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, exceptional comfort, and impressive battery life of these headphones. Users also frequently highlight the lightweight design, deep bass, and effective noise cancellation as standout features. While the product is highly regarded, some customers noted concerns regarding its portability, premium price point, and occasional connectivity issues. Overall, the feedback reflects a high level of satisfaction with the device's performance and build.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m really enjoying these headphones—they’re fantastic for work, gaming, and listening to music! I’d suggest checking them out at Best Buy.
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Posted .Hello JoshuaL,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're honored to hear that your WH1000XM5 headphones are enhancing your work, gaming, and music experiences. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're delighted to know they are making a positive impact in your daily activities.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony xm5
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones I’ve got so far. Best quality especially the voice cancellation mode was in point
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Posted .Hi NehmyaM, that's wonderful to hear! We feel privileged to know you're loving the superb sound and industry-leading noise cancellation of your Sony WH-1000XM5. Their comfy design truly makes them perfect for all-day wear, no matter where you are. Thank you for choosing Sony! Best regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great design, definite improvement over last model
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Posted .Hi Ortega95, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5! The specially designed 30mm (precision-engineered) driver unit with light and rigid dome using carbon fiber composite material improves high frequency sensitivity for more natural sound quality. Sony unique technologies include a premium lead-free solder containing gold for excellent conductivity, Fine Sound Resistor for even power distribution, and optimised circuitry for an improved signal-to-noise ratio to ensure clear, consistent sound. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Headphones (REAL REVIEW)
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] These headphones are super amazing! I love them so much! Gym work business they are great for anything yall!
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Posted .Hi ConnorHussong, we're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
If you have an iPhone you will want these
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these to replace my WH-1000XM3 and definitely worth the upgrade. These little cushions of audio goodness were so great my teenage son "borrowed" them and has refused to return them. I also purchased the WH-1000XM4 and these are still a step up. Cons: the headband feels cheap since it is thinner than the previous plastic bands BUT since these lack that wayyy to easy to break plastic piece on previous versions, I'd say it is worth it and a design change that was overdue. If you have an iPhone, the features beat the comparable Bose headphones. If you have an Android, you might actually prefer the Bose. Either way, you can't go wrong
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Posted .Hi Jazzij2k,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're so glad to hear upgrading to the WH-1000XM5 is worth it and you are overall happy and satisfied with your purchase. Your feedback regarding the headband is greatly appreciated. The moving parts don't make the WH-1000XM5 fragile — the construction is solid and reassuring. 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 elegant design with stepless slider, seamless swivel and hanger, and silent joints, makes WH-1000XM5 a pleasure to wear.
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! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony is my go to in every product...use at work to shut out back ground noise..in a machine shop...very impressed
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Posted .Hi Paul, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear the Sony XM5 headphones are helping you stay focused even in a loud environment. We're so glad your headphones meet your high expectations. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy the peace and productivity! -Maria
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones! Especially for the gym, I used covers to protect from the sweat getting in! I would recommend this and very good noise canceling!!
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Posted .Hi mich, We're glad that you are enjoying your WH1000XM5. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. I got them for my boyfriend and he uses them everyday from gaming to his phone music to the gym too
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Posted .Hi Anah, Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the Sony WH-1000XM5! We're thrilled to hear that your boyfriend enjoys using them for various activities, from gaming and listening to music on his phone to working out at the gym. The versatility and high-quality performance of the WH-1000XM5 make them an excellent choice for any situation. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Cute, comfortable, and work great! My daughter got a pair first and loved them so much I knew what ones I wanted to purchase as well.
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Posted .Hi GloriaG, We're glad that your daughter loves her new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones, the noise cancellation is second to none and it allows you to feel like you are transported to another world. The headphones were sunk in water by accident and still got no damage, would recommend.
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Posted .Hi Angie, Amazing! 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. Eri
ANC strength option needs to be added in update
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After 3+ weeks with the XM5's, it would seem like the Noise Cancelling has a *"high"* and a *normal* mode based on the Noise cancelling auto optimizer **(not talking about adaptive sound control)**. The *normal* mode is what it sounds like most of the time. The *"high"* mode only seems to come on when the outside volume passes over a certain threshold. Try this. Get the xm5s and put them on and take note of what you can hear in the normal mode. Then, play some loud sound or put your head right up against running water or something loud and continuous. You'll notice the sound profile changes and the outside noise is reduced even further. You might even feel pressure on your ears/ that plugged up feeling. I really don't like not having full control over the ANC. I'd wish that the software team could give us more settings to control how strong we want the ANC to be at any given moment in addition to what we already have.
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Posted .Hi Colby,
Thank you and we appreciate your feedback. 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 quality
Gotta love them
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love these headphones! Made the switch a few years ago and love the Sony headphones. While they’re not collapsible like the previous model, they still don't take much space and are also very convenient for travel
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Posted .Hi Anon, Amazing! We're glad that you love 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 quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had the previous model before these and I loved them and when I heard they released a new version I was excited. Long story short the build quality isn't as good but the sound and noise cancelation is beter than ever. Overall I definitely recommend.
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Posted .Hi Jonathan, We're glad that you like the sound and noise cancelation. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The Best Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve been using this headphone for 7 months and let me tell you they are worth it! The price and quality is excellent. Noise cancellation and sound is immaculate. 100% would recommend this product.
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Posted .Hi JoyM, We're glad that you're enjoying your headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had a pair of Beats Studio 3 break at the hinge along with the ear cup shedding like a husky. Decided on these after a lot of research. I absolutely love the sound and feel of these. The quality is top notch. You won’t be disappointed if you decide on these.
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Posted .Hi KevinC, 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
Happy
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.All works very well. I was surprise in the operation, sound, the connotate was easy.
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Posted .Hi BaudelioR, we are proud to hear that you are a happy owner of the Sony - WH1000XM5! These headphones produce an astonishing sound quality, and their ultra soft earcups are designed for long term wear. We hope this continues to be a pleasant experience for you and thank you for choosing Sony. Regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very slay
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is actually like really good. I feel like im walking down a mf runway whoth these btches on, and the sound wuakity is amazing, but tbh anythings amazing to me and my Dollar Tree lifestyle
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Posted .Hello ILoveMenHahaFunnyName,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us and we are delighted to hear your satisfaction on our Sony XM5 headphone. It's nice to know that you are pleased with the audio quality of our XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony xm5
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones in class, awesome sound quality and noise cancellation.
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Posted .Thank you for your review, Skyrim! We are immensely pleased to hear that you're enjoying the WH-1000XM5 headphones. These headphones are designed to deliver top-notch sound quality and impressive noise cancellation, providing an excellent audio experience. We strive to offer the best in class products and are happy to know that our efforts have made a difference for you.
Your feedback is highly appreciated and helps us continue to improve our products. Thanks for choosing Sony!
Gus
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Worth the price
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these for my wife so she can listen to music or watch TikTok’s and I can watch tv or play video games in peace without her complaining about the noise and it does a great job at that! She doesn’t even hear anything through them and even I checked them out and they were great!
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Posted .Hi Mariano153, We are happy to hear that you like the noise canceling function 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:Sound quality
Highly Recommend for women
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutley love these headphones and the support that you receive through Sony. This is my first pair of expensive headphones and they are perfect for my needs. I use them during my podcast sessions and they work perfectly with my Rodecaster Pro.
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Posted .Hi BNicole, 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