Customer Ratings & Reviews

Sound adjustment is easy, and the quality is good. User friendly and well designed. Its a little tight for someone with a large head. Sound adjustments are simple, and the quality is good. It is user-friendly and well-designed, although it might be a little tight for someone with a larger head.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are a game-changer in audio technology. With exceptional noise cancellation, crystal-clear call quality, and stunning Hi-Res Audio, they deliver an immersive listening experience. The comfortable design and impressive 30-hour battery life make them perfect for long sessions. Intuitive touch controls and dual Bluetooth connectivity offer seamless usability. Safety features like sound pressure monitoring ensure healthy listening habits. Whether you're a music enthusiast, frequent traveler, or professional, these headphones blend cutting-edge technology with luxurious comfort, making them an essential accessory for anyone seeking premium audio quality and versatility.

I absolutely love these headphones! They're super comfy to wear, have amazing sound quality, and the battery life lasts forever. I also appreciate how easy they are to clean and maintain. The noise canceling is really impressive—though one small downside (maybe user error?) is that it sometimes activates when I move my head or bend down. Otherwise, they’re nearly perfect!

I bought these because I was looking for a good pair of over-the-ear headphones. I know that Sony is known for its excellent sound quality, too. Let me tell you - these sound phenomenal! The Sound Connect app definitely helps with customizing the perfect sound! The sound drivers in this headset help with all levels of sound. The immersive sound is phenomenal! The battery life is also great! I flew for work this weekend and used the XM5s the whole flight. They were comfortable and the battery life was still at 90%! I highly recommend this headset!

This was a special gift to replace stolen headphones for my wife. She loves the overall design of these and said that they are comfortable with unparalleled sound quality.

The sound is great for pair of bluetooth headphones! Of course you have to tweek the EQ settings for best results in the Sony Connect app! I love the touch controls, so much easier than finding the buttons on other headphones. There are some buttons on the xm5, a power and a noise cancelling/ ambient button. It has great call quality. The battery last a long time. I get exactly what they said, about 30 hours of battery life. They fit nicely and are comfortable. I do think durability might be an issue if you dont keep good care of them. They do NOT fold up! The headphones come with a case and wire and charging cable. These really do sound better than the xm4s which i also have and the Noise cancelling is better as well. I also want to say, if you listen through the wire it might sound terrible unless you power them on while you listen. You can still use noise cancelling and the battery will last longer if you do it that way instead of normal bluetooth usage!

I am all about the built in codecs as an audiophile. This headset might not be as power punching with the bass but it is enough to satisfy a bass loving person like me. As far as listening to Tidal (best audio formats) or Apple music app or any Dolby Atmos shows from any app like Netflix or Prime, this headset kills the competition. It has the availability to cuntomize your EQ through the Sony headset app and fine tune to your ear shape as well. This is my go to headset for everything, even Zoom, Microsoft Teams meetings as well thanks to noise cancelation which gets an 8 out 20 for me. I am in medical and we have a lot of noise coming from everywhere and this headsets work really good. Don’t get me going on the battery life, it’s amazing and lasts for days since I only use it for about 1-3 hours daily.

I appreciate the comfortability and longevity of these headphones. The battery lasts forever and the sound quality is top notch, even better than the XM4’s that I have.

I had the XM4 and thought this would an upgrade and it was as far as the noise canceling and software, but for the overall fit and also the portability this is where they differ. I tried this in the gym and they would not stay on my head and after a week i realized theses may not be for the gym like the XM4's were. I had them on plane rides and they worked wonders as far as the noise canceling is concerned i could not hear anything for the most part. I had a window seat and i leaned onto the window and they moved which caused me to adjust and due to the flight distance i had to find a position that would work, so the headphones would stay were they were to provide me the peace and quiet that i was looking for. The battery life was terrific as i never had an issue with especially get notified that you need to charge them. Also not folding to be more compact was an issues as well. Overall they are good headphones but with minor things i did not care for. PROS: -software amazing -noise canceling top notch -battery life -very stylish CONS: -not a secure on my head as the X4 -kept sliding off my head when i would transition exercises -not a compact as previous version

These are the best headphones for the price on the market. Noice canceling is superb, while still keeping the weight down and remaining comfortable. I use them at the gym and they don’t fall off. The battery last a very long time. Sound quality is the best I’ve ever heard.

Very comfortable amazing sound great quality very light

I had the Sony XM3 version and really liked it. These were the newer model and had rave reviews so I got one. The sound is outstanding and they feel lighter and less bulky than the XM3. The battery life is excellent and lasts me all day and then some. That said... I absolutely hate that they took the voice away telling you the different system statuses that the XM3 had. Now its just a random tone. I can't tell if I'm properly in pairing mode. Can't tell what listening mode you're in either. It's just a beep. Bring back the sexy voice that let you know you were in ambient noise mode! Oh, and for $400 you should absolutely include the charging block, ya cheap skinflints! These two things kept it from getting all 5 stars. Otherwise, a great purchase (if not a tad steep).

I was looking for great noise canceling headphones and at first bought Beats. However, I got bad ones and they didn't work. But I realized I didn't like the way they felt on my head and researched more. I found these and I really like them. They are very comfortable. They help me considerate when working. They last VERY long! Probably the longest out there. I love watching movies in my bedroom with them on. They come with an app where you can adjust things the way you like them. I had to figure out how to stop them from cutting off when I was singing because it thought I was talking to someone lol also I like how you can have it connect to multiple devices at once. So I can switch between my imac and iphone when I need to. Calls are great on them. They don't always switch over but everyone can hear me clearly and the calls are clear. I highly recommend. My only suggestion is MAKE SOME PINK ONES! hahaha no seriously, get them you wont be disappointed.

these headphones are great headphones but the fact that they don't fold makes them not to portable. they have great quality and also putting into consideration that other reviews say they break easy it might be better to get the more recent xm6 but these are still great for someone on a budget.

Sound quality is great. The noise canceling is solid. I use these to play my PS5 (had to buy a $15 USB-C Bluetooth dongle to get these headphones and the PS5 communicating together) and wear them for several hours at a time without experiencing any discomfort. I recharge them as soon as I am done using them for 3-4 hours at a time, so the battery has not been an issue for me due to my limited use.

I've had the XM3, and I've had the XM4, and these by far outshine every single one of them. I actually sold my Bose headphones, which were my second backup versions for traveling, in order to get these, and don't regret it a bit. These completely are the most comfortable and lightweight headphones I've had, I wore them for 6 to 8 hours while traveling in planes, with phenomenal battery life, fantastic sound, and completely solid connectability. The app allows you to seamlessly connect to either two devices, which unfortunately makes you lose LDAC, but otherwise works perfectly. If this is important to you. The noise canceling is absolutely out of this world, you are truly in a world of your own. Are they expensive? Yes, but they are without a doubt the best noise canceling headphones you can buy. I've tried multiple different versions, from Bose, and Sony, these are by far the best ones I've ever had, and definitely will be sticking with them

Its been more than an year i have been using and its great. Super comfortable, noise cancellation is great, great battery life.

I researched headphones before making this purchase. This specific set of headphones had very good reviews from several sources. I’ve had them for several weeks and have not been disappointed. The sound quality is great and they are comfortable to wear. I appreciate the noise canceling feature and was surprised by how well it works. The battery life is also great. Lastly, the touch sensitivity for changing the volume, etc, was very easy to use.

My second pair, I screwed up my WH1000MX3 and somehow got an electrical buzz in one speaker - it they went. On to the WH1000MX5's first differences, the pads aren't as "thick" so these are our sit "closer" to your head. Second they don't fold like the MX3' did. But these connect to two devices, fit well enough for longer use, handle Ultra high and spatial Music Quality 360° services exceptionally well; Have great noise canceling and new, better mic position, pickup and clarity. The quality is there and while I prefer Van Halen and Rock music, I'm sure today's sampling / autotune crowd will be happy with them too.

These headphones are awesome. Great sound easy to wear. I wear them when I’m walking usually about 3 to 5 miles and I don’t have to charge them for several days. I love the carry case keeps my charging cord and the cord for airplane use all in one place highly recommend them.