Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/P
- SKU:
- 11920642
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 value the product's exceptional sound quality, comfortable design, and long-lasting battery. While users appreciate the lightweight feel, solid fit, and adequate Active Noise Cancellation, some find the product less portable and a bit expensive. Others have noted occasional connectivity issues and that the maximum volume could be higher.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm used to my AirPods Pros, but wanted headphones. I tried Apple and Bose before these, but both were not as good. The quality of the headphones is very clear and the app they come with allows you to customize the sound to your preference.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your review of the WH-1000XM5, SarahR. It’s great to hear that you found the sound quality excellent and appreciated the customization options available through the companion app. Sony's focus has been on delivering superior audio quality and the ability to personalize sound settings, which seems to have matched your requirements well.
We’re glad you overall had a positive experience, and we value your feedback!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Gus
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product. The sound is amazing and the noise cancellation is superb. Well worth the cost. More comfortable than the previous version
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Posted .Hi RayT, Amazing! We're delighted to hear that you like 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
Great headphones.
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great. Excellent noise cancelling and sound is clear, but not sure if they are really that much better than most other headphone. I am not an audiophile, but I like them. I do have a problem at times watching a movie on my iPad with these headphone, where they beep at me and my movie pauses. It seems like the problem with the headphones, but I am not 100% sure.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Greg, Thank you for sharing your experience with your Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. We're glad to hear that you’re enjoying the excellent noise cancellation and sound quality! We completely understand how frustrating it can be when your movie pauses unexpectedly—especially when you’re trying to relax. This issue could be caused by accidental touch sensor activations, multi-device pairing conflicts, or auto power-off settings. Here are a few things that might help: Accidental touch sensor activation: Sometimes, the headphones may register an unintended touch. You can learn more here: helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534542.html?search=tap Multi-device pairing conflicts: If your headphones are connected to multiple devices, they may switch unexpectedly. Try disabling this feature: helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541784.html?search=multi Auto power-off settings: The headphones might be set to turn off after a certain period of inactivity. Here’s how to check: helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000673390.html?search=auto%20power%20off It’s also a good idea to update your firmware, as this can resolve unexpected issues: sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/software/00278246 If none of these solutions work, I’d really recommend reaching out to Sony Support—they’d be happy to assist further: us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones We truly appreciate your feedback and hope you can fully enjoy your headphones without any interruptions! Best, Maria
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great ANC
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Active nose cancelation is fantastic. Drowns out airplane noise very well, battery literally lasts forever
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Posted .Hi BryceA,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Great purchse
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best purchase i have ever made. really happy with every aspect of these headphones. Only small drawback is the headband, after a long movie or gamming session the head band digs into my head almost that gives a slight discomfort. other than that, its fantastic
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AaronmichaelanuroopC,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're elated to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones have delivered an outstanding experience in every aspect for you. We apologize for the discomfort caused by the headband during extended use and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will share your feedback with our team to help improve future designs. It’s wonderful to know that, aside from this, the headphones are enhancing your movie and gaming sessions.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Overall Great headset
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It has pretty decent ANC. The only issue issue i have with ANC is the wind noise. Sound quality is great, the build itself is nice, comfortable, and looks and feels premium.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ashur1201, We're glad that you like the noise canceling, sound quality 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Perfect
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound Understated look. Comfortable Perfect
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Posted .Hi Patty,
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad to hear your WH1000XM5 meets your expectations with its great sound, sleek design, and comfort.
Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! -Maria
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best noise canceling headphones on the market. Pricey, but you get what you pay for. Long battery life. Sounds quality out of the box is good, but is much better after EQing them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alex, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Best noice canceling headphones ever!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best noise canceling headphones from Sony! Love the feature of being about to cover one side with my hand in order to hear everything around me. Comfortable and stylish!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Moneywellspent, Great! We're thrilled to hear you love the speak-to-chat feature, comfortable fit, and stylish design of your Sony XM5. 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great Noise Cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancellation is great! The battery also lasts a very long time. I got them about a month ago and have only charged them one time!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BellaT, Great! We're glad that you like the noise canceling and battery life. 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
Would recommend
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these headphones for my daughter and she absolutely LOVES them! the sound is incredible; the sleek look is pleasing to the eye. overall great purchase!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's great to hear, StephanieP! We're happy to hear that she's enjoying her new Sony 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! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
great pair of headphones
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] one of the best anc headphones i’ve ever had, very lightweight and comfortable, good audio quality with good enough equalizer, and amazing noice cancelling
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi johnminer987, We're thrilled to hear that you like the audio quality, comfort, EQ, 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
LOVE THEM
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the battery life is sooo good! and they are different options for sound adjustment through the app. the only thing for me i’m not used to any pressure on my head so had to used to that.
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Posted .Hi jazminerodz, Thanks for the positive feedback! We're glad you like the sound quality of the headphones. Make sure to adjust the headband slider depending on your preference to avoid discomfort. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great if you have the money for them
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The fit has been great. Very comfy, especially for my bigger ears. Sound and noise cancelling have also been great considering I walk through the city to get to school everyday.
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Posted .Hi ScottN, We're glad that they fit great and 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones exceeded my expectations. The sound quality and comfort are amazing. The noise cancellation and transparency work really well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi melody1612, We are glad to hear that your new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones exceeded your expectations. With our WH-1000XM5 headphones, you can enjoy magnificent sound quality which is engineered to perfection and have a battery life that can last up to 30 hours with quick charging (3 min charge for 3 hours of playback). With 8 total microphones, these headphones are our biggest step forward in noise canceling technology. For everyday convenience, just Speak-to-Chat and Quick Attention mode stop your music and let in ambient sound. You can always customize the Equalizer setting from the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app to personalize your listening experience. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great value
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] They are really amazing headphones especially when you use the headphone app. You basically have control over the sound quality. Amazing battery life also lite weight.
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Posted .Hi Adam, Excellent! We're happy to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality, battery life, and use of app. 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
The only headset you will want
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best and most comfortable headse. Mind blowing audio quality. Absolutely the best headset available.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KeithY, Great! We're glad that you like the sound and comfortable to use. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Excellent purchase
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My daughter loves them. She loves the sound quality and speak to chat. She also said they are comfortable and lightwieight. She almost never takes them off since getting them as a birthday gift.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi StacyN, Excellent! We're happy to hear that you daughter loves the sound quality, comfort, and features. 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
Good sound, excellent quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The XM5 are one of the best headphones on the market because of the attention to detail in weight, sound, the quality of the material and the software innovation in ambient mode.
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Posted .Hi BrandonF, 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Top-notch
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was in love with the model before this, and even more so with this one. You'll notice little bits and details in the music that you couldn't before, and they're VERY comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Aduritine, Excellent! 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