Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/P
- SKU:
- 10101579
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
Great headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones and good noise cancellation. Easy to use with plenty of room for large ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, Kirk!
We’re thrilled to hear you’re enjoying the world-class noise cancellation of your WH-1000XM5. It’s also great to know the design provides a comfortable fit for your ears—we aim for premium comfort during those long listening sessions!
Enjoy the music and thank you for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Price
Great headphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best noise canceling headphone ever, but a little overpriced
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DannyP, Great! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
10/10 Gift
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Beautiful headphones in both sound quality and design. Person I bought them for really loves them, she gets overstimulated in big crowds and loud environments so the noise cancellation really helps her out.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DariusO, Thank you for sharing your positive review of the WH-1000XM5! We're delighted to hear that you find them beautiful in both sound quality and design. It's wonderful to know that the person you bought them for loves them and that the noise cancellation feature is particularly helpful in managing overstimulation in big crowds and loud environments. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I truly love my headphones, and I really appreciate the great customer service Best Buy provides. I’m very happy with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nadah!
Thank you for your kind feedback! We are really happy to hear your positive experience with the WH-1000XM5 headphones.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Warm regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Love this product
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product, built with equality amazing sound and great oicl of headphoens for the gym
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ivan, thanks for your insight! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Quality product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My son loves them. He received them for his bday and doesn’t bother with the AirPods anymore. The sound is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great addition to the Sony headphone line up
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got these headphones as an upgrade to my XM-3s. Sound quality and noise cancellation are top notch. Overall great quality and very long bettery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Joey, Great! We're happy to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling function of 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, Sound quality
Wonderful!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent noise canceling and exceptional sound. Ver comfortable on the ears and able to wear for a full work day
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GarrettS, 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
Head set
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wonderful fit for my big head. Used it for my over seas trip. Trains and Airplane excess noise was eliminated.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GeorgeM, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good good
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound when I use for every time I will buy for one for sister
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your feedback, PhongL!
We are so pleased to hear that you are happy with the sound of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. We designed this model to deliver exceptional, high-quality audio, and it's wonderful to know that you are enjoying it so much that you plan to buy a pair for your sister.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good as advertised
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these for my son. He loves them. Used them at the gym, around the house and during travel. Great noise canceling with great sound!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gamehunt, we're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Great headphones with great battery life
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound with great bass the only complaint is that the app to connect to the headphones is not as good, but it’s just a minor detail
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MasonS, we're glad that you like the sound quality and battery life. We also appreciate your feedback about 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very light and comfortable. The noise cancelling is great too!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AllanM, this is great! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is a good quality of headphones. The service was good in the store.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Esther2020,
Thank you so much for your 5-star review of the Sony - WH1000XM5 headphones! We're delighted to hear you're enjoying the quality. These headphones were designed to deliver an exceptional listening experience, with industry-leading noise cancellation, immersive sound, and up to 30 hours of battery life so you can enjoy your music longer. They're also lightweight and comfortable, making them perfect for all-day use.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Upgrading from 1000xm4.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Best upgrade from 1000xm4 compared to sound quality and battery life. Did not notice a major improvement in Noise cancellation though
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Amar, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Connectivity
Good but...
|Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice ANC headphones, but only woth it if on sale. When usong with iphone i had some connectivity issues
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Zoewgs,
Thank you for your time writing this review! While we are glad you like your WH1000XM5 noise canceling headphones, we're sorry to hear that you are having issues when connected to your iPhone. Let's work together and resolved the issue.
Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try:
Ensure that the headphones software is updated as it includes key features, applications, bug fixes, and feature improvements.
Set the headset to “Priority on stable connection”.
Remove any obstacles between the iPhone and headphones.
If you are enjoying music with your smartphone, the situation may be improved by closing unnecessary apps or restarting your smartphone. If you are enjoying music with your computer, close unnecessary applications or windows and restart the computer.
Connect the headset and the Bluetooth device once again.
Turning off [Service Link] on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app may reduce the amount of audio dropout.
Reset the headset.
Initialize the headset, and pair the headset and the device again.
For reference:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534702.html
May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com:
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We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter. - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones, so comfortable and light weight , beautiful sleek look , and the noise cancellation is excellent. Definitely recommend, only down side is they aren’t sweat proof , so I can’t workout with them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LGarcia We're glad that you like the comfort, design, and noise canceling function of 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, Sound quality
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these EarPhones. Noise Cancellation is amazing. They are comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RacingMom, Amazing! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function. 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
Perfect for traveling
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What a headphone i like the way it designed and music controller system is also awesome..must try once in your life.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Bose has a contender
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I never thought i could be talked out of my Bose but these did it. Noise cancelling is incredible as well as sound quality and battery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Boydapproved, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl