is wonderful that the superb sound quality and the excellent noise cancellation are working perfectly to block out gym noise and let you focus on your workout.
Thanks for choosing Sony. Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better Evolution in XMS
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Better AI ajustment compared to the former version and more fashable disign.
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Posted .Hi Enri,
Great! We're thrilled that you like the Auto NC Optimizer and design of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love these headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones ever. Love the noise canceling. I use the for work and gaming!
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Posted .Hello AshleyJ!
It's a truly pleasure to hear you feel the WH-1000XM5 are the best headphones, especially since you are getting great use out of the noise canceling for both your work and gaming needs.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best headphones I've ever purchased
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound with these headphones. It was recommended to me by one of the Bestbuy employees and don't regret purchasing it one bit. Worth every dollar I spent on these headphones.
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Posted .Hi OsvaldoL,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the WH-1000XM5 headphones! We're pleased to hear that you've found them to be a worthwhile investment.
It's wonderful to know that you're enjoying the incredible sound quality these headphones offer.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Stephanie
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Upgrading from 1000xm4.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Best upgrade from 1000xm4 compared to sound quality and battery life. Did not notice a major improvement in Noise cancellation though
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Posted .Hi Amar, Awesome! We're glad 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, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Expensive but maybe worth it.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality in the build and sound. Extremely comfortable however, I don’t know if they are worth the price.
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Posted .Hi Noah, 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, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.10/10 best headphones i’ve used, so comfortable and amazing quality
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Posted .Hi JeremyD, Thank you for writing your review. We're glad that you like the WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin

















