Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 10104664
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:Comfort, Sound quality
Great sound and comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this for my sister as a gift and bought one for myself at a later time after hearing about her review on the product. the sound is great and feels comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Great choice Jace! 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great quality product.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good product, I like the way it cancels noise, high quality of sound, and great ear fit. I enjoyed wearing them during intercontinental fligts and they proved to be very helpful. My only concern is after using them for 2 hours at 34-36F they lost connectivity with my phone couple of times and they shut down without reason. After powering them again, I checked their battery status and it was saying they are full. That is the only thing I found a bit strange, but it may make sense after 2 hours operating at low temps.
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Posted .Hi SorinB,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to her that you like the noise canceling, sound quality and fit of the headphones. We're sorry to hear what happened with your headphones. To isolate the issue, factory reset the headphones and try again.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541013.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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sick headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones! Most comfortable to date . Had the XM4 which were already good but then upgraded to XM5 and stepped the quality of everything up a notch.
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Posted .Hi JulioP,
That's a very nice upgrade! We're glad to hear that you like the comfort design and quality 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. We appreciate your support and thank you again for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best I’ve had
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancelling is amazing. Pass through noise for when I want ambient works great. Very comfy fit which is usually hard for me to find.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KevinW,
Thank you so much for an amazing review! Glad to hear you found the best headphones that perfectly suits your needs and expectations. We're really happy that you are enjoying the Noise canceling features, Ambient Mode, and comfortable fit of your 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Price
great, but too expensive.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable ear pads. Sound is great. Downside is the price. Really expensive, so it takes away from the value. Because of the price, I do not recommend.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi genaro, thanks for commenting. We are happy to know that you're satisfied with the amazing sound quality and very comfortable fit design of your WH1000XM5. We greatly appreciate your feedback with the price of these headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony headset is one of the top units they produce we’ve had no issues lightweight comfortable good sound quality it’s a Sony nothing else I needed to say
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Posted .Amazing, louismmmm! We are so happy that you are satisfied with the superb sound quality, very comfortable & lightweight design, and incredible performance of our WH-1000XM5.
These 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 so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the WH-1000XM5 and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphones. My son recommended them after he saw I had purchased another brand. I love these. I can work in the yard or use power tools and don't have to continuosly turn up the volume. The sound is a very good qaulity which makes listening to music more enjoyable.
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Posted .Hi KathyS,
Very nice! We're glad to hear that you love your new Sony headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sounds great!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First over the ear headphones in awhile. My boyfriend has the earbuds, so figured I’d try the over ear ones. I bought this specifically for flights. I have sensitive ears & so pressure changes are really painful. I have to wear something to help adjust the pressure, so it also blocks alot of noise. These headphones have enough space so it's not smushing my ears. The sound cancellation is amazing. There is an equalizer app & such that you have to separately download. I debated between these, airpods max, & beats for awhile & I'm so glad I went with these.
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Posted .Hi Sunny, 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. If you feel like the sound quality is lacking, you may use our Sony Headphones Connect app to adjust the sound quality to your liking! For reference, please check our related article link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00286844 Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Truly is the best
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Truly the best headphones on the market, it has everything you want perfectly in headphones, long battery life, amazing sound quality, no complaints
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Posted .Hi Mando,
Fantastic! We are truly delighted to know your satisfaction with the incredible sound quality, long-lasting battery life, and amazing performance of the WH-1000XM5. 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 very much for your awesome feedback and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great but not anazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality headphones and mostly comfortable on my head. Was sweating a lot and experiencing ear pain no matter the settings in the app. Bought after market mesh ear pads and it helped but didn't eliminate 100%.
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Posted .Hi Timothy, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
LOVE!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love these! Use them for the gym and they are the only headphones that will stay on! The sound quality is amazing also!
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Posted .Hi MeghanH, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of your 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
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these! Great sound and hold a charge! I have tried all the other high end brands and these by far have the best quality!
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Posted .Hi MatthewA, Perfect! We're so pleased to hear that you love the great sound quality, long battery life, and overall quality 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Favorite workout headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and bass! I truly enjoy wearing these headphones while working a sweat!
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Posted .Hi Justin,
Thanks for sharing your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the sound quality and bass of your new WH-1000XM5 headphones. They are designed to deliver an exceptional listening experience, and it's great to know they're working so well for you.
Just a friendly note: while these headphones are perfect for everyday use, they are not specifically rated for sweat resistance. For heavy workouts, we recommend a model from our sports and active wear lineup.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Noise cancelling and durable headphone
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I just loved this headphone from Sony, although it is a little bit long in the tooth, it sounds great but it is a step lower than my new Sony-WH-1000XM5, the 1000XM4 is a much better when I'm traveling because it is foldable. It is also durable. My only minor complain is the touch sensitive right side, sometimes it's not that 100% consistent. I still recommend it since the price is dropping quicking. It is the best value headphone.
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Posted .Hi Iced, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with your WH1000XM5! We're very happy to hear that you love the great sound quality, foldable and durable design, and top notch noise canceling feature of these headphones. At Sony, we are always looking to improve our product quality and features. We have noted your input about the touch sensor panel and will be sure to forward this feedback to the appropriate department. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
The smoothest over-the-ear ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worth every penny. The noice cancelling is best in class + the comfort is outstanding!
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Posted .Hi JordanH, We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and comfort. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
2 Months
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ive had the headphones for 2 months and they’re comfortable, sound great, and look great.
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Posted .Hi BrandonB, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Simply Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are amazing headphones! Sound is great and the comfort is unreal. I wear them for travel and before sleep to block out noise. They are worth every bit of the money!!
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Posted .Hi KevenG, Fantastic! Glad to hear you're enjoying the amazing sound quality, comfortable fit, and excellent noise cancellation of your new 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Worth Every Penny Of Price Difference vs. XM4.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased the Sony WH1000XM5 headphones to replace a pair of XM4's that were stolen. The newly designed XM5's are MUCH more sturdy than the XM4's that I constantly worried would break. The touch pad on the XM5 seems to be more responsive and consistent in the way it processes touches. The XM5 also auto connects more consistently, and they seem to hold the connection better. I also considered the Bose QC Ultras, and I ultimately chose the XM5's due to their longer battery life and much better microphone.
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Posted .Hi MooMooBuckaroo, Thank you for purchasing the new Sony WH1000XM5. While we are sorry to hear that your XM4s were stolen, we're glad that you are impressed with the newer model. 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. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a very good noise canceling headphones. It blocks the sound of construction in front of my place. The sound quality is great. Charges fast and easy to use. Would recommend…
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Posted .Hi KyleH, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us!
We are very glad to hear that the WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones are a great item for you! It's fantastic to know that they effectively block out the sound of construction, providing you with a peaceful listening experience. We're also thrilled that you appreciate the great sound quality, fast charging capabilities and overall ease of use.
The WH-1000XM5's advanced noise-canceling technology, creates an immersive audio environment and we're delighted you would recommend them!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Stephanie