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
Comfort and Function
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and features. Most comfortable headset I have ever worn as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Braden321, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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, Weight
Best noise cancelation
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Light weight, great value, super comfortable, it cancels noise great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MairaR Amazing! We're delighted 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:Bass, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Love the bass. Sound cancellation is great too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi hikikomori, Awesome! We're glad that you like the audio quality and noise canceling function. Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Sony. Erin
These are mostly worth it
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the headphones the audio quality is clean but it doesn’t get as loud as I’d like plus I can’t get them wet
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoshuaF,
We’re happy to hear you’re enjoying the clean audio quality of your WH-1000XM5! Regarding the volume, we recommend checking the Sony | Sound Connect app to ensure the "Volume Lightning" or "Safety Volume Control" settings aren't limiting your output. While these headphones are not water-resistant, we advise keeping them dry to protect the high-precision acoustic components and ensure they last for years to come.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- 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
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Sound Quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good sound quality. I love how you can customise the level of the bass.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BenedictY, great! We're glad you like the sound quality of our industry-leading noise canceling headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Fantastic headphones for any upgrade
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Superior sound quality, a great design, and a sleek case that doesn't take up too much space in the backpack.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Great choice WillieDyNamite! 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
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
- 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 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
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
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:Comfort, Sound quality
The best headset
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice and comfortable. Noise canceling is the best among other headsets.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tic1250, Awesome! 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
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
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:Sound quality
Good headphones for the price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been using the Apple AirPods Max for the last 2 years and noise cancelling of that headphones is amazing. Unfortunately, lost my headphones and started looking for alternative. I auditioned the M5 from my casual ears, music and movie audio is comparable to the Max. The noise cancelling though is I found a bit weaker than the Max. I do love the option to cover the right cup and you'll instantly hear your surroundings ambient sound. Overall, with being cheaper than the AirPods max, this is a great headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ampersand, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the noise canceling feature of 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
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
Great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, and I love the talk feature. Comfortable on the ears, could have more padding on the headband
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi headphones, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality, features, and comfortable to use. 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