Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 10938526
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 are enthusiastic about the excellent sound quality of these headphones. They also highly value the incredible comfort, great battery life, light weight, and appealing design.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Quality headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love them, I mainly wear them when I’m at school, loving from class to class and sitting down to work on some homework or reading. The ANC helps me to focus even when not listening to music. Highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi THEGUY, Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review of your experience with our newest Industry Leading Noise Canceling Headphones, WH-1000XM5. We're glad you're enjoying all the improvements we made on these in-ear headphones, especially the exceptional noise canceling feature and sound quality that caters your lifestyle. It sounds like we hit the mark with the XM5s. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
The best noise cancelation!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Coming from XM3, these are far better in noise cancelation. And it's still super comfy for long-duration periods.
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Posted .Hi DLC761, Fantastic! We're thrilled to hear that you find the WH-1000XM5 headphones to be a significant improvement in noise cancellation compared to the XM3. It's great to know that they remain super comfortable for long-duration use. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These were exactly what i was looking for the quality is perfect and the sound blocker works so well i am definitely going to get another pair
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Posted .Hi IselaV, Awesome! Glad to hear your purchase went well and these headphones suits your needs and expectations. It's wonderful to know that you are enjoying the super sound quality and excellent noise cancellation of your WH-1000XM5. Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review! Our team will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We look forward to seeing more of your reviews in the future. Have a great day! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sounding headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Top tier headphones giving good sound and noise canceling.
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Posted .Hello Nick,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're honored to hear that you're enjoying the WH1000XM5 headphones. Their exceptional sound quality and advanced noise-canceling features truly set them apart. Your experience motivates us to continue delivering high-quality products.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I have had for a while, I gave a pair to my niece and bought a new pair just because they are so great.
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Posted .Hi GianL, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had a pair of Beats Studio 3 break at the hinge along with the ear cup shedding like a husky. Decided on these after a lot of research. I absolutely love the sound and feel of these. The quality is top notch. You won’t be disappointed if you decide on these.
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Posted .Hi KevinC, 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
Best ones of all !!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these. Great sound and quality. I’ve bought them for my entire family. Not the cheapest but worth every penny.
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Posted .Hi LizC, We’re delighted to learn that your entire family is enjoying the remarkable features, superior sound quality, and incredible value of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. It sounds like we hit the mark with the WH-1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love my this product, especially when you workout and you don’t listen to the noise around you, you can focus on what are you doing. Also the quality of the earbuds are great. Best purchase I have done.
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Posted .Hi OswaldoJ,
We're glad to hear that you love your new Sony headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones
|Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Greatest pair of headphones i have ever used hands down! Great noise cancelation and sound quality. And the app is very user friendly
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Posted .Hi KeyB, We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Highly Recommend for women
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutley love these headphones and the support that you receive through Sony. This is my first pair of expensive headphones and they are perfect for my needs. I use them during my podcast sessions and they work perfectly with my Rodecaster Pro.
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Posted .Hi BNicole, Great choice! 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
ANC strength option needs to be added in update
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After 3+ weeks with the XM5's, it would seem like the Noise Cancelling has a *"high"* and a *normal* mode based on the Noise cancelling auto optimizer **(not talking about adaptive sound control)**. The *normal* mode is what it sounds like most of the time. The *"high"* mode only seems to come on when the outside volume passes over a certain threshold. Try this. Get the xm5s and put them on and take note of what you can hear in the normal mode. Then, play some loud sound or put your head right up against running water or something loud and continuous. You'll notice the sound profile changes and the outside noise is reduced even further. You might even feel pressure on your ears/ that plugged up feeling. I really don't like not having full control over the ANC. I'd wish that the software team could give us more settings to control how strong we want the ANC to be at any given moment in addition to what we already have.
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Posted .Hi Colby,
Thank you and we appreciate your feedback. 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!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Worth the price
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these for my wife so she can listen to music or watch TikTok’s and I can watch tv or play video games in peace without her complaining about the noise and it does a great job at that! She doesn’t even hear anything through them and even I checked them out and they were great!
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Posted .Hi Mariano153, We are happy 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony rules!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had the pleasure of using these headphones on a trip to Hawaii. The plane ride was long, but the Sony headphones made it an extremely pleasurable trip. The noise canceling is amazing, along with full range, sound, and deep bass.
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Posted .Hi Berber, We're pleased to hear that you have a wonderful plane ride. We are also happy to hear that you like the noise canceling function and audio quality. 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
Amazingly the Best!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The quality of the headphone is superb! I can’t ask for anything else! When you use it, you’re like in a trance where youre focused on the music you’re plsying! This is my second one.. gave the first one to my hubby! Sony, you did great! Loved the product!
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Posted .Hi JinKookieOT7, Great choice! 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:Comfort
Excellent Headphonesm
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very happy with the new Sony headphones. Did not have the earlier version so I can’t compare however these headphones are comfortable and extremely quiet on planes where I use them the most. Love the ability to speak and the system allows me to hear what is being said then going back to quiet after a few seconds.
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Posted .Hi Dooley139, amazing! 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
Excellent product
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product, great quality and exceptional performance!
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Posted .Hello Mony,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We are thrilled to hear that you found the product to be excellent, with great quality and exceptional performance. At Sony, we are committed to providing exceptional audio experiences, and we are thrilled to hear that our WH-1000XM5 headphones have gone above and beyond your expectations.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Couldnt be more happy
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Originally had airpod maxs and was dissapointed got these as a replacment and coildnt be more happy, noise cancelling is great, touch controls are intuitive, and audio quality is absolutely amazing. Carrying case is great too
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Posted .Hi Victor, We're glad that you're 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 quality
Pretty neat sound
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really responsive. Amazing sound. Walked down a busy street during rush hour. All I heard was my music. I am worried about the material in regards to the cushion. Sweating while walking can damage them so try and keep them dry. Works great with my galaxy. Download the app to utilize the headphones full potential.
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Posted .Hi RayRay, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like the amazing sound quality, responsiveness, industry-leading noise cancelation, works great with your smartphone, and the Sony Headphones Connect App that lets you customize the sound levels to suit your music. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the quality of the material of the ear cushion. And yes, please make sure to keep them dry after use to avoid damage.
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
Headphones plus and minus
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.when it shuts out airplane and other noise it is fantastic but I've been having some trouble keeping it working. E.g., After a story I was listening to finished, I couldn't get anything else to play. I'm hoping I can figure out how to prevent this sort of thing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LoisL, We are sorry that you are having an issue with your Sony headphones. Please make sure your headphones are up-to-date to improve their performance and resolve any possible software-related issues: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000539071.html. Feel free to test the unit again and verify if it resolves the issue. Despite your concern, it's good that you still like your headphones. We take all user input seriously and will make sure your comments reach the appropriate person. Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Amazing product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Superb product and amazing battery life. In order to truly enjoy this product, purchase a plan with tidel and see how good these headphones can get.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KaranR, Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your new Sony WH1000XM5 and its amazing battery life. The WH-1000XM5 headphones are known for their excellent noise-canceling capabilities and high-quality audio performance, which can enhance the listening experience with any high-fidelity music source, including Tidal. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam