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.
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
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable. Long battery charge. Great noise canceling. Like the case and storage for cables.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GadgetGeek, Awesome! We're glad that you like the battery life, 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
Long flight necessity
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid sound, performed well on 12 hour flight, ANC made a big difference.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MacM, We're glad that you like the sound and noise canceling functions. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Comfortable & Quality
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These have great sound quality and are extremely comfortable on the ears for those long haul flights.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KristaL, Fantastic! We're pleased to hear that you're 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
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
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
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
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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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
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
Ok headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Build quality could be better. The noice cancellation is ok. Personally, if ALL you care about is ANC on a sturdy device....go for the airpods max and put up with apples nonsense
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Francisco, We're glad that you like the build quality and noise canceling. 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
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good product completely new and sealed you can by here
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CarlosR, We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Good product
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good product and nice design for my daughter. Highly recommended
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mzct, We're glad that you like the design and quality. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
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
Love them
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound quality on these and since they're pretty light they're comfortable to wear for long periods of time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MarieD, That's wonderful! We're thrilled to hear that you like the headphones. This headphone is a perfect travel buddy! 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
Sony Headphones Review
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice quality, definitely worth it if you are wanting some nice headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Spacey, thank you for the kind words and we’re glad you like the WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony! Regards, Erin
Best headphones of 2022-202X!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones of 2022-202X! These headphones surpassed my expectations and I would highly recommend these to anybody looking for a high quality pair of headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Javi, Amazing! 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
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent noise-cancelling and very comfortable. No concerns except I wish there was more water resistance.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Steven, Fantastic! We're delighted to hear that you like the 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
No Folding
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones. However, it does take up a lot of space when storing as it does not fold.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LukeB, Amazing! We're delighted 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, Weight
Review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound of the headphones is really good and they feel really light
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoseA, 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