Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- |
- SKU:
- 10736396
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6238 reviews
(6,238 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great headphones!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So light and convenient to bring everywhere, definitely a worthwhile investment. Love the noise cancellation and the color
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Silver
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Posted .Hi Angel, Awesome choice! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying the noise canceling of your new WH1000XM5 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great headphones better then beats
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like the fact they can lastu longer on a battey then the beats i had and they have better noise cancellation
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Posted .Hi Primalport51, Awesome! 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:Sound quality, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect sound, excellent noise cancelling, lightweight. I only use other headphones when these are charging.
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Posted .Hi Alexnano, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with your new Sony WH1000XM5! We're so happy to hear you like the exceptional sound, superb noise cancellation, and lightweight design 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:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones are awesome. It fits snuggly around the ears. Sound is remarkable. You can select noise cancellation, which works well. Great product
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Posted .Hi MarciaP, Great! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for travelers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing for traveling and the sounds is truly amazing especially with noise canceling.My favorite part is the case that comes with them.
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Posted .Hi Jasmyne,
Thanks for sharing your experience! We're so happy to hear how much you're enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones, especially for travel, the amazing sound, noise canceling, and the convenient case.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is so perfect! To use on airplane, noisy areas, home, you name it! We love this so much, getting a second one soon!
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Posted .Hi MacarenaC, That's great! We're very happy to hear that you're satisfied with your purchase. We're looking forward to your next purchase! 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, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great build quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable headphones. Great design and doesnt apply too much pressure on the ears. Bass gets a little lost, but its a very minor complaint. Overall well balanced.
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Posted .HI EducatedConsumer, Great! We're pleased 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I like them
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They last long, sound great, great for studying! They charge fast. Overall very happy!!
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Posted .Hi AngelaG,
Great! We are very happy that you are pleased with sound quality, battery life and the quick charge feature of our Sony WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear 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! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great but could use some work
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality audio, however the low end does lack. Other than than great headphones. On the other hand battery life is amazing. I can last weeks without charging these and i use them at the gym every day.
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Posted .Hi Bryan, We're glad that you like the audio quality and battery life. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible.
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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely worth
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Iv used this to sleepehen i needed to get around noisy neighbors. Also the battery life is top notch and the sound wont disappoint.
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Posted .Hi Adexavus, Awesome! We are 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Really great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great material and the NC is great i really appreciate the touch shortcuts. Sound is clear, crisp and bass is bumping, volume range is crazy
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Posted .Thank you so much for sharing your feedback, Jsesh! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the high-quality materials and the industry-leading noise cancellation of your WH-1000XM5 headphones.
It's great to know the touch sensor controls are making your listening experience easier and more intuitive—they allow you to control volume, skip tracks, and activate features like Quick Attention or Speak-to-Chat with just a simple tap or swipe, creating a seamless way to manage music and calls without taking off your headphones.
We're also excited that the sound quality, from clear highs to deep, bumping bass, and the wide volume range, is living up to your expectations. We designed the WH-1000XM5 to provide crisp, dynamic audio no matter your music style.
If you ever want to explore features further—like customizing your sound via the Sony | Headphones Connect app or adjusting noise cancellation and ambient sound controls—we’re here to help you get the most out of your headphones!
Thanks again for being part of the Sony family and for choosing the WH-1000XM5.
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best headphones I've ever purchased
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound with these headphones. It was recommended to me by one of the Bestbuy employees and don't regret purchasing it one bit. Worth every dollar I spent on these headphones.
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Posted .Hi OsvaldoL,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the WH-1000XM5 headphones! We're pleased to hear that you've found them to be a worthwhile investment.
It's wonderful to know that you're enjoying the incredible sound quality these headphones offer.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Stephanie
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these noise cancellation headphones. Really sets them apart from others.
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Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, JuniorN!
We are so pleased to hear how much you love your WH-1000XM5 noise canceling headphones! It's rewarding to know that our industry-leading Noise Cancellation technology truly sets them apart and is enhancing your listening experience. We designed the XM5s to deliver a superior, distraction-free environment, and your feedback is a wonderful validation of that effort.
Thanks again for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable! Amazing audio long lasting battery couldn’t recommend more.
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Posted .Hi GinnieB, We're glad that you like the sound, battery life, and comfort. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Overall Great Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones are easy to setup, comfortable, and have a long battery life. The noise cancelling could be better. Not sure if its the software or the actual headphones, but in some environments the noise canceling doesnt even seem to turn on.
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Posted .Hi Ralph, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5. If the effect of the noise canceling of your WH-1000XM5 is not sufficient, please follow the steps on our Help Guide link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html
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.
Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
+A
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product highly recommend.. battery life is excellent. Great sound
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Posted .Hi TitoR, We're delighted to hear that you like the sound and battery life. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
MY FAVORITES!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This are my first noise cancelling headphones and I LOVE THEM! I use them for gym and library and they are perfect for me to disconnect from surroundings. Also, battery last for ever
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Posted .Hi Alejandra, We are glad that you love 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth the spend
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good sound quality, and battery life. Switches between 2 connected devices seamlessly. Would prefer if it folded like the XB900
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Posted .Hi Sanx, We're glad that you like the sound, battery life, and features 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





















