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 ANC, Terrible Build Quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The ANC on these are honestly some of the best I've ever used. However, the sound quality is a bit lower than I expected. The build quality of these are also absolutely horrendous as they have broken from just sitting on a shelf of an extended period of time.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EliC, thanks a lot for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear you’re enjoying the noise cancelling on the WH‑1000XM5s, but we're really sorry to hear the sound and build did not fulfill your expectations. The headphones definitely shouldn’t be breaking like that, so we recommend reaching out to our service center, Encompass, for a low-cost repair: https://sony.encompass.com/parts-accessories/Sony-Repair-Services
For the sound, you might also want to try adjusting some of the EQ settings in the Sony | Sound Connect app, it can make a big difference depending on what you’re listening to.
Thanks for considering Sony and for bringing this to our attention.
Sincerely,
Estefany
Autism certified
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As a very noise sensitive individual, this has been a life saver for my day-to-day life. The noise cancelling works wonders and theres so many small but significant quality of life features.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BestBuyer, perfect! We're extremely pleased it suits your needs and expectations. Thank you very much for sharing your awesome experience with your WH-1000XM5 and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
Best noise canceling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The most incredibly awesome noise canceling headphones at the suggestion of the very knowledgeable staff!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jmbearcub, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- 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.Best headphones ever and better than the iphones headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NelsonBonilla, Glad to hear that you found the best headphones for you! 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
Power and battery issue.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Still getting use to the power and battery settings. Seems like the sensor doesn't work to turn them off when placed in the case. Also irritating is I can't listen and charge. I have had to use my old buds for important meetings that don't work great due to this. However everything else so far is great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Randy, Thanks for sharing your experience with the Sony Xm5 Wireless 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. We apologize if your are experiencing issues or troubles with the headphones. Unfortunately, you won't be able to use them while charging. As for the sensor, make sure that your device has the latest firmware version to improve its performance. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Weight
Not So Great
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not as good as the previous gen or even the ones before that which I have used before. I purchased these I immediately regretted it. Made me miss the wh-1000xm3. For me the only good I can say is how light they feel. The worst part of my experience with these was listening gets paused so frequently.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi QuLDR, Thanks for your feedback and insights. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible. 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
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good one, must buy now Need to get one more soon!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the WH-1000XM5, AjeshM! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your headphones and considering getting another one soon. Your enthusiasm truly means a lot to us, and it's great to know the product is meeting your expectations. If you have any questions or want tips to get the most out of your headphones, feel free to reach out—happy listening!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
Do not purchase. These are not built to last
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These broke while on my head. The part that connects the band to the earpiece is so flimsy it just snapped while I was taking it off. Sony has a one year warranty but was unwilling to help and bestbuy didn't want to help either. Huge waste of money these are not built to last I haven't even had them for a year. I still have the box to prove it(see photos) awful product
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RebeccaN, thank you for sharing your experience! We're genuinely sorry to hear about the issue you've had with your Sony - WH1000XM5. We understand how frustrating this can be, especially after noting that this happened while you were simply taking them off. This is certainly not the experience we want for our customer. We'd like to evaluate your case closely, please send us an email with the information below to socialsupport@am.sony.com so we can better assist you.
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Thanks for considering Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Not bad
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Use em quite often they are nice beacuse they work well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Stephen, we're glad you are enjoying 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
A little disappointed….
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So i took these on a trip with a group of people to test the noise cancellation and was kinda disappointed that i could still hear my friends in the background while in the car driving to our destination. I had previous pairs and never complained but maybe these were defective but the music coming out was A1 but the noise cancellation was a big NO.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Markus we're sorry to hear that the noise canceling function did not meet your expectations. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have with our premium products. Allow us to help and turn this into a better experience.
You can toggle between noise canceling and letting the ambient noises, simply use the button on the side of the headphones. You also have the ability to fully control the noise canceling and ambient noise feature within the Sony Headphones Connect App. Please ensure you have downloaded from the app store.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534715.html
Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Erin
Great Cans, Minor Inconveniences
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was a Christmas present for me, so I’ve been using it for about a week now. This is an overall great headset with only two minor problems. One, if you wear glasses with these you will experience sound leakage, and two, after wearing these for three hours or more with glasses, your ears may start to hurt. At least, mine did. If it weren’t for those two issues, I would have rated it five stars.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KellyM, we're glad you are enjoying your new headphones. We're sorry to hear that you have issues wearing your SONY unit with glasses. Please adjust the orientation of the units. Adjust the orientation of the left and right units so that the earpads fit snugly all around your ears. Please follow this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000539062.html?search=wearing
If you require any additional support in regards to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
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
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality, and light headphones which make it comfortable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you so much for your feedback, ChrisP! We're delighted to hear you're enjoying the great quality and lightweight comfort of the WH-1000XM5 headphones. The newly developed, lightweight design is crafted for all-day comfort, while the advanced audio technologies and noise cancellation ensure an exceptional listening experience. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we appreciate you sharing your positive experience with us.
We truly appreciate your support and for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very happy with this purchase. I got it as a gift.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AstoriaNY,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5 headphones, especially as a gift! With industry-leading Active Noise Cancelling technology, these headphones are designed to provide you with an unparalleled listening experience. We’re confident that you’ll appreciate their effectiveness. Thank you for sharing your feedback—enjoy your new headphones!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Works great!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice! The noise cancellation feature is spot on.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pencil, Awesome! We're glad that you like the features 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
OK but not great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony headphones are just ok in my opinion. I am a radio dj. They suffice as back ip emergency pair but I am not in love with them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello BeverlyS,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We apologize that the WH-1000XM5 headphones have not fully impressed you in your role as a radio DJ. We want you to enjoy a five-star experience with your headphones, and we would appreciate any additional details about your concerns or any issues with the unit. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team, who are ready to assist in enhancing your experience with the headphones.
You can access all the necessary contact options and resources here: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sounds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is great …………………..,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sounds, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5! 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
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall the product worked out perfectly, highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AlanD,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're so happy to hear that your WH-1000XM5 headphones delivered a perfect experience. We strive to deliver quality and comfort with our products, so knowing they've exceeded your expectations means a lot to us, and we truly value your recommendation.
Best regards,
-Fred
Buyer beware!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.In the beginning I loved these headphones! Then the headband pulled away and they are useless! Look at others reviews and you will see the same issue! I even purchased a warranty, which they of course said didn’t cover this issue! They are very expensive, and now I can’t afford to replace them! I called support and sent all my info and they rejected my warranty. Buyer beware!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MarthaB,
We're sorry to hear about your experience. We understand that your XM5s are having issues with the headband. For us to better assist you, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Issue:
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One of our technical specialists will call you back within 2 business days.
Sincerely,
Eliab
Sony Social Support.
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s all in the title. Amazing quality. I’ve always loved the wh1000xm series
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello LeviH,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We are delighted to learn that you are enjoying the WH-1000XM5 and have consistently loved the WH-1000XM series. Your recognition of the exceptional quality of our headphones is incredibly meaningful to us. We continually strive to ensure our products surpass your expectations, and it is truly gratifying to hear when we have achieved that.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice noise canceling and sound quality, good case
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jonathan, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function and sound 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