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
Great set of headphones but not as good as Bose
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice set of headphones they do everything Sony says they do, but they are nowhere near as good as the Bose QC Ultra headphones.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bostonian42011, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your WH1000XM5. We're glad you like the overall performance and features of your new Sony headphones. We always appreciate customers who take the time to give us their feedback. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
A completely new way to experience audio
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best pair of headphones I've ever owned! You get what you pay for.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Hank,
Perfect! Your satisfaction with your WH1000XM5 headphones are greatly appreciated. Thanks for sharing your great experience with us and for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good technical earphones, terrible physical featur
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These earphones have good sound and noise cqnceling, but their clamp force and padding peaces a lot to be desired. What good is 30 hours of playback when you have to take them off every 30 minuites to give your head a break? Try them on, if they fit they are great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dennis, We're glad that you like the battery life, sound quality, and noise canceling function.We're asorry if you have to take them off every 30 minutes. You may be experiencing a symptom called listener fatigue. That is where your eardrums work hard to manage the volume that flows through your ear canal. The louder the volume, the bigger the strain on your eardrums, which then causes the feeling of fatigue. Ref: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00015243
In addition, the XM5 length can be adjusted by sliding the slider. https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534513.html
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Sincerely, Erin
Great
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphone. Best noise canceling I’ve ever experienced. Unfortunately, I had to return because of Apple ecosystem.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Abdu, Thank you for the positive review! We're glad you appreciate the top-notch noise canceling of the Sony WH1000XM5. I hope you consider our Sony products in the future. Thank you for sharing your feedback. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Bass
Sony headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony headphones have great bass . Very user-friendly
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Posted .Hi Biggie,
Thank you for the review and we're glad you like the bass sound quality and friendly user-interface 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!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Noise canceling a step below the 1000xm4
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.High hopes, DASHED almost instantaneously. Knew something was different, sound quality on par with the older version yet NC isn't worth this price tag. Returning and will purchase a backup of my tried and true WH-1000XM4.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi yragha, we regret to hear that the noise canceling function did not meet your expectation. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible.
If the effect of noise canceling is not sufficient, please try the following:
Make sure the noise canceling function is turned on.
Adjust the headset into a comfortable position.
The noise canceling function is effective in low frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices.
When the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app is turned on, the wearer's actions, like walking or running, are detected. The noise canceling function is automatically adjusted and the Ambient Sound Mode may be activated according to these actions.
To make the most of the noise canceling function, turn off the Adaptive Sound Control, and try to turn on the noise canceling function manually when you need it.
With the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app, check the setting of [Ambient Sound Control]. If it is set to [Ambient Sound], the effect of noise canceling is reduced. Set it to the noise canceling mode.
Check with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app whether the function of the NC/AMB button is set to [Ambient Sound Control].
Because the noise canceling performance is automatically optimized by the Auto NC Optimizer function according to changes in the wearing condition and usage environment, you may notice fluctuations in the noise canceling effect.
Ref: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html
We also recommend updating the software if needed. Resetting or initializing the headset is also a recommendation.
For further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely, Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Love the headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First pair of Sonys I’ve bought and I really like them! Sound quality is excellent and the ANC works great. Very comfortable to wear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CodyH, Excellent! We're thrilled to hear that you like the sound quality nd noise canceling function 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
Great headphones except battery and comfort.
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones are amazing, and frequent updates improve the quality of noise cancelling. However the battery life on them is suboptimal and the headband has given me quite the head dent is uncomfortable after.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ryan, We're glad that you like the noise canceling function. We're also sorry to hear that the battery life and comfort did not meet your expectations. We'd love to help you troubleshoot your problem and turn your experience around. For optimum performance, please ensure the software is updated with version 2.1.0. You can check the software version by launching the Headphones Connect app. If you have concerns that battery life, please try the following steps here:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00204618?utm_source=glean
If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely, Erin
Best headset
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Reallyyyy great, best one at this point of the time.
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Posted .Hi Rnvarm, thanks for sharing your experience.
We are pleased to learn that you're loving the WH1000XM5 headphones. Enjoy the exceptional sound quality, and we're sure you'll agree that you've made the right choice with these outstanding headphones.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is great would definitely recommend not as sturdy as the airpods max because of plastic build
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Posted .Hi JoseC,
While we're glad that you like the incredible audio, we're sorry to hear it hasn't performed to your standards when it comes to build quality. Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority and the WH-1000XM5 were tested and build to last. 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.
For us to better assist you, please contact us so we can get more information on this. You may send us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Jess
Good purchase for mid size heads
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pretty good but i returned them since they didnt fit me but my head is HUGE
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DominicZ,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that the WH-1000XM5 didn't provide the perfect fit for you. We understand that comfort is key, especially when it comes to headphones. If you have any questions or need assistance with other models that might suit you better, please feel free to reach out. We're here to help!
Thanks for considering Sony products.
Best regards,
- Stephanie
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Heating the ears.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Everything was ok from software to hardware. I had to return them as my ears got hot after half hour of use. I have the version 2 of them and it’s ok with ears getting hot. I can use them for more than 4 hours without problems. I liked the 5 but no way to use them.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ivica, We regret to hear about your experience and that the unit had to be returned. This is definitely not the customer experience we want you to have. We always suggest extending the slider to adjust the length of the headband according to the head size of the user for more comfortable listening experience. We also recommend updating the firmware of the headphones to improve their performance and resolve any possible software-related issues. We hope you will consider Sony again in a future purchase. Thank you. Vincent
Gift
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is actually the second pair that I have bought. I got one each for my sisters. They love them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BPauly, Thank you for the 5-star rating! It's wonderful to hear that you bought a second pair for your sisters and that they love them. We appreciate your continued support and are thrilled that our product is bringing joy to your family. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
buy at your own risk
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones that I’d love to give 5 stars for but I can’t. These headphones stopped connecting to my phone 6 months into owning them. They would disconnect and reconnect often. But now almost a year later, these won’t connect to anything. I’ve tried my laptop, friends’ phones, my pc etc. I have reset them continuously but nothing works. If they had no bluetooth issues these headphones would be 10/10.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jvcks, we regret to hear that the headphones stopped connecting to your phone. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. We'd love to help you troubleshoot your problem and make this a better experience.
We also appreciate trying to troubleshoot the problem and performing a reset. In addition, we also recommend ensuring that the latest firmware is installed with version 2.1.0. Kindly launch the Headphones Connect App to check and verify the firmware.
If the headset does not operate correctly even after resetting, initialize the headset. To initialize,
Turn off the headset.
Press and hold button and the NC/AMB button for about 7 seconds.
When the initializing is complete, the indicator (blue) flashes 4 times .
Ref: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541013.html
If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Erin
What? I really cant hear you!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best noise cancelling I’ve ever experienced. I had conference calls in Starbucks and no one heard the espresso noises or cool indie music in the background!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alex,
Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the 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
I’d buy these again… and again.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased these to mow grass with. To walk with. The music is really good for blue tooth. The signal is solid. I’m new to noise canceling, so it’s amazing for me to have the lawn mower fade into Bolivia ( ok,oblivion),and these cans do a phenomenal job at reducing ambient noise. I love these headphones. I tried the Apple, but it was a tad too heavy, so I replaced them with this Sony. Convenient swipes control music selection and volume without having to handle the iPod touch that I’m using with Apple Music.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ynot, Excellent! 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
Good headphones but bulker case
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] The headphones are pretty good but I used them on a 3 hour flight and you would imagine that you could wear them for long periods at a time but the stick of a headrest causes an ache on the head over the certain amount of time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Iann,
Thank you for the review and we're glad to hear that you like the headphones. These headphones features an adjustable slider (left and right) to ensure comfortable fit for long period of time. The step-less slider, seamless swivel and hanger, and silent joints, make it a pleasure to wear. 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
Fragile
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Back in my day, whenever I got 3rd party headphones, they were always Sony. For the past 10 years I went with LG, because they were the only ones that had a good/ practical headphones. Out of 4, 3 are still working! I got the black one on 4/18/22, 2 weeks later I had to change them because they were loosing connection. The second black ones today 5/11/23 , I had to return them because the touch pad wasn't responding anymore unless I restart the headset. So today I got the blue one, hopefully they'll last more than 2 weeks... plus a question: did the people at Sony who were testing these, never looked up while having this headphones on their heads? Because they're really falling off, if you look up and forget you have them on your head...
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Adrian, We are sorry to hear about the issues you've experience. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services. We're always looking to make Sony better. We also hope that the replacement will give you a great experience this time. Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise-canceling works wonders! The touch is pretty sensitive, otherwise great product.
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Posted .Hi RicardoL, we're glad you are enjoying your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Tune Out
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are great. You can tune everyone and everything out. I love them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LashandaR,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you love your new Sony headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David