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.
Great Christmas gift
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these for my little brother for Christmas and he loved them so much. I’m thinking about buying myself a pair!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LnaiW,
You made the right choice! We're glad that your brother is enjoying the performance of the headphones. Go ahead and get one for yourself! Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect noise cancelling headphones! Worth the price!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback, QR315! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones and that the noise cancelling performance has exceeded your expectations. Delivering top-tier noise cancellation and premium sound quality is our priority, and it's great to know you feel they're worth the investment. If you ever want to explore more features or have any questions, our team is always here to help.
Thanks again for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best noise canceling headphone in the market. Súper recomendable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Exlelent,
Thank you for an amazing review and recommendation! We're glad to hear you are enjoying your new XM5 headphones especially the noise canceling features. These 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Sounding
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They did it again. The headphones are better than last generations.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Hifi, Amazing! We're pleased to hear that you are enjoying the 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good Quality
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Highly recommend. GOOD QUALITY ALWAYS.Will not be sorry.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Splaed4, Awesome! We're glad that you love the 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
My Second Pair :)
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my second pair because my first pair broke because i dropped them a bit too hard lol :') but I do enjoy these headphones so i got a second pair
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GlenalynAnn, We're pleased to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Best Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had them for over a year now and they still work like new. I use them for everything including the gym, I absolutely love them and def recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CindyR, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Great for mowing !
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use these headphones when I am on my very loud zero turn mower and they block out the noise and allow me to listen to my favorite tunes while I'm mowing. My wife can get ahold of me anytime easily by just calling my cell phone which is connected to the headphones by bluetooth.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JamesH, 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Sleek looking headphones.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent quality, sleek looking, comfortable and beautiful sound on music and phone. Fingertip controls take some getting used to. Purchased for use in the gym, not tried yet but looks tight and comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DominiqueS, 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
look of them
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i love the headphones honestly but the look of them on my head really made me feel like i had 4th grade computer lab headphones on so i guess i really only had a problem w the aesthetics of it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JzSm, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're glad you love your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback regarding the design of it. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Cons mentioned:Price
Great :)
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The price is a little bit high but noise canceling is excellent
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Duvancho303, Great! We're glad that you like the 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
Good headphones, xm4s are probably better for casu
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] These headphones are FANTASTIC quality, don't get me wrong, but for my needs (basic nc for casual listening) I would probably have been better off with the cheaper xm4s. Definitely try on multiple sony headphones before you make a decision
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AnaA, Thank you so much for such an amazing review, and we are so pleased to hear you like your new WH-1000XM5! Your feedback is extremely important to us and is very much appreciated. Both models offer amazing value, you can't go wrong with these headphones. Thank you for your purchase and for choosing Sony! -Jess
Go for it!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Took some getting used to it and fiddling with the settings to get it exactly how I like it, you really do need to download the app for the best results. I wasn't sure about them at first but now I love them and am extremely happy I purchased them!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlexC, Great! 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
Don't buy Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The XM5's were my second pair of noise cancelling sony's. I previously had the xm4's and let me tell you. They break very easily my xm4's lasted less than two years and it has been less than a year since I bought the xm5's from best buy and they too are broken. I call sony support because it should still be covered under warranty, but "physical damage" is not covered and it will cost over $100 to fix. I bought these for $350 a little over 8 months ago!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DANIELB,
We are genuinely sorry to hear about your experience with both your previous XM4s and your current WH-1000XM5 headphones. We understand how frustrating it is to deal with damage on a premium product you've owned for only eight months.
However, our limited manufacturer's warranty strictly covers factory and component defects, which means any form of physical damage is explicitly excluded from coverage.
Please be assured that your feedback regarding product durability is very valuable to us and has been shared directly with our product engineering teams.
If you change your mind and decide to proceed with a repair, our authorized service provider, Encompass, offers a dedicated repair service for the WH-1000XM5 model. You can reach them directly at:
Phone: 1-866-835-1146
Email: service@encompass.com
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST
Thank you for considering Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
The best noise cancellation headphones period.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easily the best noise cancellation headphones in the market. They are really very robust too. I have an issue of insomnia and have to sleep with these on and surprisingly they are very solid yet flexible.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's wonderful, ShaneG! We're glad that you found the perfect headphones that suit your needs. 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony WH 1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Without question the best head phones for the money bar none.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GreatService, Great choice! We're glad that you are enjoying 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
Great sound at a high price.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are great, especially the sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Great, We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the sound 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
Good sound feels cheap
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I didnt like the plastic feel compared to the metallic feel of the airpods pro max. Sound is great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jimbo, thanks for choosing and purchasing our industry-leading noise canceling headphones. We're glad you like the sound quality of the WH1000XM5. We understand your feedback regarding the built of your SONY unit. 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 elegant design with stepless slider, seamless swivel and hanger, and silent joints, makes WH-1000XM5 a pleasure to wear.
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. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
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||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product for music or studying. Great customer service.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JessicaB,
It's excellent to hear that your WH-1000XM5 headphones are perfect for both music and studying! We're also very happy to know you had a great experience with our customer service. Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
What you expect from Sony.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Huge upgrade over XM2 - lighter and more comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DRR10,
Very nice upgrade! We're glad you like the lightweight and comfortable design of the WH1000XM5. 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!
Regards,
David