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
Sony xm5
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones Ive had ! Best Noice cancellation , i wear them every day
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi YasielM Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function 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:Sound quality
I live these headphones more then my child daquen
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] These headphoens are the best thing that has ever happened to me i havent taken them off
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jechua, 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 quality
I like them
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] They are great, very gkod at noise canceling and audio quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DBLTIME, Awesome! We're glad that you like the noise canceling and audio 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
Great audio quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the way the sound is performed on these headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Johnni, Awesome! We're very pleased to hear that you love the great sound quality of your new Sony WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Loved the sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very greag sound and noise cancellation! Greag for studying!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Edgar620 We're glad that you like the sound and noise canceling function. Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Skeptical
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was skeptical especially on spending so much money but its worth it. I love them and use them 24/7
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Soymonira,
You made the right choice! 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:Sound quality
Good product
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product. Awesome Sounds quality. Looks good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KSan, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great fit, easy intuitive features. Worth it on sale!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brooklyn, Great! We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First time buying some headphones and these were great! The setting on the heaphones itself to toggle ANC and equalizer settings on the app are easy to use
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Eddie,
Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're beyond please to hear how much you're loving the XM5 headphones! The built-in options really improve the experience. Don't forget to download the Sony Sound Connect App to elevate your experience even further.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good sound and good cancellation. Good finish of materials but it marks easily when handling it. It comes with a case.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EmmanuelK, 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
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use these on a daily basis, they sound amazing, would definitely buy again if i ever need to
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CrazyG, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. 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. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sound Quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its really good excellent product and the sound quality is one of the bests.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LuisC, Thank you for the great review! We're delighted to hear that you like the amazing sound quality of your Sony WH1000XM5. 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
Solid choice from an audio n00b
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid. My first pair of high end headphones, idk what to expect, they sound good, but feel like they should be MAYBE $300 tops. I don't hear a huge difference from $150 headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi aalfr494,
Thank you for the purchase and we're glad you like the sound quality of the headphones. We recommend using the Sony headphone connect app to maximize the efficiency of the headphones. The app allows you to customize the audio settings to work with your headphones.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/software/00269130
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!
Regards.
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very good!
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound. Love these use them on thr plan all the time
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Hioman, 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
Excellent Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.High quality headphones. Sound is clear and noise cancelling is great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LisaW, Fantastic! We're delighted to hear that you like the amazing quality, clear audio, and great noise cancellation of your Sony WH1000XM5. 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:Battery life
Great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony always has good quality. Great volume i dont like the way the loose battery so fast but they charge fast
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MiguelC,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM5. We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about the battery life is greatly appreciated. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the headphones is up-to-date (via the Sony Headphones Connect app). Usage hours may vary depending on the settings of the headset and usage conditions. For more information, please refer to this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534508.html
You may also find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541091.html
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Sincerely,
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Superb headphones, I love them. Great sound and noise cancellation, my first higher end cans and I enjoy them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JasGod, We're glad that you are enjoying 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:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing noise canceling and great sound quality, the controls on the side are a little confusing though.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MaddieS, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality 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:Sound quality
Audio Quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had these for some time and the quality it very good. No issues
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kiara, This is great! We're happy to hear that you love the overall quality of your headphones. Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones on the market!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The quality of the headphones is stunning in bought the audio aspect as well as the physical headphones themselves.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Josue, Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience so far using your new Sony WH-1000XM5. We're glad you love the exceptional sound quality and overall features 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. Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review and for choosing Sony! -Jess