Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 10736396
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 regard the product's sound quality as impeccable, frequently praising its comfort, impressive battery life, and lightweight design. While many also appreciate its good bass, snug fit, and decent active noise cancellation, some concerns have been raised. These concerns primarily revolve around its portability, price, occasional connectivity issues, and a desire for louder volume and water resistance.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Soney
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This type of headphones having a great sound system
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Posted .Hello MarwanA,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're honored to hear that you appreciate the great sound system of the WH1000XM5 headphones. Your positive feedback inspires us to continue delivering high-quality audio experiences that enhance every moment.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Incredible!
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones! I travel internationally often. Have fallen asleep with these on my head for 9 hours and woke up not feeling any ache nor hearing fatigue. Bass is also incredible!
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Posted .Hello CollynL,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're very glad to hear that you’re enjoying the WH-1000XM5 headphones, especially during your travels. It’s great to know they provide you with comfort and incredible sound quality, even during long journeys. We're also delighted that you find the bass incredible! Safe travels, and happy listening!
Best regards,
-Fred
Goooo Sony
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound great fit!! Ole school headphone fan!! These are top notch!!
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Posted .Hi CHADWICKL,
We couldn't be happier to hear that a true old-school headphone fan considers the WH-1000XM5 to be top-notch! Striking that perfect balance of great sound and a comfortable fit is exactly what we aimed for with this design.
Thank you for making Sony part of your daily soundtrack, and welcome to the family!
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony - WH1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony-WH1000XM5 sounds great. The headphones look sturdy and comfortable. A great buy.
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Posted .Hi JoseD, this is great! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Love Sony WH1000XM5!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid build; excellent sound quality, easy and intuitive to use. Appreciate the touch controls and the battery life as well.
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Posted .Hi TimK, Excellent 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Amazing Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the quality and sound with amazing battery life and noise cancellation!
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Posted .Hi SebastianV, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound, battery life, noise canceling, and overall quality. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
The Sounds of Silence
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great! Comfortable. Rapidly adjust to counter outside noise. Easy to control. Makes sleeping on an airplane very easy to do.
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Posted .Hi John, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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:Bass, Sound quality
Great noise canceling headphones god tier
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great in loud environments great sound and bass has the perfect balance
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Posted .Hi R2d3tv, We appreciate your feedback and we're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent noise cancellation and the battery life is amazing!
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Posted .Hi JayR, Perfect! We're glad you like the excellent noise cancellation and amazing battery life of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Worth every penny
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wear these things 8-12 hours a day between work and gym and they are phenomenal being able to drown out noise or let it in whenever i want is perfect for my job in machining and perfect for backround noise at the gym. The sound quality is also great.
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Posted .Hi User1834,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you like the battery life, noise canceling function, and sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Headphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My son love his new headphones! Quality is really good and sounds amazing.
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Posted .Hello KennethD,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re excited to hear that your son is enjoying the WH1000XM5 headphones and appreciates their quality and sound. Knowing they bring such positive experiences to your family means a great deal to us.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Theses headphones are the best by farrr ive ever had very comfortable and sleek and battery life is wonderful.
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Posted .HI ChloeH, Awesome! We're glad that you love the sound quality, comfort and battery life 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. Craig
- 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.These headphones are exactly what I was looking for! I love the ability to turn the noise cancelling feature on and off, so I feel comfortable wearing them while walking outside and will still hear when someone is behind me. The app is easy to use, and the sound quality is amazing!
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Posted .Hi Homer, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My purchase has been great and the quality is top tier but Best Buy customer service was the star of the show and stellar!! Definitely made me feel appreciated!
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Posted .Thank you for the review, MjW1! We're thrilled to hear that your purchase of the WH-1000XM5 has been great and that you are impressed with the quality. We aim for a top-tier experience, and it is wonderful to know that you feel appreciated by Best Buy's customer service as well.
The WH-1000XM5 is designed with exceptional features that enhance your listening experience, including advanced noise canceling technology and superior sound quality. If you have any specific questions or need assistance in utilizing any features, feel free to ask!
Thanks again for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
The best headphone!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome sound!!! I compared it with the other headphones such as Beats but I love this one much more. The sound is clear bass is nice!!
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Posted .Hi AmandaN, We are glad that you like the sound quality of your new Sony wireless noise canceling 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great product.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality. Noise cancellation worked good while flying.
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Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, EdwardS!
We are so pleased to hear that you are enjoying the great sound quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones!
It is especially rewarding to know that the Noise Cancellation worked good while flying. We designed these headphones to provide maximum tranquility, making travel and noisy environments much more enjoyable.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Samsung XM5 Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Upgraded to the new model and love them. They are lightweight and easy to use. Love the noise canceling when flying.
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Posted .Hi Tlo1, Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you are happy with your upgrade! We're also glad that you like the light weight and ease of use 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent choice. Sound is clear and perfect. Only the perfect choice
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Posted .Thank you for the wonderful review, JosueR!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you consider the WH-1000XM5 headphones to be the perfect choice! It is rewarding to know that you are experiencing the exceptionally clear and perfect sound that we strive to deliver in our premium audio line.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones yet
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Design, sound, functions, etc. Best headphones so far. Personally better than Airpods Max.
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Posted .Hi philosykos, We're glad that you like the sound and functionality. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
good product
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Exceptional sound quality, comfort, and noise-canceling.
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Posted .Hi muelsyse, We're glad that you are enjoying the audio quality, comfort, and noise canceling of your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin