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
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones work as advertised. I could not hear any background noise while on the plane. It’s definitely a good investment and my first set of ear muffs style headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Leon Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling function and work as advertised. 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 headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphones the sound quality is phenomenal and the build quality is great too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .They are indeed awesome, Donnyy! We're glad that you are impressed with the sound and build quality of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, noise canceling is amazing and the feature where you put your hand over the one headphone and it let's you hear people talking is awesome!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jade, This is great! We're also delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling function and features of your WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
WH1000XM5 over ear BlueTooth Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable... very easy (no cord), nice Noise-Canceling capability.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RickyF,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you like the comfortable design and noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Beautiful sound and noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound and noise cancellation are second to none in my opinion. If I must pick a fault it would be coming from the x4's The fifth is not as comfortable. Don't get me wrong it is still very comfortable but but the X4 is worth second to none in terms of comfort.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi impulsebuyer, Thanks for your feedback and insights. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible. We are also glad 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
Nice quality headset.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to set up. Noise canceling is excellent as is the quality of sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's great to hear, John! We're glad you are impressed with the sound quality of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Bass
Bday gift
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My mom and I bought these for my brothers birthday and he loved them! I got to try them on and they have great bass and cool features like they stop playing music on their own when you take them off.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AletseM, 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
These are excellent but the comfort is not the bes
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After I extensively researched the xm4 vs the xm5 I chose to buy the xm5. After a year they are still amazing. The noise cancellation is amazing when I’m traveling and don’t want to listen to the environment around me. The only downside to these headphones is the headband. There isn’t much cushioning to it which results in discomfort after wearing the headphones after a while. I have to readjust the headphones frequently if I wear them for long periods of times because the headband feels like it is starting to dig into my head. Besides the headband issue the headphones are amazing and I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is willing to pay the price and deal with the headband issue.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sophie, Thank you for sharing your experience with the Sony XM5 Wireless headphones. We're glad that you like them and we appreciate that you'd recommend this to others. Additionally, we also appreciate your feedback regarding the cushions/pads. We hope that the new lightweight feature of the headphones can provide all day comfort in an elegant design however, we apologize if you have to do some readjustments on your head just to be comfortable. We'll make sure that we'll improve our products in the future. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
MX5
|Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] it was a really good product. I really enjoy the music quality cause of the bass and tremble but the bad thing about this the padding on the headphones because it can be uncomfortable with big ears which I have. But overall I enjoyed them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OscarS, 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. We'll also take note of your feedback about the ear cushion (padding). Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
very happy
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They just sound amazing. The app is user friendly, can easily change the bass sounds.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MartinV, We're glad that you like the sound and user-friendly app. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Good Sound Quality and Comfort, Horrible Build Qua
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The overall sound quality and comfort while wearing the headphones is great, however in good faith I could never recommend anyone spending the premium price tag these headphones carry as the build quality is terrible (all the hinges are thin plastic). The build quality would not be as big of an issue if Sonys warranty covered this very common issue but they refuse and charge a premium to fix it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SpencerR,
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||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My grandson loves this headphone for Christmas gift from me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JocelynL,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that your grandson loves the WH-1000XM5 headphones you gifted for Christmas. It's wonderful to know our product brought joy and enhanced his listening experience during the holidays.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Lima charlie <loud and clear>
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Head phones are clear. The emphasis is on vocals. If you are looking a pair of anc's that provide top notch experience even at a low volume. These are the one.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sully,
Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling function 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are 400$ headphone they are obviously good just wouldn't use them hard like at the gym and you have to be gentle, very good quality headphones i forget when i even have them on noise canceling could be a bit better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alex, Thanks for your feedback and insights. We're glad 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
Best over the ear headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony has the best all around headphones for every kind of music period. May not be as high of volume but for audiophiles they are second to none.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello DavidC, Thanks for your review. We are thrilled to know that our WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones are the best over-ear headphones for you. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy your music! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love these headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely amazing sound and noise reduction. Feature of being able to tap on the earpiece when someone is talking to you so you can hear them is super!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CheapMarga, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5 headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones in the market
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones has quite good sound quality compared to other headphones out there and for me the sound is perfect
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EleazarP, We're pleased to hear that you like the audio quality of the WH1000XM5. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Cons mentioned:Price
Good but expensive
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought both the white one and black one. But I prefer black even though the black one attracts more stains easily. Noise cancellation and call quality are one among the best. But audio quality is not at its best for the price point. It could have been little cheaper. Aesthetic wise these feel very cheap compared to xm4
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DeadAlready,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM5. We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and call quality of the headphones. To have the best sound experience, you can use the equalizer function of the Sony Headphones Connect app to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. For more information, please refer to this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534533.html
We also appreciate your review about the design of the headphones.
Our ultra-comfortable WH-1000XM5 headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening and exceptional call clarity. Two processors control multiple microphones for unprecedented noise canceling while Auto NC Optimizer automatically optimizes noise canceling based on your wearing conditions and environment. The specially designed 30-mm driver unit delivers superior sound quality for all your entertainment. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love them!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancelling is great! Sound is crisp and clear. Love them!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Stephy2211, Thank you for the great review! We're very pleased to hear that you love the exceptional noise canceling and great sound quality of the Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Excellent for music lover.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product. The Bass, clarity of the sound, the vibration, details of the back ground instrument is harmonically combined and it delivers to your ears with the most details. Of course, the source of the sound also has to be good enough to fully appreciate the headphones. Noise cancelling is great works perfectly in the environment I am using. Mostly Airplane, Train and in the park. Voice call is nominal. It does what all the headphone would do. Overall as a NC Headphone this is a great product.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JayC, Awesome! 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