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.
Christmas Present for Awesome Student
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this item for my 18 year old grandson who was home from the University of Vermont and really needed a great set of headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lenny, Such a wonderful Christmas present! We hope your grandson is enjoying his new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Great headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Im enjoying the noise canceling technology. It drowns out airplane drone beautifully. But the palm over the earcup allows me to hear others so quickly and easily
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Great! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying the noise canceling function, Tay1204. 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
Excellent headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Superior noise cancellation and unique method for raising and lowering volume. Just touch the right headphone up to increase and down to decrease volume.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chuck, That's fantastic! We are very happy to know that you love the amazing performance and 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. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess
Favorites
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My favsssss, I have the AirPods Max as well in Blue but I can’t wear those to the gym. The noise canceling on these are it!
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Posted .Hello Mekaaa15, Thanks for your feedback. We are thrilled to hear that your new Sony WH1000XM5 headphones are your favorites. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy your music! Vincent
The newer the Better. Sony Jeadset #5
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My second Sony Headset, have the #4 and loved it for 4 years now. On my last trip, forgot it at home so I got the #5! Wow so many new and automatic features!
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Posted .Hi Controller,
Thank you for your purchase and we are honored to have customers like you. We're glad to hear that you love your new Sony 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
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just as advertised, couldn’t be Happier with this purschase
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Posted .Hi Elver, we're glad you are happy with your purchase! Thanks for choosing Sony! Enjoy you new headphones! ~Earl
Best mowing accessory ever!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Been using earmuffs and buds for years. These headphones are hands down the best for blocking noise and listening to tunes while mowing. Worth every penny!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Timmark,, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying you're 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
No regrets
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Work great, noise cancelling is pretty good and sound great (for wireless headphones) after playing with the EQ
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TheDudeAbides, Excellent! 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. Carl
Top tier headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After years of using Apple headphones I decided to make a switch. I tried beats and they were ehh. But the Sony are definitely where it’s at
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Posted .Hi DavidS, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH1000XM5! 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
amazing quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are hands down the best noise cancelling headphones out there. The ONE drawback... the XM4 could collapse into a smaller form factor for storage. These do not collapse the same way, but they sort of flatten... a bit.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nicholas, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the new Sony WH1000XM5 Wireless Headphones. We're happy to hear that you are impressed with its noise cancelling 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. We also appreciate your comment regarding the design. Unlike its previous version, this model does not fold/collapse. However, we take this as a feedback as it can help us improve in the future. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Decent noise cancellation, super comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancellation was pretty good, didnt hurt after extended period of use and was so easy to use and play with
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Praneeth, 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
Song Mx5 headset
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good quality, love the noise cancellation. purchased in store, super quick and easy very happy purchase
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AaliyahM, Thank you for the 5-star rating! Good to hear you like the overall quality and top-notch noise canceling of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Great Headphones
|Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] These are the best headphones on the market. Noise cancellation is elite. Neck and neck with Bose and Beats
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Posted .Hi MichaelA, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you like the noise canceling function of your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Too good
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I have ever owned. I use for 5+ hours a day
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChrisA,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Great Headset
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This headset is amazing. I got them mainly to use when I’m flying. The south’s crystal clear and the noise canceling feature works very well. Totally worth the $$$.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BethTLP, We're glad 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 headphones ever
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have tried so many headphones and hated over the ears ones until i used this one and fell in love u cant feel them weighting on ur gead and noise cancelling is excellent
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VmDb, we're glad you love 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
Good
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good the phone I recommend this of course is very
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Posted .Hi JaquelineM, Thank you for your feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones! We're glad to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality of your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Awesome Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really enjoy my Sony - WH1000XM5. The noise cancellation is tremendous so I may listen to my stuff with no outside interference.
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Posted .Hi Pman This is great. We're very pleased to hear that you're enjoying the noise canceling function of your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
cool not life changing
|Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] sounds good, not as well as you’d expect for the price
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi alan,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM5. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the headphones is up-to-date (via the Sony Sound Connect app).
Sound quality may vary depending on the source content. You have the option to adjust the equalizer function of the Sony app to fine-tune the sound quality depending on your needs. You may find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534533.html
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Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Superbe Sound, Cheap Build
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony will always do well by me with sound quality, but I loved the previous gen's build quality and foldability. Hopefully the next headphone is much better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Andrew, Thanks for your feedback and insights. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible. 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