Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 10890357
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:Comfort, Sound quality
Good quality headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable and good quality, a bit pricey but way better quality than beats
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Posted .Hi leoyw, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5 headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony xm5s
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I’ve ever owned, the noise cancelling is awesome and the sound quality is extremely good for Bluetooth headphones.
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Posted .Hi Masonb,
We are immensely pleased to hear that these are the best headphones you’ve ever owned and that you are enjoying the "awesome" noise canceling! To deliver that industry-leading silence, this model utilizes two processors controlling eight microphones—the Integrated Processor V1 and the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1—which work together to dramatically reduce high and mid-frequency noise. Furthermore, the sound quality is elevated by the specially designed 30mm driver unit, featuring a light and rigid dome for more natural sound, while DSEE Extreme™ upscales your compressed digital music files in real time for a truly premium listening experience.
Thank you for making Sony part of your listening experience.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and ANC. Fits comfortably. Bluetooth range is very far.
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Posted .Hi Jeff, we're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature 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:Comfort, Sound quality
There really good
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these, the price is a bit hard to get behind but they are the best pair of headphones that I have wver owned. Great noise cancelation, the ambient noise is wonderful and they feel amazing to wear for long periods due to the vegan leather. I would highly recvomwnd execpt for thr fact that they have oittle to no sweat/water resistance so do be careful.
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Posted .Hi DerpySlurpy602,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you love the noise canceling and comfortable 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. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These Headphones are amazing! They are so comfortable and soft on your ears. The noise canceling is also so good.
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Posted .Hello BrocktonL, thank you for this amazing review! We're delighted to hear you're enjoying the ultra-comfortable design and industry-leading noise cancellation technology of the WH1000XM5 headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony! Best regards, -Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Worth the wait, money and the hype! Get these!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Outstanding. I've had, and consequently compared these Headphones to the Bowers and Wilkins PX7's, the older Sony 1000MX3's and Jabra Elite 85t's and the Sony's Noice Cancelling is superfluous. No question. The deep bass, the rich treble/highs makes listening to everything from 2Pac to Enya, to Nelly a choice experience. The phone/bluetooth quality is outstanding. I refuse to take a call on any other headset that I own than these Sony WH-1000MX5's!!
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Posted .Hi LogitechDarkFieldFan, we're glad you are enjoying our newest 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
The boss
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great sound, great App, love the design Nice Fit, Loveit
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Posted .Hi Kingdede, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear you love the design, great sound, excellent fit, and app of your Sony WH-1000XM5. 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:Comfort, Sound quality
BUY THESE NOW!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These wireless headphones are so comfortable, anfforable and great at noise cancelling. Wore them on a recent flight to Disney. So easy to pair and connect! I tried the new Apple ones in the store and they were so heavy and uncomfortable. Shout out to the sales associate who suggested the ones I purchased!
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Posted .Hi DeniseC, That's awesome! Thanks for sharing you experience. We are glad that you like your new Sony wireless noise canceling 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Not sure it's worth the upgrade, but still good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my second purchase of the Sony WH-1000 headphones. I bought the XM4 and really like them, so took the plunge for the upgrade. I'm not sure I see a big difference in the new one, but it still sounds great. Maybe a little lighter than the XM4. If you like top-notch headphones, these will definitelu fit the bill.
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Posted .Hi Grabes,
Thank you for the purchase and 5-star rating! The main features of the WH1000XM5 are
Industry-leading noise canceling, crystal clear hands-free calling; up to 30 Hours of playback with ANC on; Ultra-comfortable, Lightweight design with soft fit leather; multipoint Connection, redesigned collapsible case. 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:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
wonderful
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.excellent sound and very comfortable and the battery lasts a long time
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Posted .Hi Lifshenco, we're glad you like the sound quality 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
Xm5s are better than i thought
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really enjoy the color and the sound profile, i upgraded from xm3 and the noise cancelling is noticeably different. the added drivers help the sound be more clear and distinct. bass is stronger but not overwhelmingly so, i just don’t like the fold out method for the 5s, they fold outward looking and sit on my clavicle uncomfortably, i also worry about the hinges since i’ve seen a lot of people mention that, but so far so good. i probably will get the xm6s but the only thing holding me back is the colors. :)
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Posted .Hello ImranH,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're very glad to hear that you're enjoying the color and sound profile of your new WH1000XM5 headphones. It’s great to know that you’ve noticed the improvements in noise cancelling and sound clarity! We appreciate your feedback regarding the fold-out design and your concerns about the hinges; we always value input from our customers as it helps us improve our products. We're excited to hear that you're considering the WH1000XM6! We’ll definitely take your feedback on colors into account.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent headphones.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love my headphones. I used them when I was a dog bather to drown out the dryers and enjoy my music while I worked. They always did an excellent job. I never had any issue with them.
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Posted .Hi RobynP,
That is such a unique and great use case! We are delighted to hear that you absolutely love your WH-1000XM5 headphones and that they did an excellent job helping you drown out the noise of the dryers while you worked as a dog bather!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Very Much Worth The $$$
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great. Really comfortable and the features through the Sony app are so comprehensive. Easily the best I've ever had.
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Posted .Thank you for the glowing review, binauralbingus23!
We are thrilled that you’re finding the WH-1000XM5 so comfortable for your listening sessions. We’re also glad you’re diving into the app—we put a lot of effort into making those features comprehensive so you can truly "tune" the headphones to your specific lifestyle.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Could be better
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wanted to love these, but I am someone who uses them everyday and the poor connectivity is maddening. Also, the ear pads are EXTREMELY flat and not very comfortable. The noise cancellation isn’t as good as other Sony headphones either. I spontaneously upgraded to these from the Sony WH-XB910N for the color (vain I know) and the fact that my ear pads were disintegrating from so much use, but regret not replacing the ear pads. Think hard about what you want from headphones before choosing these.
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Posted .Hi TyrannieW,
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us. We’re really sorry to hear that you’re having trouble with the connectivity and comfort of your WH-1000XM5 headphones and that the noise cancellation is not fulfilling your expectations. We know how important it is for your headphones to work well every day and we want to help.
For the connectivity issues, please try these steps:
-Make sure your headphones have the latest firmware update using the Sony | Sound Connect app.
-Try resetting and initializing the headphones, following these instructions:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541012.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541013.html
For the ear pad comfort, we understand everyone’s preferences are different. If the ear pads feel too flat, you might want to gently adjust their position or consider replacement pads designed for extra comfort.
If you’re still having trouble, our support team would be happy to help you further. Please reach out to us so we can look into this together and find the best solution for you. https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thanks for considering Sony products and sharing your feedback.
Warm regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best overall sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones deliver a great performance of solid lows, mids, and highs; shining particularly towards mid-lows and mid-highs the bass has a very nice rumble to it. The ANC is superb and is a great addition to these both wired and wireless to your preferences as they last for about 35 hours wirelessly and connection is seamless and simple. Definitely recommend after the use of my AT-M50X for thousands of hours.
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Posted .Hi Matt, Great! 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 Ear Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great ear phones. They met my expectations in every way. Very good sound.
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Posted .Hi Kaykay,
We’re happy to hear your new headphones are meeting your expectations and that you're enjoying the sound quality.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great pair of headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.One things I really love is the case it comes with. Great when carrying them on the go. Good sound and also connects well with my phone
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Posted .Hi OscarL,
We are pleased to hear that you are enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones! It is great to know that you find the carrying case convenient for travel and that you are satisfied with the sound quality and phone connectivity. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Quality sound with no distractions.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Their ability to shut out the rest of the world is amazing. This headset is very comfortable and produces a rich sound that is unaffected by the noise around you.
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Posted .Thank you for the 5-star and review, John. We're truly delighted to hear that we've matched your expectations with your Sony WH-1000X5 Headphones. Your satisfaction with the excellent noise cancellation, sound quality, and overall comfort of your headphones are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your purchase and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love it
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had them for a bit over a year works great the sound canceling setting works great
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Posted .Hi JessicaP,
We’re so glad to hear your WH-1000XM5 headphones are still performing great after a year! It’s wonderful to know the noise canceling continues to provide that immersive listening experience you enjoy.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Nice!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice!! Comfortable to wear and easy to switch between devices
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Posted .Hi user813823,
We are thrilled to hear that your WH-1000XM5s are providing a comfortable fit and that you're finding it easy to switch between your devices!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab