Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 6505727
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 are enthusiastic about the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones, highlighting the great sound quality, comfort, and long battery life. Many appreciate the lightweight feel, good bass, snug fit, and sleek design. Some customers mention the lack of foldability, the relatively high price, and occasional connectivity issues, while others feel the volume could be louder.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Sound Ever - The Noise Canceling is Great
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best Sound Ever - The Noise Canceling is Unbelievable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rich,
Thanks for the wonderful 5-star review! We designed the WH-1000XM5 to deliver truly Industry-Leading Noise Cancellation, and we're so glad you can tell the difference.
That powerful Noise Canceling is constantly optimized by our Auto NC Optimizer using AI to ensure you always get the best performance, whether you're on a plane or in a busy office. Pair that with the all-day comfort and superb sound quality, and you've got the ultimate listening experience!
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Headphones I've Owned
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have had the headphones for a year now and still love them. I listen to audio books, music, and make calls when I go for walks outside. The sound is fantastic the call quality is insane. The connectivity is crisp and I can set my phone in the middle of the house and listen and talk anywhere I go while doing house chores. The head pinch was a bit of a problem at first. Found that wearing a hat helped early on to add some padding. As the headphones wore in, the band has lost the pinch.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrandonH, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're happy to hear that you are enjoying your music with the new Sony XM5 Wireless 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
A Neurospicy Person's Best Friend
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.With or without the app, noise around me disappears almost entirely. Adding music to the mix and I can relax, unwind, and not worry about getting too overstimulated. Excellent for those who can get easily overstimulated with excessive/complex/loud noises.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VrellaB, 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
Sony headphone
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is really nice and good and the app that works really well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DannyT,
Thank you for sharing your great experience!
We're so glad you're enjoying the sound quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. The new drivers were specifically designed to deliver a clear and balanced audio experience, so it's wonderful to hear you're noticing the difference.
It's also fantastic that you're finding the Sony | Headphones Connect app useful. It's designed to be a powerful tool for personalizing your listening experience, whether you're adjusting the equalizer, fine-tuning the noise canceling, or using the Adaptive Sound Control feature.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony did it again!!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best noice cancellation and great sound quality. Very comfortable to wear even for long periods of time. I personally prefer the folding style the xm4 has but these are still ok.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Quinton, Great! We're glad that you like the noise canceling and sound quality of 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
Better than AirPods Max
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Better ANC/Sound quality than AirPods Max. More EQ options, too. I love these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JacobM, Fantastic! We're so happy to hear that you believe your Sony WH1000XM5 has better noise canceling, sound quality, and more EQ options than your previous headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony is always good
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing soundNice product and very good for nose cancelation nothing beats Sony
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
The best headphone!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome sound!!! I compared it with the other headphones such as Beats but I love this one much more. The sound is clear bass is nice!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AmandaN, We are glad that you like the sound quality of your new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. With our WH-1000XM5 headphones, you can enjoy magnificent sound quality which is engineered to perfection and have a battery life that can last up to 30 hours with quick charging (3 min charge for 3 hours of playback). With 8 total microphones, these headphones are our biggest step forward in noise canceling technology. For everyday convenience, just Speak-to-Chat and Quick Attention mode stop your music and let in ambient sound. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Bluetooth connections
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I prefer the XM4s Because you only need an auxiliary cord and can have them turned off to plug into a PC. The XM5s To be used by Bluetooth, which uses battery and has a bit of delay versus using the auxiliary
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphone
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall very great headphones. The noise cancellation is great and the sound quality is honestly amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JosueM,
Thanks for this wonderful five stars review!
We're thrilled to know how impressed you are with the WH-1000XM5 headphones.
Its rewarding to hear your comments on the noise cancellation and sound quality, as these are the core features we focused on with this model. We're also proud of the new 30mm driver unit and technologies like DSEE Extreme, which work together to deliver that truly amazing sound quality you mentioned.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best Christmas gift ever
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound , the comfort in wearing these are thee best and I have owned a pair of Beats.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Applelover, We are happy to hear that the Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones are the best Christmas gift ever for you. Thank you for the feedback. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great investment in comfort and safety
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.All around happy with these headphones. I often work driving loud trucks and heavy equipment. While I need to hear alarms, horns or changes in the sound of the machinery the dull roar can become incredibly exhausting. However with these headphones I can adjust how much of the ambient noise I hear so I do not interfere with the safe operation of said equipment. I am also very pleased with the call quality and I am told that I sound much clearer when on the headphones whether or not I'm operating equipment
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Quentin,
We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad you like the comfort, call quality and smart features 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!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Good headphone plz buy
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.BRO, i love these things so much, they look cool, they are so comfy, and they sound great
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoshS, This is great! We're pleased to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Fantastic sound quality and comfort
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Outstanding sound quality and battery life. Haven’t found better quality before or since.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JackS, Great! We're delighted to hear that you like the sound, battery life, and overall quality. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones! Very clear sound, no noise. Very comfortable!! The best I have ever had!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for the perfect rating, BLMBLovetoCompute! 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
Great for everything but working out!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I enjoy the headphones while studying but they are not for working out! They slip off my head constantly & when I’m moving my arms with weights the headphones think I’m trying to change the song, etc. so the music is constantly being interrupted. The music sounds great though & the noise canceling option works extremely well! Great for studying but not for working out!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ElishaT, Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience so far using your Sony WH-1000XM5. We're glad you love the exceptional sound quality and excellent noise cancellation of your headphones. Having read your review regarding the fit and waterproof performance, these headphones have great cushioning and adjustability. This will help the headphones stay on your head while working out. These will work great for you while working out “Non-Hardcore”. That being said, these headphones are not specifically designed for sports activities as the unit is not sweat resistant. If the proximity sensor part inside the left unit housing gets fogged up or there are water droplets on it due to condensation or humidity from sweat, etc., wearing detection may not work properly. We recommend you practice caution when working out with these headphones so they don’t fall or become damaged during your exercise. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Noise Canceling Headphones
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are awesome. I love that you can just put your hand over the right ear and the noise canceling turns off and the sound lowers so you can hear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Stasan,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're very glad to hear that you are enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones. They indeed offer some impressive features like the ability to turn off noise cancellation and lower the sound when you place your hand over the right ear. We're thrilled that you love this functionality and find the headphones awesome!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Made her Happy
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I decided to upgrade to the Sony XM5 from XM4 for my 18 yr old daughter and she commented that XM5 feels more comfortable although sound quality was very much the same for both. She was very happy and that is what matters.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome, Damaged! We're glad she's happy with her new headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
XM4 and More!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Beautiful in and out over-the-ear headphones by Sony. Love the new design after the XM4s. Exceptional listening experience in all genres of music.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jjosephh, We're glad that you ae 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
Perfect fit and great sound!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We bought these as birthday gift for our son and he loves them! Great sound and fit!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DavidL, Amazing! Good to know that these headphones were a perfect birthday gift for your son. We're so delighted to know he is enjoying the excellent sound quality and exceptional comfort of his new WH-1000XM5 headphones. Thank you for your purchase and for the 5-star rating! Enjoy! -Jess