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 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
Very good
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Charge them before using them sound was low at first then charged them and sounded way much better i recently had the Sony Wh-1000xm4 and wasn't planning on buying these but sadly i ran them over. And I can tell the sound is better and noise cancelation is better. The only thing i don't like is adjusting i liked the whxm4 clicking. Overall really good headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Great, we're glad you like our newest industry-leading noise canceling 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. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m giving them a four because they come with no directions and I can’t seem to link them to my Rand McNally GPS system which is blue tooth. I can hear really well with them on. Everyone says they are really clear on the other end. I’m supposed to wear hearing aids but with these I can hear everything quite well. So if I could get some help linking these to my GPS they would get a five plus rating
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Hpprinter, We're pleased to hear that you can hear really well with the WH1000XM5. These headphones can be paired with Bluetooth devices that supports the following Bluetooth profile:
A2DP
AVRCP
HFP
HSP
You can also download a PDF copy of the Help Guide/Manual on our support website.
For reference, please check the Help Guide link below.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541014.html
Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound quality and very comfortable at tfe same time
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Abdullah,
That's awesome! We are truly happy to hear that you love our Sony - WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones for having such a good sound quality and comfort at the same time. The WH1000XM5 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 WH1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are very comfortable and are easy to tweak so whatever music you're playing sounds great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RobertB Good to hear that you like the comfort and ease of customizing the setting to fine-tune to your music. 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, Weight
Best one
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound and quality is perfect. Light and very easy to carry
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Breville, We're delighted to hear that you like the sound, quality, light and ease to carry design. 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, Sound quality
Great purchase!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great purchase! The sound quality is smooth and the battery last all day!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's perfect, NancyH! We're glad that you are impressed with 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. Thanks for choosing SONY. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones but not for me
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality and comfort are amazing but I wear them for working and sometimes raise my arms and it always hits the touch features and will pause and change the noise cancelling interrupting my music. It’s annoying.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BigB,
Thank you for the review. We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and comfortable design of the headphones. For touch feature, you can disable this using the Sony Sound Connect app.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/software/00269130
If you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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-David
Good quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought as a gif for my dad and he loves it you can use with the your phone or with your tv of laptop
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Fernanda,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that your dad loves the WH1000XM5 headphones and enjoys using them with his phone, TV, and laptop. It’s wonderful to know our product is making a positive impact across his devices.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound, good noise cancelling, awesome feel. Was very comfortable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bojanman,
Perfect! Glad to hear your enjoyable experience with the amazing sound quality, noise canceling features and comfortable fit with 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony used to be my go to.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony has fallen far from their original quality. I was able to compare these with the Bose and Apple equivalents. Sony came in 2nd after Apple! Why? The sound quality and noise cancellation is good, but not the best.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlexisG, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the sound quality and noise canceling feature of WH1000XM5. It's important to acknowledge the aspects of your feedback. The WH-1000XM5 indeed prioritizes sound quality with an option to adjust this via the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. It offers two modes: "Priority on sound quality" and "Priority on stable connection". Although the WH-1000XM5 is designed to deliver high-quality sound and effective noise cancellation, individual preferences and experiences with audio quality can vary, leading to different comparisons with products from other brands. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
worth the money
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.sound proof, the battery lasts long. good sound quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi alish10, 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:Sound quality
Superb Cans
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I knew these were great headphones already, given they consistently win over reviewers on youtube. Hearing them for my self though, i was caught off guard by how utterly silent the ANC makes your surroundings. I use these daily for teams calls and music while working. Excellent sound quality and mind blowing ANC.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sams 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love this model—of the Sony OTH headset/ spearker
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this/ I tested against the AirPod max too- I think the sound quality is far superior.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GeorgeJ, thank you for the amazing review! We're honored to hear the Sony - WH1000XM5 stood out in your comparison—especially in sound quality. These headphones are built to deliver an exceptional listening experience, with industry-leading noise cancellation, crystal-clear audio, and a lightweight, comfortable design perfect for all-day use. We're glad they impressed you, and we appreciate you choosing Sony for your sound experience! Best regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony - WH1000XM5 Wireless
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This item is great. Recommended. Sounds great and long battery.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EzekielH,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and battery performance 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 and we hope you enjoy your headphones from here on out. Have a great day!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Another great addition to the WH-1000XM family
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable, sound is amazing, and the ANC works to perfection.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi vgnellam, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, 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
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is amazing. Very durable. My husband loves them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MARIEM,
We are happy to hear that your husband is loving his new WH-1000XM5 headphones! It is great to know that the sound quality and durability have met your expectations.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
"underwhelming"
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I own several sets of headphones including, Bowers & wilkins, Sennheiser, bose, bang & olufson, shure. I currently own sony xm-3's and had xm-4's. (which I sold for the xm-3's). This was not a downgrade, it was an upgrade. Just because there is a new version of something doesn't automaticlly make it better and that's the case with the xm-5. 1st I must say the noise cancelling in version 3 is as good as the latest edition. Also for the 400.00 price tag I cant hear any more detail from the new ones over the 3rd edition. If anything, fine details are muted. The bass is still muffled like version 4 and turning up the bass only muffles it more. The best part of these headphones are the comfort and phone call quality, which I don't buy headphones for anyway. I'm looking for sound quality, anc performance and comfort. Based on sound quality alone, I had to return these. Also, when I turned them on and put them on my head I kept smelling burning rubber. It was coming from the ear pads. Probably chemicals they use in packing from over seas. Not good, It made me sick. There are much better options at a cheaper price point. What comes to mind are the shure aonic 40's for 250.00. To each his own!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi rockme395, While we're glad that you like the comfort and phone call quality, we regret that these headphones had to be returned. This is definitely not the news we'd like to hear from you. We do have some recommendations for sound related concerns that are also available on the Help Guide. You can also fine-tune your music through the Headphones Connect app.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/index.html
We regret that we can no longer help you troubleshoot the problems you've encountered. We apologize for the inconvenience and we hope that you will consider the XM5 in your future purchase.
Sincerely,
Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
sony xm5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.very good audio sound cancellation is too tier extremely light
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AndrewG,
Thank you for the purchase and we're glad to hear that you like the audio quality and lightweight design 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
BUY THESE NOW!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These wireless headphones are so comfortable, anfforable and great at noise cancelling. Wore them on a recent flight to Disney. So easy to pair and connect! I tried the new Apple ones in the store and they were so heavy and uncomfortable. Shout out to the sales associate who suggested the ones I purchased!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DeniseC, That's awesome! Thanks for sharing you experience. We are glad that you like your new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. With our WH-1000XM5 headphones, you can enjoy magnificent sound quality which is engineered to perfection and have a battery life that can last up to 30 hours with quick charging (3 min charge for 3 hours of playback). With 8 total microphones, these headphones are our biggest step forward in noise canceling technology. For everyday convenience, just Speak-to-Chat and Quick Attention mode stop your music and let in ambient sound. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- 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