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:Comfort
Excellent noise cancellation for flights
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Superior noise cancellation. Works well on flights to minimize plane and passenger noise. Comfortable to wear throughout the work day as well as sleep with them on during a flight.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CBReview,
Awesome! Thank you for reaching out to us today. We're always happy to hear from you. We're happy to hear that you like the noise canceling 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This item was better than I expected! Definitely worth the money. Has a great sound quality compared to the Bose headphones. If I had the chance, I would buy these headphones again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MaxM,
That's great! 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 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're excited for your next Sony purchase and Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Cons mentioned:Price
Great but overpriced
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones but honestly not worth $400. Wish i waited until they had them on sale
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sean, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Great headphones for music and gaming
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great pair of headphones. I can listen to music and answer calls through Bluetooth. Lastly, these are great headphones to use with a PS5. You have to use the aux cord to connect to the PS5 controller. Afterwards, you can hear the game and talk to friends in party chat. Great Purchase!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Tone, thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear you're enjoying your WH1000XM5 headphones for music, calls, and even PS5 gaming. It's great that you're using the aux connection with the controller for full in-game and party chat audio–that's a smart setup! Thank you for choosing Sony! Best regards, -Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones work as advertised. I could not hear any background noise while on the plane. It’s definitely a good investment and my first set of ear muffs style headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Leon Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling function and work as advertised. 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 Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Headphones! Sound Cancellation is perfect for those who commute to work and don’t want to hear the chaos of the outside.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TONE,
Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, noise canceling is amazing and the feature where you put your hand over the one headphone and it let's you hear people talking is awesome!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jade, This is great! We're also delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling function and features of your WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and even better sound cancellation. A little touchy on clearing your throat but still great range while Bluetoothing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GarrieM, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality of your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Bill'sHPhones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.superior for listening to music. Clear with a slight bass edge overall. Perfect for my taste in music.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BillD,
Great! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Beautiful sound and noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound and noise cancellation are second to none in my opinion. If I must pick a fault it would be coming from the x4's The fifth is not as comfortable. Don't get me wrong it is still very comfortable but but the X4 is worth second to none in terms of comfort.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi impulsebuyer, Thanks for your feedback and insights. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible. We are also glad that you like 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:Bass
Bday gift
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My mom and I bought these for my brothers birthday and he loved them! I got to try them on and they have great bass and cool features like they stop playing music on their own when you take them off.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AletseM, 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
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
bluetooth issues
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Constantly bluttooth pairing the headphones to my iMac. Very annoying. Sometimes it cuts out in the middle of an app like iTunes music.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MarkT,
We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing frequent pairing issues and audio dropouts while using your WH-1000XM5 headphones with your iMac. We understand how disruptive this is to your listening experience, and we would like to help you stabilize the connection.
To improve the Bluetooth performance between your headphones and your Mac, we recommend the following adjustments:
1- Update Firmware: Open the Sony | Sound Connect app on your mobile device and ensure your headphones are updated to the latest software version. These updates often include stability patches for desktop connectivity.
2- Prioritize Stable Connection: Within the Sound Connect app, go to the "Sound" tab and change the Bluetooth Connection Quality setting to "Priority on Stable Connection." This adjusts the bitrate to favor a consistent signal over high-resolution audio, which typically resolves the problem.
3- Manage iMac Resources: High CPU usage or multiple open applications on a Mac can sometimes interfere with Bluetooth processing. We recommend closing any unnecessary apps or browser tabs that you aren't currently using to free up system resources.
If these steps do not resolve the constant pairing requests and dropouts, we want to ensure your unit is performing correctly. Please reach out to our technical support team for further diagnostics:
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thank you for considering Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick
These are excellent but the comfort is not the bes
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After I extensively researched the xm4 vs the xm5 I chose to buy the xm5. After a year they are still amazing. The noise cancellation is amazing when I’m traveling and don’t want to listen to the environment around me. The only downside to these headphones is the headband. There isn’t much cushioning to it which results in discomfort after wearing the headphones after a while. I have to readjust the headphones frequently if I wear them for long periods of times because the headband feels like it is starting to dig into my head. Besides the headband issue the headphones are amazing and I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is willing to pay the price and deal with the headband issue.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sophie, Thank you for sharing your experience with the Sony XM5 Wireless headphones. We're glad that you like them and we appreciate that you'd recommend this to others. Additionally, we also appreciate your feedback regarding the cushions/pads. We hope that the new lightweight feature of the headphones can provide all day comfort in an elegant design however, we apologize if you have to do some readjustments on your head just to be comfortable. We'll make sure that we'll improve our products in the future. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
MX5
|Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] it was a really good product. I really enjoy the music quality cause of the bass and tremble but the bad thing about this the padding on the headphones because it can be uncomfortable with big ears which I have. But overall I enjoyed them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OscarS, 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. We'll also take note of your feedback about the ear cushion (padding). Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin
Go get em!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So good! Much much MUCH better than the Bose QuietComfort, which are priced similarly.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AidanP,
It is great to hear that your experience with the WH-1000XM5 has been so positive! We are delighted that you find them to be a superior choice and that you are enjoying the performance our headphones offer.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphones the sound quality is phenomenal and the build quality is great too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .They are indeed awesome, Donnyy! We're glad that you are impressed with the sound and build quality of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-th
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these for my son and they are really great. I just ordered the XM5 instead of the XM6.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your review, MichealS!
We are so glad to hear your son is enjoying his new headphones! While the WH-1000XM6 is our latest release, the WH-1000XM5 continues to be an incredible performer and is widely loved for its comfort and powerful noise cancellation. It’s a fantastic choice that he’s sure to get plenty of use out of!
Thank you for choosing Sony for such a great gift.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
WH1000XM5 over ear BlueTooth Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable... very easy (no cord), nice Noise-Canceling capability.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RickyF,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you like the comfortable design and noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice quality headset.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to set up. Noise canceling is excellent as is the quality of sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's great to hear, John! We're glad you are impressed with the sound quality of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
very happy
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They just sound amazing. The app is user friendly, can easily change the bass sounds.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MartinV, We're glad that you like the sound and user-friendly app. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin