Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 10947879
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 pleased with the impeccable sound quality, comfort, and amazing battery life. They also appreciate the lightweight design, good bass, snug fit, and decent active noise cancellation. However, some customers find the product to be a bit pricey and note that its portability could be improved. Additionally, concerns have been raised regarding inconsistent connectivity and the maximum volume level.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are a terrific upgrade from my xm4’s. They’re light in weight and outstanding in sound quality. Probably one of the best pairs of noise-canceling headphones I’ve ever owned.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .HI JohnPuz Amazing! We're glad that you are 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones!
|Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Great sound quality and comfortable fit along with color that goes with everything
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cheeseburger, We're delighted to hear that you like the fit and audio quality. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Sound Equals Quality.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic headphones as long as you are not using them outside. The instructions say they can't get wet and you can't sweat on them. So much for exercising. Otherwise, they had a beautiful sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LennyV,
We're pleased to hear that! Thank you for giving your Sony headphones a fantastic 5-star rating! We're grateful you’re enjoying their beautiful sound quality—it’s one of the standout features of your Sony WH-1000XM5. We appreciate your note on usage limitations outdoors and around moisture, as the design does prioritize pristine audio performance.
Thank you for choosing Sony—hope your day is as clear and enjoyable as your listening experience!
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, comfort, connect to multiple devices, and great noise cancellation.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dblock, Fabulous! We're extremely pleased to hear that you are enjoying the excellent sound quality, comfort, ability to connect to multiple devices, and the impressive noise cancellation of your WH-1000XM5. Thank you so much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Highly Recommend!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable and great sound. Highly recommend this product.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KasmeraD, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
WH-1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones were amazing I use them almost every day and they sit comfortably so no headaches they also sound amazing and the app is really useful for EQ and checking you activity 10/10!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alan, Great! We're glad that you like the sound, EQ, comfort, and use of app. 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
Good quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These things are awesome and light weight, more comfortable than comparable options
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GusR, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones !
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones ! Sound quality is outstanding and comfortable to wear for long periods of time. I would definitely recommend these headphones to anyone who listens to music, makes long phone calls etc.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JR2020 We're glad that you are enjoying the sound, comfort, and call 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Great Sound and Long Lasting Battery
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've used these headphones for about a month on a business trip. The sound quality is great and the battery lasts for a long time. I highly recommend them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chris,
Perfect! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and battery life 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Gift Ever words of 18year old
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Gave these as a gift to my 18 year old son. Loves them. Great noise canceling and really likes how they fit over his ears. The sound quality is good too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dsgiftbuyer, We're glad that your son like the noise canceling, sound, and fit. 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
WH1000XM5 over ear BlueTooth Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable... very easy (no cord), nice Noise-Canceling capability.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RickyF,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you like the comfortable design and noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Its alright
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Depending on your environment, this can be an upgrade or an downgrade from the XM4. Im no audiophile, so my experience is of an average user who enjoys music in the office, mostly to drown out the office noise. When the noise cancelling works, its better than the XM4. The important word there was "when". You can control the level of noise cancelling, it's either on or off (then A.I. handles strength based on environmental sound). Whereas, on the XM4, you can set the strength of cancelling. I understand there are reasons for getting rid of that feature; like, battery life... however, now you've got a hit or miss feature. My office isnt too loud. But, its just quiet enough not to activate the noise cancelling and just loud enough that i can actually make out what they're saying. Never a problem with the XM4.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LeeIB, thank you for sharing your feedback of your experience using your headphones. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible.
Please ensure you're using the Headphones Connect App to customize the settings to fine-tune your music. Please also check the help Guide for more details: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534715.html
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- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Price
They're good
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They're very good after 2 years of use. The little friction pads for the Headband fell off after about a year but it doesn't affect the noise at all. A little expensive but definitely worth it for headphone enthusiasts
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PaulILG, Thanks for your feedback and insights. 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:Bass, Sound quality
Sound quality is great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is better than my Bose 45. Has deep bass and clear vocals. Noise cancelling works great, I fly a lot and when these are on, I don't hear the engine noise and fall asleep quickly. Highly recommended
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kensirey, 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:Comfort, Sound quality
BIG FAN
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.absolutely LOVE these headphones! I needed a replacement after losing my last pair of airpods. The noise cancelling is great and they are so comfy!
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Posted .Hi Hannah this is a an excellent replacement and we're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling and comfort. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent all around headphones. Very comfortable, great sound, and noise cancellation. Sturdy construction. Well worth the money.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SatisfiedCustomer, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you like the WH1000XM5. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Review of Sony Noise cancelling headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these for a trip to Europe. They cut the engine noise on the 12 hour flights by about 80 percent. For an extra $100 I'm sure the next step up would cut more. But these are fine.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DanC!
We are immensely pleased to hear your experience with the WH-1000XM5 headphones on your long flights.
Their noise cancelling is designed to reduce loud sounds like engine noise so you can travel in peace and listen comfortably to music, movies or podcasts.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Comfortable for glasses
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For someone who wears glasses these are surprisingly comfortable. Wore them all day on a flight and the battery barely dropped.
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Posted .Hi EricM, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the comfort of your new WH-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great Pair of Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Favorite pair of headphones I've had. The sounds is top notch and the battery life/charging is phenomenal. The carrying case is nice as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jamclay, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony xm5 headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these for my college son,he loves them for the sound they put outand best of all the noise cancelation.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the review, user966961!
We’re so glad to hear your son is loving his WH-1000XM5 headphones for college. It’s great to know the sound quality and noise cancellation are helping him stay focused and enjoy his music.
Thank you for choosing Sony for such an important gift!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team