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 regard the product's sound quality as impeccable, with many also praising its comfort, amazing battery life, and lightweight design. They appreciate the good bass, sleek design, snug fit, and decent active noise cancellation. However, some customers find its portability lacking compared to competitors and note that it is on the pricey side. Additionally, concerns have been raised about inconsistent connectivity and insufficient volume levels.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality, worth most of the money! Enjoy
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Shifter,
Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback about the WH-1000XM5 headphones! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying the amazing sound quality they provide.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
- Stephanie
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Really good
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is wonderful. I love you noise cancelling and how easy it is to use
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JaquainN, great! We're glad you like love the ease of use, sound quality and noise canceling of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best sound peroid
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony has been the top dog when it comes to over-ear headphone these past few years and this is no exception. Cant go wrong!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TylerD, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you like the sound quality of your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not bad, I expected the sound to be better but I use it a lot, for gym, work, etc. For the price, its a 4 star
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BoxxedYouUp,
We are pleased to learn that your WH-1000XM5 headphones have become such a versatile part of your daily routine, from your workouts to your professional life. We would like to mention that you can further enhance and personalize your audio experience by using the Sony | Sound Connect app. Within the app, you can use the Equalizer settings to choose from various presets or manually adjust the frequency levels to find the specific sound profile that resonates best with you.
Thank you for trusting Sony.
Best regards,
Dominick
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Better then AirPod maxes
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Head are great but the sound connect app can be annoying
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brahim, thanks for taking the time to share your experience with the Sony - WH1000XM5. We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the extraordinary sound quality, and industry-leading noise canceling technology on these headphones. Your satisfaction is our top priority, therefore we want make things right for you, please let us know what were the inconveniences you went through with the sound connect app. You can contact our technical support team if you have questions or need assistant via: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Best regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Really good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Buy them to flights but end using also for work or hear music, the noise cancellation is pretty good and sound is amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ToniD,
Thank you for the purchase! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling of the headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Get this headphones
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A great headphones. I waited to write this review for sometime because I had to make sure and I have to say best purchase ever.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PriscillaA, 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
Love it
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My go to travel headphones. Literally can peacefully enjoy shows or movies during plane rides. The best headphone purchase for me thus far!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MinardP, Great! You definitely made the right choice. We're glad you're enjoying all the improvements we made on these headphones. Sony’s industry-leading noise cancellation evolves to further immerse you in your music. 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 so much for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
AMAZING!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounds and NC. Amazing sound quality. Able to use at work and can also hear coworkers clearly when i enable that function lol
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GGRG, 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
XM5’s
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product and compares just as good to XM6 if you want a cheaper option
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SteenJ,
It is most rewarding to hear that you consider these headphones a great product and a fantastic value! We are thrilled that the performance stands out so strongly to you. The WH-1000XM5 is designed to provide world-class noise cancellation and exceptional audio fidelity, and we are glad it is delivering exactly the experience you were looking for.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Birthday Gift Review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these as a gift for my sister and she said that everything about these headphones are amazing; sound, feel, and size are all good. However, she did mention that she wishes she could use them for a workout or something similar but they are not sweat resistant.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Review, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are the best ANC headphone son the market. You have tonuse EQ to make them sound better but thats a minimal step. Get these!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Robtech Awesome! We're glad that you like the noise canceling and use of EQ to make the sound better. 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
Woooo
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i love these headphones they’re great and for the price compared to other headphone , idk maybe a fruit, they’re way better
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AndrewO, This is great! We're pleased to hear that you love these headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sound great, and comfy for days
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound signature is aggressive on these. But very responsive to EQ at the same time. Noise cancellation is solid as wel. Call quality is excellent also.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rezzes, Awesome! We are so 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
really good
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love them so much, the noise canceling is great and the ear things are so soft
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EvangelinaT,
Very nice! We're glad to hear that you love the noise canceling and comfortable design of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sounding headphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and great price. This headphone have better sound quality then my beats 3
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BIGC, We're pleased to hear that you like the audio quality of the WH1000XM5. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Insanely clear sound!
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These things are flat out awesome! I am amazed at how clear everything is and how well it cuts down on the noise.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nick27, Thank you for the great review! We're pleased to hear that you're impressed with the sound clarity and top notch noise cancelling feature of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Not the newest, but still amazing.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I Love these headphones! I know that the new ones are out, but these are great value.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WilliamG,
We feel privileged to know how much you love your Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones!
It's excellent to hear that you find them to be a great value. Even as technology evolves, the XM5 continues to deliver a premium experience. Thank you for your support and for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Do not buy these.
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is great, noise cancelling works excellently. I cannot, by any means recommend anyone get these headphones. The band is made of the most brittle plastic ever, so a single drop will shatter it. Repairing the thing is a nightmare too, you have to remove minimum 10 screws, 1 adhesive gasket which will never truly work again, and pop off the front ear cup to even access the innards. Oh, and it just happens through normal wear and tear too, just happens when you put the headphones on enough. $400 for absolute e-waste.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JustinR,
Thanks for the feedback. We really appreciate you highlighting the sound quality and noise cancelling on your WH-1000XM5s.
However, we're truly sorry to hear about the trouble you've had with the headband.
To get this fixed for you, we suggest reaching out to our parts supplier, Encompass. They offer low-cost repair options and genuine replacement parts to make the process much easier.
You can find all the details and get started right here: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00346233
Thanks for considering Sony and for your honest review.
Warm regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Purchase Ever.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I didn’t know that my life was lacking anything significant until I bought these amazing headphones. I am now complete. These things have brought me so much joy. Buy them. ☺️
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi irehc, 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