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 value the product's exceptional sound quality, comfortable design, and long-lasting battery. While users appreciate the lightweight feel, solid fit, and adequate Active Noise Cancellation, some find the product less portable and a bit expensive. Others have noted occasional connectivity issues and that the maximum volume could be higher.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Must Buy!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sleek look of these headphones. Very comfortable and the sound quality is what you'd expect from Sony. LOVE!
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Posted .Hi LanaR!
It brings us great satisfaction to hear that the design and comfort of the WH-1000XM5 are working so well for you.
Thank you for becoming a Sony customer!
Warm regards,
Estefany
- Cons mentioned:Portability
Great Headphones, Don’t Fold
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are one of the best headphones ive had, but the only thing about them is they don’t fold. I could be nick picky about it, but for my profession working in the sound design department, compact is key when loading all if your things in a backpack or more.
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Posted .Hi QuintinT!
It is most rewarding to hear that these are among the best headphones you’ve owned, and we truly appreciate your perspective on the design as a sound professional. We understand how important every inch of space is when you're packing your gear for work.
The WH-1000XM5 features a refined, noiseless design with a slim headband and soft leather for a light feel. They also use four microphones on each ear to make sure your voice sounds crisp and clear during calls, even in busy places.
It’s a pleasure having you as a Sony customer!
Warm regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Portability
Older but more reliable/sound better than xm6.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great. The sound quality is better than the xm6. They are less compact but will last you longer. The simpler headband and hinge design works better with ears and heads. They also won’t break like my xm6 did. I now wish i kept these instead of my xm6.
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Posted .Hi Anton,
Thank you for your candid feedback and for the five-star review of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. We're very happy to hear that you're enjoying them and that you find the sound quality, comfort, and build to be a significant improvement. It's great to know that the new headband and hinge design are working so well for you, providing a more comfortable and durable experience. Enjoy your music!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a great day!
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
100% worth the investment
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the most phenomenal headphones! They are not only comfortable but have an incredible battery life, but are the best noise cancelling headphones I’ve tried. Even compared to the AirPods Pro and air max pro headphones, these are THE BEST.
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Posted .Hi NyleC, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Satisfied
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The case and the design of the headphones are very nice. The sounds is amazing and the noise canceling is awesome. Doesn’t have the background noise canceling for the mic which is a bummer. The battery life is good as well. Over y’all happy with the product.
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Posted .Hi Jrex, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality, case, design, noise canceling function, 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
Better than expected!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is amazing. Highly recommended. If you like to zone out and not hear anyone else’s conversation, simply switch to the noise canceling mode and crank that volume!
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Posted .Hi JeffreyM,
We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the industry-leading noise cancellation of the WH-1000XM5! It is the perfect tool for creating your own personal space and focusing entirely on your music.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Satisfied
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the sound quality and comfort of these headphones, especially that the app allows you to control your listening experience. It really brings out the true colors of these headphones. I could not recommend them for the gym; they do not have a firm grip on your head if you have a lot of hair.
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Posted .Hello SKYLER,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're elated to hear that you love the sound quality and comfort of your WH-1000XM5 headphones, and that the app is helping you customize your listening experience. We also appreciate your feedback about their use at the gym. We'll definitely take your comments on the fit into account as we continue to improve our designs.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are exceptional. Their lightweight design and plush materials make them extremely comfortable, even during extended listening sessions. I’ve worn them for hours without any discomfort. The sound quality is outstanding, with clear, balanced audio that enhances my music experience. Additionally, the noise-canceling feature effectively blocks out ambient noise, allowing for complete immersion.
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Posted .Hi SylviaV, Thank you for your review! While your feedback appears to focus on the Bose model, we greatly appreciate your insights. If you have any specific comments regarding the Sony WH-1000XM5, we would be eager to hear them as well, as it would help us better understand how the two models compare in your experience. Best regards, -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Portability
WH-1000XM5 Upgrade from WH-1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had the WH-1000XM3 before these and thought they were really good. The noise cancelling is much better and I think the sound is too, especially with the Sony Headphone app. They are also very comfortable to wear. The only negative I have is that they don't fold up like the previous model, resulting in a larger case.
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Posted .Hi Jeff It's good to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality and 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:Sound quality
Pretty headphones with good sound and mic
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones and very nice to look at. I really like the sound and mic quality on this headphone, mostly use it for office calls.
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Posted .Hi Sushruth,
That's wonderful to hear! We're delighted that you find the WH-1000XM5 headphones both stylish and functional, especially enjoying the exceptional sound and microphone quality for your professional calls.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are awesome. I can listen to podcast while mowing the yard. I wear glasses and they still seal up for the automatic noise cancelation to work.
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Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, RoyB!
We are thrilled to hear that you think your WH-1000XM5 headphones are awesome!
It's wonderful to know that you can successfully listen to podcasts while mowing the yard, which is a true testament to the power of our industry-leading noise cancellation. We are also delighted that the earcups still provide a great seal, allowing the automatic NC to work effectively, even while you wear glasses.
Thank you again for choosing Sony to bring tranquility to your chores!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fit is amazingly comfortable and the noise canceling works perfectly
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Posted .Hi StevenS,
It makes us really happy to hear that you are finding the WH-1000XM5 to be such a perfect fit for your lifestyle. We put a significant amount of research into the "Soft Fit Leather" and the lightweight design to ensure that they remain amazingly comfortable even during the longest listening sessions.
It is also wonderful to know that our industry-leading noise canceling is performing exactly as you hoped. By utilizing two processors and eight microphones, the headphones constantly optimize sound based on your environment, allowing you to stay fully immersed in your music or calls without any outside distractions.
We really appreciate you being part of the Sony family.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, WeightCons mentioned:Price
Good buy on sale, okay overall
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my first set of noise canceling headphones. I’m suprised at how much you can still hear with them on, but they do feel a lot better than wearing AirPods. I don’t think they’re worth over $300 but if you catch a sale, they seem as good as others on the market. I liked that they were light, the Apple ones seemed so heavy.
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Posted .Hi Forphotog, 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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Worth the hype and money
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this headphone. I had always loved xm4 the noise cancellation and comfort is best among all. I really wish that it was disable but the cover makes it ok. Of course the sound the control and battery life is best
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Posted .Hi MayorinnaG Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling, comfort, 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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones I ever had
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise canceling along with music or video can cancel out almost any noise. Perfect for studying, long lasting battery and very comfortable
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Posted .Hi ErikS, We're pleased to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
These are the GOAT for Wireless ANC Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I needed over-ear headphones to compliment my AirPods pro for travel. Out of the box, the headphones sound kind of shallow and require a bit of EQ adjustment through the app, but they sound fantastic once tuned to my liking. The headphones are comfortable with glasses, and I don't feel that my ears get hot as they do with headphones like the Max’s (Which I've returned to before). Although they don't support spatial audio and head tracking, They do support Dolby atmos in iTunes, which is nice. The quality when connecting them to my MacBook via aux is fantastic and worth purchasing a dongle to use with a phone. They have a passthrough mode similar to the AirPods max, but it is actually customizable through the application. ANC is similarly adjustable. Sound isolation is poor at high volumes, as expected. Still, I was more than satisfied with the volume at which I could have them without bothering others around me or impacting my listening session, especially with the noise cancellation.
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Posted .Hi Dodgy, Thank you for your honest review. We are glad to hear that you are happy with the noise cancelling of your new WH-1000XM5. 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! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best Headphones I've Owned
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and very flexible EQ. Very easy to connect to Samsung Galaxy phone - stays connected and doesn't have issues with other Bluetooth devices (i.e., Galaxy Watch). The noise cancelling is very good - can barely hear anything on an airplane when it is enabled. The battery life is also excellent. I think it is around 30 hours on a full charge. The included carrying case is also pretty nice and is protective enough. The only thing to be aware of is that the active noise cancelling feature does have that pressurized feeling. It isn't as bad as some other devices I've used (i.e., in-ear Galaxy Pods/AirPods, etc.), but it does give me a bit of a headache if I use it for more than a few hours at once - thankfully, its easy to turn off, and the headphones are pretty sound cancelling even without it on.
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Posted .Hi Brad, We're glad that you like the sound, EQ, ease of pairing, battery life, and noise canceling. 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
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Some of the best pair of headphones I have ever used, sound quality is amazing, comfort is really good, noise cancelling is good aswell.
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Posted .Hi Waaa,
We're delighted to hear that you find the Sony WH1000XM5 among the best headphones you've ever used. We're glad the sound quality, comfort, and noise cancelling impressed you. Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best Headphones Out There
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are a step up from the Beats Solo I had for over 7 years. These feels more premium and the sound quality exceeds my expectations. Battery life is superb, can go almost a month without having to recharge. What I particularly enjoy is the feature to place my hand over the ear cup to temporarily enable transparency and listen to the sound around me.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Sony
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.To simply put it, the Wh-1000xm5's are truly fantastic. Prior to owning the Wh-1000xm5's, I had the Wh-1000xm4's. After having the 5's for some time, I can honestly say that Sony is still continuing to take steps in the right direction. The sound that the 5's produce is absolutely phenomenal, the bass is great, along with the overall clarity of refined sound. Besides the sound quality, I think the 5's are REALLY stylish and good looking. I enjoy the fact that Sony has did away with the folding that is seen throughout previous models. I always thought the folding mechanism on the 4's was a little bit weird, especially when trying to put them into the case. It took me some time once I got my 4's to properly put them in the case without worrying about if they were right, with the 5's that's now fixed. I absolutely enjoy the case that the 5's have, it's way bigger than the 4's case and also looks more modern in my personal opinion. Overall, I enjoy the Wh-1000xm5's a lot as you can tell and I think anyone who decides to pick up a pair for themselves will be just as satisfied.
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Posted .Hi Anonymous, We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5! 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