Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/P
- SKU:
- 6594438
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 are enthusiastic about the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones, highlighting the great sound quality, comfort, and long battery life. Many appreciate the lightweight feel, good bass, snug fit, and sleek design. Some customers mention the lack of foldability, the relatively high price, and occasional connectivity issues, while others feel the volume could be louder.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are worth every penny! Super comfortable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Pregosauce,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that you appreciate the exceptional comfort and value of the WH1000XM5 headphones. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated, and we are committed to continuing to deliver high-quality products that enhance your experience. Thank you for your support!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Top notch head phones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these 2 years ago. These are the best headphones I've ever owned. I use them 24-7, from the office to the gym and around the house. They've fallen off my head and hit the ground numerous times. And still, keep on ticking. Unparalleled sound quality. With the best noise canceling you'll ever hear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TimK, Great! We're pleased to hear that you are enjoying the sound, noise canceling, and overall quality of your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Use of the 3 month reward of YouTube, Apple Music…
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really like the headphones but i cant acceses to the benefits you guys gift. For example, the 3 months free acceses to YouTube or Apple Music I put the code and I can’t receive the reward lets say.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great value and best headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love, love love. Best noise canceling. Super comfortable and fit my head. Really handy case.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KatieE, Awesome! We're glad that you re enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great head phones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound quality noises cancelations, when take them off they disconnect
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, Dvital80!
We are so pleased to hear that you love the sound quality and noise-canceling of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. We designed them with industry-leading technology to provide an exceptional listening experience. It's also great that you are enjoying the smart feature that disconnects them when you take them off, as we aimed to make the user experience as seamless as possible.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great until i left them over seas....
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was between these and the Bose these seemed to be a bit more comfortable but on a long flight over seas the top of my head would hurt a bit. but nothing to worry about anymore, i forgot them over there and there is one happy person in the Philippines with a nice head set.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JohnW, We're glad that you like the incredible features and amazing performance of the headphones. That's unfortunate, we're sorry to learn about what happened. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Regards, Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones both in sound quality and noise cancelling. Easy to use and very comfortable. Good construction quality.
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Posted .Hi Jams,
Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality, noise canceling function, comfort, design, and user-friendly functions 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:Bass, Sound quality
Sound review
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound quality. The mid range and bass pickups are great The sound quality overall is of good quality, especially in the real world. There is a nice feature where you don’t have to take your headset off to talk to someone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Johnny5, We're glad that you like the sound quality and features of 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
Best Yet Listening for Music or TV!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have difficulty with my hearing and these headphones are the best thing I have found. They’re comfortable and give great sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alva, That's nice to hear! We're delighted that you find these comfortable and you're enjoying 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. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Sound Ever - The Noise Canceling is Great
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best Sound Ever - The Noise Canceling is Unbelievable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rich,
Thanks for the wonderful 5-star review! We designed the WH-1000XM5 to deliver truly Industry-Leading Noise Cancellation, and we're so glad you can tell the difference.
That powerful Noise Canceling is constantly optimized by our Auto NC Optimizer using AI to ensure you always get the best performance, whether you're on a plane or in a busy office. Pair that with the all-day comfort and superb sound quality, and you've got the ultimate listening experience!
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones I've ever purchased
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound with these headphones. It was recommended to me by one of the Bestbuy employees and don't regret purchasing it one bit. Worth every dollar I spent on these headphones.
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Posted .Hi OsvaldoL,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the WH-1000XM5 headphones! We're pleased to hear that you've found them to be a worthwhile investment.
It's wonderful to know that you're enjoying the incredible sound quality these headphones offer.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Stephanie
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony WH-M5
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Lets say I had high expectation after researching for some headphones. This exceeded those expectations. Highly recommended. Comfort, Sound, Quality, Noise cancellation
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Posted .Hi LeonF, Great! 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
Headphones are great!
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have a year using these headphones and they are great! Wish the volume could go a little higher but overall they’re really good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jairo, Thanks for your feedback. We're glad that you like the overall performance of your 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
Great Headphones Comfort and Sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought them recently for a trip and enjoyed them very much. The comfort and sound were great! I also enjoy the ability to touch the ear piece to allow conversations without taking off the headset.
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Posted .Hi Curtis,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the comfort, sound quality, and touch functions 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Weight
Review for giftcard
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s rlly a 4.5 star headphone but better than the AirPod maxs imo better battery life, lighter, but it’s uglier than the AirPods
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi kunuh, Thanks for your feedback and insights. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible. We also appreciate that you like the battery life and lighter design. 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 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!
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Posted .Hi Homer, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Love
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love love love them best set of headphones so happy with the lightweight and sound quality
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Posted .Hi CindyF, Awesome! We're glad that you re enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing headphones
|Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are some of the most comfortable headphones I have ever worn. The noise canceling is a life saver for traveling to. Absolute must for planes!
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Posted .Hi Jb1rd, We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! 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:Sound quality
Xm5
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They were very great headphones, especially for the price, great sound, ANC, it has the whole world and a nice carrier. Best choice out there before the XM6s come out!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your positive feedback on the WH-1000XM5, Satori! It brings us great satisfaction to hear that you find them to have great sound quality and effective Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) at a competitive price. The WH-1000XM5 indeed offers a combination of world-class audio performance, noise-canceling capabilities, and a convenient carrying case. We're glad to know you consider them the best choice before the release of the XM6s. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we hope you continue to enjoy your listening experience with the WH-1000XM5. If you have any other questions or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Gus
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I truly love my headphones, and I really appreciate the great customer service Best Buy provides. I’m very happy with my purchase.
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Posted .Hi Nadah!
Thank you for your kind feedback! We are really happy to hear your positive experience with the WH-1000XM5 headphones.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Warm regards,
Estefany