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
good product
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Exceptional sound quality, comfort, and noise-canceling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi muelsyse, We're glad that you are enjoying the audio quality, comfort, and noise canceling of your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Cons mentioned:Portability
Why don’t they fold?
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loved the color and this is one version higher than my previous headset however, this version has such a large footprint. It doesn’t fold so the carrying case is large. I didn’t set it up, went back and upgraded to the 6.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi 3angels,
We appreciate your honest feedback on the design of this particular headset. While we're glad you loved the color and the quality, we understand your point about the larger footprint and the non-folding design impacting portability, especially when compared to your previous model. We continuously strive to balance sound quality, features, and design, and user feedback like yours is incredibly valuable as we refine our products.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a good day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones yet
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Design, sound, functions, etc. Best headphones so far. Personally better than Airpods Max.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi philosykos, We're glad that you like the sound and functionality. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Love It
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Arrived as described and works flawlessly…………………….
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PATRICIAM,
We are thrilled to hear that your WH-1000XM5 headphones arrived perfectly and are working flawlessly for you! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable! Amazing audio long lasting battery couldn’t recommend more.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GinnieB, We're glad that you like the sound, battery life, and comfort. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones in the market. Far better than beats. Great sound and comfortable
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Posted .Hi CarlosG, We're glad that you like the sound and comfortable to use. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Awesome!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These were excellent sound quality, very light but easily dirty. Especially the case they match the color of the headphones and got dirty quickly.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello SimplyZach,
Thank you for considering Sony products!
We’re glad to hear you appreciate the excellent sound quality and lightweight design of the WH-1000XM5 headphones. At the same time, we apologize for the frustration caused by how easily the headphones and matching case show dirt. Your feedback is important, and we will share it with our team to explore improvements in the design and materials for better durability and ease of cleaning.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
XM4 and More!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Beautiful in and out over-the-ear headphones by Sony. Love the new design after the XM4s. Exceptional listening experience in all genres of music.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jjosephh, We're glad that you ae 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
Good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality sound, a little uncomfy for big ears but overall the noise cancellation is spot on and it has great battery for bunch of hours of nonstop favorite music, I really recommend them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi sabecriss, Great! 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
+A
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product highly recommend.. battery life is excellent. Great sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TitoR, We're delighted to hear that you like the sound and battery life. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Comfortable and great sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is great even on an airplane. They were comfortable and the noise cancelling worked well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rick, We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Cons mentioned:Volume
Sony XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great pair of headphones. Just wish they were louder
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Posted .Hi FrancisD,
We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones. We aim to deliver a world-class listening experience with every pair, so knowing you find them to be a great addition to your audio collection is fantastic.
We also appreciate your feedback regarding the maximum volume levels. While we design our headphones to provide a balanced, high-resolution soundstage that protects audio integrity across all frequencies, we understand that some listeners prefer a bit more punch. Your input is incredibly helpful as it helps our engineering teams understand exactly what our customers are looking for in future generations of our 1000X series.
Thank you for choosing Sony and allowing us to be part of your daily soundtrack.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are simple to setup and really, really do offer amazing noise canceling. I get hours and hours of use between charges.
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Posted .Hello AlfredW,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're honored to hear that you're enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones! It's fantastic to know that the setup was simple and that you're experiencing the amazing noise cancellation and long-lasting battery life. We're always working to create products that enhance your listening experience, and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Very nice.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the long battery life and sound quality, not the best fit for my larger than average head but maybe i need to wear them more.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for the 5-star rating, Noah! 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. Good news with headphones are the sliders which are fully adjustable so you can adjust the length of the headband and the lightweight design that provide all day comfort. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best audio I’ve ever heard. Very clear in the low ranges of volume which is something I value
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Posted .That's awesome, NehemiasS! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Phenomenal
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Phenomenal headphones. Completely noise canceling. Very sleek design that fits nicely on the ears. The best headphones owned.
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Posted .Hi Lanna,
That's awesome! Thank you for your purchase and we're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and design 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 purchase
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these, super comfortable, great sound and love their compatibility with my devices.
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Posted .Hi NeshjaleeB, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Amazing headphones, just buy em
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely amazing headphones. The noise cancelling is almost otherworldly. I walked through a busy airport and I could not hear a thing other than my music. They're also comfortable and the batteries last awhile. I'm no audiophile but the audio quality is very good, the best I've personally tried.
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Posted .Hi KyleG,
We are ecstatic to learn that your WH-1000XM5 headphones provided such an "otherworldly" experience during your travels! It is wonderful to hear that the noise canceling allowed you to enjoy your music in peace amidst the airport bustle, all while staying comfortable throughout your journey.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound and noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, noise cancellation works magically on airplanes. I appreciate the ability to turn on transparency mode. I only wish switching between Bluetooth devices was automatic.
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Posted .Hello ooooooh,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We truly appreciate your positive feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones! It's wonderful to know you're enjoying the exceptional sound quality and the remarkably effective noise cancellation during your flights. We're also glad the transparency mode is proving useful for when you need to be aware of your surroundings.
Regarding your suggestion for automatic Bluetooth device switching, thank you! We're constantly working to improve our products, and feedback like yours is essential as we develop future enhancements.
In the meantime, you can connect your headset to two devices simultaneously through a multipoint connection, allowing you to switch music playback between devices effortlessly without the need to reconnect via Bluetooth. This means you can enjoy music from one smartphone while remaining available for incoming calls on both devices, enabling you to answer calls as they come in.
To learn more about how to enable multipoint connection, please visit the following link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541784.html.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent product and service
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had a great experience with this product. The quality exceeded my expectations, delivery was quick, and the customer service was responsive and helpful.
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Posted .Hello AryanC,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're beyond pleased to hear about your great experience with the WH-1000XM5 headphones! It's wonderful to know that the audio quality has exceeded your expectations and that you found both the delivery process and Best Buy customer service responsive and helpful. Your experience motivates us to continue delivering high-quality products.
Best regards,
-Fred