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, Sound quality
Best headphones you can buy in this category
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was looking at this one vs the apple headphones and this won for the comfort and better overall sounding. Less one star for could be a better hands down.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MSreviews, That's awesome! We're truly happy to hear you're having an enjoyable experience with your new WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones! We're also grateful to hear your purchase went well and you like the superb sound quality and exceptional comfort of the headphones. It sounds like we hit the mark with the WH-1000XM5! Our ultra comfortable WH-1000XM5 headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening and exceptional call clarity. Two processors control multiple microphones for unprecedented noise cancelling while Auto NC Optimizer automatically optimizes noise cancelling based on your wearing conditions and environment. The specially designed 30 mm driver unit delivers superior sound quality for all your entertainment. 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 elegant design with stepless slider, seamless swivel and hanger, and silent joints, makes WH-1000XM5 a pleasure to wear. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Really Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I truly love the lightweight design… The sound quality is extraordinarily great The features are top notch I highly recommend for the price
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AnthonyS, We're glad that you love the design, features, and sound 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 sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like the comfort & sound of the Sony brand. The app is a game changer. Only downside I have is the Bluetooth connection cuts out sometimes & then comes back in.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Johnnyjukebox62, Awesome! We're glad that you like the comfort and sound quality. For the Bluetooth connectivity issue, please ensure you're software is updated. You can launch the Headphones Connect app to check for software updates. Additional troubleshooting is available on the Help Guide: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000558775.html
For further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com
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 Comfort
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable fit, also for prolonged time. Great sound and noise canceling easy to personalize using the Sony App
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SylvesterF,
We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the comfortable design, sound quality 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
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Used only a daily basis and they are very comfortable to wear for hours and sound great and app allows for EQ settings
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MichaelR,
Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the comfort, sound quality, and dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect) 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Weight
Definitely Recommend!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are actually nose cancelling and they are very comfy and light on the head.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HannahM, Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling, comfortable and light-weight design. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product. Noise cancellation is wonderful. Some of the best over the ear headphones on the market
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Isiah,
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback!
We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones. It’s great to know you find the noise cancellation to be wonderful, and even consider them among the best over-the-ear headphones on the market. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really great headphones. Very light which is great for long sessions and the noise canceling feature is great. App isn't as simple to navigate as I'd like it to be.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nick, We're pleased to hear that you like the noise canceling function 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
Quiet
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Christmas gift for my son and he loves them Only challenge on my end is if you don't switch on the outside sound, the headphones are truly quiet and you won't hear any outside noise, including your parents yelling for you to come down to dinner......
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KeyPro,
Thank you so much for the 5 stars! It sounds like the WH1000XM5 headphones were the perfect Christmas gift for your son! With that top-notch noise-canceling, it’s no surprise he’s fully immersed—but we understand how it might make dinner time a challenge! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Maria
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Painful
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is great and so is the noise canceling but they're uncomfortable after only wearing a short time hurts ears after pnlt 20 minutes
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones.
We are so pleased to hear that you are impressed with both the sound quality and the noise canceling performance—these are two areas we worked hard to refine!
However, we are genuinely sorry to learn that you are experiencing discomfort and pain after wearing them for only 20 minutes. This is certainly not the all-day comfort we designed the XM5s to provide. Headphones that cause pain defeat the purpose of great audio and ANC, and we want to help.
Discomfort can sometimes be related to fit or pressure. We recommend trying different ways to adjust the headband to ensure the earcups are sitting properly and the clamping force is evenly distributed.
If the discomfort persists, we encourage you to contact our dedicated product support team so they can troubleshoot the fit with you and explore potential options.
You can reach them here: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
We appreciate you choosing Sony and hope to ensure you can enjoy your headphones comfortably.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sent Bose back for these
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Tried the Bose and these, while more money ,are more comfortable and sound much better
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello ChiefEd,
Good choice! We're glad that you made the right decision in getting our WH1000XM5 over other brand and we'er happy that you are pleased with the sound quality and comfortability of it. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
Quality headphones!!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headphones. Can’t say enough about it. Really drowns out the outside noise. Great sound. Worth the money for sure!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, frankthetank!
We’re thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones are living up to the hype for you! It’s awesome to know that our noise-canceling technology is doing its job and letting you fully immerse yourself in your music. Hearing that they are "worth the money" is the ultimate compliment.
Enjoy the peace and quiet, and thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
xm5
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the noise cancelling on this headset is just a entire new level, design is simple and light, in love with this
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chilling, Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling function and design. 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, Sound quality
great headphones
|Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] great audio, noise cancelling works very well. long battery life too, definitely recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChrisM, Awesome! We're glad that you like the audio, noise cancelling, 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, Sound quality
Great purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Probably the best headset I’ve ever bought. Battery life is amazing and so is sound quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Adam, We are happy that your new Sony headphones are the best headphones yuo have ever bought. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Would purchase again.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great set of headphones! Listening to music is a whole new experience now. Noise canceling feature is top notch. Holds it charge very well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Great choice Oscar! 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
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been wanting headphones for a while, and I am so happy with these! Sound quality is fantastic and they are very comfortable to wear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cad72, 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:Sound quality
worth every penny
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.this checked all the boxes for my daughters needs. noise canceling is exceptional and the sound quality is top notch
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello EdwardM,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones were the perfect fit for what your daughter was looking for. It's great to know that the exceptional noise canceling and top-notch sound quality are checking all the boxes. Thanks for sharing your positive feedback!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony retains its leadership even after 2 years!!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones even after 2 years of launch - This is one of it kind where it retains the legacy and leadership even after so many competitors entered the Noise cancellation headphones market, this shows the competitive edge Sony has in this domain. I really love the way this headset sounds and voice/ mic quality is very good. That's the primary focus for my usage! I'm extremely happy with the purchase :)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sudhakar, Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. he 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
Good all around headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good sound quality and it's very comfortable. Works very well on the plane.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Elirob, We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin