Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 10851333
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
Sony is the GOAT
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these , great noise cancelling, insane battery life. And love the software that you can download on your phone for hearing protection etc
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tpatt, We are glad to hear that you are happy with the noise canceling and battery life of 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
Amazing wireless headphones
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super comfortable, super sturdy, and amazingly warm sound signature for the price. These are by far the best wireless ANC headphones I've used, blowing the AirPods Max and Bose QC45s out of the water.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jeffrey, Thank you for the positive review! We're glad you like the comfortable fit, super sturdy built quality, warm sound signature, and overall performance of your Sony XM5. 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
Great product and great service
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, really worked well. I will never travel again without noise canceling headphones- they made that much of a difference. Also thanks to the Best Buy staff for helping me pick the perfect pair.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, JoW1, Thanks for the great review and the 5-star rating! We are delighted to hear you are enjoying your Sony headphones and its comfortable, modern and lightweight design! Do not forget to download the Sony Sound Connect app to explore all the features and options included!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a wonderful day!
-DiegoV
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound andso comfortable. I wanted to try something new and m.Definitely pleased.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HectorV, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Great slim fit
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and fit. The features of this product are great and the noice cancellations work perfectly. Great fit on the head without messing up the hair.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi 2kidMom, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function and fit. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Stellar
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Will simply echo others...these are the king. Cleaner on the low end brings out more detail in the mids and highs. I had moments of "wow...I never heard that before"...and this is coming from the xm4. I won't say it's massively different than the xm4 (I use the bright eq setting) but it's there. Noise cancelling is impressive. Give it about 2 or 3 seconds to adapt to your surroundings and just listen to the quiet kick in. It's pretty cool. I tested it out with a vacuum cleaner running right next to me. At first the xm4s are full on so you might be fooled in thinking that the 5s are worse but let the xm5s adapt and kick in. Once you do you'll be blown away. Larger case and no fold in doesn't bother me. The case is longer but it's also thinner. All in all I'm happy with these. An IP rating would have been nice but at this point and outside of that I'm not sure how you can make these any better. The 6's will have big shoes to fill.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Patsfan, Excellent choice! We are 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
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.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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
Super comfy and great sounding!
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable and high quality sound along side excellent active noise cancellation make these top tier wireless headphones. I’ve owned the Airpods Max in the past and surprisingly enough I like the way the XM5’s sound much better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lucas, Great! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, comfort, and 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
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones out I wished they where a bit louder tho
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HugoH, We are thrilled to hear that you love everything about your WH-1000XM5. Having read your review regarding the low sound level, check the volume on the connected device as well as on the headphones. You may also play different song with different quality to further isolate the issue. High-quality songs will give you louder audio. From there, you can use the Sony sound connect app to adjust the sound to your liking. Make sure to update the firmware of the headphones by performing a software update. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
Holy sony
|Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great they sound great the case is great tony the tiger says they're grrrreat. Seriously though, they have amazong sound and sre very comfortable. Get them. Now. What are you waiting for? Stop reading this amd go buy them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Loco, 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
Great head phones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound quality noises cancelations, when take them off they disconnect
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, Dvital80!
We are so pleased to hear that you love the sound quality and noise-canceling of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. We designed them with industry-leading technology to provide an exceptional listening experience. It's also great that you are enjoying the smart feature that disconnects them when you take them off, as we aimed to make the user experience as seamless as possible.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones I have ever bought, their sound is spectacular and cannot be compared to anything! Its noise cancellation is incredible, and its battery lasts a long time :)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RicardoTorres, Perfect! We're so thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the spectacular sound, incredible noise cancellation, and long battery life of your 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
Love them!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones, they are very comfortable and have a really high noise cancelling feature. On a flight these cancelled more noise than the bose ones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CristinaM, Thank you for the positive review! We're thrilled to hear you love the comfortable fit and top-notch noise cancellation of your 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
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
Best ANC headphones from Sony yet
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic sound quality and feel. The headphones are extremely lightweight, and the noise cancelling is best of its class.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KeshavB,
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're glad you're enjoying the lightweight design and industry-leading noise cancellation of the WH-1000XM5.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
Best Headphones Ever, just wish water resistant
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The ones I was waiting for. I didn't think they were coming until August. My Bose 700 were stolen and so I wound up getting these and have to say, the Sony are better in sound isolation, sound quality using Tidal (3d audio, eq) and they cancel out everything! The hand over the right ear to amplify the outside world for you hear is an amazing touch. I use these for remote working all over town. I'm always in my headphones but can let in people as I want. A blessing for my social anxiety. The only spot that Bose has these beat is on the device switching. This may be a familiarity thing at this point. TBD
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DevKore, while we're sadden to hear that your previous headphones were stolen, we are glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, and features 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
Love them
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love. The noise quality and noise cancellation feature are so good. I recently had my Apple headphones break and got these to replace them and I like them so much more than the apple ones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your fantastic feedback, MilaH!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you absolutely love your new WH-1000XM5 headphones!
It's rewarding to know that the noise cancellation feature and noise quality are so good. We are especially delighted to hear that you prefer these headphones to your previous Apple ones!
Thank you again for choosing Sony for your listening needs!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
XM5
|Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Some of the best headphones in terms of quality I have ever had. Switching from AirPod pros to these (sick of in ear headphones) and they have blown them out the water by a mile. Go buy these immediately.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JakeF, Good 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
Sony headphone
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is really nice and good and the app that works really well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DannyT,
Thank you for sharing your great experience!
We're so glad you're enjoying the sound quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. The new drivers were specifically designed to deliver a clear and balanced audio experience, so it's wonderful to hear you're noticing the difference.
It's also fantastic that you're finding the Sony | Headphones Connect app useful. It's designed to be a powerful tool for personalizing your listening experience, whether you're adjusting the equalizer, fine-tuning the noise canceling, or using the Adaptive Sound Control feature.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
Great for travelers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing for traveling and the sounds is truly amazing especially with noise canceling.My favorite part is the case that comes with them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jasmyne,
Thanks for sharing your experience! We're so happy to hear how much you're enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones, especially for travel, the amazing sound, noise canceling, and the convenient case.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Eliab