Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/S
- SKU:
- 12498516
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.
Sounds great!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First over the ear headphones in awhile. My boyfriend has the earbuds, so figured I’d try the over ear ones. I bought this specifically for flights. I have sensitive ears & so pressure changes are really painful. I have to wear something to help adjust the pressure, so it also blocks alot of noise. These headphones have enough space so it's not smushing my ears. The sound cancellation is amazing. There is an equalizer app & such that you have to separately download. I debated between these, airpods max, & beats for awhile & I'm so glad I went with these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sunny, 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. If you feel like the sound quality is lacking, you may use our Sony Headphones Connect app to adjust the sound quality to your liking! For reference, please check our related article link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00286844 Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality, worth most of the money! Enjoy
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Shifter,
Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback about the WH-1000XM5 headphones! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying the amazing sound quality they provide.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
- Stephanie
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Noise Canceling
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise canceling is amazing! And its very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Peter, Thank you for the fantastic review! We're glad you like the amazing noise canceling feature and comfortable fit of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Noise Cancelling FTW
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones! Noise cancelling and touch commands are AMAZING! BEST GYM HEADPHONE!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cicirags, Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound for the price, easy to carry and easy to connnwct to your devices.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MartinS, Thank you for giving the WH1000XM5 a perfect rating! We're glad to hear that you find the sound quality impressive for the price. It's also great to know that you appreciate their portability and ease of connectivity with your devices. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones around
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones. Love the built quality and the sound that provides. Comes with a case that i can attach to my backpack for an easy carry.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MartinO, Amazing! We're pleased to hear that you like the build, ease to carry, 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
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Better then AirPod maxes
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Head are great but the sound connect app can be annoying
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brahim, thanks for taking the time to share your experience with the Sony - WH1000XM5. We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the extraordinary sound quality, and industry-leading noise canceling technology on these headphones. Your satisfaction is our top priority, therefore we want make things right for you, please let us know what were the inconveniences you went through with the sound connect app. You can contact our technical support team if you have questions or need assistant via: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Best regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Bulky
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loved loved loved the noise cancellation on these! Far superior to the XM4. The microphone is so much better too, the only thing is I feel they’re slightly bulkier than the Xm4 but it’s much better quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FlorCin, Great! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and quality 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:Comfort
The perfect headphones for me
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are really great fo the shape of my head so i was really pleased when i had finally got them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WedmireMerisier, We're glad that you like the WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones. The sound quality is great, especially with the app where you can change the different frequencies to match what you want. The noise cancellation is very great as well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nathan, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality, app, 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
Sony wh1000xm5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really love this Sony head phone. I like when someone talking to me and I can put my right hand over the head piece to lower the voice.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nickokas, Excellent! We're glad that you are happy with your purchase. 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
great headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great headphones, recommend for work use more than working out!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Anonymous,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're honored to hear that you find the WH1000XM5 headphones great for work use. It’s fantastic to know they provide the comfort and sound quality you need during your workday. Your recommendation means a lot, and we hope they continue to enhance your productivity and focus.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good, but not worth the upgrade.
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] As per usual Don't delivers great sound quality, however I don't see the need to upgrade to these over the previous xm4 headphones.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Noah,
You made the right choice upgrading to the Sony WH-1000XM5! We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones.
Upgrading to the XM5 will be worth it! The WH-1000XM5 headphones are our biggest step forward in noise canceling technology. From airplane noise to people’s voices, our WH-1000XM5 features 2 processors control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm precision-engineered driver, DSEE – Extreme, and Hi-Res audio support, the WH-1000XM5 headphones provide awe-inspiring audio quality. And with the totally revamped design and beautifully finished in newly developed soft fit leather that fits snugly around the head with less pressure on the ears while keeping out external sounds. Our elegant design with stepless slider, seamless swivel and hanger, and silent joints, makes WH-1000XM5 a pleasure to wear.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I super love it!!! Ive used on our last trip to Canada and whenever we have to travel out-of-state… Its so clear and im amaze how quiet it can be…
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RyanJhay12,
Thank you for the purchase and we're glad to hear that you love the clear sound quality 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The best ive ever had
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First time having noice cancellation headphones and I absolutely love them. For the price, they are great quality based on the material and sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RRilla,
Awesome! We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you love the noise canceling 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Mr Long
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s quiet, and functions very well. It blocks out noises with high a high frequency yet you can hear a person speaking to you.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dellong, Great! We're delighted 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
Cute headphone
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Like it, light weight, sound quality is perfect. Only complaint is touch bar is hard to use
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EmmaN,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the headphones. 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. Check this link for more details.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000558775.html
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Really good
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is wonderful. I love you noise cancelling and how easy it is to use
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JaquainN, great! We're glad you like love the ease of use, sound quality and noise canceling of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound quality, but seemed to have a looser fit.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, DevinO,
Thanks for the review! Feedback is well appreciated as Sony always strives to deliver the best quality products, so we can definitely look into the concern encountered for future references. We are glad you are enjoying the amazing sound quality from the headphones, and do not forget to download the Sony Sound Connect app to enhance the experience!
Thank you for choosing Sony, have a great day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
really good
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love them so much, the noise canceling is great and the ear things are so soft
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EvangelinaT,
Very nice! We're glad to hear that you love the noise canceling and comfortable design of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David