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:Bass, Sound quality
Love it
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely love them. Sound quality is pretty good, base is amazing. Better for android tho, iphone lacks base and max volume.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mrjapa,
It is truly wonderful to know that you absolutely love the WH-1000XM5 headphones, especially their pretty good sound quality and amazing bass. We appreciate your valuable insights regarding the performance across different operating systems. Your detailed feedback is very helpful!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Stephanie
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Exceptionally clear
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall excellent headphones. The connectivity doest alway work first try, the talk to speak option could use refining and I find the overall sound isn't as warm as I'd like but it does excel at producing clear tones. They have great battery life and the noise canceling is the best ive seen, better than my the bose qc45 headpones i previously had. Overall I'm happy with the purchase and find them better than my previously headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DD78,
Thank you for your purchase and we are honored to have customers like you. We're glad to hear that you appreciate the battery life and noise canceling 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
Great NC Heaphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Compared to previous generations, these are a definite upgrade if you can get passed the non folding design. They’re very light and comfortable with great sound quality. Multi device connection is a welcome addition as well. The non folding design does mean a larger case footprint but the weight and comfort are a good tradeoff.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's awesome, Cris! We're glad that you like your new Sony XM5 Wireless headphones. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I think these headphones are amazing quality especially for the price, comfort is amazing and the features were great, although the hand to side to quiet the music was annoying at the gym. If you’re someone who likes loud base, i would recommend going Bose . But if you’re looking for everyday/ office use these are perfect. Also, people complain about the size of the case i think it’s perfect
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Posted .Hi Riss, This is great! We're glad that you like the quality, comfort, and features. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
good purchase
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great quality love the noise cancelation feature and the comfort.
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Posted .Hi User501240,
We're delighted to hear that you’re impressed with the quality, comfort, and especially the noise cancellation of your Sony headphones. Thank you so much for your 5-star rating—it's fantastic to know that the WH-1000XM5 delivers an immersive listening experience while staying so comfortable for long sessions.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a wonderful day!
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
I always love this series of Sony headphones but
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I always love this series of Sony headphones but I feel whole this is a grear quality item, the XM5 is not as good as thr XM4. This model doesnt fold. This model also seems to be easier to mark with fingerprints and oils from skin contact. The sound quality is great as I expected and thete is an equalizer app witb presets and you can make customs. The XM4 came with a case that included cords and an airplane adapter. XM5 doesnt inclue the double prong airplane adapter. I still love these but unless XM6 makes some inprovements and take inspiration from thr XM4 I might sit that generation out! Oh yeah.. these give me sweaty ears! These are NOT for the gym or a rainy day. Disappointed in that becuae the ANC is aweaome. Id love ro run in thse but Im sure they woild ger moisture damage
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi theBee,
Thanks for your honest feedback! We're glad you love your Sony WH-1000XM5's sound quality and noise cancellation, but we understand your concerns about the design changes compared to the XM4. Your insights on portability, accessories, and comfort are valuable. We appreciate your loyalty to the series and will share your feedback with our team. If you need any assistance or have questions, feel free to reach out!
Please email the following information to socialsupport@am.sony.com. Apologies if you've already shared this information with customer service — we just want to ensure we have your most accurate details: Full Name: Username: Telephone Number: Additional Information regarding your experience with the headphones.
-Maria
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
Amazing Sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality, just wish the max volume was a tad bit louder.
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Posted .Hi RayS,
It's a true pleasure to hear that you're enjoying the amazing sound quality of your Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones! We truly appreciate you sharing your experience. We also value your feedback regarding the maximum volume level, and we'll certainly pass this suggestion along to our development team for consideration in future updates. Thank you for your review and for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Good Product
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.super comfortable and high quality and they are super light
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Posted .Hi CarlosC, Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Gold stars!!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these. The sound quality is exceptional. I feel that I hardly have to charge them.I use these all the time, I would definitely recommend these to anyone.
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Posted .Hi JessicaP,
Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear you love your Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones and that the sound quality and battery life exceed your expectations. Enjoy every moment of your listening experience!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Maria
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Music
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My daughter absolutely loves these. They fit over all her piercings. The charge lasts and they are very responsive.
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Posted .Hello Espi1984,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're delighted to learn that your daughter is enjoying the WH-1000XM5 headphones! It's wonderful to hear that they provide a comfortable fit and that their impressive battery life and responsiveness have surpassed her expectations.
Best regards,
-Fred
Awesome headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the sound quality, especially with the noise cancellation. A huge plus I would like to add is how long the battery last on the headphones, I even ran a 10k in them and the battery barely went down
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Posted .HI KATHRYNC,
We're thrilled to hear you're loving the sound quality and powerful noise cancelation on your WH-1000XM5 headphones! It's awesome that the battery life held up perfectly during your 10k run! We truly appreciate you sharing your experience.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
Great for the gym
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I did tons of research on youtube on what headphones to get. I narrowed my decision down to the Airpods Max and these. I only use these for the gym and have no complaints. The ANC feature is the greatest thing ever created. I use it while squatting, bench, and deadlifts. Has never fallen off of my head. Can’t complain about anything. Also, I know it’s not meant to get wet. Looking to see how the swea will impact the headphones in the future.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mackel, Awesome! We're pleased to hear that you like the overall features of the WH-1000XM5 and that it is helping you stay fit in the gym. This model doesn't have an IPX rating since it's not waterproof. Please be careful when using the unit in the rain or snow, in humid locations or when using the unit while you are sweaty. 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! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Buy them
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.All of the settings take some getting used to but these are great headphones. I literally spent part of my flight sleeping comfortably without music playing because of how good the noise cancelling is. Can wear for hours with glasses and battery life is great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Oprah, we're glad you are enjoying our product! 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best Headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These Sony head phones are the best I’ve ever used. I have them paired with two devices and it switches seamlessly. The noise canceling is amazing. I also used them on video calls and the microphone does a great job canceling background noise as I work from home. I used to have a set of Bose headphones, and these perform far better than those. Highly recommend this product. Also the battery life is great.
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Posted .Hi TimB, Awesome! 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
Very good with a little too much technology.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product. I clean houses for a living and this thing is a blessing to have to keep myself entertained. My only issue with it is that the right ear cup is a little too sensitive to touch controls. You can try and take it off your head and accidentally skip your song or video. It also detects whether it is on your head to stop and start. This only becomes an issue when you're sweaty and want to put your headphones around your leg for storage. If you wrap them on an arm or a leg, it will continue the video you are watching, so be careful there. Very minimal issues overall, these headphones are great.
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Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, N8232!
We are so glad to hear your headphones are a blessing for keeping you entertained while you work. We appreciate the honest feedback about the touch sensor sensitivity and the wear detection. A quick tip: you can actually disable the touch sensor or the pause and play feature in the Sony Headphones Connect app if you find they are getting triggered while you are on the move.
Thank you for the great tips and for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Love them!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been wanting to purchase these headphones for a while now. Saved up the money to buy them and let me tell you, they didn't disappoint. Everything from comfort to sound quality has been mastered. Love the total noice cancelation feature. It's perfect for working out, doing work, etc.
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Posted .Hi FabianR, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you like the WH1000XM5. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Perfect headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality headphones, fits perfectly over your ear without pushing them down, wonderful noise canceling and great sound production
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Posted .Hello ShannonP,
Thank you so much for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the WH1000XM5 headphones. It's fantastic to know that the comfortable fit and exceptional noise canceling are enhancing your listening experience. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
worth the price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good sound, comfortable, and just better compared to other headphones at its price range
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Secret, thank you for the fantastic review! We're immensely pleased to hear that the Sony - WH1000XM5 headphones are delivering in both sound and comfort. It's great to know you find them a worthwhile investment and a step above others in their price range. They're built to offer an exceptional listening experience with advanced noise cancellation, crystal-clear audio, and all-day comfort, and we're so glad they're living up to the hype. Thanks for being part of the Sony family! Regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really Good headphones, love the battery life and the sound
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Posted .Hi CarlosO,
We're so glad to hear that your Sony headphones are delivering really good sound and battery life that you love. Thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star rating—your appreciation for both audio quality and long-lasting performance truly means a lot. The WH-1000XM5’s combination of immersive sound and extended playtime is something we're especially proud to offer.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a wonderful day!
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Pretty nice while they last.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So these are ok. While they last. Bass is alright but if you like heavy bass look elsewhere. Noise canceling is nice. Comfortable. BUT. I’ve owned these about 17 months now. With about 30 days total use. And they just snapped on me mid flight. Wonderful. From other reviews I’ve seen. This seems like a common issue. I won’t be using Sony again for headphones.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LewisR,
Thank you for the review and we're sorry to hear what happened with your headphones. The WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling headphones comes with a 1-year limited warranty. The warranty provided by Sony is for initial failures if more than troubleshooting is needed. Please note that this does not include any physical damage made to the unit.
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-David