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.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Work great for the gym!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these headphones for my daughter and she loves them. They are perfect for her to wear at the gym & the noise-canceling works great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NHMom, Great! we're thrilled 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
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent purchase, noise cancellation is a 10! Sound and comfortable feel when wearing them is a 10!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrandonMcelroy, This is great! We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Phenomenal sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great ANC sound, and it is very thumpy. Sounds amazing for the peice and the quality is great compared to the xm4 no creaks or anything
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kannan1423, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you like the 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:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones and sound quality. Only gripe is that in the gym they sometimes don’t say in my head well when benching.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JosiahK,
Very nice! We're glad to hear that you like the 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:Comfort
The smoothest over-the-ear ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worth every penny. The noice cancelling is best in class + the comfort is outstanding!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JordanH, We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and comfort. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent noise-canceling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds great. I use these in data centers where the ambient noise is extremely loud. They work exactly as advertised
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JohnG, This is great! We're very pleased to hear that you like the sound, features, and working exactly as advertised. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
good sound
|Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] good sound quality, if yorue wearing in s noisy gym the sound cancellation isnt bad but you can hear sounds still
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi domp, Awesome! 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:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Christmas
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality and ease of use is amazing. The head set is comfortable and lite on my head.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WilliamB, Great! We're so delighted you like the exceptional comfort, amazing audio, and easy to use of your 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 for giving the product a perfect rating! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best over ear headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Some of the best headphones ive ever had if over ear headphones are your thing these are the best around
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello vinphyn, We are thrilled to know that your new Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are the best over-ear headphones you have ever had. With our WH-1000XM5 headphones, you can enjoy magnificent sound quality which is engineered to perfection and have a battery life that can last up to 30 hours with quick charging (3 min charge for 3 hours of playback). With 8 total microphones, these headphones are our biggest step forward in noise canceling technology. For everyday convenience, just Speak-to-Chat and Quick Attention mode stop your music and let in ambient sound. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! Vincent
Her attachment
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My daughter’s gift. Still waiting to mail it to her.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
100% recommend.
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Clear intensifed sound, excellent microphone. I loved the noise cancelation that it has. Touch controlls also amazing. And aesthetically looking.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for the 5-star rating, techeenthusiast! We're thrilled to head that you're happy with your new Sony XM5 wireless 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. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome headphones for just about anything
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm upgrading from the XM3s and these headphones are amazing. The noise cancelation is awesome and sound quality is excellent for wireless headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Steve,
You made the right choice in upgrading to the Sony WH-1000XM5! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
it’s doesn’t meet expectations
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.it’s a pretty decent headphone. very lightweight and feel premium-ish, but the anc did not meet my expectations. the sound quality is there but it isn’t better than the airpods pro max in my opinion.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi peter,
Thank you for your time writing this review. While we are glad you like the XM5 headphones, we're sorry to hear if the ANC features did not live up to your expectations. Allow us to help troubleshoot the problem. Please some solutions on this link if the noise canceling effect is not sufficient on the headphones: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html
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We appreciate your feedback and thanks again for purchasing Sony. - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones for music lovers.
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product. Great sound quality. Noise cancellation works very good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Vptlbestbuy Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound and noise canceling function, Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Audio quality on these are unmatched, truly. If you have the budget, grab these and you will not regret it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Michael, We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying you new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What i like about it is the adapt feature where when the user starts speaking, noise cancel will adjust since the user is in conversation...
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Robyenjoaquincia,
Thank you for reaching out to us today! We're always happy to hear from you. We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and smart features 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
#1
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] These headphones are amazing in everyway, build, sound, edit options, and noise canceling. Can't go wrong with this choice at all.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TM205, Great! We're thrilled to hear you like the built quality, sound, customization options, and excellent noise cancelling feature of your Sony WH1000XM5.
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
Awesome headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are awesome they sound amazing I love taking walks and listening to my audible book it blocks out all the noise so happy I bought these
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .You made the right choice, Joyce! We're glad that you are enjoying the amazing 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. Thanks for choosing SONY. -Craig
Great pair of headphones for everyday listening!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After reading countless reviews for various headphone brands I determined that the Sonys were for me. The set up and charging was simple and I have no issues since purchasing them. The soundproofing is crazy good. For comparison, I use video editing headphones for work - so these Sony headphones absolutely work for daily casual music listening. I’ve recommended these to my friends and they have been thrilled with them as well. Only complaint was that it took a while to track down a pair of these headphones in this color.
I would recommend this to a friendHis favorite headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My son was super excited to get it for Christmas, he loves it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Merry Christmas to you and your family, AndyR!
We are so happy to hear that your son was excited to unwrap his new WH-1000XM5! Knowing that our headphones are part of your holiday memories is the best gift we could ask for. We hope he enjoys every beat of his favorite music (and a little bit of peace and quiet with that noise canceling) this season!
Thank you for choosing Sony for such a special gift!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team