Customer Ratings & Reviews

Hi DannyP, Great! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin

Hi SonyaB,

Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.

It's wonderful to know you find them to be the most comfortable among other headphones you've tried. We put a lot of work into the new design, focusing on a lighter build and a more comfortable fit, and it's incredibly rewarding to hear that it makes such a difference for you.

We truly appreciate you choosing Sony and are glad you're loving the experience!

Regards,
Dominick

Hi Zbbbb, Excellent choice! 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl

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

Hi Danivee, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound and battery life. 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

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones.

We are so pleased to hear that you are impressed with both the sound quality and the noise canceling performance—these are two areas we worked hard to refine!

However, we are genuinely sorry to learn that you are experiencing discomfort and pain after wearing them for only 20 minutes. This is certainly not the all-day comfort we designed the XM5s to provide. Headphones that cause pain defeat the purpose of great audio and ANC, and we want to help.

Discomfort can sometimes be related to fit or pressure. We recommend trying different ways to adjust the headband to ensure the earcups are sitting properly and the clamping force is evenly distributed.

If the discomfort persists, we encourage you to contact our dedicated product support team so they can troubleshoot the fit with you and explore potential options.

You can reach them here: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones

We appreciate you choosing Sony and hope to ensure you can enjoy your headphones comfortably.

Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team

Hi AllanM, this is great! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin

Hi Armando, Awesome! We're happy 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

Hi LuiseP,

Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you like the lightweight and comfortable design 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

Hi Sobain, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and comfort. 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

Hi Hector, We're delighted to hear that you like the features, comfort, and sound quality. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin

Hi DariusO, Thank you for sharing your positive review of the WH-1000XM5! We're delighted to hear that you find them beautiful in both sound quality and design. It's wonderful to know that the person you bought them for loves them and that the noise cancellation feature is particularly helpful in managing overstimulation in big crowds and loud environments. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam

Hi Jatuh, 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

Hello BalakrishnanP, That's great! We are thrilled to hear that you love your new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent

Hi Leena, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality, battery life, 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

Hi FaustoB,


That is fantastic to hear! We are thrilled that the WH-1000XM5 are the best headphones you have ever owned. It is wonderful that the superb sound quality and the excellent noise cancellation are working perfectly to block out gym noise and let you focus on your workout.

Thanks for choosing Sony. Best regards, Eliab

Hi AmmadN,

We are sorry to hear that the fit of your WH-1000XM5 feels loose and heavy. To ensure a more secure feel, we recommend extending the sliders fully before putting them on and then adjusting them until the headband rests softly on the top of your head, which helps distribute the weight more evenly and stabilizes the earcups. Since these headphones feature a "soft-fit" leather and a lightweight design, finding that specific "sweet spot" with the slider length is key to preventing them from shifting while you move.

Thanks for choosing Sony. 

Best regards, Eliab

Hi Pranav, Amazing! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and comfort. 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 choice OwenL! 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

Hello RAYL,

Thank you for choosing Sony!

We couldn't be happier to hear that the WH1000XM5 headphones are delivering good sound, strong battery life, and easy connectivity for you. Your recognition of the value they offer truly encourages us to keep providing quality and innovation.

Best regards,
-Fred