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.
Awesome noise cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this headphones. I use them to go to sleep. I have a noisy neighbor and this solves my problem
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Andres, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Good headphones bit pricy
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid pair of headphones. Use as a daily driver no issues. Battery could be a bit better the sennheisers momentum 4 have 60 hour battery and I tend to get more life out of those consistently
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Benb, 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
Great but terrible app
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality but terrible iphone app, need a redesign.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Felix, Thank you for your feedback on the WH1000XM5. We're glad to hear that you appreciate the great sound quality. We understand your concerns regarding the app and agree that a redesign could enhance the user experience. We value your input and strive to continually improve our products to meet the expectations of our customers. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
The Best
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Recently upgraded from the xm3’s (which I absolutely loved) and these are pretty amazing. I look forward to putting them on almost every day!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jada, Congratulations on your upgrade! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Nice
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased these for my daughter. She loves them and wears them most of the time. When she isn’t using then they are around her neck. She likes the noise canceling feature the most.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LisaL, You definitely made the right choice! We're so glad to hear your daughter is enjoying the incredible audio quality and amazing noise cancellation of 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. Thank you for your purchase and for the 5-star rating! -Jess
Apple Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are good headphones and is a good addition to my kit.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sonny, we're glad you like your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony. Enjoy! ~Earl
Pick up line
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Kind friendly helpful and kind respectful and fast thank you
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KaleoG, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with Best Buy's customer service. Your feedback about their kind, friendly, helpful, respectful, and fast service is greatly appreciated. Enjoy your WH-1000XM5 headphones, and thanks for choosing Sony! - Romeo
Our daughter says they work great
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased for our daughter. She has carried them around in her car, purse, backpack at college. She loves them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RLBPAB,
Very nice! We're glad to hear that your daughter loves the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Love it
|Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVERYTIME I GO HERE absolutely love it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ZayedH, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Super Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Surprisingly great headphones. Got a wierd sound when i was talking while wearing my headphones and found out that it minimizes sounds while i talk so i can hear people responding. That was an awesome feature i didnt know was there.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VarameC,
Very nice! Thank you for reaching out to us today. We're always happy to hear from you. We're glad to hear that you like the smart feature 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
It worth to buy.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good headphones. It works with my tv, iPhone and iPad with no problems. I like the option for noise reduction. It also works wired to my receiver.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Andyj, Awesome! 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
Best Headphone set!!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones great! Cancels other noises so I can focus and clearly hear music or information im listening to. The push button on the headphone ear set works great to stop music, etc so I can converse with others quickly.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sony22,
Excellent! Thank you for sharing your awesome review of your new WH-1000XM5 Headphones! We're glad you're enjoying the superb sound quality and outstanding noise canceling feature of the unit. Good to know you feel this is the best sounding headphones you've ever owned and you appreciate the speak-to-chat feature.
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 your feedback and offering a fantastic rating on the product!
-Jess
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The active noise canceling is unmatched with these headphones, in my opinion. I bought these to use before I was deployed and I am far more than pleased with their quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RussellB,
We appreciate the positive feedback and we're glad to hear that you like the industry leading 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
Nice one
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I give it to my son for Christmas and he's very happy with it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AnibalC,
You made the right choice! We're glad that your son is enjoying these amazing headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Worthy
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s very worthy. Best noise cancelling ever tried. And very confortable. You can use them for hours without problem.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SergioS, 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
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have had a good experience and even at first I felt not very confident about purchasing it and then I thought if I am not convinced I will return them but it was not necessary they work very well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CesarE, Thank you so much for your honest review. We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH1000XM5 headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
the best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the best wireless headphones money can buy for everyday use. coming from a student who has these headphones on for 5-10 hours a day there isn’t a better option for the money.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NickR, 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
Amazing pair of Headphones
|Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] If you are looking for a good pair of noise cancelling headphones, buy some a pair of Beats. If you want the best pair of noise cancelling buy Sony XM5's.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Edward,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH-1000XM5! 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
Best Headphones
|Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Sony makes some of the best headphones for consumers and its noise canceling is above everything else in its class.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ryan,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM5! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Amazing quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Noise canceling works amazingly well and there is minimal lag when editing videos with sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LynnB, We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling function, sound, and overall quality. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin