Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- |
- SKU:
- 10851333
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6068 reviews
(6,068 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great if not inconsistent
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I came from the 1000XM-4. It's a good headset depending on what you like and what you're coming from. If you don't mind Bose sound tuning of less bass and more mids it's not bad. I not the Google Assistant is a little more consistent than the XM-4. The charging on this headset is a massive upgrade in speed. In less than an hour at work they went from empty to full. By default the auto pausing is a little sensitive. My main gripe with these is the noise canceling microphones while on a voice call. While the canceling and voice isolation is incredible it's inconsistent. I was able to have real conversations on the phone while mowing my lawn speaking normally. At the same time the connection was shaky and inconsistent. Nice that connection becomes more solid this will be a game changing headset.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
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Posted .Hi Authentech,
Thank you for the feedback and we're sorry to hear the voice call issue with your headphones. Update the software of your headphones via Sony headphone connect app. A firmware update improves the functionality and features of your device. It can provide fixes to any performance issues that may occur.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/software/00269130
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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best OTE headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Much lighter and comfortable than xm4; pro max is heavy, bose ultra is plasticky.
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Posted .Hi EphR, 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very light and comfortable. The noise cancelling is great too!
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Posted .Hi AllanM, this is great! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Highly recommend!!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones, the base is so amazing and the music is very sooth and clear!! Love them!!!
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Posted .Hi LeslieC, Excellent! 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best headphone
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best noise cancelling headphones we have owned. Super comfortable and ergonomic.
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Posted .Hi Jrhunt, Amazing! We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling function and super comfortable. 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Big Blue
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is excellent - fit in s very good - headphones do not fold but not necessary
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Posted .Hi JohnaG,
It’s rewarding to hear that you are enjoying the excellent sound quality and comfortable fit of your WH-1000XM5! We appreciate your perspective on the design, and we are glad that the performance of these headphones is providing the high-quality experience you were looking for.
Thank you for making Sony part of your daily listening.
Regards,
Dominick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bill teview
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sound better and more precise than headphones costing 3xs more. Love the amazing Dolby Atmos effect these can do. Bass is crystal clear.
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Posted .Hi Bill, Great! We're happy to hear you're enjoying the sound quality 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing quality sound, wish they were a little louder.
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Posted .Hi LindaP, We're glad that you like the sound quality. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great sound; great seal; buttons too many/small
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the large cups and the good seal. Easy hook up to iPhone. For an older but IT-wise individual, the instructions and accessories are somewhat confusing. Audio is great! Very expensive
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Posted .Hi Spinedoc, 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
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Skip Sony - go for Bose
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I regret this purchase each time I hop on a Teams call. They were originally purchased to replace my older Bose headphones, which has a weak battery. But all I hear is the noise around me, and it won't sit well on my head. I had high expectations for the Sonys, but the noise cancellation feature is far from spectacular - especially at this price point. It's also a pain to connect with Bluetooth and takes more time to charge. Back to the Bose. I've learned my lesson. Never again.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Silver
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi tigershep,
We sincerely apologize that the WH-1000XM5 headphones have not met your expectations, particularly regarding their fit and performance during Teams calls. The issue of hearing excessive noise during calls is common when conferencing apps force the headphones into a lower-quality Bluetooth mode (HFP); we recommend manually checking your PC's sound settings to ensure the "Headset (WH-1000XM5 Hands-Free)" profile is selected before joining a call. Regarding the fit, ensure you gently adjust the headband sliders so the earcups achieve a complete seal around your ears, as this is crucial for optimal noise cancellation performance.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Cancels noise nicely and are comfortable.
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Posted .HI MatthewB, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Headphones!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality and really really confortable. The sound cancellation is excellent!!
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Posted .Hi WIDI, Perfect! We're thrilled to hear you like the amazing sound quality, comfortable fit, and excellent noise cancellation of your new Sony WH1000XM5. 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! -Sam
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Fail for noise canceling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the fit is comfortable and battery life is acceptable, however the noise canceling feature isn't very good. I tend to use these in the office, and unfortunately unless I turn up the music, I can still hear people around me through the headphones. The audio quality is acceptable.
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Posted .Hi Harliquin, while we're glad that you like the audio quality, comfort, and battery life, we regret to hear that the noise canceling function did not meet your expectations. We'd love to help you troubleshoot your problem and turn this into a better experience.
We have recommended steps to help fix the problem such as 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.
With the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app, check the setting of [Ambient Sound Control]. If it is set to [Ambient Sound], the effect of noise canceling is reduced. Set it to the noise canceling mode.
Check with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app whether the function of the NC/AMB button is set to [Ambient Sound Control].
Because the noise canceling performance is automatically optimized by the Auto NC Optimizer function according to changes in the wearing condition and usage environment, you may notice fluctuations in the noise canceling effect
Ref: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html
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Erin
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Always buy sony great sound and noise canceling, very clear sound
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Posted .Hi RobertR, thank you for your wonderful feedback! It brings us great joy to hear that you appreciate the exceptional sound quality and noise-canceling features of our WH-1000XM5 headphones.
With advanced noise cancellation and crystal-clear audio, these headphones are designed to provide an immersive listening experience.
We are grateful for your support and hope you continue to enjoy your Sony products!
Best regards,
Estefany
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sony used to be my go to.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony has fallen far from their original quality. I was able to compare these with the Bose and Apple equivalents. Sony came in 2nd after Apple! Why? The sound quality and noise cancellation is good, but not the best.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Silver
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlexisG, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the sound quality and noise canceling feature of WH1000XM5. It's important to acknowledge the aspects of your feedback. The WH-1000XM5 indeed prioritizes sound quality with an option to adjust this via the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. It offers two modes: "Priority on sound quality" and "Priority on stable connection". Although the WH-1000XM5 is designed to deliver high-quality sound and effective noise cancellation, individual preferences and experiences with audio quality can vary, leading to different comparisons with products from other brands. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great geadphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are so comfy and long lasting. Highly recommend to anyone looking for new headphones.
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Posted .Hi Abby, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5! 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Buy this!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing!!!! Love the noice cancelation and all the other features.
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Posted .Hello Good,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It's wonderful to hear how much you’re enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones! The powerful noise cancellation and extensive features are designed to elevate every listening moment, so it’s great to know they’re making a real difference for you. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Best regards,
-Fred
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Expensive but maybe worth it.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality in the build and sound. Extremely comfortable however, I don’t know if they are worth the price.
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Posted .Hi Noah, 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great noise cancelling earphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product. I really like how they block out sound. Sound quality is perfect. I like to use them at night
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Posted .Hi BrandonB,
Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're so happy to hear how much you're loving the WH1000XM5 headphones! Their amazing noise cancelling feature is top-notch and matching it with spectacular sound quality simply make them perfect. Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Aldair
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great tech features & the sound quality is great. Very comfortable .
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Posted .Hi Hector, We're delighted to hear that you like the features, comfort, and sound quality. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin





















