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.
Big Head - Sony vs Max
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Airpods max vs sony XM5 I brought both and I returned the airpods after I used these. Most of my devices are apple and this works super smooth between them, its easy to connect and everything. The transparent mode is unmatched for the maxs, but I think everything else is better on the 5s. I have a bigger head and to me these fit much better than the maxs, I would suggest this for bigger head people the maxs had a lot of force and did not feel good for long periods.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LickyLion, 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, Weight
Very good
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Half the price of the airpods max and very similar. Lightweight and comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Fronk, perfect! We're glad you like the build quality and comfort of our industry-industry leading noise canceling headphones! The WH1000XM5 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 WH1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Ready to 1k+ hrs
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the feel of the new headphones. I had over 1000 hrs on my mx4 before the phyically broke. I look forward to just as much usage with these new ones. I mainly got these for multi connect bluetooth so I don't have to switch devices or take off the headset.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BajonJ, We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I ave ever owned. It blocks the gym noise excellently. Sound quality is superb.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FaustoB,
That is fantastic to hear! We are thrilled that the WH-1000XM5 are the best headphones you have ever owned. It is wonderful that the superb sound quality and the excellent noise cancellation are working perfectly to block out gym noise and let you focus on your workout.
Thanks for choosing Sony. Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
BEST HEADPHONES!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its one of the best headphones I owned. Very comfortable and the sound is outstanding. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ricardo,
Thank you for reaching out to us today! We're always happy to hear from you. We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality 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. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Good
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing noise canceling and sound. Great bass with a little playing with the eq
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cj186, Thanks for sharing your feedback. We are glad that you like the noise canceling feature and sound quality of your Sony WH1000XM5 headphones. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Worth the price
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great deal, loved the sound quality, my favorite thing is the battery life it is actually insane
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .HI ChloeH, Awesome! We're glad that you love the sound, and battery 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
worth every penny
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.this checked all the boxes for my daughters needs. noise canceling is exceptional and the sound quality is top notch
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello EdwardM,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones were the perfect fit for what your daughter was looking for. It's great to know that the exceptional noise canceling and top-notch sound quality are checking all the boxes. Thanks for sharing your positive feedback!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Portability
Likedoo
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good, it works, they are headphones. Wished they were more transportable like the 4s. Only complaint but better sound and look (personally).
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HectorG, 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. Regards, Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Love!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good headphones, I used them everyday for work. They are light, comfortable and the sound quality is second to none.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlexanderP, We're delighted 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:Comfort
Love these headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I’ve bought. I’ve had the AirPod maxes and the AirPods, but these are the most comfortable of the bunch.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SonyaB,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.
It's wonderful to know you find them to be the most comfortable among other headphones you've tried. We put a lot of work into the new design, focusing on a lighter build and a more comfortable fit, and it's incredibly rewarding to hear that it makes such a difference for you.
We truly appreciate you choosing Sony and are glad you're loving the experience!
Regards,
Dominick
Review
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice sound proofing god audio. Great for lound environments and relaxing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, Headgal3278!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the great audio on your WH-1000XM5! It is awesome to know that our noise-canceling tech is helping you block out loud environments so you can just relax.
Enjoy the peace and quiet and thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sound quality was awesome
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones were very comfortable to wear and the sound quality was awesome
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Patri, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphone
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and it’s comfortable to wear it all day!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Benjamin, Fantastic! We're thrilled to hear you like the great sound quality and comfortable fit of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headset
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Most comfortable and best sounding headset I’ve ever owned. Highly recommend to anyone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LeviW, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality. 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 Quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased these for work, I make phone calls constantly throughout the day. I compared them with Bose 700s that my co-worker tried swearing up & down was better. Of the 2, yes the Bose are better at music wuality honestly, but for phone calls… Sony all day! Perfect sound quality in and going out, and i even made a call once while vacuuming and the person on the phone with me could not hear my very loud vacuum at all!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chris, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
electric man
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.sony make fine product but for men this unit need a lot of finger moving around in order to work, up & down & side way well. it sound great but not for me. get the best deal around / shop
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi force77,
Thanks for the review. It’s great to hear you’re enjoying the sound quality of the WH-1000XM5!
We also really appreciate you being honest about the touch controls. Feedback like yours is exactly how we figure out how to make our next units even better and more comfortable for everyone to use.
Thanks for giving Sony a try. We're happy you found a great deal!
Sincerely,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super great audio and noise cancelling feature. They are also super lightweight.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LeslieA, We're pleased to hear that you like the lightweight design, audio and noise cancelling feature. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sounds great
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] I like the soft fit, the cushions and the sound of thr headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NicoleBuys Great! We're glad that you like the fit and sound quality. 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:Bass, Sound quality
Best headphones ever!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really love the sound quality of these headphones, and has the right amount of bass. Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chris, Great! We're thrilled 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