Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 6505727
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
Customers are saying
Customers are enthusiastic about the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones, highlighting the great sound quality, comfort, and long battery life. Many appreciate the lightweight feel, good bass, snug fit, and sleek design. Some customers mention the lack of foldability, the relatively high price, and occasional connectivity issues, while others feel the volume could be louder.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony WH1000XM5 Review
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow! These headphones sound incredible. Probably the best sounding headphones that I've ever used for music. The noise cancelling is insanely good too which helps for blocking out any unwanted noise while listening to music.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mockanaitis,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Best one
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound and quality is perfect. Light and very easy to carry
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Breville, We're delighted to hear that you like the sound, quality, light and ease to carry design. 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
worth the money
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.sound proof, the battery lasts long. good sound quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi alish10, Great! 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
XM5 Review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones under the XM6. Definitely go for this option to save money.
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Posted .Hi BrianR!
Thank you so much for your feedback! We are really happy to hear you found the WH1000XM5 headphones to be a great choice.
These headphones offer industry leading noise cancellation, long battery life and a comfortable fit, perfect for enjoying your music anywhere.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound quality and very comfortable at tfe same time
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Abdullah,
That's awesome! We are truly happy to hear that you love our Sony - WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones for having such a good sound quality and comfort at the same time. The WH1000XM5 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 WH1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphones blue
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.fit great! Sound quality is excellent! Worked great on the plane!
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Posted .Hi apple, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product! 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. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphone!
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are the best and definitely worth the cost! I use these nearly everyday! Great to tone out loud environments or to immersed with your show or music. I’ve had no issues with these and I’ve had them for over 7 months!
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Posted .Hi CoreyBlake, Amazing! We're glad that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Feel and quality not upto the mark
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones have a very cheap plastic touch to it. Dows not feel premium for the price point. Could have been better but the sound quality is something that makes up for it
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello unbox2000,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We sincerely appreciate your candid feedback regarding the WH-1000XM5 headphones. We’re sorry to hear that the material quality didn’t feel as premium as you expected for the price. This is not the standard we aim to deliver, and we take your concerns very seriously. We truly appreciate you pointing out both the areas where we can improve and the strengths in sound quality. Please rest assured that your feedback will be shared with our dedicated Sony team for a thorough review as we continue working to make our products even better.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Dope beat!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my second pair still have the other ones which I use for work. I know it’s a little pricy but once you put them on you’ll see why!! I highly recommend these over all other headphones
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Posted .Hi RichardA, Fantastic! Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the WH-1000XM5 headphones! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your second pair and that they meet your expectations, especially for work. We understand that the price might be a bit high, but as you mentioned, the quality and performance make it worth it. Thank you so much for your recommendation and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Premium Headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great ANC and audio quality. Comfortable while wearing for long periods.
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Posted .Hi Bakku Awesome! We're glad that you like the audio quality, noise canceling function, 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great sounding headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable headphones. Noise canceling is awesome. Not a huge fan of the app though.
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Posted .Hi Howard, we're glad you like comfort and noise canceling feature of our product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the Headphone connect app. 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Perfect gear. Never regret
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and feel good for walking. Also good for exercise
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Posted .Hi SamjB, we are excited to hear that your WH-1000XM5 headphones are a perfect companion for your walks and workouts!
We designed them with your comfort and an immersive audio experience in mind, thanks to features like their lightweight design and exceptional noise cancellation.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m giving them a four because they come with no directions and I can’t seem to link them to my Rand McNally GPS system which is blue tooth. I can hear really well with them on. Everyone says they are really clear on the other end. I’m supposed to wear hearing aids but with these I can hear everything quite well. So if I could get some help linking these to my GPS they would get a five plus rating
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Hpprinter, We're pleased to hear that you can hear really well with the WH1000XM5. These headphones can be paired with Bluetooth devices that supports the following Bluetooth profile:
A2DP
AVRCP
HFP
HSP
You can also download a PDF copy of the Help Guide/Manual on our support website.
For reference, please check the Help Guide link below.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541014.html
Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Bluetooth headphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.best noise canceling head phones. comfortable as well. I use at the gym.
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Posted .Hi apple,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and comfort design 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!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound, cloud-like comfort
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve compared this product to Bose and Apple (QC 35, and pro max). These headphones come out on top, although by a surprisingly small margin. Unsurprisingly, Sony wins out on noise cancelling. A noisy plane, with a little bit of music, is completely drowned out. Fantastic for sleeping! Soundscape, this is largely subjective, but the area feels small.
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Posted .Hi Yeahthatsme, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony - WH1000XM5 Wireless
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This item is great. Recommended. Sounds great and long battery.
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Posted .Hi EzekielH,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and battery performance 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 and we hope you enjoy your headphones from here on out. Have a great day!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Spendy but love them
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these to use on plane rides. Has great sound and noise cancellation abilities. Sometimes the functions are hard to figure out. But I still love them. Kind of spendy though.
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Posted .Hi, Krbrjo,
It is great to hear that you are enjoying your WH1000XM5! They feature multiple microphones and advanced processors to optimize noise cancellation, providing an immersive listening experience. Regarding of the functions being hard to figure out, we would recommend taking a look into the following link, as you will find the more details on the commands: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534542.html?search=sensor.
Also, do not forget to download the Sony Sound Connect App on your Phone, so you can customize your experience: https://electronics.sony.com/sound-connect-app?srsltid=AfmBOorHR-Cb2ik7hHFw1xnql5-xfXFes3Hbcg3giVPZqfKKZF0vfSq_
Thanks for choosing Sony!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Noticeable improvement
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love their new noise cancellation tech, I switched from the xm3 model and they are lighter and sound better
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Posted .Hi fernandoza, We're happy 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound, good noise cancelling, awesome feel. Was very comfortable
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Posted .Hi Bojanman,
Perfect! Glad to hear your enjoyable experience with the amazing sound quality, noise canceling features and comfortable fit with 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! - Kris
Best over ear headphones for the price.
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have owned these for almost 2 years and believe they are the best headphones on the market. The fact that even on sale they haven't dropped in price since I bought them is proof enough, but I have used these daily since I bought them without any issues. The firmness of the pads has gone down, but not enough yet to justify a replacement. I use these for work, and they have lasted thousands of hours of constant and hard use, along with airplane rides and more. The sound suppression is comparable to none, and I have since purchased a second pair for my gf. I am literally wearing them right now.
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Posted .Hi Cadon1, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5 headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl