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:Battery life
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are simple to setup and really, really do offer amazing noise canceling. I get hours and hours of use between charges.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AlfredW,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're honored to hear that you're enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones! It's fantastic to know that the setup was simple and that you're experiencing the amazing noise cancellation and long-lasting battery life. We're always working to create products that enhance your listening experience, and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Cons mentioned:Volume
Sony XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great pair of headphones. Just wish they were louder
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FrancisD,
We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones. We aim to deliver a world-class listening experience with every pair, so knowing you find them to be a great addition to your audio collection is fantastic.
We also appreciate your feedback regarding the maximum volume levels. While we design our headphones to provide a balanced, high-resolution soundstage that protects audio integrity across all frequencies, we understand that some listeners prefer a bit more punch. Your input is incredibly helpful as it helps our engineering teams understand exactly what our customers are looking for in future generations of our 1000X series.
Thank you for choosing Sony and allowing us to be part of your daily soundtrack.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
great purchase
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these, super comfortable, great sound and love their compatibility with my devices.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NeshjaleeB, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, ComfortCons mentioned:Volume
Pretty Decent
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not as loud as i would want them to be but are comfortable and have a long battery with fast charge
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NathanielD, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad that you like the comfort and fast charge. We're also sorry if the loudness did not meet your expectations. For low sound level, please try the following:
Turn up the volume of the headset and the connected device.
Connect the Bluetooth device to the headset once again.
Reset the headset.
Initialize the headset, and pair the headset and the device again.
Ref: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534511.html
If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Username:
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Sincerely,
Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony 100xm5 are gnarly
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headphones ive used in a while. The sound profile is great, and the ANC is great as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WilmanRod98, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound 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, Weight
Best headset to get for working out
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable lightweight headset with a clear sound great choice when working out specially when jogging or running
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KevinZ,
Amazing! Glad to hear you are enjoying the comfortable fit, lightweight design, and clear sound of your new headphones. This is definitely one of the best over-the-ear headphones for working out. 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! - Kris
- 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:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Portability
Meh, wish I hadn't bought them
|Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Sound quality is good. The noise cancelling is not good. I had the WH-1000xm3 for several years and "upgraded" to these. The noise cancelling doesn't work in many situations. The settings also revert often when switching between devices. The design is also less portable and the case is larger. I am really disappointed in this headset. I would rather use my old headset with the battery that doesn't last - at least it works to block out noise.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jams, Thanks for the feedback. We apologize if you are not fully impressed with the new Sony XM5 Wireless Bluetooth headphones. To improve the noise canceling feature, kindly check the link below : https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html We also appreciate your commend regarding the size of the headphones. This can help us improve in the future. As a general recommendation and to ensure you are getting the most out of your headphones, we highly advise updating its firmware to the latest version. The software includes key features, applications, bug fixes, and feature improvements. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love them. High definition of the sound. The durability oh the battery is perfect. Make me take control of the gadget
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JacquelineC, We're glad that you like the sound and batter life. 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
Excellent product and service
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had a great experience with this product. The quality exceeded my expectations, delivery was quick, and the customer service was responsive and helpful.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AryanC,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're beyond pleased to hear about your great experience with the WH-1000XM5 headphones! It's wonderful to know that the audio quality has exceeded your expectations and that you found both the delivery process and Best Buy customer service responsive and helpful. Your experience motivates us to continue delivering high-quality products.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best Christmas gift ever
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound , the comfort in wearing these are thee best and I have owned a pair of Beats.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Applelover, We are happy to hear that the Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones are the best Christmas gift ever for you. Thank you for the feedback. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great if not inconsistent
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I came from the 1000XM-4. It's a good headset depending on what you like and what you're coming from. If you don't mind Bose sound tuning of less bass and more mids it's not bad. I not the Google Assistant is a little more consistent than the XM-4. The charging on this headset is a massive upgrade in speed. In less than an hour at work they went from empty to full. By default the auto pausing is a little sensitive. My main gripe with these is the noise canceling microphones while on a voice call. While the canceling and voice isolation is incredible it's inconsistent. I was able to have real conversations on the phone while mowing my lawn speaking normally. At the same time the connection was shaky and inconsistent. Nice that connection becomes more solid this will be a game changing headset.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Authentech,
Thank you for the feedback and we're sorry to hear the voice call issue with your headphones. Update the software of your headphones via Sony headphone connect app. A firmware update improves the functionality and features of your device. It can provide fixes to any performance issues that may occur.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/software/00269130
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!
Regards.
David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones! Very clear sound, no noise. Very comfortable!! The best I have ever had!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for the perfect rating, BLMBLovetoCompute! 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Good headphone plz buy
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.BRO, i love these things so much, they look cool, they are so comfy, and they sound great
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoshS, This is great! We're pleased to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Maybe little expensive
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is great , fit is loose and feels heavy to my ears, may be it’s just me
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AmmadN,
We are sorry to hear that the fit of your WH-1000XM5 feels loose and heavy. To ensure a more secure feel, we recommend extending the sliders fully before putting them on and then adjusting them until the headband rests softly on the top of your head, which helps distribute the weight more evenly and stabilizes the earcups. Since these headphones feature a "soft-fit" leather and a lightweight design, finding that specific "sweet spot" with the slider length is key to preventing them from shifting while you move.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Fantastic sound quality and comfort
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Outstanding sound quality and battery life. Haven’t found better quality before or since.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JackS, Great! We're delighted to hear that you like the sound, battery life, and overall quality. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love them
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These work great! The sound is amazing! Highly recommended!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrookeH,
We are delighted to hear you think the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones work great and highly recommend them!
We are thrilled that you find the sound to be amazing. Delivering exceptional audio quality is paramount to us, and your five-star review and positive comments are greatly appreciated.
Enjoy your listening experience. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fit over the ear perfect and sound is amazing noice cancellation if not notch honestly dont know how theres going to inprove when it’s perfect already!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Anthony,
Very nice! We're glad to hear you like the fit and industry leading noise canceling 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 and enjoy your headphones!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones I got from best buy, sony has the best quality audio headphones next to Samsung as well. Love it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Procode,
Thanks for this great review! We're thrilled to hear you're loving your WH-1000XM5 headphones and their outstanding audio quality—it's truly rewarding to hear you think they're one of the best headphones on market!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Better than AirPods Max
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Better ANC/Sound quality than AirPods Max. More EQ options, too. I love these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JacobM, Fantastic! We're so happy to hear that you believe your Sony WH1000XM5 has better noise canceling, sound quality, and more EQ options than your previous headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam