Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/S
- |
- SKU:
- 6505728
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6366 reviews
(6,366 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 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony XM5
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones goooo crazy!!!! Really solidified my choice in switching from AirPods with no regrets. This fire
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Andya1, That's awesome! We are glad that you like your new Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones. 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 your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love them they are the best. They’re worth the price
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JordanW, That's very generous of you! We're truly pleased to hear you love your new Sony WH-1000XM5 and these headphones deliver exceptional sound and excellent noise cancellation. It's good to know that your investment is worth it. Thank you so much for offering a fantastic rating on the product! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Satisfied with purchase
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really great sound and noise cancellation. These blow the nose out of the water
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VictoriaB, 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
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.Absolutely fantastic headphones. Love the ANC. The sound quality is great and the call quality is the best ive used.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ademo, 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
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Is Sony still the benchmark? Hmm....
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A few years ago I would leave an absolutely glowing review for these headphones but... we live in a different reality now. Companies like Edifier and 1MORE have headphones that cost 1/4 of this set's price and perform just as well (and in some cases better). Sony may still have the edge on ANC but if you value sound quality more than noise cancellation there are simply other, more interesting options out there that will save you A LOT of $$$.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DavidM,
We appreciate your feedback. We take all user input seriously and will make sure your comments reach the appropriate person. If the effect of noise canceling is not sufficient, you can follow the suggestions here to isolate the issue: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html. Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com.
Sincerely,
Vincent
- Cons mentioned:Volume
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sony- 1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just recently purchased. I should have read the reviews before purchasing. The M4 which is over $100's less probably is the better value. I am a disappointed with the volume level.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Product, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5! 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. For the low sound level, please try these steps. Turn up the volume of the headset and the connected device.
Connect the Bluetooth device to the headset once again.
Reset the headset.
Initialize the headset, and pair the headset and the device again.
Should you need further assistance, please contact us for help. You may reach out to us at socialsupport@am.sony.com
Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] The sound quality is amazing as well as the noise cancellation.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Logan, We're glad that you like the noise canceling 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love love love
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got this as a gift for my partner, and they loved it. The packaging and the holder was amazing. They use them at the gym, and at work when they need to lock in. They have ambient feature which is nice
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mitchie, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very Good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like the headphone, sound quality is great as expected. Its not as comfortable wearing it as the XM4. Overall, its not bad at all.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Valerie, We're glad that you like the sound quality. We'll take note of your feedback with regards to the cover. 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
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Color & Design
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love Sony, for their good quality products, buy this XM version after use it for a while it got me a headache, make my hears super hot because ear cushions are not leather like XM4 which are so far my favorite.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Smoky Pink
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello BlairWitch,
Thank you for sharing your experience with the WH-1000XM5. We truly appreciate your loyalty to Sony and your preference for our products. We're sorry to hear that the ear cushions have caused discomfort compared to the WH-1000XM4. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will pass it along to our product development team for consideration. We strive to create the best possible experience for our customers, and your insights help us achieve that.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wonderful headset! I am loving the sound it is so crisp and clean.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SpencerW, We're really happy to hear you're very satisfied with the industry-leading noise canceling function and cleaner sound of these headphones. Your assessment is spot on! The specially designed 30 mm driver unit with light and rigid dome using carbon fiber composite material improves high frequency sensitivity for more natural sound quality. Sony unique technologies include a premium lead-free solder containing gold for excellent conductivity, Fine Sound Resistor for even power distribution and optimized circuitry for an improved signal-to-noise ratio to ensure clear, consistent sound. Thank you so much choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product I would recommend this over Boss
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SamarJ, Perfect! We're glad to hear that you're satisfied with your purchase. We appreciate the recommendation and thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
As good as it can get
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best noise cancelling headphones I've ever tried for the price.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JCarrera, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature of our product. With our WH1000XM5 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
10/10
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is amazing and the noise cancellation is so good. Also the app to configure the audio is also really easy.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Eric, We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, and ease of using the app. 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
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Earcup Size
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love these headphones. The only reason preventing me from giving it 5 stars is that I wish that the ear cups were bigger (like the Airpods Max). It starts to get uncomfortable after using it for an extended period of time.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Marc,
Thanks for your feedback! We're glad you love the headphones overall. We understand that comfort is important and we appreciate your suggestion about the ear cups. We'll definitely take that into consideration for future improvements.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
- Stephanie
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Buy Support is the Best! Also headphones good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are excellent, but the customer service was extraordinary. I bought these not at a sale and almost a month later saw that they were on sale. Best Buy does price match with purchases as long as it fits the qualifications, so I talked to Best Buy support and they refunded me the difference with no hassle!
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JarA, That's awesome! We're very happy to hear that you had an amazing customer service experience and we appreciate you for giving the Sony WH1000XM5 a 5-star rating. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is an excellent product, very good when listening to music or talking on the phone.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DannyC, Amazing! We're very happy to hear that you're enjoying your new Sony XM5.
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:Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the quailty, their so cute and comfortable as well!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EdwinE, Great choice! 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:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great choice for Noise Cancelling headphones. Does everything I expected.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TomG, We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling function. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones. They are super comfortable and excellent for working out.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome purchase FatimaF! We are glad to hear that you found your perfect headphones for workouts! 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

















