WH-1000XM5

Sony

WH-1000XM5

107 positive 3 neutral 42 negative

Based on 152 Reddit mentions

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Why is the bluetooth connectivity on the QC Ultra 2s so trash

you went from the most comfortable head phones I've ever used to the xm5's that clamp your head, feel sore after a few hours and have the hinge that breaks? sounds like a down grade.

Low_Fail_2654 in r/bose

May 14, 2026 3:20 AM

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WH-1000XM5 Popping/ Crackling & Noise Cancelling in Right Ear

I recently purchased a pair of Sony WH-1000XM5's and for the first couple of weeks they were working great and I had no issues with them whatsoever. I bought these headphones so I could use them whenever I'm studying or when I'm catching the bus to school. However, around 3 weeks ago, the right ear

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DapDo in r/sony

March 26, 2023 9:50 PM

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WH-1000XM5 Auto-Pause feature not working

Just bought my XM5's and out of the box the auto-pause feature seemed to be working perfectly. It's been a few days, and I've put the headphones through a variety of situations, and now when I take my headphones off my head, the music no longer pauses. I'm not exactly sure when it stopped working, b

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pinchperson in r/sony

May 24, 2022 5:47 AM

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Sony WH-1000XM5 β€” Total Disappointment!

I regret buying these headphones!

First of all, the touch controls are awful! Why do they activate when I brush my shoulder, tilt my head, or accidentally bump the headphones β€” but refuse to respond properly when I’m wearing gloves? It’s infuriating!

Second, because of these false triggers, the Sp

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Capital_Piano_227 in r/sony

November 6, 2025 5:37 PM

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WH-1000XM5 - Poor Build Quality, Broke Before 1 Year - Questions About Limited Warranty

Longtime WH-series headphone fan. Until this year.

Absolutely loved the WH-1000XM3s and WH-1000XM4s.

Naturally, I decided to buy the WH-1000XM5s in December 2022. Purchased from Amazon.

Sound quality is great, and the noise cancellation is also good. Build quality sucks. Plasticky and cheap. You

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SpeedingTourist in r/sony

September 26, 2023 11:24 PM

14

Sony XM5 Earbuds (Sale)

XM5 has reliability issues. I have WHXM4. They are over hyped with terrible built quality. TWS are not long lasting. They are not repairable also.

Zealousideal_Fee4382 in r/indianaudiophiles

May 13, 2026 5:20 AM

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Is alza.de good for shopping smartphones?

Buying from Alza works fine – delivery was fast, prices are competitive, no issues with the purchase itself. But be warned about warranty claims. I bought Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, they broke three times in under two years. After two repairs by Sony's authorized service center, I requested a refun

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Illustrious-Music507 in r/germany

March 24, 2026 1:51 PM

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Christmas Present

Dear people,

My wife wishes for new over-ears for when she goes outside (she already has 2 pairs. One Beats studio for Workout and one no-name for whatever). She told me the most important things she is looking out for are Sound & Looks (+ closed back & wireless). She finds the pink wh-1000xm5 gorg

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Still-Entrepreneur21 in r/HeadphonesAdvice

November 28, 2025 2:02 PM

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Sony WH-1000XM5 hinge breakdown

Has anyone had an issue like this? Do you have any recommendations on how to fix it? Also, do you think the XM6 has fragile plastic in this area as well?

terminaleclassik in r/sony

November 9, 2025 8:41 PM

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