Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 10563363
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
Best Headphones I've had
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones sound great, noise canceling is really good, pair this with a Tidal HiFi Plus subscription and youve got some really good sound. The sony headphones app offers good amount of customization for the equilizer and other features. Overall great headphones, I definitely recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Juicemann, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5 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 for your recommendation! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
An audiophiles love delux!
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are a worthwile audio sensory complement to any and all usage. My son bought these with his OWN $ and has NEVER looked back. He uses them for zoom classes, phone calls, tv watching, youtube viewing and for editing projects. If your on the fence, just say YES to Sony & Best Buy!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MrBuyItForTheFam, Your son made an excellent choice! Good to hear he's enjoying his new Sony WH1000XM5 headphones and uses them for zoom classes, phone calls, TV watching, YouTube viewing and for editing projects. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
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
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s all in the title. Amazing quality. I’ve always loved the wh1000xm series
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello LeviH,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We are delighted to learn that you are enjoying the WH-1000XM5 and have consistently loved the WH-1000XM series. Your recognition of the exceptional quality of our headphones is incredibly meaningful to us. We continually strive to ensure our products surpass your expectations, and it is truly gratifying to hear when we have achieved that.
Best regards,
-Fred
SONY review
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works amazing still even after a year- noise cancelling could be better but still amazing adaptability to surroundings.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MadelineB,
Thank you for your feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones. It's great to hear they are still working amazingly even after a year and that you appreciate the amazing adaptability to surroundings.
We also appreciate your honest thoughts about the noise canceling. To help maximize performance, we suggest checking the Sony | Sound Connect app.
In the app, you can confirm that Adaptive Sound Control is OFF (as it can sometimes switch to Ambient Sound mode) and that the Ambient Sound Control setting is clearly set to Noise Cancelling in the "Sound" tab.
We're genuinely thankful you decided on Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Noise canx headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great sounds great! O ne of the better noise canceling headsets I have had
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JeffreyS, thanks for sharing your great experience with the Sony - WH1000XM5! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the extraordinary sound quality and industry-leading noise cancellation technology of these headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy the music! Regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Xm5
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had the Xm4 upgraded to these and don’t regret it sound really clear
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JorgeH,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It's a true pleasure to hear that you've upgraded from the WH-1000XM4 to the WH-1000XM5! We're thrilled to know that you're enjoying the clear sound quality. With cutting-edge technology and thoughtful design, these headphones offer an exceptional audio experience. Your feedback means a lot to us!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
xm5 review
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sound amazing, and definetely worth the $300 i paid for them. some people talk about hinge issues, haven't ran into any of those yet
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LoganH, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you are happy with your purchase. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best noise canceling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The most incredibly awesome noise canceling headphones at the suggestion of the very knowledgeable staff!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jmbearcub, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent product
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product, great quality and exceptional performance!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Mony,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We are thrilled to hear that you found the product to be excellent, with great quality and exceptional performance. At Sony, we are committed to providing exceptional audio experiences, and we are thrilled to hear that our WH-1000XM5 headphones have gone above and beyond your expectations.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great set of headphones. Brother didn’t not like the color of it so had to rerun it. Otherwise it has some nice sound and great option of headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .HI MariaH, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Ms. Yee
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My grandson loves this headphone for Christmas gift from me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JocelynL,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that your grandson loves the WH-1000XM5 headphones you gifted for Christmas. It's wonderful to know our product brought joy and enhanced his listening experience during the holidays.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Best sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is amazing. Light weight and the way it fits is grewt
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Reshina, Great choice! 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
Head sets
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love it !!! Look cool and comfortable!!! The music sound amazing!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Grace, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5 headphones! The light and rigid precision-engineered driver unit improves high frequency sensitivity for more natural sound quality. Sony unique technologies include a premium lead-free solder containing gold for excellent conductivity, Fine Sound Resistor for even power distribution, and optimized circuitry for an improved signal-to-noise ratio to ensure clear, consistent sound. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best ANC of all headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Definitely great set of headphones. Been enjoying sound quality. However out of the box you will need to play with the eq to get the perfect sound for you. Noise cancellation is really great on this compared to my old bose.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Luffy30000, Thank you for sharing your positive experience with your Sony WH1000XM5! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the great sound quality and noise canceling feature of these headphones. And good to know that you were able to find the perfect sound by adjusting the EQ using the Sony Headphones Connect app. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Lightweight, but heavy hitters.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome sound. Lightweight i only wish these were not so expensive.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Timahawk1, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5! 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
Astonishing Product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a fantastic product. Its sound quality is top notch and non currently compares to it. It has a friendly user interface with marked aesthetics. My recommendation? Go to the store and try it out for a few mins. That’s all. Just try it out :)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LuckyO, We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These pair of headphones have very good sound quality along with very good battery life!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Shawn, Awesome! We are so 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:Sound quality
Great headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and easy to use! I would recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello TerraB,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're delighted to hear that you’re enjoying the great sound quality and ease of use of the WH-1000XM5. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're glad our headphones are providing you with an excellent listening experience.
Best regards,
-Fred
Blue Tooth Issues
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like these head phones but, I wish I would have purchased another set of Bose headphones. My issues with these headphones is the blue tooth constantly disconnects. Also, the noise canceling quality is not very good.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ClydeC,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're truly sorry to hear about your experience with the Sony - WH1000XM5 headphones, especially regarding Bluetooth stability and noise canceling performance. We understand how important both of these features are, and we'd like to share some tips that may help.
For Bluetooth connectivity:
- Please ensure your headphones are updated to the latest firmware using the Sony Headphones Connect App.
- In the app, you can also set the set the headset to “Priority on stable connection”, which can reduce the audio/Bluetooth dropouts.
- Try to avoid using the headphones in areas with heavy wireless interference, such as near microwave ovens, crowded trains, or when surrounded by multiple wireless communication audio devices.
For noise cancelling performance:
- Make sure the headphones are properly fitted and fully sealed over your ears—this makes a big difference in blocking outside sound.
- In the Sony Headphones Connect App, use the "Auto NC Optimizer" feature, which adjusts performance based on your environment and personal fit.
- Double-check that Adaptive Sound Control isn't automatically lowering noise cancelling in certain situations; you can manually set it to "Noise Canceling" using the app for maximum effect.
If you've tried these steps and are still experiencing issues, we recommend reaching out to our technical support team for further assistance: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
We'd love the chance to help improve your experience with your headphones!
Thank you for considering Sony products.
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Quality Sound and Noticeable ANC
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pricey but good sound quality, comfort, noticeable noise reduction,
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Duke, Amazing! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality, comfort, and 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