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 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good sound, very lightweight. Connectivity isn’t as good as Apple products but still decent.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi renzo, We're glad that you like the light-weight design and sound quality. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Awesome headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Although it took a minute to figure out all of the control, the sound quailty and noise canceling is amazing!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChandlerB, We're glad that you like the noise canceling and sound. 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
Comfortable With Glasses!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds great once you set up the app. I wish it could go louder, but I'm sure it's a liability for Sony.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Grider, We're thrilled to hear that you like the sound quality and ease of setting up the app. For low sound level, please try the following steps here:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534511.html
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Love it
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So light and doesnt hest my ears . Battery life it amazingggg i go weeks without charging it . Def recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NESQUIK, Thank you for the amazing review! We're so happy to hear that you like the lightweight and comfortable fit and amazing battery life of your Sony WH1000XM5. We appreciate the recommendation and thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality headphones like them very much. Geat sound quality and noise cancellation.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EthanP, Thank you so much for the awesome review! We love to see our products in action! We are so glad you are pleased with the excellent noise cancellation and performance of your WH-1000XM5! Be sure to download the Sony Headphones Connect app to control your music and sound settings. Enjoy your headphones and thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
Great
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.excellent workout heaphones. I use then everyday for weightlifting and running.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CorneliusS, Awesome! We're happy to hear that you are enjoying your new WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Great head phones
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought as a gift for my wife. She loves them. Great sound quality and love the case it comes with.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi THAMCCORKLER, Great! We're glad that your wife loves her new headphones. Thank you for your output and for choosing Sony. Erin
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones. So comfortable. I have so many piercings and these dont bother my ears AT ALL.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mel21,
Awesome! We're glad to hear your WH1000XM5 perfectly suits your needs and expectations. Nice to know you are enjoying the comfortable fit of the unit. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
Amazing
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Best bang for your buck. I bought other brands and these are by far my favorite over the ear headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Richard, wow! We're glad you like our 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Love these headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So y makes the best products and these headphones don’t disappoint. Noice canceling is awesome and they just fit so well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Enzo,
Very nice! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and fit 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
Unmatched quality.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I miss the NFC tag, but ease of access with the buttons along with the application for sound settings makes this more than worth it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JairelleT, Awesome! 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
Overall
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's really nice and comfortable. Been wanting one for a while and having a pair is genuinely nice.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Anti, We are happy that you like the overall quality of your new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Augstin is very helpful to help me purchase those headphone that day
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoseC, Great service! We appreciate your 5 Star rating and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Comfortable angelic sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the simplicity of the headphones. The touch controls work so well and the sound tops everything
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kingben,
Awesome! Thanks for the honest review. We're glad to hear that you love the design and sound quality of the headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
DO NOT BUY. There is a CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT again
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.DO NOT BUY. there is a CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT against Sony for these headphones. These worked great for the first 12 months. but then the left hinge broke. For background I bought these for work and they stay at my desk. No travel just work calls on teams and some music. It seems crazy to me that they broke. I called Sony support and they clamed it was due to regular aware and tear and said it would be a min of 100 dollars to repair them plus shipping. I looked it up and this seems to break FTC laws. Shure enough I found a few class action lawsuits against Sony on this topic. https://classlawdc.com/2025/09/04/sony-wh-1000xm5-headphones-hinge-investigation/
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ID10,
Thanks for the review and for sharing your feedback with us. We're truly sorry to hear about the trouble you've had with the hinge on your WH-1000XM5 headphones.
We really appreciate you taking the time to share what happened with our support team and the repair quote you were given. Your feedback is incredibly important to us and it helps us understand exactly where we need to do better for our customers.
We value your input. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Sincerely,
Estefany
Berrin Carrillo
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its looks and sounds incredible. I’m so happy with my amazing headphone. I made great choice. Thanks a lot you guys all…
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BerrinCarrillo, Great! We're delighted to hear that you like the sound quality and looks. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Great headphones!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So light and convenient to bring everywhere, definitely a worthwhile investment. Love the noise cancellation and the color
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Angel, Awesome choice! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying the noise canceling of your new WH1000XM5 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
Best Headphones in a While
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are extremely costly when I first got them even at a discount, so I am pleased to hear the good quality coming from these headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brian, Excellent! We're glad that you are enjoying the overall quality 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
Nice product
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's little pricy, but my daughter likes it for everyday use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi mdjhasan2006, We're glad that your daughter likes her new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Improvement over XM4
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Definitely better than the XM4, my XM4 stopped charging 5 months in. Sound quality and build quality is also so much better!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Potato, Great! 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