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:Sound quality
Pricey investment with a short lifespan!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After a year of use here we are, broken headphones! These are primarily used by a hearing-impaired adult for TV viewing, and initially, they changed the way TV was enjoyed by him. He could hear the program with having to blast his wife with the sound bar volume. These headphone have superb sound quality. The operation might be easy for a younger person but is a little difficult for the older generation (small buttons and having to use an app). However, they seemed like the perfect solution. Until now! These headphones spend their time resting on a table next to the user's chair when not in use. Despite such gentle handling, a significant flaw emerged: the headphones broke at the hinge. This appears to be a widespread issue, as my online research revealed. I'll admit, I haven't reached out to Sony yet, but reading other users post, suggest that seeking a replacement may prove fruitless. Considering the price tag of these headphones, encountering such a fundamental flaw is deeply disappointing. With that said, while the Sony WH-100xm5 headphones offer exceptional performance, their fragility casts a shadow over their overall value proposition. Should you choose to invest in them, be prepared for potential durability issues.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pokes1972, we are sorry to hear that the headphones broke. This is definitely not the news we'd like to hear from you. We'd love to help you troubleshoot your problem and turn this into a better experience. May we contact you to help and get more information? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s worth the price and after every XM model that comes out it gets better, i recommend these headphones 100%
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SteveM, Amazing! 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:Comfort
Great Buy
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Both these for a military veteran that has ear trouble and a brain injury and these are very comfortable with the ear ringing, popping, and other ear issues.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mytyme83, Great! We're pleased 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Portability
Not good to carry with you. Big bulky case.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.In all honesty the headsets though they have great noise cancellation and great sound, I really (really) disliked the fact that they are hard to transport. The case is big and awkward and takes up a lot of space. I love the folding capacity of Sony Beats Solo 4. Traded up from my 3’s. I have since returned my CM5’s. Sorry. I would recommend the headset for the sound but not in terms of easy transport.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MyHeadphones,
Thanks for your honest and detailed feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones.
We're glad to hear you find the noise cancellation and sound quality to be great, as those are key features of the XM5.
We also appreciate your valuable feedback regarding the carrying case and the lack of a folding design. We understand how important portability is for many users, and we'll be sure to pass your comments along to the team. We're sorry to hear that this particular feature was a deal-breaker for you, and we appreciate you sharing your experience with us.
Thanks for the recommendation and for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
As expected, Sony lives up to its reputation.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headphones of my 58-year life. BEST...
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JuneK,
We are honored to hear that the WH-1000XM5s are the best headphones you've experienced! It is wonderful to know that our reputation for quality and noise-canceling technology has lived up to your expectations.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality. The noise canceling is really great. Easy to stop music just with a tap.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rockwall30, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Bass
Great bass and good noise suppression
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow! The bass on these is amazing and the closed backs contribute noticeably to noise control.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Miguel We're glad that you are enjoying the audio quality. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Definitely Recommend
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product, especially for office or travel use. Sound quality is very good. Blocks sound decently and has nice features.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DDik, Thanks for the perfect rating! We're glad that you like the sound quality 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. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony xm5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones are spectacular. Noise cancellation is mindblowing and the sound quality is just amazing!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MubinD, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound and noise canceling function. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Worth the price!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones! Sound is excellent, noise cancellation is top notch. Sony undersold and over delivered.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SpencerL, Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality, Weight
They sound amazing!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good quality, light, amazing sound, the battery lasts a lot of hours.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Marcelo, We're delighted to hear that you like the sound quality, battery life, and features of your features. 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 - look no more
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these headphones for my daughter and she absolutely loves them! I tried them at the store and confirmed the good reviews. Good buy indeed
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JCHOU, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love it.
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Exelent product noise cancelling work awesome in airplane.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoseV, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its amazing on sound , the only con i fou d was the material which its made of... you will be constantly cleaning it. Your finger prints will be on them all the time.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Portability
Top audio headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nearly perfect. Onlu wish the earcups folded down instead of up when you rest thrn on your shoulders
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi best4buyer, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're glad you like it. We appreciate your feedback regarding the headband of your Sony unit. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones for the gym!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the absolute best headphones for the gym!! I was better these and the apple headphones but i definitely don’t regret my decision!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KayP, 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
Dan Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My husband absolutely loves them. Uses them all the time
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PatCollins,
It brings us great satisfaction to hear that your husband is enjoying his new headphones and using them all the time!
We are glad he is experiencing the benefit of the two processors controlling eight microphones, which work together to deliver unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. It is also wonderful to know he is enjoying the awe-inspiring audio quality made possible by the newly developed driver, DSEE Extreme™, and Hi-Res audio support.
Thank you for trusting Sony.
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been using these for a couple weeks now, and the noise cancelling is really impressive. Sound quality is great as well. Really good headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Great choice Abel! 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good quality sound
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality headphones recommend for music and connect with computer
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NavneetK, Excellent! Thank you for the kind words and we’re glad you are enjoying your new headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! Regards, Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Comfortable headset
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like the noise canceling feature. Only complaint is callers cannot hear me on Microsoft teams if my phone bluetooth is connected.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TinaB, We're glad that you like the noise canceling function of your new headphones. We're also sorry to hear that you're having issues when using the headphones with Microsoft teams. To use your headphones for video calls on your computer, you need to make sure that the Speaker and Microphone settings are set correctly. Otherwise, the voice of the other party may not be heard or the other party may not hear you.
Before we walk you through the settings, it's important that you know the different types of Bluetooth® profiles and what they are used for. Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) is intended to playback music. The Hands-free Profile (HFP) and Headset Profile (HSP) are intended for voice calls.
Depending on the video calling app, the voice call may not be available when connected using the A2DP profile, so make sure to select the HFP/HSP profile when you want to use the headphones for video calls.
For more details, please check our support website and look for "How to use Bluetooth headphones for video calls on a computer" article.
I hope this helps but if you still need assistance, do not hesitate to drop us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Erin