Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/P
- SKU:
- 12017305
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.
Best store
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Best Buy is the place to buy all electronics goods, couldn’t think of any other place that could meet Best Buy’s standards and knowledge
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Instax,
Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! It's wonderful to hear your enjoyable shopping experience. 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 purchasing our WH1000XM5 headphones and for choosing Sony! - Kris
Amazing sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones sound amazing! If they only had a feature that put them into stand by when you took them off it would be 5 stars! I forget to hold the power button so often that i sometimes return to drastically low battery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chris, Great! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones! For the automatic turn off when taking the headphones off, please check our Sony Headphones Connect app and turn on Automatic Power Off feature of the headphones. This will turn off the headphones automatically if not worn for a certain amount of time thus saving battery life.
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
More Than Ok
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The audio quality isn’t as good as the XM4 even though they are more comfortable, and connection issues ensue when connecting more than one or two devices even when using the intended app with the headphones. The battery life is abysmal compared to any of the headphones I’ve had before whether it be Sony/Bose/Beats/Apple.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Bagel,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We apologize for the difficulties you have experienced with the WH1000XM5 headphones, including the audio quality, connection issues with multiple devices, and battery performance.
We suggest trying the equalizer in the Sony Sound Connect app to adjust the sound settings such as bass to better suit your preferences. You can follow the instructions here: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00286844.
To address connection problems when using multiple devices, please try these steps:
Reset the headset to clear temporary bugs without deleting pairing information. Instructions are available at: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541012.html.
If resetting does not resolve the issue, perform a factory reset to restore the headset settings fully. Please note this will erase all pairing data. You can find detailed instructions here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541013.html.
For battery life concerns, please refer to this article for guidance on optimizing and troubleshooting battery performance: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541091.html?search=battery.
If the issues continue after these steps, we recommend contacting our dedicated support team for further assistance. All contact options and resources are available via the provided link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
We appreciate your understanding and are here to help you resolve these concerns.
Best regards,
-Fred
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Needed to headphones, my old ones died for the most part. The day before my vacation, loved the new headphones and the employees were super helpful.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Wonderful, MikeP! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
Good deal
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have used these for a while and they work really good
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mike, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with your new Sony WH1000XM5! It's great to know that the WH1000XM5 has been working really well for you. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Sony-wh1000xm5-wireless
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s good very good but sometimes loose when I wear it
I would recommend this to a friendGood headphones bit pricy
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid pair of headphones. Use as a daily driver no issues. Battery could be a bit better the sennheisers momentum 4 have 60 hour battery and I tend to get more life out of those consistently
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Benb, 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
Awesome noise cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this headphones. I use them to go to sleep. I have a noisy neighbor and this solves my problem
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Andres, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Sony xm5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not a bad item it has its hiccups with turning off randomly though.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TraceG, thank you for you feedback! We're really glad to hear you're enjoying the Sony - WH1000XM5 overall. We appreciate you mentioning the hiccup you experienced with random shutoffs. We have some recommendations to share so you can get the smoothest experience possible.
1- Set the "automatic power off function" to [Do not turn off] on the [system] tab of the Sony Sound Connect app.
2-Make sure the battery is always fully charged
3- Update the software
4- Wear the headset so that your ears are fully inside the earpads so that the wearing detection works properly.
We hope these steps help you, in case you need further assistance you can contact our technical team via: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thanks again for being part of the Sony family! Regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great but terrible app
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality but terrible iphone app, need a redesign.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Felix, Thank you for your feedback on the WH1000XM5. We're glad to hear that you appreciate the great sound quality. We understand your concerns regarding the app and agree that a redesign could enhance the user experience. We value your input and strive to continually improve our products to meet the expectations of our customers. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
The Best
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Recently upgraded from the xm3’s (which I absolutely loved) and these are pretty amazing. I look forward to putting them on almost every day!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jada, Congratulations on your upgrade! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Nice
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased these for my daughter. She loves them and wears them most of the time. When she isn’t using then they are around her neck. She likes the noise canceling feature the most.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LisaL, You definitely made the right choice! We're so glad to hear your daughter is enjoying the incredible audio quality and amazing noise cancellation of these 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 your purchase and for the 5-star rating! -Jess
Apple Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are good headphones and is a good addition to my kit.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sonny, we're glad you like your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony. Enjoy! ~Earl
Pick up line
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Kind friendly helpful and kind respectful and fast thank you
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KaleoG, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with Best Buy's customer service. Your feedback about their kind, friendly, helpful, respectful, and fast service is greatly appreciated. Enjoy your WH-1000XM5 headphones, and thanks for choosing Sony! - Romeo
Our daughter says they work great
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased for our daughter. She has carried them around in her car, purse, backpack at college. She loves them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RLBPAB,
Very nice! We're glad to hear that your daughter loves the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Super Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Surprisingly great headphones. Got a wierd sound when i was talking while wearing my headphones and found out that it minimizes sounds while i talk so i can hear people responding. That was an awesome feature i didnt know was there.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VarameC,
Very nice! Thank you for reaching out to us today. We're always happy to hear from you. We're glad to hear that you like the smart feature 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!
-David
Love it
|Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVERYTIME I GO HERE absolutely love it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ZayedH, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
It worth to buy.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good headphones. It works with my tv, iPhone and iPad with no problems. I like the option for noise reduction. It also works wired to my receiver.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Andyj, Awesome! We're thrilled 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
Best Headphone set!!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones great! Cancels other noises so I can focus and clearly hear music or information im listening to. The push button on the headphone ear set works great to stop music, etc so I can converse with others quickly.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sony22,
Excellent! Thank you for sharing your awesome review of your new WH-1000XM5 Headphones! We're glad you're enjoying the superb sound quality and outstanding noise canceling feature of the unit. Good to know you feel this is the best sounding headphones you've ever owned and you appreciate the speak-to-chat 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.
Thank you for your feedback and offering a fantastic rating on the product!
-Jess
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The active noise canceling is unmatched with these headphones, in my opinion. I bought these to use before I was deployed and I am far more than pleased with their quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RussellB,
We appreciate the positive feedback and we're glad to hear that you like the industry leading noise canceling 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!
-David