Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 10851333
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Enjoy the flight
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A great travel companion, keeps unwanted noise from airplanes out so you’re able to hear the audio, I could never imagine using as a workout headset or wearing on a hot day.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PatrickP 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:Sound quality
Sony XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are one of the best over the ear headphones I've had! Highly recommended for anyone looking for good sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FrankieC, You've made an excellent choice! We're very pleased to hear you like the great sound quality of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
amazing noise cancellation!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.these work so good and are amazing for using during work before i clock in and during my breaks because the noise cancelling is just so great
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Yaqueline, This is great! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Weight
Best headphones out right now!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These things, wow, best headphones ever! Light and the controls on them are awesome! Also, connectivity is the best I've ever had.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MichaelW, Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality. Love the noise cancellation.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EricH, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
JUST PERFECT
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.GREAT FOR GYM, PHONE CALLS AND CONNECTS TO MY PS5 IN SECONDS, YOU CANT BEAT THEM, HAD THE PREVIOUS MODEL, SOUNDS QUALITY ITS BETTER THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE.
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Posted .Hi Matr,
That's awesome! We're glad that you enjoyed your gym sessions using our Sony WH1000XM5. We're happy that you can take calls, connect to your PS5 with ease and listen to your favorite music with superb audio quality, all these with our XM5. With our WH1000XM5 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. Thanks for choosing and recommending Sony! -Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Highly recommend
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones! Fantastic sound and great noise cancellation Used on my current airline trip and they worked fantastically
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SharonW, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Soundproof
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought them because a friend recommended them. I carry mail. Kinda of good and bad how good they block of noise. Lol i love them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jay09, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great for the price!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very great headphones. For the price, I think it would be worth getting insurance with them, just to make sure you can be able to use them for as long as possible!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Excellent choice, KiyonEllison! We're delighted to hear that you're 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:Sound quality
Nice
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased these for my daughter. She loves them and wears them most of the time. When she isn’t using then they are around her neck. She likes the noise canceling feature the most.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LisaL, You definitely made the right choice! We're so glad to hear your daughter is enjoying the incredible audio quality and amazing noise cancellation of these 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 your purchase and for the 5-star rating! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
They're great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Work really well, good connectivity & sound quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DorothyW! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your WH-1000XM5. It's wonderful to know that you're impressed with its outstanding sound quality, exceptional Bluetooth connectivity, and overall performance. Thank you for the perfect five-star review and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Overall the beez neez
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Outstanding sound and fantastic noise cancelling. With the app it tells you to download you can fine tune your sound to your liking which is awesome!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JordanM,
Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality, noise canceling function, 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
Love them
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones feel very comfortable on my head I can wear them for hours the older set I had felt like they squeezed my head too much these just feel like ear muffs
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SergiuG, 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:Sound quality
Good sound, but
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had these and the sound is great, but little after a year the hinge broke, i tried fixing it myself to have the right hinge break again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AmandaS,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We are truly sorry to hear about the trouble you've experienced with the hinge on your WH-1000XM5 headphones. It is disheartening to learn that such a physical issue has interrupted your enjoyment of the great sound quality you've come to expect from us. We certainly understand how frustrating it is to deal with a recurring break, especially after your efforts to resolve it yourself.
To ensure your headphones are restored correctly, we recommend taking the unit to an authorized repair service. Although warranty protection is generally limited to manufacturing defects and does not include accidental damage, we want to help you as much as possible. Please consider contacting our authorized repair partner, Encompass, for repair options that may be more affordable: https://sony.encompass.com/item/15214669/Sony/WH1000XM5-HBR/. We hope this can help you get back to enjoying your headphones.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
FANTASTIC
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.FANTASTIC!!! I love the way these block out the annoying members of my family so I can listen to my streams. Talk about noise canceling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Mannoc, We are happy that you love the noise canceling feature of your Sony WH1000XM5 wireless headphones. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
Excellent headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Product has had great longetivity and performed very well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello CalvinT,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re honored to hear that your WH1000XM5 headphones have demonstrated great longevity and consistent performance. It’s rewarding to know they continue to deliver quality sound and reliability over time. Thank you for sharing your experience—your feedback encourages us to keep focusing on durability and excellence.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing quality
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones great for daily and gum use.Sound us great
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EnriqueM, We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying using these headphones daily. Thank you for choosing SONY. Erin
- 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.I purchased the headphones for my girlfriend and she is in love with them. The quality is great and it sounds amazing. Their customer service was on point aswell
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OscarB, You've made an excellent choice! We're delighted to hear that your girlfriend loves her new Sony XM5 headphones. And good to know you had an amazing customer service experience.
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:Sound quality
Favorites
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My favsssss, I have the AirPods Max as well in Blue but I can’t wear those to the gym. The noise canceling on these are it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Mekaaa15, Thanks for your feedback. We are thrilled to hear that your new Sony WH1000XM5 headphones are your favorites. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy your music! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Jon
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Goodbye for the money very good set of headphones would highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rambo, Amazing! We're delighted to hear you like your new Sony WH1000XM5. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam