Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 11898759
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 on the market
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable, light, amazing sound quality, excelent noise canceling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello BradleyD!
Thanks for the excellent feedback on your WH-1000XM5 headphones!
We are really happy to hear that the comfort, lightweight design, and overall sound quality are standing out for you, and that the noise canceling is proving to be excellent.
We appreciate your business and thank you for choosing Sony headphones!
Best regards,
Estefany
Sony Headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound and noise cancelation. Fit comfortably over ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HansCo1999, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the audio quality, fit, and noise canceling 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
Great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise cancellation compared to the other versions and great sound quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RubenL,
We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying the enhanced noise cancellation and superior sound quality of the WH-1000XM5! It’s great to know they’re standing out as a significant upgrade for you.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
Another great addition to the WH-1000XM family
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable, sound is amazing, and the ANC works to perfection.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi vgnellam, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, and noise canceling function 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
"underwhelming"
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I own several sets of headphones including, Bowers & wilkins, Sennheiser, bose, bang & olufson, shure. I currently own sony xm-3's and had xm-4's. (which I sold for the xm-3's). This was not a downgrade, it was an upgrade. Just because there is a new version of something doesn't automaticlly make it better and that's the case with the xm-5. 1st I must say the noise cancelling in version 3 is as good as the latest edition. Also for the 400.00 price tag I cant hear any more detail from the new ones over the 3rd edition. If anything, fine details are muted. The bass is still muffled like version 4 and turning up the bass only muffles it more. The best part of these headphones are the comfort and phone call quality, which I don't buy headphones for anyway. I'm looking for sound quality, anc performance and comfort. Based on sound quality alone, I had to return these. Also, when I turned them on and put them on my head I kept smelling burning rubber. It was coming from the ear pads. Probably chemicals they use in packing from over seas. Not good, It made me sick. There are much better options at a cheaper price point. What comes to mind are the shure aonic 40's for 250.00. To each his own!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi rockme395, While we're glad that you like the comfort and phone call quality, we regret that these headphones had to be returned. This is definitely not the news we'd like to hear from you. We do have some recommendations for sound related concerns that are also available on the Help Guide. You can also fine-tune your music through the Headphones Connect app.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/index.html
We regret that we can no longer help you troubleshoot the problems you've encountered. We apologize for the inconvenience and we hope that you will consider the XM5 in your future purchase.
Sincerely,
Erin
Awesome!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, quality, and compfort! Watch for sales and grab them!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rodzilla1126, 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 Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable, great sound reproduction and noise cancelling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JohnC, 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
Perfect for Travel
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and comfortable for travel. I used Bose before and I do not regret the change.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JCCC, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and comfort. 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
Perfect for everyday headphone users
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been using sony headphones for as long as I can remember and when my last pair were getting worn and losing their quality, I picked these up without even a second thought because sony as mastered the headphone game
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, KodyF! It brings us great joy to hear about your long-standing loyalty to our headphones.
Your trust in our brand is the highest compliment we could receive, and it's a testament to our commitment to mastering the headphone game. We designed the WH-1000XM5 to build upon the legacy of our previous models, delivering our best noise cancelling and exceptional sound quality yet. It's truly rewarding to know that you picked them up without a second thought, and we're confident they will provide you with a premium listening experience for years to come.
Thanks again for your continued support and for being such a valued Sony customer!
Best regards,
Gus Sony Social Media Team
Gym head phones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these for the gym and they have worked great and have good bass
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, EliJ,
Thanks for the great review and the 5 stars rating! We are glad that the Headphones adapted so well to your needs and are what you were looking for! With an Ultra-comfortable, lightweight design with soft fit leather, we are sure you are going to love them even more as time goes by.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a nice day!
-DiegoV
Excellent Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones! Great battery life and sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi user, We're glad that you like the sound quality and battery life. 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
Very Nice
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Headphones, chord or wireless. Good build quality and excellent sound, but slightly overpriced.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BigGreg,
Thank you for the review and we're glad to hear that you like the sound and build quality of the headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. 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!
-David
Great For the price
|Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good headphones and great quality audio absolutely in love
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, DavidM,
Thanks for the great review and the 5-stars rating! We are glad our headphones have effectively met your needs. Keep enjoying the amazing sound quality from the headphones, and their amazing Noise Cancelling feature! Do not forget to download the Sony Sound Connect app to enhance the experience!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day!
-DiegoV
I Resisted, but Relented
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If been through a number of Bose and Beats headsets and can't find a single thing negative to say about this headset aside from minor os quirks. Speak to chat should default to your latest selection. I get tired of turning that off. OTHERWISE? Stellar headset with amazing options, sound, and nc.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bluehalo8604, We appreciate your feedback. We are happy that you like the noise cancelng feature, sound quality and other capabilities of your new Sony wireless noise canecling headphones. 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 your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
Best buy
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, really nice feel on head and ears
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CanonL, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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
Head phones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphones. I would recommend them to anyone. Employees are knowledgeable with the product they are selling
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JamesB, Thank you for the amazing review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great shopping experience and good to know that you find them awesome and would recommend them to others. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
XM5
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great everything. Love the sound cancellation and interface controls.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JasonH! Thank you so much for your five-star rating! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the WH1000XM5. It's fantastic to know that its industry-leading noise cancellation technology and user-friendly interface are enhancing your experience. Thank you for choosing Sony! Best regards, -Jenn.
very comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.sound cancellation is really good and it does hurt my head like normal headphones do.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SandhyaY,
We feel privileged to know that you find the noise cancellation on the WH-1000XM5 to be excellent, and especially that they are comfortable enough to wear without causing the head pain you experienced with normal headphones.
Comfort and superior noise-canceling are two features we focused heavily on with this model, and your feedback confirms that we succeeded!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
Better than MX4's esp, in the Noise-Canceling.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Yes ! An obvious improvement in Noise Canceling especially in the treble and mids. I hear almost next to nothing except for a faint hint of voices in the higher frequencies, very faint though. These are better than the MX4's. Lighter, more pronounced sound quality, ... clarity. No more flippy flop folding cans. These are perfect... hope they last long. :)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PeterHugh, Thank you so much for your awesome review! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and noise canceling of your new WH-1000XM5! From airplane noise to people’s voices, our WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones with multiple microphone noise cancelling keep out more high and mid frequency sounds than ever. And with Auto NC Optimizer, noise cancelling is automatically optimised based on your wearing conditions and environment. -Carl
Dope
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphones very comfy! Minimum 20 characters review
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Jared,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We are delighted to hear that you find the WH-1000XM5 headphones amazing and very comfortable. These headphones are designed with your comfort in mind, with soft-fitting leather ear pads that provide a nice, snug fit around your ears. In addition, the WH-1000XM5's advanced noise-cancelling technology and long battery life make them perfect for extended listening sessions. We hope you continue to enjoy the exceptional sound quality and comfort of your new headphones.
Best regards,
-Fred