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:Sound quality
Top Tier
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect headphones, I use these everyday and the sound quality and noise cancellation is the best I have had so far on a headset.
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Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, EthanP!
We are so pleased to hear that your WH-1000XM5 headphones are the "perfect" fit for your daily use. It is truly rewarding to know that you find the sound quality and noise cancellation to be the best you've ever experienced. We designed these headphones to provide an unparalleled listening experience, and it brings us great satisfaction to know we've succeeded.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
XM5
|Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Some of the best headphones in terms of quality I have ever had. Switching from AirPod pros to these (sick of in ear headphones) and they have blown them out the water by a mile. Go buy these immediately.
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Posted .Hi JakeF, Good 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones I have ever bought, their sound is spectacular and cannot be compared to anything! Its noise cancellation is incredible, and its battery lasts a long time :)
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Posted .Hi RicardoTorres, Perfect! We're so thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the spectacular sound, incredible noise cancellation, and long battery life 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Bomb headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best noise-canceling headphones I’ve ever owned. Worth every cent!! Super comfortable and lightweight. My apartment complex has been doing construction for months and when I wear these headphones I can’t hear anything, they are truly a life saver!!
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Posted .Hi Maya,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM5! We're glad that you like the comfort, weight, and noise canceling function 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony XFBXM5
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Happybwith my purchase (have had these like 18 months).. Great sound & features and ease of use. (The only gripe is they do tend to try and fall off with strenuous movements or if you abruptly stop or bend over]. 05/2025
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Posted .Hi EnriqueL, thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We're really happy to hear you've been enjoying your WH-1000XM5 for the past 18 months and that the sound quality, features and ease of use have made a lasting impression. We appreciate your feedback about the fit during more active movements, this is helpful for our development team as we continue to improve. Thanks again for your support and for being part of the Sony family! Regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My daughter absolutely loves these. Her Skull Candy Hesh 2 headphones that she had for 5 yrs broke. I took her to BestBuy so she could try out several models and this is the pair she picked. The noise canceling is amazing and if she wants to hear whats going on around her all she has to do is put her hand on one headphone and it lets the surrounding sounds in at a controlled level.
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Posted .Hi DavidL,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that your daughter loves the Sony headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great slim fit
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and fit. The features of this product are great and the noice cancellations work perfectly. Great fit on the head without messing up the hair.
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Posted .Hi 2kidMom, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function and fit. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Perfect
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound Understated look. Comfortable Perfect
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Posted .Hi Patty,
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad to hear your WH1000XM5 meets your expectations with its great sound, sleek design, and comfort.
Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! -Maria
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones.
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great. Excellent noise cancelling and sound is clear, but not sure if they are really that much better than most other headphone. I am not an audiophile, but I like them. I do have a problem at times watching a movie on my iPad with these headphone, where they beep at me and my movie pauses. It seems like the problem with the headphones, but I am not 100% sure.
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Posted .Hi Greg, Thank you for sharing your experience with your Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. We're glad to hear that you’re enjoying the excellent noise cancellation and sound quality! We completely understand how frustrating it can be when your movie pauses unexpectedly—especially when you’re trying to relax. This issue could be caused by accidental touch sensor activations, multi-device pairing conflicts, or auto power-off settings. Here are a few things that might help: Accidental touch sensor activation: Sometimes, the headphones may register an unintended touch. You can learn more here: helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534542.html?search=tap Multi-device pairing conflicts: If your headphones are connected to multiple devices, they may switch unexpectedly. Try disabling this feature: helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541784.html?search=multi Auto power-off settings: The headphones might be set to turn off after a certain period of inactivity. Here’s how to check: helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000673390.html?search=auto%20power%20off It’s also a good idea to update your firmware, as this can resolve unexpected issues: sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/software/00278246 If none of these solutions work, I’d really recommend reaching out to Sony Support—they’d be happy to assist further: us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones We truly appreciate your feedback and hope you can fully enjoy your headphones without any interruptions! Best, Maria
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Sonys
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the sound quality, easy to style, feels light.. Recommend to who ever is looking for a bass and treble clarity.
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Posted .Hi Bryan Awesome! We're happy to hear that you are enjoying your new WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Comfortable for glasses
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For someone who wears glasses these are surprisingly comfortable. Wore them all day on a flight and the battery barely dropped.
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Posted .Hi EricM, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the comfort of your new WH-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Love them!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones, they are very comfortable and have a really high noise cancelling feature. On a flight these cancelled more noise than the bose ones.
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Posted .Hi CristinaM, Thank you for the positive review! We're thrilled to hear you love the comfortable fit and top-notch noise cancellation 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent all around headphones. Very comfortable, great sound, and noise cancellation. Sturdy construction. Well worth the money.
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Posted .Hi SatisfiedCustomer, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you like the WH1000XM5. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing headphone
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.LOVE these headphones. The sound quality is amazing, they are super comfortable- even when wearing them for extended periods of time, and are super stylish. I get compliments every time I wear them.
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Posted .Great choice KristenB! 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Best over the ear noise cancellation for air trave
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Much more comfortable than my WH-XM1003. I have used these on several flights and they greatly reduce the notice from the plane and the sound is excellent. I don't find that the new non-foldable headphones are issues when packing in my carry on
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Posted .Hi Freeka, Great choice! 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Excellent noise cancellation for flights
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Superior noise cancellation. Works well on flights to minimize plane and passenger noise. Comfortable to wear throughout the work day as well as sleep with them on during a flight.
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Posted .Hi CBReview,
Awesome! Thank you for reaching out to us today. We're always happy to hear from you. We're happy to hear that you like the noise canceling and comfortable 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
Drummers get the XM4, audiophiles get the XM5
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As a drummer I've owned the XM3, XM4 and just bought the XM5. I had great hopes for these headphones but sadly they will be going back. While no noise cancelling headphones are perfect for drumming, the XM4s do an amazing job attenuating the overall level without introducing unwanted artifacts. The XM4s were only slightly better than the XM3s for drumming. So drummers will be really happy with either the 3 or 4. Unfortunately, the XM5 does not reduce the overall level as much and it introduces an annoying sibilance when playing the hi hats. I was hoping this was just a software issue but it's probably because of the extra mics, so I will keep my XM4 for another year. As for everyone else, these headphones sound amazing for listening to music! If you are are on the fence about buying expensive noise canceling headphones, you will not be disappointed! They represent an marked improvement in sound clarity over the previous models.
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Posted .Hi Byto, Great! Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Sony WH-1000XM5. We're glad you like the amazing sound quality and industry-leading noise cancellation of these 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. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best Headphone Ever
|Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use these for the gym & around the house. The noise cancellation works really well especially with loud music already playing in the gym. They are comfortable and for the price, they are worth it
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Posted .Hi AnyaL, We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling function. 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:Sound quality, Weight
Fragile like my heart
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I miss these.. They would be a 5 star if my pair hadn’t broken so easily. Sound quality, noise cancelling, and weight/comfort ratio are all top of the line in its respective market. Just don’t let them slip off your neck unless your reflexes are impeccable.
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Posted .Hi NateL While we're glad that you like the sound quality, noise cancelling, and weight/comfort, we are sorry to hear that they broke easily. This is definitely not the news we'd like to hear from you.
May we also contact you to help and get more information? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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- Cons mentioned:Volume
Best overall headphones money can buy
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.every review on the Internet from Google, to digital trends, onto YouTube, will tell you this is the best overall pair of headphones money can buy; this is correct. My only dislike, and this is more of a me issue, so I did not want to take away a star, is that I don’t think they get loud enough. I am one of those grumpy old. GWOT veterans with messed up hearing so I need my headphones and earbuds to be super loud, but I think there’s a lot of software in every headset, and in phones and stuff that prevent volume from reaching a certain level. But I don’t actually know, so I won’t take away to start. Bottom line, buy the headphones, if you have the money!
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Posted .Hi TomT, great! 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