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
Perfect for Travel
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and comfortable for travel. I used Bose before and I do not regret the change.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JCCC, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality 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
Well above average set of wireless headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They don't beat a Sennheiser wired headphone, but for a wireless set, they have excellent sound quality, good battery life, amazing extra features (like the ability to make adjustments with finger touches on the outside casing) and are very comfortable. They have never lost a connection with my phone, and do a good job in both ambient sound mode and with noise cancellation. My two quibble with these headphones are that in terms of noise cancellation, they are not as good as Bose headsets that I have had in the past, and that for what you get from Sony, they are actually a little pricey. I have an earbud set (off-brand) that gets you most of these features for 1/3 the price, The WH-1000XM5 also has a wired mode, that I have never needed or tried, but it's cool that it's there. The zippered carry case come with the set, and it's nice for use inside backpacks or suitcases, but won't hold up by itself for heavy travel. You will appreciate the quality level of the build and they have been decent at the gym as long as you aren't kickboxing or turning upside down a lot. Overall, worth getting if you need an over the ear set, but not if you just need a basic wireless headset.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nastrovieh, Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality, features and battery life of the WH-1000XM5 headphones!
Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Carl
Expensive, but worth every cent.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are privy. $399 isn’t a joke. However, it’s worth it to me because I use my headphones for 5+ hours a day. They practically live on my head/neck. I already had the XM4 which had some of the best noise cancelling on the market and these just push that forward. The first thing I noticed was the comfort. These felt like literal pillows on my head. You should try these out, because my description won’t do it justice. These are so comfortable. The second thing I noticed… The noise cancellation is noticeably better. The XM4 were already great, but these are even better. They are more effective at completely blocking out undesired sounds. It’s surreal to be able to walk through normally loud places and hear nothing. The third thing I noticed… The sound EQ and Quality is refined. Previously I had to do heavy adjustments to the EQ because Sony made them heavier on the bass. Now they feel much better straight out of the box. Now, the last thing… these don’t fold. The XM4 fold. A lot of people see that as an issue, but I don’t. The reason for that is two-fold. First of all, one of the major failure points on the XM4/3 units was the hinge. It had the potential to snap after many uses. These don’t have those hinges, so they’re that’s one major point that’s less likely to break. The other reason I don’t mind is because the case isn’t that big. I can still easily fit these in my backpack and now I don’t have to constantly fold and unfold these when I want to put these away. I would highly recommend you pick these headphones up if you’re looking for the best of the best. Anybody who uses these daily will find every cent worth it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi samfromgeeksquad, 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Love this!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and fit very comfortable in my ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jonathan, nice! We're glad you like the sound quality and comfort of our industry-leading noise canceling 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. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fit is good and the sound is amazing. I would buy it again.
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Posted .Hi AxelM,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the fit 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 and your continued support is greatly appreciated.
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality and the ANC and Ambient sound are excellent, the only problem i have that they only pair to teo devices at a time
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Junior, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling function. 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
Sony 1000xm5
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great set of headphones for daily wearing. I enjoy the comfort and can wear them for extended periods of time without getting ear fatigue. The sound is incredible when comparing them to my Beats Studio 3s and AirPods Pro. I would strongly recommend these headphones for anyone in the market looking for quality, noise cancelling, and comfort headphones. The battery life is incredible and they are also great for podcasts/movies if you tend to travel frequently. Don’t think just buy them! You won’t be disappointed!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Rob86,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the WH-1000XM5 headphones! It's great to hear that you find them comfortable for long wear and that the sound quality exceeds your expectations. Your recommendation regarding noise-canceling and comfortable headphones is greatly appreciated.
The impressive battery life and suitability for podcasts and movies during travel are definitely standout features. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Loved these
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is a perfect entry level headphone for music lovers, the noise cancellation was perfect I couldn’t hear anything once it was on. It felt like I was in my own little world! And the ability to turn on ambience mode with just a touch of a finger without pulling out my phone is the cherry on top.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tuan, Thanks for sharing your awesome experience. We are glad that you loved your new Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy your music! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphone!
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are the best and definitely worth the cost! I use these nearly everyday! Great to tone out loud environments or to immersed with your show or music. I’ve had no issues with these and I’ve had them for over 7 months!
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Posted .Hi CoreyBlake, Amazing! We're glad that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony does not disappoint
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have had these for some time now and I have no regrets. The best ANC I have had has been with these and the ambient is even as good. I have switched over to headphones from earphones because all of them have fallen out of my ear no matter what the design was. Only thing I do wish was that the touch controls were on both sides.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jandro, Great! We're pleased to hear that you like the 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
Sony x5
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wife loves these headphone’s sound quality is unparallele
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, Tordley!
We are so happy to hear that your wife is loving her WH-1000XM5 headphones! It is wonderful to know that the sound quality is standing out as unparalleled for her. We take great pride in our noise-canceling and audio technology, so hearing that she is enjoying the experience is great.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony WH1000XM5 Review
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow! These headphones sound incredible. Probably the best sounding headphones that I've ever used for music. The noise cancelling is insanely good too which helps for blocking out any unwanted noise while listening to music.
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Posted .Hi Mockanaitis,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, quality, and compfort! Watch for sales and grab them!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rodzilla1126, 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Comfort and quality
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable for extended use. Great sound quality and NC.
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Posted .Hi AnotherUnhappyCustomer, We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function, sound quality 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
Excellent Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these headphones two weeks ago and without a doubt this is the best set of headphones I have ever used. I wear eyeglasses and one of the biggest issues I have had with most headphones is that they are not comfortable when wearing eyeglasses. These fit great and don't push the ears of the glasses into my head when wearing them. The noise cancelling is great. WIthout listening to music or watching a show, it cancels or muffles most sounds that are of average volume. Listening to music with the noise cancelling active eliminates everything. Which is great for me as there are certain sounds that drive me nuts, especially when someone is blasting their music outside of my apartment. Another great aspect to these is that the sound doesn't bleed out. Granted I haven't tried listening to my music at full blast but my wife can't hear my music when I have these on. The battery life is excellent as well. Depending on the volume used, I've had the battery last over 40 hours. I like the carrying case as it will help decrease the wear and tear when I take these into the office. It is a bit on the larger side but not enough to be a nuisance or problem. All in all this is definitely worth the price tag.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gyrion, We're glad that you are happy with your purchase. 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 qualityCons mentioned:Connectivity
Good quality but connectivity problems
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its really good quality however i found problems with the connectivity not sure if it was just my headphones or its a general problem
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello YoussefR,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're pleased to hear that you appreciate the quality of the WH1000XM5. However, we’re sorry to learn about the connectivity issues you've encountered. This isn’t a typical issue, and we want to help you resolve it as quickly as possible. We recommend reaching out to our support team, as they can collect further details about the connectivity problems and work with you to resolve them as quickly as possible.
For technical support information, please visit the following link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones.
We also encourage you to check out the article linked below: "What Can I Do to Solve a Problem?"
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534602.html.
Best regards,
-Fred
:)
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.at first i was really scared that i wasted a lot of money and should have bought something cheaper. but over time the fact that i don’t think of the headphones in any other way than “where are they” is so impressive to me, especially coming from the airpods pro. cons - the black ones get hella greasy. but maybe that’s a me problem. maybe i’m the nasty one here. - soft plastic: i got a tiny scratch in the first week of using them. i freaked out. i’ve been extremely careful ever since but i guess i wish they weren’t so soft - app is kinda weird UI imo and i hated the way the two devices would sync up. sometimes when actively using my computer, it would switch to my phone for no reason. i turned it off but it’s not that big of a deal for me to not have two devices at once - i went to do some laundry a couple hundred feet away and the connection was kind of bad, but i honestly haven’t experimented more with it pros - lightweight: i wear glasses and can wear these all day with no problem - sound is amazing, especially after tweaking the EQ - the noise cancellation is great (keep in mind compared to airpods pro) - i love the gesture of holding your hand up to the right side to hear something - they look lovely - the battery is stupid good, i literally have not had them die since i got them because it takes 10/15 min to charge and they’re back on full do i wish they were cheaper? duh. do i regret buying them for 400$? no. i feel like they will last long enough to be worth it :)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi peppis, 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, Sound quality
great purchase
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.excellent sound, noise cancelling and battery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WilliamH, amazing! We're glad that you like the sound, 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
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||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely love these headphones! They're super comfy to wear, have amazing sound quality, and the battery life lasts forever. I also appreciate how easy they are to clean and maintain. The noise canceling is really impressive—though one small downside (maybe user error?) is that it sometimes activates when I move my head or bend down. Otherwise, they’re nearly perfect!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NinaC! It is great to hear you're loving your WH-1000XM5 headphones!
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your positive feedback about the overall experience and even the ease of maintenance.
Regarding the noise cancelling activating when you move your head or bend down, a simple fix is to turn off the Adaptive Sound Control feature in the Sony | Sound Connect app. This will keep the noise cancelling at its most powerful setting until you decide to change it. Give that a try!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nonsense filters and so much more.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was apprehensive about purchasing these. Since I have owned them now for a few months, I would say they're worth it. The sound is awesome and the noise cancellation is among the best I've used. The best thing is how nice they are at totally blocking out the boss's voice, girlfriend when she's angry, and just anything that you don't feel like listening to. Get em. The Bluetooth distance is crazy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AnthonyS, Excellent! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling function. 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