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
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are awesome. Great sound clarity and definitely love the noise cancellation when I’m using them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoseV, fantastic! You've certainly made a great choice! We're happy to know that you're satisfied with the amazing sound quality and exceptional noise canceling feature of your WH-1000XM5. Thank you so much for the perfect star review and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
10/10 would recommend
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Honestly real good and comfortable. Best on the market for a reason.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brain, Fabulous! Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you find the WH-1000XM5 headphones to be both comfortable and the best on the market. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Enjoy your listening experience and thanks for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Fabulous!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Finally after spending thousands of dollars on Bose sound canceling headphones over the years, a product that actually does work. You can’t go wrong with these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MightyJoe,
That is very nice to hear! We're happy to hear you like 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:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Portability
Not good to carry with you. Big bulky case.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.In all honesty the headsets though they have great noise cancellation and great sound, I really (really) disliked the fact that they are hard to transport. The case is big and awkward and takes up a lot of space. I love the folding capacity of Sony Beats Solo 4. Traded up from my 3’s. I have since returned my CM5’s. Sorry. I would recommend the headset for the sound but not in terms of easy transport.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MyHeadphones,
Thanks for your honest and detailed feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones.
We're glad to hear you find the noise cancellation and sound quality to be great, as those are key features of the XM5.
We also appreciate your valuable feedback regarding the carrying case and the lack of a folding design. We understand how important portability is for many users, and we'll be sure to pass your comments along to the team. We're sorry to hear that this particular feature was a deal-breaker for you, and we appreciate you sharing your experience with us.
Thanks for the recommendation and for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
Excellent headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Product has had great longetivity and performed very well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello CalvinT,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re honored to hear that your WH1000XM5 headphones have demonstrated great longevity and consistent performance. It’s rewarding to know they continue to deliver quality sound and reliability over time. Thank you for sharing your experience—your feedback encourages us to keep focusing on durability and excellence.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Excellent Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best SONY headphone I've ever had. Very comfortable to wear for long period of time. Excellent noice cancelation. A little bit big carrying case to bring it around.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HungT, we're glad you are enjoying 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones except battery and comfort.
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones are amazing, and frequent updates improve the quality of noise cancelling. However the battery life on them is suboptimal and the headband has given me quite the head dent is uncomfortable after.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ryan, We're glad that you like the noise canceling function. We're also sorry to hear that the battery life and comfort did not meet your expectations. We'd love to help you troubleshoot your problem and turn your experience around. For optimum performance, please ensure the software is updated with version 2.1.0. You can check the software version by launching the Headphones Connect app. If you have concerns that battery life, please try the following steps here:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00204618?utm_source=glean
If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely, Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Cant tell the vacuum is running
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Seriously, my mom scared me one day because i didnt hear her vaccuming. These things work so well and are perfect for me while working from home. If youre willing to spend the money to get them they are WELL worth
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JJA1ejo, Great choice! 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
No need to hesitate
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best on the market right now. Great sound, features, and outrageous noise cancellation. I love them - my wife hates them because I can't hear her.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LarryL, We're glad that you are enjoying the sound, features 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
Back is better
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The WH-1000XM5 was underwhelming. The noise cancellation seemed to be subpar and the headphones are huge and do not fold to a compact size like others Sony has released for years. Because they don't fold, the case is also unwieldly. The case is also a dirt magnet. The sound can easily be tailored using the stellar Sony Headphones app and the result sounds like I want it to. But it doesn't seem like an evolution in the WH-1000 train of revisions. Supposedly the XM5 has added more microphones but the extra hardware does not translate to better performance. The voice isolation and sound quality in phone calls is less, but I didn't choose these expensive headphones to make phone calls with. I then purchased the WH-1000MX4 and find that it's a much better headphone, especially in its noise cancellation and compactness. It also uses the Headphones app and I'mm thrilled to move back a version!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tr33Barker, Thank you for choosing Sony. While we are glad to hear that you are satisfied with the overall performance of the WH-1000XM5, we are sorry to hear that the headphones did not meet all of your expectations. If you find that the noise canceling of the WH-1000XM5 is not sufficient, please try the steps on our help guide link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html
We would also like to thank you for your input regarding the WH-1000XM5. Sony welcomes customer input to our product as we strive to provide a better experience for our customers.
Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Worth the money!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones I've ever had, they are definitely worth the money. They do slip off my head somtimes but I feel that's a me thing cause my head is small other than that the sound is amazing!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SummerR, 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
Awesome noise cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this headphones. I use them to go to sleep. I have a noisy neighbor and this solves my problem
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Posted .Hi Andres, 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
Best headphones I've ever had
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the best headphones I've ever had despite big price tag it delivers. I was thinking buying a sound bar but now I don't need one at all. Highly recommend this product. Battery life is amazing. Lasted me all long flight to Europe with 4 hours overlay.
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Posted .Hi Nikolay, Awesome! We're pleased to hear 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
Awesome headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, noise canceling is amazing and the feature where you put your hand over the one headphone and it let's you hear people talking is awesome!
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Posted .Hi Jade, This is great! We're also delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling function and features of your WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Worth every penny.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic headphones! High quality, comfortable and cool, these headphones work beautifully. I also use them when neighbors blast their music and shake the building, Sony got that covered!
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Posted .Hi VladH, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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
Sound cancelling
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use these while i work and do hw to keep from getting distracted
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JenniferG, Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s worth the price. The sound quality is excellent. It’s, by far, the best headphones I’ve ever had.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VanhowellF, We're pleased to hear that you like the audio quality of your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best over the ear headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony has the best all around headphones for every kind of music period. May not be as high of volume but for audiophiles they are second to none.
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Posted .Hello DavidC, Thanks for your review. We are thrilled to know that our WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones are the best over-ear headphones for you. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy your music! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Headphones. As always song headphones are the best.
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Posted .Hi ShashankS, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent head phone
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loved the color and design, more importantly loved the way i could set it up without too much of a hassle. Sound quality is outstanding.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Vishashe, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you love the color, design, ease of setup, and outstanding sound quality of your new Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam