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.
Good
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great amazing very good fit had a bit of trouble with the system but went well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JuanR, Thanks for the positive review! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Connectivity
Disconnecting frequently
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is great. But it is disconnecting very frequently when used with my office laptop.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ITperson, We're glad that you like the sound quality. We're also sorry to hear that it disconnect frequently. For optimum performance, please ensure the software is updated. Please launch the Headphones Connect App to verify and update the software.
You may also reset the headphones by following the steps here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541012.html
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.
For further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony xm5
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Amazing headphones with great noise cancellation!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brandon, We're thrilled to hear that you like the noise canceling function. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Live the product. Find super usefull to tap one side if the ear so you can listen outside. Without taking off the headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the WH-1000XM5, LUIS! We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying the headphones and finding the tap-to-listen feature so useful. Being able to quickly listen to the world around you without taking off your headphones is designed to make everyday moments more convenient. If you have any other feedback or questions as you keep using your headphones, we’d love to hear from you!
Thanks again for choosing Sony and for being a valued customer!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
P
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Simply excellent in sound and quality. My "4" was excellent but I can tell the difference. This "5" model surpasses the "4".
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GratefulBestBuyshopper, Excellent! 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
Love
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] The best headphones you can buy,the app could be better but sounds quality and noice canceling amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi E2E4, 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
My review
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect All around love the case color sound but it can be pricey for some
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WyattC, we're glad you love our product. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Weight
Best head phones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are light that make them comfortable for long period of time and have an amazing sound proof.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lynn, great! 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. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Ta top 5 star
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice and top quality recommended for everyone now don’t sleeping it’s time
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ManuelB, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Best OTE heahphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Lighter and more comfortable than xm4; pro max is heavy; bose ultra is plasticky
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EphR, 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
MUST BUY
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I went into Best Buy to only buy a laptop and I walked out with a laptop…AND the sony headphones! The best headphones I’ve ever had!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jaz7,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! We couldn't be happier to hear how much you are enjoying your Sony Headphones and their amazing Sound quality and Noise Cancelling feature! It's really great to hear that you have given them the opportunity and they have been exceeding your expectations!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and noise cancellation, comfortable enough to wear all day
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Djs23, Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound, noise canceling, and comfort. 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
Nice!
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Niceeeeeeeeee product!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlexiaE,
We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones! Thank you for the enthusiastic feedback.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome head phones the noise cancellation is great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Elbob,
Great! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Weight
Travel friendly
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The for is very comfortable and light weight. works well with all my devices and travel ready
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AdrianC, Amazing! We're delighted to hear that you like the comfort, lightweight design, and portability. 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
I love them
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are great. They have really good sound quality with great noise cancelation.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DanaM, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound 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
Comfort and quality were amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I loved how the headphones fit my ears. They were comfortable. Also the sound quality is great. The only issue i faced was connecting multiple devices and auto connecting my phone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sushmitha, 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
Worth upgrading?
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I upgraded from the XM4. The sound quality and noise canceling are better with the XM5. I gave the XM4 to my daughter and she is supper happy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bose, Amazing! We're happy to hear that you like 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:Sound quality
Sony Wireless Rocks
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This Sony wireless headset is Awesome!! Probably the best over-the-ear headphones I’ve purchased ever!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RobertL, 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
top tier headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good quality the sound is amazing along with the setting
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi mint, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin