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:Battery life, Comfort
Comfort
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the quality and comfort of these headphones. Great for long term use and hardly ever need to charge.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brandon, 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
Teenager loves them!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If your teenager is wanting air max’s and you can’t afford them or see spending that much money on headphone. These are definitely worth half the price of maxs! Give them a chance!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello VanessaM,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re excited to hear you recognize the value and quality of the WH-1000XM5 headphones as an excellent option. They’re designed to deliver premium sound and comfort at a great price point, making them a smart choice for those looking for outstanding audio without the higher cost. We appreciate you sharing this thoughtful recommendation.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
!!!!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and noise canceling! They fit nice and snug as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JasmineH, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound, noise canceling, and fit. Thank you for choosing Sony
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancelling headphones work very well. Recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Recommend,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're elated to hear that the noise cancelling feature of the WH1000XM5 headphones is working well for you. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re glad the headphones are enhancing your audio experience.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphones. I own the previous headphone and notice a significant improvement. Sound quality is perfect as well as noise canceling
I would recommend this to a friend Cute, comfortable, & good sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far I’ve been enjoying my headphones. I do notice that the sound isn’t as loud when listening to Apple Music. Otherwise I have no complaints.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Crystal,
We are happy to hear you are enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones! Regarding the volume with Apple Music, we suggest checking if Sound Check is enabled in your device's music settings, as this feature can sometimes lower the overall output level.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Pair of Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Truly the best pair of headphones I've ever owned. The audio quality is incredible and the call quality is quite impressive too according to my colleagues who've noticed. I love the feature that connects to multiple devices and is able to switch between the two. The noise cancelling is very impressive and make these an all around great everyday pair of headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jonah, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the audio, call quality, noise canceling, 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. Erin
Solid pair of headphones IF they are on sale.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far so good, the sound quality is excellent and the noise canceling is astounding. Those are things that the reviews of these headphones do get pretty right in my opinion. The sound needs a bit of balancing before they are perfect but it's pretty good out of the box. The travel case is super nice and the software side, so far, has not had any issues. I will say the full $400 is a tad much but if you can get it for $300 or lower, especially now that the XM6's are out, I would say these are a good buy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi. CodyW,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! We couldn't be happier to hear how much you are enjoying your Sony Headphones and their amazing Sound quality and Noise Cancelling feature! We appreciate the preference and we hope you can continue to enjoy listening to your favorite tunes.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a great day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great head phones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound quality noises cancelations, when take them off they disconnect
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, Dvital80!
We are so pleased to hear that you love the sound quality and noise-canceling of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. We designed them with industry-leading technology to provide an exceptional listening experience. It's also great that you are enjoying the smart feature that disconnects them when you take them off, as we aimed to make the user experience as seamless as possible.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing sound and comfortable
|Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] The sound quality is amazing and they are very comfortable to wear
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Edgar We're glad that you like the sound and comfort. 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
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing noise canceling headphones. Very light and comfortable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Riley, We are happy that you like the noise canceling feature of your new Sony WH1000XM5 headphones. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy your music! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.sound quality is good. Very comfortable, but not for long sessions.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TimothyK, 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great product
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Great sound and durability. Upgrade from xm4 and wonderful battery life
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlexanderS, we're glad you like the sound quality, durability and battery of 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. Thanks for choosing SONY. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Lightweight headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sounds and base.I love the noise canceling feature and the lightweight design .
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello VirgieN, We are glad to hear that you love the noise canceling feature of your Sony headphones. 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 your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
Very nice headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased these Sony WH1000XM5 headphones for an upcoming 8-hour flight. The sound and noise-cancelling were great. They were able to cancel almost all of the airplane noise, crying kids, etc. And the app allows you to customize the equalizer type of sound levels you prefer. The battery life was amazing also. After each flight using these headphones almost continuously for 7-8 hours, the battery was still above 80%. It was nice to have an included cable to connect to the standard 3.5mm audio output for the in-seat entertainment, plus being able to Bluetooth to my cell phone. Lastly, these were very comfortable. I was surprised how light they were. I'm not an audiophile, but I am very happy with the purchase and would recommend them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KraigK, We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love Sony headphones. Great sound and fit! No regrets.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mogie66, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Five star
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Sound quality Very comfortable Excellent noise blocking
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AngelaN, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're pleased to hear you like the great sound quality, comfortable fit, and excellent noise cancellation 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:Battery life, Comfort
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable wearing and long battery time. It’s friendly to people who wearing glasses.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi John We're happy to hear that you like the battery life and comfort. 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
IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT BUYING THEM, DO IT!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! There are so many features that are included in these headphones. You can truly make these headphones uniquely yours in the app that comes with it. I’m a student and these headphones help me focus on my work with the noise cancelling feature. I am at a loss of words these headphones are amazing, I highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JudithR,
Great! Looks like you found the perfect headphone for you! Thank you for sharing your wonderful listening experience with our WH1000XM5. We're glad that you are pleased with the amazing features of our XM5 especially the noise canceling capability. Good thing that you were able to utilized the Sony app as well. Thank you for choosing Sony and for your recommendation! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are amazing the sound is 10/10, they’re comfortable, & the battery lasts for a long time too
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Satisfied, Awesome! We're glad that you like the battery life and audio quality 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