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, Weight
Great quality headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality, clear sound, comfortable fit and nice color not to mention light weight.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Indie, Amazing! We're delighted to hear that you like the quality, comfortable fit, sound, and light weight design. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best noise cancelling headphones money can buy
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are literally the nicest noise cancelling headphones that any amount of money can buy. They have their ups and downs. I'm going to talk in depth about each of these, but overall these are the best noise cancelling headphones money can buy, so even when it comes to their downsides, you can't do better. The sound quality is overall spectacular. Noise cancelling wise, these are the best money can buy. I've tried other noise cancelling headphones, and these destroy everything that I've ever tried. It's a night and day difference in terms of the overall quality and effectiveness of the noise cancelling compared to other noise cancelling headphones. These are your ultimate every day use headphones. If you're a normal consumer who doesn't care about audiophile grade stuff, these will absolutely blow your mind. Even if you're an audiophile, you'll probably end up addicted to them for every day normal use. I'm kindof addicted to them myself, to be honest.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dayan,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're happy to hear that you like the noise canceling and sound quality of the headphones. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony WH- 1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are perfect for working out or if you need to.do some deep cleaning. Excellent quality and all around comfortability!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LanceB,
That's fantastic to hear! We are so glad that your WH-1000XM5 headphones are proving to be the perfect companion for your workouts and cleaning sessions. It's great to know you're enjoying the excellent quality and all-around comfort.
A feature that makes these headphones so versatile is Adaptive Sound Control. It's designed to automatically adjust the noise cancellation based on your activity, whether you're stationary, walking, or traveling, which means you can have the perfect sound experience while staying aware of your surroundings when you need to.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a marvelous day!
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Wasnt as great as i hoped…
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really wanted to love the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, especially after all the glowing reviews, but my experience was a letdown. While the sound quality is good and the noise cancellation is solid, the overall comfort and usability fell short for me. The new design looks sleek, but the headphones feel awkward after extended use — the headband padding isn’t as comfortable as expected, and the ear cups felt a bit too snug. Also, for a premium product, the touch controls can be overly sensitive and frustrating to use. Battery life is decent, but nothing groundbreaking compared to older models. Honestly, I preferred the XM4s in terms of comfort and value. For the price, I just expected a more refined experience. These might work for some, but they didn’t meet my expectations.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Toni, thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback on the Sony - WH1000XM5 headphones. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience wasn't as positive as you had hoped, especially after all the positive reviews. We appreciate your recognition of the sound quality and noise cancellation, these are two areas we constantly strive to perfect. That said, we understand how important comfort and usability are for premium listening experience, and we're sorry the design and touch controls didn't feel as intuitive or comfortable as you'd expected. We'll be sure to pass your thoughts along to our product team since every bit of feedback like yours helps us improve future designs. Thanks again for your honest review, and we hope we'll have the chance to restore your confidence in Sony. Best regards, Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super nice headphones. The audio is super clear and full of depth. The headset is really lightweight and the ear cups are super cozy. Also, the noise cancellation is crazy good
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rita, Perfect! We really love to hear you like the impressive noise cancelling feature, sound quality, and exceptional comfort of our industry-leading, Noise Canceling headphones WH-1000XM4! It's good to know you're happy and satisfied with your purchase. 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 your purchase and for giving the product a perfect rating! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Cant go wrong with these
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had a pair of the m4s and these hold up. Headphones sound great. The noise cancelation is really good. Love bringing these as my travel headphones for flights. Just be sure to learn the touch controls or ypull change the settings without know it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi QuintonH,
We are elated to hear that your transition from the XM4s to the WH-1000XM5 has been such a success! It is great to know that the noise cancellation and sound quality are making your flights more enjoyable, and we appreciate the helpful tip for others regarding the touch controls.
Thank you for making Sony part of your daily listening.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality, Weight
Good cans
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really nice pair of headphones. Only problem for me is that it does not clamp hard enough especially when laying down. Sometimes the earcup will tilt and ruin the seal for the anc. Other than that, great sound, super light, good battery. Used on a plane and was really nice on it. Worth the price? Debatable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Doman, We're glad that you like the sound quality and battery life of your headphones.You may try to slide the sliders to adjust the length of the headband to get the best fit specially when laying down. 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
Just buy them already
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worth the money for sure. Ive worn these things for atleast 4-5 in a single sitting and they were comfythe whole time. Great to throw on before doing some chores. I Probbaly wouldnt want to work out in them just so i keep them nice and i think the instructions say to not overly sweat with them on but otherwise they are the perfect headphone. Impecible sound quality and the noise cancelling is no joke best in its class. Works amazing for talking on the phone. Blah blah stop thinking about it and just buy the headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .We appreciate you taking the time sharing your honest review, ChristopherT. We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling function. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these a while back on sale I don’t regret it. Use them everyday when I go for runs don’t hurt on the head feel light and great sound. Noise cancellation is amazing only downside is the ear muffs fold up when you have the headphones around your neck, personal preference to have them fold down but overall 10/10.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MacsG, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Connectivity
Best over the ear headphones in the market so far
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones. I love sony headphones. I had 3 generations of this one. I love the improvements from each. things to consider are the connectivity to multiple devices is not as seamless as I would want it to be. it is still pretty good but I think they can improve that for next gen. sound is amazing. every time I put it on I am amazed. I use it for gaming, music, and streaming movies. no audio lag when in bluetooth even when playing fps shooters like warzone.
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Posted .Hi DanielM, we're glad you are enjoying the sound quality of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Nice Product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been using the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones for a while now, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. These over-ear headphones are incredibly comfortable, making them perfect for long listening sessions without any discomfort. The noise-canceling feature is outstanding, effectively blocking out background noise and allowing me to fully immerse myself in my music or work.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DorisC,
That's very nice to hear! We're glad that you like the comfortable design and noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these, use these almost everyday! They are very comfortable and have a great battery life, the noise cancelling works great!
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Posted .Hi Tzeeks, We are glad to hear that you are happy with the battery life, comfort, and noise canceling feature of your new WH1000XM5 headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
NICE
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony WH1000XM5 headphones are nothing short of exceptional, delivering an unparalleled combination of comfort, advanced features, and outstanding audio quality. Comfort is king when it comes to prolonged use, and the WH1000XM5 excels in this department. The plush ear cushions and lightweight design make them perfect for extended listening sessions, whether on a long flight or during a workday. The ergonomic design ensures a snug fit without any discomfort, and the build quality exudes durability.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ZainK,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality, comfortable design and smart features of the headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
A Sony Headphone Must Have
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I went in to purchase a Bose headset but the attendant who assisted me gave me a demo of both the Bose and the Sony headsets. He was knowledgeable about both products and, in the end, I was sold on the Sony. I think I got the best deal. The sound is awesome and just what I wanted.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing Quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Beautiful color and even better sound. Amazing features such as touch activation, noise canceling or ambient sound. 10 out of 10 hands down.
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Posted .Hi user916617,
We are thrilled the Smoky Pink color and features like touch activation earned a 10/10! It’s great to know you're enjoying both the style and the noise canceling.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Portability
Solid headphones, some minor gripes.
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid headphones. Great sound quality, noise cancellation, and battery life. They are a bit heavy and I don't like the case or that they don't fold up. All in all, great purchase but might be a little overpriced for what you get.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi samstha, we're glad that you like the sound, noise cancellation, and battery life. 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, Weight
Amazing Purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super light weight Noice cancellation on point Amazing quality sound Easy to connect and the battery life is superb
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Posted .Hi Jess,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the light weight design, noise canceling and sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Solid Gift!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased for my daughter--she wears them ALL the time. She says they sound great and are really comfortable!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dadof3inGA,
Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review! We feel privileged to hear that your daughter loves her WH-1000XM5 headphones. It's fantastic that she finds them comfortable enough to wear all the time and that she's enjoying the great sound quality. We designed these headphones for both superior audio and long-lasting comfort, so her feedback is a great testament to that.
We hope she continues to enjoy her music for years to come!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best noise-cancelling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound. Very comfortable. Battery last a long time. Love the fact the they keep improving with constant software updates via the app.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello mvegaz, Thanks for sharing your experience. 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 your purchase. Enjoy! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing Sound, Easy to Connect, Super Comfy to wear for extended periods of time. Battery Life is great over 20hrs ++, Replaced Bose headphones with these new Sony's just a way better headphone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Slider99, 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