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 qualityCons mentioned:Price
Great sound; great seal; buttons too many/small
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the large cups and the good seal. Easy hook up to iPhone. For an older but IT-wise individual, the instructions and accessories are somewhat confusing. Audio is great! Very expensive
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Spinedoc, 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
Solid headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product. It was a gift for my girlfriend and she loves it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, ArminA!
We are so happy to hear that your gift was a hit! It’s wonderful to know that your girlfriend is loving her new WH-1000XM5—they definitely make for an "excellent" surprise. We hope she enjoys that industry-leading noise cancelling and all-day comfort for a long time to come.
Thank you for choosing Sony for such a special gift!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony out does themselves, adding in the case and travel plugs. The sound quality is definitely above the bose, definitely the top headphones out there. Noise canceling works awesome, cant hear a thing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi mdarling13, Thank you for your positive feedback on your Sony XM5 headphones. It's great to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise-canceling features. Sony has indeed put a lot of effort into making these headphones top-notch. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! -Maria
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellen noise cancellation, excellent battery lif
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent! I was so pleased with this headset that i bought a second one for my son. I travel almost every week and with this headset I can cancel the noise at airports and the plane engines. Great buy.
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Posted .Hi Alexasfriend, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing these headphones are so comfortable and last so long
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Posted .Hi Halima, Thank you for the positive review! We're glad you like the comfortable fit and excellent battery life of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Portability
Likedoo
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good, it works, they are headphones. Wished they were more transportable like the 4s. Only complaint but better sound and look (personally).
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Posted .Hi HectorG, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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. Regards, Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Head phones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They work well and good for everyday day use. Noise canceling mode works good.
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Posted .Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review, Juice!
We could not be more pleased to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones are a great fit for your everyday use. We designed them with eight microphones specifically for noise canceling, so it's wonderful to know that you're able to block out unwanted outside noise and enjoy your listening sessions.
Thank you so much for being a part of the Sony family. We hope you enjoy your headphones for years to come!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Good sounding
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worth the money if you catch them on sale. Easy connect to Bluetooth
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Posted .Hi TkGoblue!
Thanks for the feedback! We are really happy to hear that your WH-1000XM5 headphones were a great value and that you found them so easy to connect to your devices.
These headphones include touch controls on the side so you can change songs or volume with a simple swipe, and they can stay connected to two different devices at the same time.
We are so happy to have you as part of the Sony family!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Fantastic headphones
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic headphones that sound great and have really good sound isolation with a long lasting battery
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's great, SikanderA! You definitely made the right choice with these headphones. We are thrilled to hear about your amazing experience so far with our newest industry-leading noise canceling headphones, WH-1000XM5. We're also glad to hear you appreciate everything about these headphones, especially the exceptional comfort, superb sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and overall battery life. Our ultra comfortable WH-1000XM5 headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening and exceptional call clarity. Two processors control multiple microphones for unprecedented noise cancelling while Auto NC Optimizer automatically optimizes noise cancelling based on your wearing conditions and environment. The specially designed 30 mm driver unit delivers superior sound quality for all your entertainment. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Weight
Great Travel Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The XM5s are a light weight and comfortable. Using the XM5s with multiple devices was challenging. The headphones do not “switch” from devices.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jdab17, Thank you for choosing Sony! 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. If you are experiencing difficulties with the multipoint connection feature of the headphones, please try the steps on hour help guide link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541784.html?search=multi
If you need assistance with your headphones, please contact us for help. You may reach out to us by sending an email to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Work great for hard of hearing
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent noise cancellation. I am someone that uses hearing aids so was trying to find something able to accommodate without having to just crank up the volume. These headphones achieve that by adding a lot of customization within the app. I’m also able to use them for work calls and switch between my laptop and personal device seamlessly through the dual Bluetooth connection.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlexH, Thanks for sharing your awesome experience with your new Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones. We are glad that they work great for your needs. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Highly recommend!!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones, the base is so amazing and the music is very sooth and clear!! Love them!!!
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Posted .Hi LeslieC, Excellent! 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
Great headphone if you don’t have a small head
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, have been working great for me. Bluetooth connectivity is also really good, but the fit is slightly lose on my small head, so probably not a good choice for people with small heads cause it slips off especially during workouts
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Posted .Hi FarwaI, Thanks for the feedback. While we're glad you like the sound quality, we're sad to hear that it didn't fit you well. Make sure to adjust the headband slider accordingly to prevent it from falling off. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love these
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones, easy to use, love the touch features on the side. Only thing I don’t like is having to use the Sound Connect app and only being able to connect to 2 devices at once. Besides that, great quality sound, amazing noise cancellation.
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Posted .Hi RyanK,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that you're loving your Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones and enjoying the touch features, sound quality, and noise cancellation. We appreciate your feedback about the app and device connections — it's always helpful for us to know how we can improve. We hope your listening experience continues to be immersive and enjoyable!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Maria
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
fits my big head!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.very comfortable, nice sound. Most headphones are not comfortable to me, these are!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Justf4fun, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound and comfortable to use. 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
Good good
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound when I use for every time I will buy for one for sister
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Posted .Thank you for your feedback, PhongL!
We are so pleased to hear that you are happy with the sound of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. We designed this model to deliver exceptional, high-quality audio, and it's wonderful to know that you are enjoying it so much that you plan to buy a pair for your sister.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent noise cancellation and sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing noise cancellation--when I took them off, the noise of my office AC (usually barely perceptible/unnoticeable) seemed really loud by comparison. I also enjoy my music with much more focus while wearing them. Of course, this is coming from someone who only used AirPods, so my experience is probably to be expected... but I stand by my review!! I haven't worn them to the gym yet though because I don't want to sweat in them... need to figure out how to protect these babies because they are that awesome!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi kksound, We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality and 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Light weight, great sounds and quality. Travel case is super convenient
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Posted .Hello AN86,
Great! It's nice to hear that you appreciate the light weight design, audio quality as well as the carrying case of out WH1000XM5. Enjoy listening to your favorite beat and vibe. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Expensive but maybe worth it.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality in the build and sound. Extremely comfortable however, I don’t know if they are worth the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Noah, 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
Quality product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My son loves them. He received them for his bday and doesn’t bother with the AirPods anymore. The sound is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friend