Year-End SaleEnds 1/1/26. Limited quantities. No rainchecks.

Skip to content
Main Content

Customer Ratings & Reviews

Your price for this item is $248.00
The comparable value price is $398.00

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5931 reviews

Rating Filter

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

Pros mentioned filter

Cons mentioned filter

92%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers recognize the WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones for their excellent sound quality, comfort, and long battery life. Many appreciate the lightweight design and adequate bass. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding the lack of foldability, high price, connectivity issues, and volume limitations.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
Page 106 Showing 2,101-2,120 of 5,931 reviews
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony retains its leadership even after 2 years!!!

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent headphones even after 2 years of launch - This is one of it kind where it retains the legacy and leadership even after so many competitors entered the Noise cancellation headphones market, this shows the competitive edge Sony has in this domain. I really love the way this headset sounds and voice/ mic quality is very good. That's the primary focus for my usage! I'm extremely happy with the purchase :)

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Sudhakar, Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. he 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_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    sony headphones

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    10/10 best headphones i’ve used, so comfortable and amazing quality

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi JeremyD, Thank you for writing your review. We're glad that you like the WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Comfortable & Quality

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These have great sound quality and are extremely comfortable on the ears for those long haul flights.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi KristaL, Fantastic! We're pleased to hear that you're 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_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony XM5

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing! The sound is great and they are super comfortable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Rosie, Awesome! We're glad that you re enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony WH1000XM5

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Noise-canceling is super. Comfortable with superior sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi NovaCaine,
      Awesome! Glad to hear that you are enjoying the superb sound quality, noise cancellation, and comfortable fit of your WH1000XM5 headphones. We are committed in providing our customers with the greatest experience possible. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! - Kris Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Headphones

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love them. High definition of the sound. The durability oh the battery is perfect. Make me take control of the gadget

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi JacquelineC, We're glad that you like the sound and batter 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony WH1000XM5

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Sony WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones are a game-changer in audio technology. Sony has once again set the bar high with these headphones, delivering outstanding sound quality that is both clear and rich in detail. The noise-canceling feature is truly impressive, creating an immersive listening experience by effectively blocking out external noise.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi GustavoQ, Thank you for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear you like the exceptional sound quality, top-notch noise cancellation, and immersive listening experience with your new Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Phenomenal

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Phenomenal headphones. Completely noise canceling. Very sleek design that fits nicely on the ears. The best headphones owned.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Lanna,

      That's awesome! Thank you for your purchase and we're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good quality but connectivity problems

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its really good quality however i found problems with the connectivity not sure if it was just my headphones or its a general problem

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello YoussefR,

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We're pleased to hear that you appreciate the quality of the WH1000XM5. However, we’re sorry to learn about the connectivity issues you've encountered. This isn’t a typical issue, and we want to help you resolve it as quickly as possible. We recommend reaching out to our support team, as they can collect further details about the connectivity problems and work with you to resolve them as quickly as possible.

      For technical support information, please visit the following link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones.

      We also encourage you to check out the article linked below: "What Can I Do to Solve a Problem?"
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534602.html.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing headphones

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super great audio and noise cancelling feature. They are also super lightweight.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi LeslieA, We're pleased to hear that you like the lightweight design, audio and noise cancelling feature. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Perfectish

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Everything was upgraded except for the bass and volume. Cushion is better, look is modern, touchpad is more responsive and the noise drowning is a touch better. Like I said, the M4s are louder and bass-punch you harder but sound is superb as usual.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Jorge,We're glad that you like the modern look, responsive touch controls, and cushion of your new headphones. You can customize the sound to fine-tune your music using the headphones connect app. Ref: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/index.html

      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_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony headphones

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing headphones. Awesome for planes rides or any rides in general. The noise cancellation is so good. Just like the airpods

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi YeseniaA, Thanks for the fantastic 5-star review! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying the Sony - WH1000XM5 headphones! The Industry-leading noise cancellation is optimized for every environment that you encounter, seamlessly adapting to block out distractions so you can enjoy the magnificent sound. Thank you for choosing Sony. Regards, -Dominick Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones on the market!

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked helped me decide which ones to buy, very great quality and amazing noise cancellation if thats what you’re after

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Thank you for sharing your positive feedback, BraydenW!

      We are delighted to hear that you are enjoying the very great quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones!

      It's particularly rewarding to know that you find the amazing noise cancellation to be a standout feature. We engineered these headphones to provide industry-leading ANC, so your endorsement is a wonderful validation of that effort.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very nice.

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the long battery life and sound quality, not the best fit for my larger than average head but maybe i need to wear them more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Thanks for the 5-star rating, Noah! 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. Good news with headphones are the sliders which are fully adjustable so you can adjust the length of the headband and the lightweight design that provide all day comfort. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    XM4 and More!

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Beautiful in and out over-the-ear headphones by Sony. Love the new design after the XM4s. Exceptional listening experience in all genres of music.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Jjosephh, We're glad that you ae 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_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones you can buy in this category

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was looking at this one vs the apple headphones and this won for the comfort and better overall sounding. Less one star for could be a better hands down.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi MSreviews, That's awesome! We're truly happy to hear you're having an enjoyable experience with your new WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones! We're also grateful to hear your purchase went well and you like the superb sound quality and exceptional comfort of the headphones. It sounds like we hit the mark with the WH-1000XM5! Our ultra comfortable WH-1000XM5 headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening and exceptional call clarity. Two processors control multiple microphones for unprecedented noise cancelling while Auto NC Optimizer automatically optimizes noise cancelling based on your wearing conditions and environment. The specially designed 30 mm driver unit delivers superior sound quality for all your entertainment. 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 elegant design with stepless slider, seamless swivel and hanger, and silent joints, makes WH-1000XM5 a pleasure to wear. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Noise Cancelling with Great Sound

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great noise cancellation and great sound. Comfortable earphones. Very pleased with purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi HarveyC, Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling, 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_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good stuff

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Clear sound and comfortable wear, everything it claims to be

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi CrystalM,

      We are elated to hear that your WH-1000XM5 is living up to its reputation! It is wonderful to know that you are enjoying the clear sound quality and the comfortable design. We strive to ensure our products deliver exactly what we promise, so hearing that they are "everything it claims to be" is the best feedback we could receive.

      Thank you for making Sony a part of your daily listening experience.

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony headphones

    |
    |
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great for the gym! When I go to the gym, it is very comfortable and never bother me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello FrankieJ,

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We're immensely pleased to hear your WH-1000XM5 headphones are performing exceptionally well at the gym and offering you remarkable comfort during your workouts. It's wonderful to hear that our product has positively impacted your active lifestyle. Keep enjoying your workouts with incredible sound!

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Headset

    |
    |
    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Premium sound and great noise cancelling. Very comfortable to wear fir long periods of time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi KillerBug666, Thanks for sharing your feedback. We are glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of your new Sony WH1000XM5 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 choosing Sony! Vincent Sony_US