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 regard the product's sound quality as impeccable, frequently praising its comfort, impressive battery life, and lightweight design. While many also appreciate its good bass, snug fit, and decent active noise cancellation, some concerns have been raised. These concerns primarily revolve around its portability, price, occasional connectivity issues, and a desire for louder volume and water resistance.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good sound, but
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had these and the sound is great, but little after a year the hinge broke, i tried fixing it myself to have the right hinge break again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AmandaS,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We are truly sorry to hear about the trouble you've experienced with the hinge on your WH-1000XM5 headphones. It is disheartening to learn that such a physical issue has interrupted your enjoyment of the great sound quality you've come to expect from us. We certainly understand how frustrating it is to deal with a recurring break, especially after your efforts to resolve it yourself.
To ensure your headphones are restored correctly, we recommend taking the unit to an authorized repair service. Although warranty protection is generally limited to manufacturing defects and does not include accidental damage, we want to help you as much as possible. Please consider contacting our authorized repair partner, Encompass, for repair options that may be more affordable: https://sony.encompass.com/item/15214669/Sony/WH1000XM5-HBR/. We hope this can help you get back to enjoying your headphones.
Best regards,
-Fred
Love them
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely bangers to listen whatever u like, i kinda like the app but is not that intuitive
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChrisPerez,
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We're so glad you're loving the audio experience with your WH-1000XM5 headphones—we truly believe they're bangers! We've also noted your feedback about the app not being as intuitive as you'd like. Your insights are invaluable as we work to make our products even better.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very good!
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound. Love these use them on thr plan all the time
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Hioman, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Good for dorms
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfy, good fit and work well to reduce the noise in the dorm
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Goodandfitsmyneeds, Thanks for sharing your experience. We are glad that the noise canceling feature of your new Sony WH1000XM5 works well in your dorm. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Will buy again
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought it for my daughter. She loves it. Its not heavy on her head and sound is amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoanneI,
That's great! We're glad to hear that your daughter loves 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
Audio Quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had these for some time and the quality it very good. No issues
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kiara, This is great! We're happy to hear that you love the overall quality of your headphones. Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Get it, you won't regret it :)
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect case - my first noise-canceling headphones and I love it compared to the Apple Airpods Max.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi keku,
That's awesome! We're glad to hear that you love the 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:Sound quality
Good sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good sound and good cancellation. Good finish of materials but it marks easily when handling it. It comes with a case.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EmmanuelK, We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling. 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
I like them
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] They are great, very gkod at noise canceling and audio quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DBLTIME, Awesome! We're glad that you like the noise canceling and 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:Battery life
Great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony always has good quality. Great volume i dont like the way the loose battery so fast but they charge fast
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MiguelC,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM5. We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about the battery life is greatly appreciated. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the headphones is up-to-date (via the Sony Headphones Connect app). Usage hours may vary depending on the settings of the headset and usage conditions. For more information, please refer to this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534508.html
You may also find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541091.html
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Sincerely,
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.High quality headphones. Sound is clear and noise cancelling is great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LisaW, Fantastic! We're delighted to hear that you like the amazing quality, clear audio, and great noise cancellation 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
Sound Quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its really good excellent product and the sound quality is one of the bests.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LuisC, Thank you for the great review! We're delighted to hear that you like the amazing sound quality 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
Simply stunning!
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Exception sound and build quality.cant go wrong with the XM1OOO series, owned MK III, IV and now V. I love these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tjfen, We're happy to hear that you are enjoying the sound and build quality of your 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
Perfect Christmas
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My son loved it, he says that it is a step up from the last Gen.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pjimenez, we're glad your son loves our product. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was a gift for my husband and he LOVES it. He said the noise canceling is great and it feels lite on his ears
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KitaC, Awesome! We're glad that your husband loves his 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 5 headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony did it again. The small upgrades from the 4 seems to me as a giant step from a musicians point of view.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PapiLaz, Excellent choice! We're pleased to hear that you are satisfied 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Skeptical
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was skeptical especially on spending so much money but its worth it. I love them and use them 24/7
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Soymonira,
You made the right choice! 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
Unexpected pleasure
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really enjoy these headphones and it’s bead the sales rep that I got them. Sony brand was not on my list but after listening to them, I got them
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good new cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love them! My boyfriend says they have great noise cancelling :)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MadiO, We are happy that you love your new Sony WH1000XM5 headphones and that your boyfriend likes their noise canceling feature. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use these on a daily basis, they sound amazing, would definitely buy again if i ever need to
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CrazyG, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. 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. ~Earl