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 are positive about the product's exceptional sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life, also appreciating its lightweight design, good bass, and snug fit. However, customers are negative about its portability, price, and occasional connectivity issues. Some also note that the volume could be louder and express a desire for water resistance.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones for music lovers.
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product. Great sound quality. Noise cancellation works very good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Vptlbestbuy Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound and noise canceling function, Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best over ear headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Some of the best headphones ive ever had if over ear headphones are your thing these are the best around
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello vinphyn, We are thrilled to know that your new Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are the best over-ear headphones you have ever had. 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! Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
100% recommend.
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Clear intensifed sound, excellent microphone. I loved the noise cancelation that it has. Touch controlls also amazing. And aesthetically looking.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for the 5-star rating, techeenthusiast! We're thrilled to head that you're happy with your new Sony XM5 wireless 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. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome headphones for just about anything
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm upgrading from the XM3s and these headphones are amazing. The noise cancelation is awesome and sound quality is excellent for wireless headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Steve,
You made the right choice in upgrading to the Sony WH-1000XM5! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
GREAT HEADPHONES!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones would recommend them to other people to use
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Loked,
It is fantastic to know that you would recommend the WH-1000XM5 to others! We truly appreciate you sharing your positive experience with the community.
We’ve worked hard to ensure these headphones set a high standard for both silence and sound. By utilizing our Integrated Processor V1 and HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, the XM5s can block out more high and mid-frequency sounds than ever before—whether you're in a noisy office or on a busy flight. Additionally, the Auto NC Optimizer automatically adjusts the noise canceling based on your wearing conditions and environment, ensuring you always have the most immersive listening experience possible without having to lift a finger.
Thank you for trusting Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Audio quality on these are unmatched, truly. If you have the budget, grab these and you will not regret it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Michael, We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying you new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
it’s doesn’t meet expectations
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.it’s a pretty decent headphone. very lightweight and feel premium-ish, but the anc did not meet my expectations. the sound quality is there but it isn’t better than the airpods pro max in my opinion.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi peter,
Thank you for your time writing this review. While we are glad you like the XM5 headphones, we're sorry to hear if the ANC features did not live up to your expectations. Allow us to help troubleshoot the problem. Please some solutions on this link if the noise canceling effect is not sufficient on the headphones: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html
May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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We appreciate your feedback and thanks again for purchasing Sony. - Kris
Anc is perfect
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Used them when working at a millwork job, noise cancelling was imperative and worked incredibly well for it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your review, Ynotgen!
We are so pleased to hear that your WH-1000XM5 headphones performed incredibly well for you while working at a millwork job.
It's fantastic to know that the noise-canceling technology was imperative and delivered the quiet environment you needed to focus, even in a very loud setting. That's exactly the kind of challenging environment the XM5s were designed to master!
Thank you again for choosing Sony to be your professional audio gear.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What i like about it is the adapt feature where when the user starts speaking, noise cancel will adjust since the user is in conversation...
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Robyenjoaquincia,
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 noise canceling and smart features 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
#1
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] These headphones are amazing in everyway, build, sound, edit options, and noise canceling. Can't go wrong with this choice at all.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TM205, Great! We're thrilled to hear you like the built quality, sound, customization options, and excellent noise cancelling feature of your Sony WH1000XM5.
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
Awesome headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are awesome they sound amazing I love taking walks and listening to my audible book it blocks out all the noise so happy I bought these
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .You made the right choice, Joyce! We're glad that you are enjoying the amazing 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. Thanks for choosing SONY. -Craig
Great pair of headphones for everyday listening!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After reading countless reviews for various headphone brands I determined that the Sonys were for me. The set up and charging was simple and I have no issues since purchasing them. The soundproofing is crazy good. For comparison, I use video editing headphones for work - so these Sony headphones absolutely work for daily casual music listening. I’ve recommended these to my friends and they have been thrilled with them as well. Only complaint was that it took a while to track down a pair of these headphones in this color.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The best headphones on the market
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product and sound for the price you pay, a must buy for people looking for new headphones who have android phones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Daniel, 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
For study
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best investment for my education as a student. They have served me well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Diego,
We are pleased to learn that your WH-1000XM5 headphones have become such a vital asset to your education! We understand that for a student, a "best investment" means gear that can keep up with long library sessions and back-to-back lectures. It’s rewarding to know that the Industry-Leading Noise Cancellation is helping you create a distraction-free study zone, while the 30-hour battery life ensures you aren't searching for an outlet in the middle of a project.
The Multipoint Connection is a particular favorite for students, as it allows you to stay connected to your laptop for a lecture while simultaneously paired to your phone for important notifications.
Thank you for making Sony a part of your academic journey and for trusting us to help you focus.
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Greqt headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounding headphones. Great noise cancelation. Wish the headphones were more sweat resistant.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi David, Thanks for sharing your experience! Your feedback about the Sony Headphones is greatly appreciated and we're glad you are happy with the sound quality and noise cancelation. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
BUY THESE IMMEDIATELY! WELL WORTH IT!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are AMAZING! Not only amazing sound quality but the noise cancelation is unreal! This is the best set of headphones I've ever used.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JAMA, We appreciate the review/feedback on the new WH1000XM5 Noise Canceling Headpones and we're glad that you are enjoying them.
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! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent headphones, exceeded my expectations
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have inch wide earrings and have a hard time finding headphones that fukly cover my lobes. These are the perfect size! With great sound to boot
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Flux,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the size and 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Delicate, Dainty Users Only
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve had these for 5 months and by far have been the best headphones I’ve purchased considering the sound quality and comfort but the hinge on the right ear cuff snapped with little effort and cannot be repaired by Sony even though it’s still under warranty and a known issue. Buy at your own risk.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Eden, we're glad you like the sound quality and comfort of our product. We're sorry to hear about the issue with the hinge on your headphones. Sony's warranty policy does not cover physical damage, which includes issues with the hinge, even if it occurs under normal use. You have the option to take your headphones to an authorized service center for evaluation to determine the out-of-warranty repair options available.
We would highly recommend you to take your device to an authorized servicer for evaluation to determine the repair options available for physical or cosmetic damage. For more information, please refer to the link below:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00006741?utm_source
We'd also like to review your file to better assist you. Please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number: Case Number:
~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony goodness!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent pair. Great for office use and entertainment purposes in general, great noise canceling. You cannot go wrong with these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Orlando, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like the great sound and features 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! - Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Portability
Not good to carry with you. Big bulky case.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.In all honesty the headsets though they have great noise cancellation and great sound, I really (really) disliked the fact that they are hard to transport. The case is big and awkward and takes up a lot of space. I love the folding capacity of Sony Beats Solo 4. Traded up from my 3’s. I have since returned my CM5’s. Sorry. I would recommend the headset for the sound but not in terms of easy transport.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MyHeadphones,
Thanks for your honest and detailed feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones.
We're glad to hear you find the noise cancellation and sound quality to be great, as those are key features of the XM5.
We also appreciate your valuable feedback regarding the carrying case and the lack of a folding design. We understand how important portability is for many users, and we'll be sure to pass your comments along to the team. We're sorry to hear that this particular feature was a deal-breaker for you, and we appreciate you sharing your experience with us.
Thanks for the recommendation and for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.