Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/S
- SKU:
- 6505728
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 enthusiastic about the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones, highlighting the great sound quality, comfort, and long battery life. Many appreciate the lightweight feel, good bass, snug fit, and sleek design. Some customers mention the lack of foldability, the relatively high price, and occasional connectivity issues, while others feel the volume could be louder.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
SonyHeadPhones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Beautiful sound quality, comfortable to wear, not ideal for intensive workouts/ movements however I still easily wear them in the gym
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Posted .Hi BenSera, awesome! You've made a great choice! We are thrilled to hear about your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality and very comfortable fit design of your WH-1000XM5. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Comfortable & Quality
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These have great sound quality and are extremely comfortable on the ears for those long haul flights.
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Posted .Hi KristaL, Fantastic! We're pleased to hear that you're 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Great purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Probably the best headset I’ve ever bought. Battery life is amazing and so is sound quality
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Posted .Hi Adam, We are happy that your new Sony headphones are the best headphones yuo have ever bought. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent
Absolutely great headphones
|Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I didn’t think I’d like them as much as I did but they are amazing.
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Posted .Hello JoshM,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It brings us great joy to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones exceeded your expectations and impressed you so much. Your positive experience truly motivates us to continue delivering exceptional products that enhance your daily life. We're grateful for your trust and happy to be part of your audio journey.
Best regards,
-Fred
Nice!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice!! Comfortable to wear and easy to switch between devices
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Posted .Hi user813823,
We are thrilled to hear that your WH-1000XM5s are providing a comfortable fit and that you're finding it easy to switch between your devices!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Durable headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great overall headphones and I like how lightweight they are also the battery life is great. However I had some issues with talking to someone on the phone with them. I have people tell me they can’t hear me.
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Posted .Hello Maliah,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear you enjoy the lightweight design and battery life of the WH-1000XM5. We sincerely apologize for the issues you’ve experienced with phone call audio and that others have difficulty hearing you.
We strongly recommend following the steps below to help resolve this:
1. Verify Audio Settings:
For Android Devices: During a call, tap the speaker or Bluetooth icon and select "WH-1000XM5 Hands-Free."
For iOS Devices: During a call, tap the audio icon and select "WH-1000XM5 Hands-Free."
For Computers: During a call, right-click the speaker icon on the taskbar, open sound settings, and select "Headset (WH-1000XM5 Hands-Free)" from the output dropdown list.
2. Firmware Update to Version 2.4.1:
Please install the latest software to enhance performance and functionality. Detailed instructions are available at the following link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/software/00278246
3. Reset the Headset:
This process clears temporary bugs without erasing pairing information. Instructions are available at the link below: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541012.html
4. Initialize (Factory Reset):
Use this step to fully restore the headset settings if resetting does not resolve the issue. (Please note this will delete all pairing information.) Detailed instructions can be found at the link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541013.html
We want to get this resolved for you! If the problem continues, the best next step is to contact our dedicated support team for advanced troubleshooting.
You'll find all the necessary contact options and resources at this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Worth the price!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound! Very comfortable! Highly recommended!
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Posted .Hi PeteW,
Awesome! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and comfortable design of the headphones. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Best Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Best Headphones Ive Ever Purchase Never Gonna Buy Any Other Brand.
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Posted .Hi Edgar,
It brings us great joy to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones are the best you’ve ever owned and that you’ve officially joined the Sony family for the long haul! It’s a huge compliment to be your go-to brand, and we are committed to making sure every listening session lives up to that standard.
Thank you for your incredible loyalty and for trusting Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Quality product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My son loves them. He received them for his bday and doesn’t bother with the AirPods anymore. The sound is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony retains its leadership even after 2 years!!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones even after 2 years of launch - This is one of it kind where it retains the legacy and leadership even after so many competitors entered the Noise cancellation headphones market, this shows the competitive edge Sony has in this domain. I really love the way this headset sounds and voice/ mic quality is very good. That's the primary focus for my usage! I'm extremely happy with the purchase :)
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Posted .Hi Sudhakar, Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. he 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
Great Comfort
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable fit, also for prolonged time. Great sound and noise canceling easy to personalize using the Sony App
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Posted .Hi SylvesterF,
We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the comfortable design, sound quality and noise canceling 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:Bass, Sound quality
Good
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing noise canceling and sound. Great bass with a little playing with the eq
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Posted .Hi Cj186, Thanks for sharing your feedback. We are glad that you like the noise canceling feature and sound quality of your Sony WH1000XM5 headphones. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great source of music
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We bought this for our granddaughter and she loves it. Great sound!
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Posted .Hi RobertC,
We're so happy to hear that your granddaughter is loving her new WH-1000XM5 headphones and that she's enjoying the great sound quality. We appreciate you choosing Sony to bring her joy!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing Sound Quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These haedphones are the truth! They have amazing sound quality its like being in the middle of the movie, vidoe, or song you are playing. When playing a movie you can hear the ancillary background conversations on the movie. I kept thinking someone was in the room with me! The noise canceling feature is top notch, i recently took a 4 hour flight abd had a screaming baby about 4 rows behind me. I poped on my headphones, started a movie and voila no more screaming baby!! Worth every penny for me.
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Posted .Hi TXGirl0703,
Thank you so much for sharing your great experience with us! We're really happy you are enjoying the amazing sound quality and noise canceling features 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. Thank you for choosing SONY! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Used only a daily basis and they are very comfortable to wear for hours and sound great and app allows for EQ settings
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Posted .Hi MichaelR,
Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the comfort, sound quality, and dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect) 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:Bass, Sound quality
First time user for mx5s
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these i use to be a bose loyal fan but these mx5 are superb, bass and quality of the music is wonderful also i also use the Sony WF 1000mx4 now I am a loyal Sony customer
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Posted .Hi Deadpool, Awesome! Glad to hear that you are happy with 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
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent noise-cancelling and very comfortable. No concerns except I wish there was more water resistance.
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Posted .Hi Steven, Fantastic! We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling and comfort. 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
Best headphones you can buy in this category
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was looking at this one vs the apple headphones and this won for the comfort and better overall sounding. Less one star for could be a better hands down.
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Posted .Hi MSreviews, That's awesome! We're truly happy to hear you're having an enjoyable experience with your new WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones! We're also grateful to hear your purchase went well and you like the superb sound quality and exceptional comfort of the headphones. It sounds like we hit the mark with the WH-1000XM5! Our ultra comfortable WH-1000XM5 headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening and exceptional call clarity. Two processors control multiple microphones for unprecedented noise cancelling while Auto NC Optimizer automatically optimizes noise cancelling based on your wearing conditions and environment. The specially designed 30 mm driver unit delivers superior sound quality for all your entertainment. 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 elegant design with stepless slider, seamless swivel and hanger, and silent joints, makes WH-1000XM5 a pleasure to wear. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
xm5
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the noise cancelling on this headset is just a entire new level, design is simple and light, in love with this
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chilling, Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling function and design. 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
Sound quality was awesome
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones were very comfortable to wear and the sound quality was awesome
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Posted .Hi Patri, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin