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:Comfort, Sound quality
Very happy with these
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m really happy with these. The noise canceling is excellent, and the feature of being able to put your palm on the right earphone to turn it to temporary transparency mode (and the way it immediately return to noise canceling when you remove your palm) is something the competitors don’t have. Sound quality seems quite high to me, but I admittedly don’t really care. Comfort and noise canceling are more important to me — you try working from home with three kids around! Side note, these are very comfortable to wear for a long time and the built in mics for taking calls / zoom meetings are great. When I listen back to a zoom recording, sound quality of my audio is excellent. Loud, clear, natural sounding, with absolutely zero background noise. I’m sure the Bose 700 are great too, but the palm on the earphone feature on these sealed it for me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JeremyB, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super comfortable, great tech and noise cancellation. I look forward to resumes more
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Justme,
We are thrilled you're finding the WH-1000XM5 comfortable and enjoying the industry-leading noise cancellation! It is great to hear that our technology is meeting your expectations for your daily use. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Clarity and comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great headphones? They have clear sounds, good bass and are easy to use. They fit comfortably and definitely canceled out background noise. Very impressed with these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Fidelhp, We're delighted to hear that you like the sound, ease of connection, fit, 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
Amazing Sound Quality, NC, and Battery Life
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is amazing and the noise cancelling is better than any headphones I’ve worn. I wore these in an RV, which has a loud motor, with the windows open, and I could not hear the motor and barely the wind while I had the noise cancelling on with a show playing. Another plus is the battery life, which seems to be infinite. Out of the box the headphones were at 50% battery, and I was unable to charge them because I was traveling, so I used them with the battery that was already on them, which lasted for hours upon hours of streaming movies and shows. When I went to check the battery afterwards, they had only gone down a few percent. My only critique is that the headband, although plush, is thin and applies all of the weight and pressure from the headphones onto one part of my head. Aside from this, the headphones are quite comfortable around my ears and I have had no other issues with them.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Very nice.
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Top of line noise-cancelling. Even my girlfriend was shocked at how effective it was in draining out external noises. Only issue is that it really isn't worth upgrading from XM4 to XM5, XM4 offers basically the same level of noise cancelling for cheaper and is more easily mobile and can fold in on itself. The XM5 can not be folded. It's battery-life is surprisingly good. However it is worth noting that after a year of using it, the battery life appears to be worsening. I'm not quite sure if this is true or not, but I would not be surprised if it is. This is despite minimal software updates, if any at all.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DisappointedCustomer, Thank you for choosing Sony! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your Sony headphones! Thank you for the 5-star rating! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Very good noise cancellation.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. Great noise canceling. The ear cuffs are thin and not super cushioned so a little noise can come in when wearing glasses. The head hoop bar is less padded than expected so there are some concerns on durability but only time will tell that. They are comfortable to wear so far. Battery life is very good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DaveM, We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function and battery life. We also regret to hear that ear cuffs are thin and not super cushioned. The WH-1000XM5s are designed to be comfortable and durable. These lightweight headphones are finished in soft fit leather. This material fits snugly around the head with less pressure on the ears while keeping out external sounds.
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
Where have these been my whole life?!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was a little hesitant to move away from beats headphones as an iphone user, but these sony headphones have been great. The initial setup and pairing isnt as seamless as with beats/apple headphones, but that was to be expected. Sound quality is excellent; they’re comfortable to wear; and I love the navy blue color and matching carrying case.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi tallasian916, Thank you for sharing your detailed review. We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your WH-1000XM4 headphones. Indeed, while the initial setup and pairing with non-Apple devices might not be as seamless as with Beats or Apple headphones, the superior sound quality, comfort, and design of our WH-1000XM4s are some of the factors that set them apart. We're glad that you appreciate the excellent sound quality, the comfort, and the stylish navy blue color with the matching carrying case. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
5 out of 5 recommendation
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing quality long battery life and noise canceling, so you can't hear the kids fight
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rooster1776,
We are thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM5 is providing the peace and quiet you need! It is great to know you are enjoying the industry-leading noise cancellation and long battery life.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.had airpod maxs that died on me due to sweat and thats my fault but then decided to get these and the difference is pretty huge these are so light and comfortable and the noise cancellation is great can really feel bass if you want as well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ivlaw, Thank you for the 5-star rating! 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
Solid 4
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product. Good sound quality and very comfortable to use
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MiltonC,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that your WH-1000XM5 headphones provide excellent sound quality and comfort. Your feedback encourages us to keep delivering products that enhance both your listening experience and daily comfort.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Best bang for your buck
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great pair of headphones, can block out noise on a plane ride and last through even the longest of plane rides. They also dont feel too heavy on your head and fit well even when wearing glasses.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Axton, 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Awesome Headphone
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Sound Great battery life only charged it onces since i got it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello RicardoC,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re excited to hear that you’re enjoying the great sound and impressive battery life of the WH-1000XM5 headphones. It’s fantastic to know that the battery has lasted so long with just one charge. Your feedback encourages us to keep delivering products that combine quality and convenience.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, ComfortCons mentioned:Connectivity
Sony XM5
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones and super comfortable. The battery life also lasts me really long. Sometimes I have to reconnect to the headphones after I lift them up because it disconnects from the audio but that could be an issue I haven't figured out yet
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi lynn11, We are glad to hear that you are happy with 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! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Cool item , good sound good battery life . Recommend product
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PurnasekharP,
We feel privileged to know that you are enjoying the sound quality and battery life of your WH-1000XM5 and that you're happy to recommend them!
The excellent sound you mentioned is the result of our 30 mm precision-engineered driver unit, which features a unique carbon fiber composite dome to improve high-frequency sensitivity for more natural, detailed audio. To keep that premium sound going, we designed these headphones with up to 30 hours of battery life even with noise canceling on. Plus, for those times you're in a hurry, our quick charging feature gives you up to 3 hours of playback from just a 3-minute charge with a compatible adapter, ensuring your music is always ready when you are.
Thank you for trusting Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
The BEST ANC in the game
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have excellent noise canceling with a decent in-app EQ to tune more finely to your listening preferences. I really enjoy these headphones. The audio quality is really good for wireless headphones, and there is the option to use a 3.5mm cable if you would like to make the sound quality even better. The case is bigger than the last generation, but still isn't bulky in my experience carrying it almost everywhere I go. The pass-through mode to hear your surroundings is really good, almost as good as AirPods Pro 2, which is surprising considering the form factor of these close-back headphones. Battery lasts multiple days, even though it takes so little time to charge.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ShiroKumasan20, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the noise canceling feature of 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Perfect for me
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great look great feel. Everyone always turns their heads to see these. I love the sound and base. The battery lasts forever and you can even interchange the source of whatever you’re listening to with ease
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Posted .Hi KatyD,
Amazing! We're thrilled that you like the design, sound quality, battery life, and multipoint 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, Sound quality
Favorite headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound! Very comfortable! Beautiful color. Only headphones I will use outside of AirPods for gym
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Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, CenJD!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the great sound and finding the WH-1000XM5 to be very comfortable! We also appreciate you noting the beautiful color—we believe premium performance should be matched by stunning design.
It is especially rewarding to know that the XM5 is your preferred headphone for the gym outside of AirPods. We strive to deliver an exceptional experience that meets the demands of all your activities.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Good Sound Quality and Great ANC
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Heat headphones that are comfortable and have good sound quality. I have sensitive ears but they aren't bothered by the ANC even let extended periods of time.
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Posted .Hi NicoR, This is nice to hear! We're also glad that you like that these are comfortable, have a good sound, and noise canceling works great. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Immersive Sound Experience with sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I recently had the pleasure of trying out the headphones, and I must say, they exceeded my expectations in every way. From comfort to sound quality, these headphones deliver an unparalleled experience. the noise-cancelling feature is top-notch, blocking out external distractions and allowing me to focus entirely on the music or content at hand. Overall, I highly recommend the headphones to anyone in search of premium sound quality and comfort. They've become an essential part of my daily routine, and I can't imagine life without them.
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Posted .Hi AniB, we're glad you are enjoying our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Depth of sound is beyond comparison
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, comfortable fit, and impressive battery life. Worth the cost.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Eric, Thank you for your feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones! We're glad to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality of your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl