Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/P
- SKU:
- 10851841
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 are positive about the product's exceptional sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life, also appreciating its lightweight design, good bass, and snug fit. However, customers are negative about its portability, price, and occasional connectivity issues. Some also note that the volume could be louder and express a desire for water resistance.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony XM5
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones work great! I especially love using them in the gym. They really block out all surrounding noise. I use them while moving around a lot and they rarely slip off my head. The only time they slip a bit is when they are over my long hair. It is better if you move your hair out of the way so the pads make contact with your skin, keeping them in place and barely moving.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mags319, 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
Great set of headphones if they cost <=150.00
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is challenging. They sound really good, but I got them because of their ability to connect to multiple devices. First issue was they have problems with windows 10. So I had to jump through hoops to get them to work. I have been using them at work for about a week now. To be honest I plan on returning them. After a few hours of wearing them my ears are very sore. Their features are very cool for the noise cancelation. The way you can have the sound stop when you talk. Really cool while wearing them in an office setting....unless you have a cold or cough. Yeah they shut down for 10 secs with every cough. My main reason for returning them is I don't feel they are worth the $300.00 I spent on them.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BryanR,
Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the sound quality, noise-canceling, and features like speak-to-chat. However, we’re sorry to hear about the challenges with compatibility and discomfort during extended wear. We appreciate you giving our product a try and value your input, as it helps us continue to improve. If you decide to explore our products in the future or need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at socialsupport@am.sony.com.
Thank you once again for your understanding, and we hope you will consider Sony for your future purchases!
Sincerely,
Maria
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
100% get it i love the
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound system is really good, amazing noise cancellation, no problems
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JamarkasO,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that you're enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones! It's fantastic to know that you find the noise canceling to be amazing and that they are working perfectly for you. Thank you for the wonderful feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Better than Bose!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphones! They seemed a bit complicated but in actuality really easy to use. Quick to charge and has lasted me two whole days without recharging it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Jayded,
We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your Sony WH-1000XM5 . This unit also includes an excellent sound quality, superior noise-canceling, and a comfortable design, making them a strong choice for audiophiles.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Very good sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It has very good sound quality and has a good lasting battery life
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Antonio, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality and battery life. 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
Another Great Sony Headphones on the Market
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love my new Sony Headphones. Excellent sounding and extremely comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WKNOW, 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 quality headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really great quality headphones and the sound quality is great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, Jordy!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you are impressed with the WH-1000XM5 headphones! It is incredibly rewarding to know that you recognize the really great quality and the excellent sound performance.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Noticeable improvement
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love their new noise cancellation tech, I switched from the xm3 model and they are lighter and sound better
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi fernandoza, We're happy 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:Weight
air max killers
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Truly incredible headphones love the noise cancelling, compared to the xm4 this is more of a speaker approach as the inwards fold outwards I personally like that more and it feels lighter around the head probably to compete even more against the air maxes this is a dream headset however still awaiting to get gps service on this in case i lose
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KenanO,
Happy to hear that you selected our WH-1000XM5 over other brands and you enjoy the good sound quality of our headphones. We appreciate your feedback/suggestion regarding GPS function. Since this unit does not have a built-in GPS, in case you lose your headphone, you can use Fast Pair features of your XM5. The WH-1000XM5 supports Google’s helpful new Fast Pair feature. It lets you easily locate where you left your headphones by tone sound or checking their last known location in Google’s Find My Device app on your smartphone.
You can also enjoy the sound quality of the headphone because it has 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. - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Fantastic!
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound great, comfortable to wear, excellent noise cancelling
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cesar, We're glad that you like the sound, comfort, and 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Worth it!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect sound, comfy, noise canceling so great, nice solid carrying case
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SaxonE, 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:Battery life, Comfort
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are very comfortable and have a good battery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Salma, awesome! We're glad you like the comfort and battery of 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
- Pros mentioned:Weight
Disappointed but not surprised
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Surprisingly, disappointed with these, you would think with the latest updates. They had and how light the model looks that these would have very good noise-canceling properties. But it doesn't, I think, because of how light it is, the muffling quality from the outside world is just lax, and not as good as you would think it is very light. I will give it that, but the noise-canceling properties are not good at all. You're wasting more money compared to like the older generation headphone, which, while yes, they are a little heavier, they are cheaper. And they have better noise-canceling qualities. If you're into lightness and esthetic and don't mind Not so good noise-canceling qualities, then definitely go for these. But if you are into noise-canceling qualities, definitely look into an older generation or a different pair of headphones. But not Bose, because they're just as light and bad. But the Sony earbuds or anyone's noise-canceling earbuds tend to be very good.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NicoAnd,
Thank you for sharing your hones review of the WH-1000XM5. We are very sorry that the Noise Canceling (ANC) did not meet your high expectations, especially feeling that the older XM4 offered a better, more complete seal.
We completely understand your focus on achieving ultimate silence. If your priority is the absolute best noise-canceling performance, we would recommend looking into the WH-1000XM6, as it is our latest model and features a new QN3 processor and 12-microphone array. This hardware is designed to deliver a noticeable improvement in overall ANC and is specifically engineered to handle the mid-to-high frequency noises, like voices, that you mentioned.
Before upgrading, please ensure you have disabled Adaptive Sound Control in the Sony | Headphones Connect app. This feature often automatically lowers the ANC, which can create the "lax" muffling effect you described.
Thanks for considering Sony products.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Solid but too advanced.
|Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Extremely good audio quality and noise cancellation, but the touch controls are far too sensitive. I dislike that they can so easily be activated.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting the excellent audio quality and noise cancellation of the WH-1000XM5, ChaseP. Regarding your concern about the touch controls being overly sensitive, we understand that accidental activation can be frustrating.
While there isn’t an option to directly adjust the sensitivity of the touch controls on the WH-1000XM5, there are some best practices that may help reduce unintended touches:
- Ensure that you are making swipe gestures perpendicular (forward/backward) or parallel (up/down) to the headband, as the angle and direction can impact how the touch sensor interprets your input. Using correct gesture alignment may help avoid accidental activations.
- Be mindful of how you wear the headphones, as the orientation and how snugly they fit can affect the response of the touch sensors.
- When setting the headphones down or adjusting them, try to avoid contact with the touch control panel to minimize unintended input.
We appreciate your input, as it helps us continually improve our products and user experience.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
nice headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice headphones. They go hurt ur ears after a while, if you wear them covering only one ear… but when covering both, they are very comfortable. Also, ur ears get hot after like 40 minutes. Biggest pro is the battery life, iv used them like 10 times now and still haven’t charged them ever since I got them… and it’s still have like 40% charge.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi nice, 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:Comfort
Great Choice
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.ANC is amazing, comfortable, a little pricey, and a great product overall. I enjoy it very much.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Powersurge76,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you like the noise canceling function and comfort 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
The best in market
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound , best noise cancelling by far ! Just love them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ASHINO,
We're beyond pleased to hear that you’re loving your Sony headphones and awarding them a fantastic 5-star rating. The amazing sound and best-in-class noise cancelling are truly standout features of your Sony WH-1000XM5, and it’s wonderful to know they make such a difference for you.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a joyful day!
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Pretty good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds good. Looks good Light weight NC works well Top of head gets a lil uncomfortable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sirwild, Thanks for the feedback. We are glad that you like the sound quality, design and noise canceling feature of your new Sony WH1000XM5 headphones. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing ANC
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds amazing, comfortable, easy to work app, and very stylish
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mrgraysen, 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. Thank you for your purchase and for sharing this awesome feedback! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony headphone review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Superior sound quality, Comfortable to wear, effectively blocks ambient noise
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KellyC, 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