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 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.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality. The noise canceling is really great. Easy to stop music just with a tap.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rockwall30, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Why don’t they fold?
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loved the color and this is one version higher than my previous headset however, this version has such a large footprint. It doesn’t fold so the carrying case is large. I didn’t set it up, went back and upgraded to the 6.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi 3angels,
We appreciate your honest feedback on the design of this particular headset. While we're glad you loved the color and the quality, we understand your point about the larger footprint and the non-folding design impacting portability, especially when compared to your previous model. We continuously strive to balance sound quality, features, and design, and user feedback like yours is incredibly valuable as we refine our products.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a good day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Headphones ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I just upgraded from the xm4 and this really felt like an upgrade. The noise canceling on the xm5 are is so much better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jacob,
Good decision! We're glad that you are happy with your upgrade and you really noticed the difference, especially with the noise canceling feature. 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! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Bass
Great bass and good noise suppression
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow! The bass on these is amazing and the closed backs contribute noticeably to noise control.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Miguel We're glad that you are enjoying the audio quality. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are exactly what I was looking for! I love the ability to turn the noise cancelling feature on and off, so I feel comfortable wearing them while walking outside and will still hear when someone is behind me. The app is easy to use, and the sound quality is amazing!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Homer, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Carl
Very nice
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and really comfortable on the head
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello BrianD,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that you’re enjoying the great sound quality and comfort of the WH1000XM5. Knowing our product can deliver both excellent audio and all-day wearability means a lot to us. Thank you for sharing your experience—your feedback inspires us to keep enhancing what we offer.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s worth the price and after every XM model that comes out it gets better, i recommend these headphones 100%
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SteveM, 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
Great Headphones, Okay App & A Little Frustration
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The app is okay and the headphones are nice, not perfect but they are nice. The app can be a lot to deal with and apart from just pressing buttons and getting a feel of it, it is not really intuitive. That being said there are some very kool features with it. As for the headphones, I wish there was more than 3 levels of noise cancellation and I wish the cancellation was on a higher level. Comparing them to the Bose, I'd say the headphones themselves work well and there are more options with the app but the noise cancelation is not as good. These are still great headphones with many features and are worth the price but I would have been happier if they costed around $325 vs $400. There are also paid app features that I have not used yet and that is frustrating because of the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dbestskills, we're glad that you like the headphones and use of apps. We're sorry if the app isn't intuitive. But we hope that you'll give it more time to familiarize and get used to using he Headphones Connect 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.
May we also contact you with regards to the features you haven't used yet? Please email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Sincerely,
Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
AMAZING
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.11/10 would recommend. These are the best headphones I’ve ever owned. The packaging is SLEEK. Super easy to charge. And SO comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kris, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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
Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing noise canceling headphones, sound quality is amazing as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TaiA,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It is fantastic to know that you’re impressed with the noise canceling and sound quality of the WH-1000XM5 headphones.
These headphones are designed with advanced noise cancellation technology and offer a comfortable fit for long listening sessions, making them perfect for immersing yourself in your favorite music or calls.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Comfort wasn't the best
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Enjoyed the sound quality of the headphones very much, loved the touch controls, only issue was comfort around my ears
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jimmy, awesome! We're glad you like the sound quality and touch controls of our product. We understand your feedback regarding the comfort of your Sony unit. Please follow this link when wearing the headset:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000539062.html?search=wearing%20headphones
If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Great gift
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great gift for my wife, no more crying babies making flights miserable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, SethB!
We are delighted to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones have made such a positive difference, especially for your wife's travel experience. It sounds like they were a truly great gift!
It's rewarding to know that our industry-leading noise canceling technology is providing the peace and quiet needed to make flights enjoyable again, keeping out those distracting sounds. That seamless, distraction-free experience is exactly what we strive for in our design.
Thank you again for choosing Sony to upgrade your wife's listening experience!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its amazing on sound , the only con i fou d was the material which its made of... you will be constantly cleaning it. Your finger prints will be on them all the time.
I would recommend this to a friend Best Headphones I've Owned
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have had the headphones for a year now and still love them. I listen to audio books, music, and make calls when I go for walks outside. The sound is fantastic the call quality is insane. The connectivity is crisp and I can set my phone in the middle of the house and listen and talk anywhere I go while doing house chores. The head pinch was a bit of a problem at first. Found that wearing a hat helped early on to add some padding. As the headphones wore in, the band has lost the pinch.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrandonH, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're happy to hear that you are enjoying your music with the new 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. 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
AMAZING
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones. Sound quality is so good. The noise cancelation is CRAZY. I like that with the adaptive sound control you can customize how much gets filtered out. Only two downsides for this headphone: it's pricey $50 more than the previous gen headphones, and I really wish the band that goes over your head wasn't so small. I wish it were a bit wider. The padding on it is good, i just wish it wasn't a small round one. If it were a wider one it would be perfect.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JeremyT, That's amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality. 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
Definitely Recommend
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product, especially for office or travel use. Sound quality is very good. Blocks sound decently and has nice features.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DDik, Thanks for the perfect rating! We're glad that you like the sound quality 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They’re great. The noise canceling feature is one of the best I’ve experienced.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CodydL We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling feature. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
highly recommend
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.best headphones i've used the audio is really good specially since u can edit it with the headphone app
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Oscarito, We're delighted 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love Love These Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My husband has the M4s and loved them. So when he told me about the new M5s coming out I naturally bought them and he loves them. He says the sound it amazing and great fit!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mercy, we're glad you love our newest 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
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my first set of high end over ear headphones and they are worth every penny. Great sound. Connectivity is great. Nice long battery life. The transparency and noise canceling modes are both great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Zachary,
Thank you for your wonderful review of the WH1000XM5 headphones! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your first set of high-end over-ear headphones and finding them worth every penny.
The WH1000XM5 are designed to deliver exceptional sound quality, seamless connectivity, and impressive battery life, so it's great to know these features are meeting your needs. The transparency and noise-canceling modes are indeed powerful tools, optimizing your listening experience whether you're at home or on the go.
If you have any further feedback or questions, feel free to reach out.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Gus