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
Perfect...perfecter on sale
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As advertised. Great noise cancellation. On sale even better. The learning modes are little aggressive, but that not why I bought them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChristopherR, we're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying our industry-leading noise cancelling WH-1000XM5! These headphones produce a magnificent sound, and the long battery life allows you up to 30 hours of listening. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy the music! Regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Didn’t know they would be so GREAT!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these for when on the plane so I can use noise cancellation and with bluetooth, however the sound is go great I use these now for when walking! LOVE THEM. (I also got a bluetooth transmitter so I can be wireless when watching a movie on the plane’screen.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi bestbuycustomer, we're glad you love your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones.....the noise cancelling is fantastic and they are light and comfortable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SteveW, Great! We're pleased to hear 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Don’t hesitate, just buy them!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound, tons of great features, long battery life and the best active noise cancelling in the game!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoeD, Excellent! We're thrilled you like the amazing sound quality, cool new features, long battery life, and amazing noise cancellation of your Sony XM5. 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
Phenomenal Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality and perfect for the gym! never let me down
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KevinP, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality 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:Comfort, Weight
Very good
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Half the price of the airpods max and very similar. Lightweight and comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Fronk, perfect! We're glad you like the build quality and comfort of our industry-industry leading noise canceling headphones! The WH1000XM5 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 WH1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is great and so is the bass. Very comfortable but I would prefer buttons over touch pad
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sound Thank you for writing your review. We're glad that you like the audio quality of the WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best headset I have owned
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very confortable easy to connect and the noise cancelation is very useful. Awesome!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ma01, We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, comfort, and ease of connection. 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
Sound cancelation is to good
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent, the best sound cancelation, the weight is to light
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NicolasR,
Thanks for the fantastic five stars! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the industry-leading noise cancellation on your WH-1000XM5 headphones.
A key design goal for the XM5s was to create an ultra-lightweight and comfortable experience for all-day listening, and we're glad that feature is standing out for you!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Love the bass. Sound cancellation is great too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi hikikomori, Awesome! We're glad that you like the audio quality and noise canceling function. Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
!!!!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and noise canceling! They fit nice and snug as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JasmineH, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound, noise canceling, and fit. Thank you for choosing Sony
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This product is great and it comfortably and the sound quality is excellent
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Junior, Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and comfort. 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 sound quality and customer service
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have amazing battery capacity. The sound quality is amazing. There are button options to make it where you can pause, skip and fast forward in such easy and convenient ways. The customer service was awesome and staff was helpful in helping me decide when model to purchase
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MollyM, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your new headphone. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony! Regards, Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, super light . Was debating between this and the max but I’m glad I chose this ones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BlancaH Awesome! We're glad that that you like the sound quality 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Love It
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best sound quality and sound cancellation and the best battery life
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoelH, We're glad to hear that you are enjoying the audio quality, noise canceling, and battery life 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Sounds great
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like the soft fit, the cushions and the sound of thr headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NicoleBuys Great! We're glad that you like the fit and sound 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and noise reduction. Very comfortable on the ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Greeneyemic, Amazing! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying the sound, noise canceling, and comfortable on the ears. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Must have
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is top of the line with the most comfortable fit in a headphone I've ever had.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RamonC,
Very nice! We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and comfortable design 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 and we hope you enjoy your headphones from here on out. Have a great day!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice headphones. More comfortable and I think better sound and noise canceling than Beats. Perfect on a flight!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Buddywuppers, Excellent! We're pleased to hear that you are enjoying the comfort, sound, and noise canceling function. Our XM5 is perfect for traveling. 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
Best Pair of Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Truly the best pair of headphones I've ever owned. The audio quality is incredible and the call quality is quite impressive too according to my colleagues who've noticed. I love the feature that connects to multiple devices and is able to switch between the two. The noise cancelling is very impressive and make these an all around great everyday pair of headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jonah, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the audio, call quality, noise canceling, and features 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