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:Comfort
Love them
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are very comfortable. A bit pricy, but good quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi cassalexwalk,
Awesome! We are so happy to hear that you love our WH-1000XM5 and that you are satisfied with its incredible sound quality & very comfortable fit 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.
Thank you very much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best one for noise cancelling and audio quality.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality! Noise cancelling is top notch.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SwathinR,
Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling function 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
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headphones on the market! Highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EricO,
Thank you for the purchase and we're glad to hear that you like the 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. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great earphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancelling capabilities are premium. Sound quality is phenominal.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi INWG, We're glad that you like the noise canceling function 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Some of my favorite headphones now!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are excellent headphones! Major improvement from previous models imo.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mellow, Great! 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Satisfied
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best noise canceling headphones on the market. Comfortable and stylish.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sammy, We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function, comfort, and style. 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
Very good headphone!!!!!!!!!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Does the job of a 400-dollar headphone. I like it a lot.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alexander, Great! You definitely made the right choice. We're glad you're enjoying all the improvements we made on these 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! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Awesome would recommend!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, very long battery life. No complaints.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Flower89, That's great! We're truly happy to hear you're having an enjoyable experience with your WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones! We're also grateful to hear you like the superb sound quality and long-lasting batter life of the headphones. It sounds like we hit the mark with the 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 choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best sounding headphones I have owned! Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JasonM, We're pleased 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
Beware Known Design Flaw
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What's the point of best-in-class sound quality, noise cancelling, general features. sleek aesthetics, etc. if there's a known design flaw regarding the weak hinges? I had the XM5s for less than three months, coddled the heck out of them, and they still broke. I don't trust the XM5s anymore. Even if they were to be fully replaced for free by Sony. Or if I had to pay "only" $99 to get them replaced by a Sony authorized repair company. I am gonna switch to the XM4s, and I pray to all things holy I don't have any similar issues. Making flagship headphones (with flagship prices) is meaningless if they don't actually last. At least my WH-CH700N "mid-range" headphones have some semblance of sensible design + craftsmanship.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello KUATOCOBRETTI,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We sincerely regret that your experience with the WH-1000XM5 fell short of the quality standards we uphold. We understand your frustration regarding the hinge issue, particularly for a flagship model. Please be assured that we appreciate your feedback and have forwarded your comments to our dedicated Sony team for thorough review, as we remain committed to continuously improving our products.
Best regards,
-Fred
Sony head phones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Outstanding set of head phones! I highly reccomend for any office use and or exterior use!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChristopherK, thanks for posting this fantastic review.
We feel privileged to know that you are enjoying the exceptional quality of the WH1000XM5, both in the office and beyond! –and we love that you highly recommend them, we really appreciate it!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
4/5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was debating on getting the latest years model the M4, but this did not disappoint
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MichaelL, We're glad 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:Sound quality
Best headphones for the price.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound on Bluetooth connection and great on noise cancelling. Best buy for the buck.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HoangManh,
Thank you for sharing your great experience with us! We're glad you are enjoying the great sound quality and noise canceling features with 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best product ever
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good product with excellent sound quality and effects
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Abhik,
Awesome! We're delighted to hear you are enjoying the excellent sound quality and effects of your new headphones. We always strive to deliver the best quality with our products. 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! - Kris
Not bad. Not worth the upgrade.
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I temporarily upgraded to these from my Sony XM3's. I say temporarily because I sold them and went back to my XM3's after about 3 months of use. The XM5's were far less comfortable than the XM3's and really didn't offer much if any discernable improvement in sound quality. Other than the design, the other upgrades were not substantial enough to make them worth another $380 (depending on when you buy them). If my XM3's go out, I will most likely go with the XM4's until Sony releases the next iteration.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MattyB, we regret to hear that the XM5 did not fully meet your expectations. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have.We appreciate and value your feedback. You can also customize the settings to fine tune to your music via Headphones Connect 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. Hope you'll consider the XM5 in your future purchase. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great sound better then other headphone same price or more
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi plantronicsfan,
Thank you for the purchase! 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:Sound quality
Great Buy!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Quality and shipped very fast. Very satisfied.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PorterLovell, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome sound and look and feel great. Perfect for traveling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dmoe, 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
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones still getting used to them and fitting them to my needs.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi taij, Awesome! 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
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||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.kinda crazy kinda werid kinda great on god 222 give it a mango out of twn
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JaylynD,
Thank you for your enthusiastic and unique review of the WH-1000XM5 headphones!
We're so pleased to hear you're having such a positive experience, and we're thrilled they've earned a "mango out of ten" from you! It sounds like you're truly enjoying the exceptional sound and features they offer.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.