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
Worth it
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This headphone is everything! I love the feel of it so much and the audio is so good. The noise canceling is awesome and my daughter loves it a lot.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi THNA, We're glad that you are enjoying the audio quality 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:Sound quality
Amazing Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality and the noise canceling is amazing. I use these when I'm working in a loud and noisy area. noisy
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Antonio,
Very nice! Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good purchase would buy again
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.loves the noise cancellation. Works great for at home meetings
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlyssaV, Perfect! We're delighted to hear you love the top-notch noise cancellation and good to know it works great for your home meetings. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancelling is excellent, this is like next level tech.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi YvetteO, We're happy to hear that you like the noise canceling function. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great heaphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have sensitive ears and while wearing these on a 5 hr flight i had minimal discomfort. I would recomend these headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Justinb, 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
Home run
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have no problem with this device, it actually, is, it performs very well for it, to be the previous generation
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Game,
We're so glad you're enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones. We're proud of the quality we put into every generation of our products, and it's great to know that your experience reflects that. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The Best
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best Noise cancellation and Environment adaptation.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Allie, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Get it while you can :)
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worth every dollar. The sound is immaculate. From someone who switched from beats to this.. huge and impressive change.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rivera, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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
Best Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product. Comfortable and has a fantastic sound. I think it is the best in its category.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RichardIII, Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality and comfortable to use. 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
Beats Apple
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality. Noise cancel is effective using on planes.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ed3257, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're very happy to hear it works great so far on canceling the background noise when using on planes and you like the amazing sound quality and features of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased for my son for Christmas. We went into the store and tried them all, these were by far superior to the Bose and Beats headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TJEP, Excellent choice! We're sure that your son is happy with his 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 Headphones
|Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] I’ve never had such high quality headphones! I definitely recommend these to everyone!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello EthanR,
That's awesome! We're glad that you are pleased with the performance and quality of our Sony WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones. Enjoy listening to your favorite content without any distractions. 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. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Hood birthday present
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got these for my brothers birthday and obef tbe xm4’s these have way better sound cancellation. He uses thrm on his ps5 and he says theyre amazung.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Whayves, Thank you for choosing Sony! Awesome gift! 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. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Spectactular
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is absolutely amazing. The best headphones I’ve ever owned, and a clear inprovement on the XM4s.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MJReviews,
You made the right choice upgrading to the Sony WH-1000XM5! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality 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
Excellent buy! Fully recommended.
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Top-notch quality and sound! 10/10 recommended! I've been using them for nine months and have no complaints!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi usmankayy, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound and overall 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
Perfect headset
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Really pretty , good quality. Sound is great . Easy connection for any device
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi an4564, Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality and ease of connection. 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 .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Product has had great longetivity and performed very well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello CalvinT,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re honored to hear that your WH1000XM5 headphones have demonstrated great longevity and consistent performance. It’s rewarding to know they continue to deliver quality sound and reliability over time. Thank you for sharing your experience—your feedback encourages us to keep focusing on durability and excellence.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Cons mentioned:Volume
My first Sony headphones and my last
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you’re determined to buy these headphones, keep in mind that you will need the app. The app that takes forever to connect to the headphones. The app that does not always work when it does connect. Want your calls randomly cutoff? Buy! Want music to play randomly even when you have the setting on to pause when headphones are removed? Buy! Want to have to reset the volume every time you take a call or listen to music? Buy!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jaila19,
Thank you for the review and we are so sorry to hear about your experience. This is not the news we want to hear. To isolate and resolve the issue, reset the headphones to factory default settings and try again. Here's the link on how to.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541013.html
We also recommend updating the software of your headphones using the Sony headphones connect app. A firmware update improves the functionality and features of your device. It can provide fixes to any performance issues that may occur.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/software/00278246
For us to better assist you, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Mid
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall sounds great doesnt get to loud and base sounds great at high volumes. I just wasn’t expecting the build quality to feel cheap and light.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dilldog, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of your headphones. We regret if the build quality did not meet your expectations. For sound related issue, please try the following:
Turn down the volume of the connected device if it is too loud.
When playing music, if the headset and the transmitting Bluetooth device are connected via an HFP or HSP Bluetooth connection, switch the Bluetooth connection to A2DP with the connected device.
Some devices that emit ultrasonic sound waves designed to repel rodents may occasionally be installed at the entrances of commercial facilities or subway stations. Near such devices, the ultrasonic sound waves may cause noise or unusual sound to be heard from the headset. Leave the place where the noise or unusual sound is heard. Or turn off the noise canceling function/Ambient Sound Mode from the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app.
When using a video calling application on a computer, switch the Bluetooth connection to HFP or HSP with the computer.
During a video call, sound quality may become low due to the conditions of the communication line.
If the headset connects to the previously connected Bluetooth device, the headset may only establish the HFP/HSP Bluetooth connection when it is turned on. Use the connected device to connect via an A2DP Bluetooth connection.
For more details, please check here:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534519.html
If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely, Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent Headphones!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent, clear, powerful headphones! Their noise-canceling technology is the best I have experienced!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sandra, We are glad to hear that your new Sony WH1000XM5 wireless headphones are the best you have experienced. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent