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 qualityCons mentioned:Price
Superb headphones
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I've ever used. I considered the apple AirPods Max, but they were much more expensive and not useful for non apple products. These headphones work with everything that supports bluetooth, including perfectly with all my Apple devices.
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Posted .Hi Doc100, Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Excellent Headphones - Sound & Noise Cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have been using these for almost a month and so far they are GREAT. Noise cancelling is excellent! Very good sound quality with ipad Apple TV and Apple music on iPhone 15. Special Apple music spatial audio excellent separation. Sale price is extra bonus.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EAN43, Awesome! 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
The Best Headset
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got this for my wife and she loves them. The quality in sound and noise cancellation odd excellent. The batter life is really amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jack, we're glad your wife loves our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best of the best, why settle for anything less???
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best of the best, why settle for anything less??? Comfort, Quality, Sound ambience and Interface is second to NONE! Why look anywhere else? Get it, Gift it, Get one for yourself, use it, love it and Get loved for gifting the Best headphones out there!
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Posted .Hello CogitoErgoSum,
Perfect! Thank you for writing this awesome review and for giving our WH1000XM5 a 5 star rating. We are very excited to hear your apperciation of the sound quality, comfort, ambience sound and awesome interface of our XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony and for your recommendation! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
You need these
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Two out your old lady's complaining with these noise blocking headphones , amazing quality
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Posted .Hi Rooster1776,
Thanks for sharing your feedback with us! It brings us great joy to hear that your new WH-1000XM5 are making such a difference at home. We’re glad we could help bring a little peace and quiet to your space while providing the high quality sound you were looking for!
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My husband bought these for me for Mother’s Day. My daughter and husband already owned a pair. I had beat solos but they would hurt my ears after being on for a little bit. This do not hurt they are very soft. I travel a lot and they work perfect on the plane with the noice cancellation.
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Posted .Hi MelonTulip,
That's awesome! Thank you for your purchase and we are honored to have customers like you. We're glad to hear that you like the comfortable design and noise canceling of your new Sony 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony WB-1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing Headphones. The ambient awareness, the sensors. The audio quality. All around amazing headphones & comfort.
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Posted .Hi CodyB,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and smart features of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sound Quality Is Amazing
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The comfort is very nice with amazing sound quality. I was impressed with the noise cancelling these light weight headphones provided.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RichardN, Fantastic! We're thrilled to hear that you found the comfort to be very nice and the sound quality amazing. The noise-canceling feature is indeed one of the highlights of these lightweight headphones, and we're glad it impressed you. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound great! Pretty comfortable. The features are also great as well and work well. Make sure to read the instructions before just using it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LuisD, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Can you repeat that?
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphone ever, best noise cancellation I have experienced.
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Posted .Hi LucN,
We are beyond pleased to hear that the WH-1000XM5 has earned the title of the best headphones you’ve ever owned! Achieving the best noise cancellation you have ever experienced is exactly what we strive for with our Integrated Processor V1 and HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1.
By using eight microphones and our advanced Auto NC Optimizer, these headphones are designed to automatically adapt to your environment, whether you are in a noisy office or a crowded cabin. We are so happy to provide you with that perfect, quiet sanctuary for your music.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Solid equipment.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones were extremely comfortable, terrific sound and great bass response. Sony App is not required but has nice features. Bluetooth has good pairing. Case included is decent but the charging cord has no adapter and is extremely short measuring around 3 inches
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DadRiv, Thank you for the excellent review! We're so happy to hear you're enjoying the comfortable fit, great sound and bass response, reliable Bluetooth connection, and overall features of your Sony WH1000XM5. At Sony, we are always looking to improve our product quality and features. We have noted your input about the short charging cord and will be sure to forward this feedback to the appropriate department. 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Seriously sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sleek and comfortable, sony packs their amazing sound into a simplistic design. I forget to take them off the go with everything,
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Posted .Hi EngelinT, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Premium choice, exceptional pickup.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are a stellar choice for anyone seeking high-quality sound, comfort, and convenience. Just exceptional, delivering crisp highs, rich mids, and powerful bass. Plush ear cushions and sleek design. Grabbing another pair for my wife.
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Posted .Hi Youkno, this is great to hear. We're also glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and comfortable to use. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent headphones
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Truly incredible noise cancelling headphones. Connect easily and are very comfortable. I had the Apple Air pods Max before these and these are BY FAR more comfortable and have better sound and mic quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CaitK, Great! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying the sound, mic quality, comfort, noise canceling, and connects easily. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best Mic and Noice cancellation for Zoom meetinga
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I tried WmX4 and Airpods Max pro before. Both were causing robotic sound while speaking in zoom meetings specially if I use bluetooth mouse and keyboard. WMX5 fixed that problem for me.Sonny’s noice cancellation works better than max, max was more comfortable than wmx4 but wmx5 is the best even after long hours usage. the only concern is that is not waterproof but let’s see.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RFengineer, Great! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, call and 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Impressive noise-canceling
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great pair of noise cancelling headphones. I purchased these to wear on a flight and the turbulence on the plain was so minimal that all I could hear was my music playing in the background. I was impressed. The battery life is just as impressive. It also came with a case that I found useful for traveling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Blue, we're glad you are enjoying 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
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
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.
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
Highly Recommend!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have been my absolute go to! I struggled for awhile finding headphones that comfortably fit over all my piercings, without making my ears sore or giving me a migraine- these were it for me! The design is very sleek and minimalistic, which was also very important for me. It comes in a travel case that is super handy to keep my headphones and charger all together in my purse or backpack for school. One of my favorite features is the active listening feature! Very similar to apple headphones, but rather than turning the feature on and off from my phone- I can hold down with three fingers and activate the listening. When I’m done, I just take my hand off and it goes back to the previous mode. This is my FAVORITE feature. There isn’t much audio leakage at all. Overall, this IS the product to by over the Apple Headphones!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alora, Awesome! Thank you for taking the time to write such an in-depth review of your amazing experience with the WH-1000XM5. We're glad you're enjoying all the improvements we made on these headphones, especially the exceptional comfort, listening to ambient sound quickly (quick attention mode) as well as included carrying case, sleek and beautiful new design. Sony’s industry-leading noise cancellation evolves to further immerse you in your music. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
The Best Headphones on the Market
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are probably the best noise-cancelling headphones on the market at the moment. I purchased 3 sets - one for me and two for my kids. The quality of the sound and the level of noise canceling are great. The battery life is unbelievable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chris, This is indeed one of the best noise canceling headphones and we're glad that you are happy with your purchase. We're also glad that you like the sound quality and battery life. Thank you for your output and for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best headphones I’ve ever owned
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancelling is on another level. I’m in a park, watching the leaves on the trees rustling in the wind… but i hear only the audio coming from my headphones. There is no need for very high audio volume, when you have the top of the line noise cancelling headphones. I use them everyday. Battery charges so fast and lasts all day and even the next.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Stephan, we're glad you are enjoying the noise canceling feature and the battery of our industry-leading noise canceling 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. ~Earl