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
Great Sound and connectivity
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is amazing, whether it be TV, cellphone or laptop, music, movies and games sound great. Can connect to multiple devices at a time and switch between, although sometimes switching between 2 devices gets a bit confusing for the headphones. The make is very premium and easy on the ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi leogps, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and connectivity. 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
Noise-Cancelling on another level
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use these headphone for my commute into the city, riding the commuter rail and I don’t hear anything but my music. No train bells, no train engine, no conversations happening around me, nothing. My only suggestion using these headphone is that you pay attention to your surroundings because you won’t hear a car beep at you, trust me on that lol
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PetziP We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the noise canceling function of 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:Weight
Very light and high quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.No complaints. Incredibly light. I own the XM2's and got this new model for my wife. Quite nicer than the old model.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mike, thank you for your positive feedback about the WH1000XM5 headphones!
We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife are enjoying the WH-1000XM5 headphones. We appreciate your kind words about their lightweight design and the improvements over the XM2 model. Your satisfaction is our top priority!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Gus
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased an another brand of over ear headphones, with a Quality name around the same price…….. they didn’t match the Sony experience when it comes to audio. So I returned the another for the M5. Very satisfied and relieved after a 350 purchase
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LeanndarS, We appreciate your feedback! We're also glad that you're enjoying the WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic headphones. Good sound, easy to use and very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi XXLB, Excellent choice! We're glad that you like sound quality, comfort, and ease of use. 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
Sound great, haptics are a little annoying
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sound great, pretty comfortable but hurt my ears after a while. Sacrifice a little comfort for size, so it’s fine. The haptics are a bit annoying, great concept but irritating when you adjust them and the sound stops. App could use some work from UI perspective. These aren’t the type of headphones you would go running with, so not sure about why so much emphasis is put on activity. However, tap to turn off noise canceling and stop when you take them off is great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DBuffham, Great! We're glad 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
best so far
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my second gen (I skipped XM4) and my favorite so far. It's great that you can connect with two devices at once via bluetooth, though this operation feels less than polished at least when moving between MS teams on a laptop, and your phone. I like that you dont need a separate mike b/c the sensitivity on this mike is superb and people can hear you even with an A/C activated in the same room. The 30 hour battery life and fast charging means it will outlast you on an given day. I would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tdnb, 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
Quality>hype
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid headphones. I’ve been a big fan of Sony noise canceling headphones for years. These are better than beats, Bose, and those ugly Apple ones. Well worth the money. Quality>hype.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlishaS Great! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Great Overall but alright for Gym
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great over the ear headphones. If you cover the right ear with your hand then it’ll automatically go into transparency mode which is really cool. They aren’t that great for the gym though. Sweat easily builds up in the ears and they are not water or sweat proof. Really wish they made it water proof for the price it’s going for.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi R2D2,
Thanks for commenting! We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the Quick Attention Mode function and superb performance of the WH-1000XM5. We greatly appreciate your input with the design of the headphones and we are sorry if it doesn’t have an IPX rating or waterproofing/sweatproof feature.
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 very much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- 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.Great sound, very comfortable. Features are very useful.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MartinV, 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
Rccomended
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Veey comfortable, high sound quality and very good noise cancelling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cris, We're happy to hear that you like the comfort, noise canceling function, and audio 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
Spendy but love them
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these to use on plane rides. Has great sound and noise cancellation abilities. Sometimes the functions are hard to figure out. But I still love them. Kind of spendy though.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, Krbrjo,
It is great to hear that you are enjoying your WH1000XM5! They feature multiple microphones and advanced processors to optimize noise cancellation, providing an immersive listening experience. Regarding of the functions being hard to figure out, we would recommend taking a look into the following link, as you will find the more details on the commands: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534542.html?search=sensor.
Also, do not forget to download the Sony Sound Connect App on your Phone, so you can customize your experience: https://electronics.sony.com/sound-connect-app?srsltid=AfmBOorHR-Cb2ik7hHFw1xnql5-xfXFes3Hbcg3giVPZqfKKZF0vfSq_
Thanks for choosing Sony!
-DiegoV
- 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.The sound is great and they are super comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sara,
Very nice! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and comfortable design of the headphones. Our ultra-comfortable WH1000XM5 headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening and exceptional call clarity. Two processors control multiple microphones for unprecedented noise canceling while Auto NC Optimizer automatically optimizes noise canceling based on your wearing conditions and environment. The specially designed 30-mm driver unit delivers superior sound quality for all your entertainment. We appreciate your support and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Top quailty headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones i have ever owned. Sound quality is amazing and the personalization settings are fantastic.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the positive review, RamiroA! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones. Our team works hard to ensure the best sound quality and versatile personalization settings, so your feedback is greatly appreciated. Enjoy your listening experience!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
WH1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product, sound is amazing, and comfortable for the long game.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi StuartS, Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience so far using your new Sony WH-1000XM5. We're delighted you love the exceptional sound quality, exceptional comfort, and overall 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. Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Full of features, worth the premium price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome sound and lots of gimmicks for daily use. Long lasting battery.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RicardoP, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great product
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Quality is very nice and the noise cancellation quality is good if not better than the XM4 version. The build feels more sturdy as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DylanT,
That's great! We're happy to hear that you like the build quality and industry leading noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for supporting Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good Headphones
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really like the sound quality and noise cancellation of these headphones and recommend them to all of my friends. Sony really outdid themselves on the XM5s, the 4's were great, but this pair is next level.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DylanEn, Great! We're glad that you like the sound and noise canceling function, Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Bass
Worth every penny!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I know the price might be high but it was worth every penny. I use these for the gym and my experience at the gym never been better. If you go  frequently to the gym and is looking for headphones in the market, 100% recommend these. The noise cancellation is very good, good bass and sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alberto, Fantastic! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying using these in the gym and you like the noise canceling and audio 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Great purchase
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is great the sound cancelation is great and comfort is great
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome! Congratulations on your new WH-1000XM5, Josh! We are happy that you like the amazing sound quality, industry-leading Noise Canceling feature, and very comfortable fit 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.
Thank you for your purchase and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo