Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 10563363
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
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They sound incredible, recommended, I loved the color and they are very comfortable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlejandroM, we're glad that you are enjoying your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones I have ever owned. Great sound quality and comes with an actual case for everything. Battery life is 30 hours which is amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DevonM, That's really cool! We're thrilled to hear that you feel the WH-1000XM5 is the best sounding headphones that you've owned. It's good to know you are enjoying the top-notch sound quality, amazing battery life, and overall features of our industry-leading, Noise Canceling headphones WH-1000XM5. Thank you so much for your purchase! -Jess
Get it NOW!!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality and silent mode is nice as well. Def recommend. You'll have to get used to the settings first as they might be a bit difficult to adjust to your liking. Battery life is good too. Only con is it's not wster proof but i can manage with that.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JordanoL Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality and features of your 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
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
Great headphones! If you aren’t near an antenna
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These XM5 is great. Super lightweight, great noise cancellation, and solid price for what you get. Unfortunately, my job is near an antenna and due to this, I am picking up a rock radio station. I believe this may be due to lower quality components in the headphones which is disappointing. I can turn in my office chair and the clarity adjusts from the radio station. It really is disappointing because I purchased these headphones because I heard such positive reviews about the noise cancellation. I can’t listen to music or block out noise without hearing,” Every rose has its thorn” in my right ear. I’m sure anyone who is not working or living by an antenna can benefit from these great headphones. However, due to (assumingely) lower quality parts and the inability to even use the features it’s meant to offer; I cannot recommend this product. Just to add, I have used other headphones from different brands and no issues similar to this. I have tried resetting it to factory and no changes.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Liam, we appreciate you taking the time writing us your experience using the XM5. We'd love to help you troubleshoot your problem and turn this into a better experience.
If the effect of noise canceling is not sufficient, please try the following:
Make sure the noise canceling function is turned on.
Adjust the headset into a comfortable position.
The noise canceling function is effective in low frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices.
When the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app is turned on, the wearer's actions, like walking or running, are detected. The noise canceling function is automatically adjusted and the Ambient Sound Mode may be activated according to these actions.
To make the most of the noise canceling function, turn off the Adaptive Sound Control, and try to turn on the noise canceling function manually when you need it.
Ref: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html
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Sincerely, Erin
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I ave ever owned. It blocks the gym noise excellently. Sound quality is superb.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FaustoB,
That is fantastic to hear! We are thrilled that the WH-1000XM5 are the best headphones you have ever owned. It is wonderful that the superb sound quality and the excellent noise cancellation are working perfectly to block out gym noise and let you focus on your workout.
Thanks for choosing Sony. Best regards, Eliab
Painful
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is great and so is the noise canceling but they're uncomfortable after only wearing a short time hurts ears after pnlt 20 minutes
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones.
We are so pleased to hear that you are impressed with both the sound quality and the noise canceling performance—these are two areas we worked hard to refine!
However, we are genuinely sorry to learn that you are experiencing discomfort and pain after wearing them for only 20 minutes. This is certainly not the all-day comfort we designed the XM5s to provide. Headphones that cause pain defeat the purpose of great audio and ANC, and we want to help.
Discomfort can sometimes be related to fit or pressure. We recommend trying different ways to adjust the headband to ensure the earcups are sitting properly and the clamping force is evenly distributed.
If the discomfort persists, we encourage you to contact our dedicated product support team so they can troubleshoot the fit with you and explore potential options.
You can reach them here: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
We appreciate you choosing Sony and hope to ensure you can enjoy your headphones comfortably.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Just an amazing product
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve had these for over a year and they have been amazing, the sound quality is amazing and the comfort it’s just wonderful, and the noise canceling is great too, great for music and movies and gaming as well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrandonR, Amazing! We're delighted to hear 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
Great headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product. Noise cancellation is wonderful. Some of the best over the ear headphones on the market
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Isiah,
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback!
We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones. It’s great to know you find the noise cancellation to be wonderful, and even consider them among the best over-the-ear headphones on the market. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
Light headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones for traveling around anywhere I have tried the AirPods max but I like these more because they sound great and they are very light to wear. Which is a key feature for me the AirPods are to heavy to wear for long periods of time
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nadeshot86, Awesome! We're pleased to hear 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
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
Best headphones on the market
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones on the market in its respective price range. Best noice cancelation on the market. By far more comfortable than the apple and Bose comparisons. Very adjustable within the app
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Paul, 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
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones I got from best buy, sony has the best quality audio headphones next to Samsung as well. Love it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Procode,
Thanks for this great review! We're thrilled to hear you're loving your WH-1000XM5 headphones and their outstanding audio quality—it's truly rewarding to hear you think they're one of the best headphones on market!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
Great for planes
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Planes seem louder than 20 years ago. I am likely wrong, but i needed these headphones. Wireless and noise canceling. I can listen to Audible without turning the volume all the way up. Perfect.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mergatroid, Great! 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
Best ones yet.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality as to be expected from this range, super comfortable and the active noise cancelation is pretty amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JustinP, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and noise canceling of your new WH-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
AMAZING SOUND AND NOISE CANCELLATION!!!!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My wife suffers from extreme over stimulation from sounds. THIS PRODUCT HAS CHANGED HER WHOLE WORK DAY, in the best way possible! If she has these on and I come home from work, she has no clue I am home. I can bang doors/drawers and she isn't bothered. I tried these on and it basically shut out the world. WOULD RECOMMEND HIGHLY!!!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EricE,
Awesome! We're happy to hear that your wife loves her new Sony headphones. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Best headphones ive ever bought
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ive never had a pair of headphones that provide such comfort and such grear sound quality at the same time. If anyone ever asked what headphones i would recommend, hands down its the XM5s
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Josh,
Great! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the comfort and sound quality 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
Light weight and works great!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.light weight headphones, noise canceling works great! can connect to 2 devices at once. My noise canceling feature broke the first month, but Sony replaced me with a new pair easy. Resting the headphones on your neck while not listening is not ideal. It is so tight that it is squeezing my neck. So far it is a great headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gamer, Great choice! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your newly replaced 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
Airbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these. My purpose was to wear them when traveling on an airplane and listening to music and drown out the airplane noise and they work perfectly.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello FredI,
Thank you for your fantastic review of the WH-1000XM5 headphones! We're thrilled to hear that they are working perfectly for your needs, especially when you're traveling.
Our industry-leading noise cancellation is designed specifically to help you escape the distractions of the outside world, and it's great to hear that it's so effective against airplane noise.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
Best Headphones on the market
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sounds is unlike anything I’ve heard before from headphones. The companion app makes it easy to adjust the eq and get the sound just right. It’s very comfortable, I wear almost 7 hours a day at work.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HappyCoder, Great! We're glad that you like the sound 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