Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 10104664
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
to a friend
Best headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best Headphones ive ever had. Some people say case is too big, but worth it for the quality your getting. Great sound, flexibility, convenience and comfort.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome! Thanks for commenting, Kaff!
We are very happy to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, very comfortable fit design, and superb performance of your WH-1000XM5. 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 so much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
I love my Sony XM5's!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are absolutely phenomenal! The sound quality is excellent. I tried the Bose competitor and the Sony headphones had noticeably better sound quality. With the noise cancelling on I feel like I'm somewhere else. The touch controls are so easy to use and very convenient. The cover-to-hear feature is great. It lets you hear someone while also providing a social que that you are busy, to keep conversations short.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Poorcustomerservice, We appreciate your feedback. We're also glad that you are enjoying the features of your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
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
Great ANC
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Active nose cancelation is fantastic. Drowns out airplane noise very well, battery literally lasts forever
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BryceA,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Good Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are very light and easy to wear! I love the color as well! I typically use these headphones for my flights and the block out noise very well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kiki1024
Awesome! We're glad that your new headphones perfectly suits your needs and expectations. We really appreciate you love the light weight design, easy to wear, color, and noise canceling features of the unit. 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! - Kris
Good ANC, Not comfortable, music is bass-heavy
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise canceling worked well. Music sounded okay, a little too much bass in my opinion but some people prefer that. I ended up returning these though for comfort reasons. The headphones have some weight to them and the headband is very narrow so it ends up putting a lot of pressure on the top of your head. For long plane flights or working at a coffee shop, I needed something comfortable and this was not it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nick,
We're glad that you like the noise canceling function of the headphones. It's unfortunate that you were not satisfied with the bass quality and comfort of the headphones. With the Sony Headphones Connect app, you can use the equalizer function to fine-tune the sound quality to your needs. For optimum fit and comfort, it is recommended to wear the headphones properly and adjust the headband depending on your head shape.
Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Rest assured that your feedback will help us improve our products and services.
Thanks again for sharing your review and we hope you will consider Sony for your future purchases.
-Ralph
Great sound and noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, noise cancellation works magically on airplanes. I appreciate the ability to turn on transparency mode. I only wish switching between Bluetooth devices was automatic.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello ooooooh,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We truly appreciate your positive feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones! It's wonderful to know you're enjoying the exceptional sound quality and the remarkably effective noise cancellation during your flights. We're also glad the transparency mode is proving useful for when you need to be aware of your surroundings.
Regarding your suggestion for automatic Bluetooth device switching, thank you! We're constantly working to improve our products, and feedback like yours is essential as we develop future enhancements.
In the meantime, you can connect your headset to two devices simultaneously through a multipoint connection, allowing you to switch music playback between devices effortlessly without the need to reconnect via Bluetooth. This means you can enjoy music from one smartphone while remaining available for incoming calls on both devices, enabling you to answer calls as they come in.
To learn more about how to enable multipoint connection, please visit the following link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541784.html.
Best regards,
-Fred
The only headset you will want
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best and most comfortable headse. Mind blowing audio quality. Absolutely the best headset available.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KeithY, Great! We're glad that you like the sound and comfortable to use. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Great headphones!
|Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.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
Sony- wh1000xm5
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I adore the headphone's exceptional sound quality and comfortable fit on my head, making music a delight. However, the major drawback is its lack of sweatproof design, preventing me from using it during runs or in steam rooms, which is quite disappointing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BizuayehuM, Thank you for your honest review! 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
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
My fifth pair
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and noise cancellation however between the touch pad control system and the size adjustment not having any click into the place it definitely is annoying.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JasonY,
Thank you for choosing Sony.
It brings us great joy to hear that you appreciate the sound quality and noise cancellation of your WH1000XM5 headphones. We also understand how the touchpad control system and size adjustment could be more intuitive with a tactile click, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please know that we will share your valuable feedback with our team to help improve future designs.
Best regards,
-Fred
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are worth every penny! Super comfortable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Pregosauce,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that you appreciate the exceptional comfort and value of the WH1000XM5 headphones. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated, and we are committed to continuing to deliver high-quality products that enhance your experience. Thank you for your support!
Best regards,
-Fred
These are excellent but the comfort is not the bes
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After I extensively researched the xm4 vs the xm5 I chose to buy the xm5. After a year they are still amazing. The noise cancellation is amazing when I’m traveling and don’t want to listen to the environment around me. The only downside to these headphones is the headband. There isn’t much cushioning to it which results in discomfort after wearing the headphones after a while. I have to readjust the headphones frequently if I wear them for long periods of times because the headband feels like it is starting to dig into my head. Besides the headband issue the headphones are amazing and I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is willing to pay the price and deal with the headband issue.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sophie, Thank you for sharing your experience with the Sony XM5 Wireless headphones. We're glad that you like them and we appreciate that you'd recommend this to others. Additionally, we also appreciate your feedback regarding the cushions/pads. We hope that the new lightweight feature of the headphones can provide all day comfort in an elegant design however, we apologize if you have to do some readjustments on your head just to be comfortable. We'll make sure that we'll improve our products in the future. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
Get it.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's honestly amazing. The noise cancelation and transparency mode is so good. It's so comfy, like a pillow is wrapped around ur head, sometimes I forget its on my head from how comfortable it is.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BasharA, 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
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a very good noise canceling headphones. It blocks the sound of construction in front of my place. The sound quality is great. Charges fast and easy to use. Would recommend…
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KyleH, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us!
We are very glad to hear that the WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones are a great item for you! It's fantastic to know that they effectively block out the sound of construction, providing you with a peaceful listening experience. We're also thrilled that you appreciate the great sound quality, fast charging capabilities and overall ease of use.
The WH-1000XM5's advanced noise-canceling technology, creates an immersive audio environment and we're delighted you would recommend them!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Stephanie
Worthwhile upgrade
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I upgraded from the XM4's to these. Aside from the lack of folding, I find them to be a worthy upgrade. More comfortable around the head and the upgrade to sound quality is noticeable.
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Posted .Hi Ibanez, We are glad that you like the quality of your new Sony headphones. The XM5 headphones are definitely a worthy upgrade. Sorry to hear about your concern. Despite that, we are happy that you still like your XM5. 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 choosing Sony! Vincent
Best Sound Ever - The Noise Canceling is Great
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best Sound Ever - The Noise Canceling is Unbelievable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rich,
Thanks for the wonderful 5-star review! We designed the WH-1000XM5 to deliver truly Industry-Leading Noise Cancellation, and we're so glad you can tell the difference.
That powerful Noise Canceling is constantly optimized by our Auto NC Optimizer using AI to ensure you always get the best performance, whether you're on a plane or in a busy office. Pair that with the all-day comfort and superb sound quality, and you've got the ultimate listening experience!
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
Hrad phone review.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great. Easy to use and work wonderful.these do not hirt my ears like other headphones do.
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Posted .Hello RochelleElder1,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're pleased to learn that you're enjoying the WH-1000XM5 headphones! It's great to hear they're easy to use, work wonderfully, and are comfortable to wear. Thanks for sharing your positive experience.
Best regards,
-Fred
Step down from XM4
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've had XM headphones since XM3. I work as a programmer and use these headphones at least 5hrs+ per week day. After work, I head over to gym for another hour of usage. I have been using these headphones for a month. I've always appreciated good and clean noise but noise cancelling is my top priority I am comparing this to my XM4s which I've had prior to these and used it in exact same conditions and usage for more than a year. Noise cancelling is not good at all on these headphones. I can hear my colleagues more almost clearly. I had to double check the settings multiple times so far to make sure noise cancelling is actually on. When I go to the bathroom at work and turn on the vent, you can clearly hear the difference in the amount of vent noise that gets in. When I have my head down, its loud, when I am washing my hands, its not as loud. It is a small one person bathroom so its not the distance. It is all this AI crap that they use now and the AI is trying to decide how much it is supposed to let in or out. XM4s would just keep everything out and that was that. This is super annoying that the amount of noise cancellation just keeps changing when you move 2ft... As I am just writing this, I just head my colleague move his mouse, while these are on my head... Not a keyboard click, but he just lifted his mouse and put it back down... 15ft away from me... wow ... total crap at this price point if you ask me. Noise cancelling seems to equal to how well the pads are covering your ears added with whatever you are playing and to me that is not noise cancelling... This whole using AI to adjust noise cancelling idea is a total bust. They should have improved what was on XM4s not re-write what was working. Enough about the noise cancelling, or the lack there of, let's talk about battery. It is also not superior to XM4s. At the end of a work day, XM4s would have more than %50 easy, these go down to %30 and when it is time to go to the gym, after 15 minutes or so, they are down at %20... Comfort You can clearly see in the pics that the XM4s have more padding. These cover around my ear more but they are more pushy kind of squeezing it Mobility As others stated, these don't fold. It has a bigger footprint. Loose point there too Conclusion These are not an upgrade to XM4s. There is a slight improvement on the sound I will give you that XM5s but it is not worth it since XM4s are already an amazing sounding pair. I will most likely going to return these and get XM4s
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Shaggy, while we're glad that you like the sound quality of the XM5, we regret that the noise canceling function, comfort, and design did not meet your expectation. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. Allow us to help and turn this into a better experience.
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. You can also slide the left and right slider to adjust the length of the headband for comfortable listening experience.
If the effect of the noise canceling is not sufficient, please check the following:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html
Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Erin