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 commend the impeccable sound quality and exceptional comfort of these headphones, which are frequently praised for their lightweight design and impressive battery life. While users appreciate the sleek aesthetic and effective noise cancellation, some note that the product could be more portable and competitively priced. Additionally, a few users expressed concerns regarding occasional connectivity issues and a desire for higher maximum volume levels and water resistance.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones. So comfortable. I have so many piercings and these dont bother my ears AT ALL.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mel21,
Awesome! We're glad to hear your WH1000XM5 perfectly suits your needs and expectations. Nice to know you are enjoying the comfortable fit of the unit. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality headphones like them very much. Geat sound quality and noise cancellation.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EthanP, Thank you so much for the awesome review! We love to see our products in action! We are so glad you are pleased with the excellent noise cancellation and performance of your WH-1000XM5! Be sure to download the Sony Headphones Connect app to control your music and sound settings. Enjoy your headphones and thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect for noise reducing sound. I fly a lot and it works great at the airport and in the plane.Plus great for working out.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BigLee, That's awesome! We're very happy to hear you're enjoying the amazing noise cancellation and good to know that it works great during your travels. 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are amazing. I have never experienced such an amazing listening in a long time
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TonyE, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones!
|Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Really love the noise cancellation and how well they connect with my device. Love how you can also use the various sound profiles.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi IsaacG, We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, audio quality, and connectivity. 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 sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Definitely they are better than other brand are light good quality sound and amazing sound for cancellation of audio are amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jose, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality 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:Sound quality
Absolutely love it!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones literally. When they say noise canceling they really mean noise canceling!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AprilS, That's awesome! We are glad to hear that you absolutely love your Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy your music! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great value
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality, i got them on sale. I bought the extra warranty. Im very happy with my purchase
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JackieJ Great! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Do not buy these.
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is great, noise cancelling works excellently. I cannot, by any means recommend anyone get these headphones. The band is made of the most brittle plastic ever, so a single drop will shatter it. Repairing the thing is a nightmare too, you have to remove minimum 10 screws, 1 adhesive gasket which will never truly work again, and pop off the front ear cup to even access the innards. Oh, and it just happens through normal wear and tear too, just happens when you put the headphones on enough. $400 for absolute e-waste.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JustinR,
Thanks for the feedback. We really appreciate you highlighting the sound quality and noise cancelling on your WH-1000XM5s.
However, we're truly sorry to hear about the trouble you've had with the headband.
To get this fixed for you, we suggest reaching out to our parts supplier, Encompass. They offer low-cost repair options and genuine replacement parts to make the process much easier.
You can find all the details and get started right here: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00346233
Thanks for considering Sony and for your honest review.
Warm regards,
Estefany
SONY STILL HAS IT!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones! The store salesperson helped me pick them out. He was very knowledgeable and professional.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your review, FredrickC!
We are delighted to hear that you consider the WH-1000XM5 headphones to be excellent!
It's also wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience with the salesperson at the store. We value our retail partners and are always pleased to hear when their staff are knowledgeable and professional, helping customers make the perfect choice.
Thanks again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Yikes!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The only thing the XM5s have going for them is they sound wonderful. Not comfortable for long wearing. The headband is the deal breaker. They look cheap. Every iteration of these looks cheap. They compete with Bose. Really is no other competition for them. Bottom line: they look cheap and the headband is just awful. Multi-billion dollar industry and some engineer(s) decided to put a very narrow round headband on these headphones. Can you say "pressure point" boys and girls? Sure you can.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi joeblowconsumer, While we are glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality of your WH1000XM5, we are sorry to hear that it did not meet all of your expectations. We'd love to troubleshoot the issue and make this a better experience for you. In the meantime, please use the slider of the headphones to adjust them and get a more comfort fit for long periods of use.
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great headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great headphones, recommend for work use more than working out!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Anonymous,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're honored to hear that you find the WH1000XM5 headphones great for work use. It’s fantastic to know they provide the comfort and sound quality you need during your workday. Your recommendation means a lot, and we hope they continue to enhance your productivity and focus.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the noise cancellation compared to the xm5 was significantly better and I do enjoy the settings on their app better than the xm5. The sound quality is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi allie, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the ease of using the touch controls, sound quality, nd 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
Best yet from Sony
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Best headphones. Good auto noise cancelation and wonderful sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's great to hear, MisterMystery! 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headphones for the gym if you’re thinking about getting these get them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GinoM, Great! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome headsets
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Close to Perfection! Great sounding industry leading ANC headphones with crisp microphone quality while taking calls!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Abhishek, We are glad that you like the mic quality and the noise canceling feature of your new Sony WH1000XM5 wireless headphones. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very high quality.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm still learning it, but it is amazing quality with the latest technology. I love it. The only thing is at this high price point, you can't get them sweaty. That is the only thing I dislike.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Solji, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. While the WH1000XM5 units don’t have an IPX rating, a simple walk in the park shouldn’t be of concern. For more serious workouts, we suggest our headphones specifically designed for that task. Check out our WF-C500s and the WF-1000XM4s.
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 Headphones, Okay App & A Little Frustration
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The app is okay and the headphones are nice, not perfect but they are nice. The app can be a lot to deal with and apart from just pressing buttons and getting a feel of it, it is not really intuitive. That being said there are some very kool features with it. As for the headphones, I wish there was more than 3 levels of noise cancellation and I wish the cancellation was on a higher level. Comparing them to the Bose, I'd say the headphones themselves work well and there are more options with the app but the noise cancelation is not as good. These are still great headphones with many features and are worth the price but I would have been happier if they costed around $325 vs $400. There are also paid app features that I have not used yet and that is frustrating because of the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dbestskills, we're glad that you like the headphones and use of apps. We're sorry if the app isn't intuitive. But we hope that you'll give it more time to familiarize and get used to using he Headphones Connect app. 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.
May we also contact you with regards to the features you haven't used yet? Please email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Faves!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones! They keep the noise out on the NYC subway which says something
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VeronicaC, We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you so much for choosing Sony. Erin
Best headphones out there
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Best headphones in the market. Sony is the brand to go. This headphones are worth it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello EstebanS,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re honored to hear that you regard the WH-1000XM5 headphones as the leading choice in the market and recognize Sony as a trusted brand. Your endorsement of the product’s quality and value is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and for placing your confidence in our technology.
Best regards,
-Fred