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 positive about the product's exceptional sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life, also appreciating its lightweight design, good bass, and snug fit. However, customers are negative about its portability, price, and occasional connectivity issues. Some also note that the volume could be louder and express a desire for water resistance.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best by far
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best Noise-Canceling over the ear headphones I have ever used. The sound quality is second to none and the noise canceling feature is flawless. Also, these are very comfortable, much more so than the SM4 I used to have. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NewHP, Awesome! We're glad that you love the new WH1000XM5 wireless headphones. These 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 purchasing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Great audio quality
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent audio quality, just the right amount of bass, significantly superior sound compared to Apple products and cheaper. The only drawback was the headphones, as they caused perspiration in the ears after prolonged use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nila, Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying the audio quality 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony M5 better than Bose!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.sold my m3's. these sound better and have a longer battery life. of couse the noise cancelling is great. just used them on a 3 hour flight sitting 2 rows away from screaming baby. i watched a movie hand did not hear the baby at all, even during quiet scenes. better than the bose headphones i have.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Corey, Awesome! 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, Weight
Excellent Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones offer excellent noise cancellation and because they are very light can be worn for extended periods, such as during a long flight, without discomfort that some heavier headphones can cause. Sound quality is terrific and am overall very happy with these headphones.
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Posted .Hi JS88, 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
great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.my son uses them daily , no problem , noise cancelling for autism use mostly but they are exactly what he needed
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brewer,
We are truly heartened to learn that these headphones are providing exactly what your son needs for his daily routine. Knowing that our noise-canceling technology helps create a comfortable, supportive environment for him means the world to us, and we are so glad they are delivering consistent comfort every single day.
Thank you for trusting Sony to support your family's daily life.
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones sound and feel amazing. They help me immerse myself into anything i listen to
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Posted .Hi Jamuel, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
THE BEST !!!!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones. Super comfortable and light weight , the noise canceling feature comes in super handy... When, I am trying to read or study....
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nelson, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Fantastic
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the noise cancelling on these, it's fantastic! The audio quality blew me away the day I tried them and it still does. The battery life is incredible, it really rarely needs to be charged
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Posted .Hi MistySkies, We are thrilled to hear that you love the audio quality and battery life of your Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy your music! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Most amazing headphones I've ever owned
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are amazing, they literally make all the noise disappear. You can hear things in songs that you've never heard before. I also use them on zoom calls where the ambience noise allowance is super helpful. Battery life is incredible.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BreakEvenFlame, Awesome! 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
Great sound and design
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have used this series since M3 and its only gotten better with each iteration. The M5s sounds fantastic, great nose cancellation, the design is an overall improvement over the previous generation. The new carry case is also sleeker. One thing i miss about M4 is the NFC quick connect, M5 didn't have a nfc tap to connect.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Badapex, Thanks for sharing your experience with the Sony XM5 Wireless headphones. We're glad that you are happy with it. 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. We also appreciate your feedback regarding NFC. This can help us improve in the future. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones ive ever bought
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Ive never had a pair of headphones that provide such comfort and such grear sound quality at the same time. If anyone ever asked what headphones i would recommend, hands down its the XM5s
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Josh,
Great! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the comfort and sound quality 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:Sound quality, Weight
Light headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones for traveling around anywhere I have tried the AirPods max but I like these more because they sound great and they are very light to wear. Which is a key feature for me the AirPods are to heavy to wear for long periods of time
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nadeshot86, Awesome! We're pleased 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:Sound quality
Perfect for flying.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like them a lot. However, the touch buttons are a bit sensative. The noise cancellation is near perfect. Took them on a flight and apparently there was a baby screaming the entire time behind my seat. I heard nothing. Yet, i could hear the pilot when i needed. Bass could be better but overall, great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Provoked,
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback!
We can't be happier to hear how much you like the WH1000XM5 headphones and that the noise cancellation is "near perfect," especially during your flight.
We also appreciate your honest input regarding the touch controls being sensitive and your desire for stronger bass. Your insights are truly valuable as we continuously strive to refine our products. We hope you continue to enjoy the exceptional audio experience and test adjusting the audio settings on our Sony Headphones Connect App—this may enhance the bass!
If you any question regarding the adjustable audio settings on the app, you can always contact our dedicated support team at https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Love them!
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's been a few months since purchasing the Sony xm5 headphones and so far they are great! They cancel out noise and are very loud. Battery last a long time. The only issue I had was connecting it to different devices, I had to download the Sony app.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ingrid, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function and battery life. We're sorry if you had issues connecting to your other devices. Please know that these headphones can be paired with other devices without the use of Headphones Connect app. Please check the Help Guide for more details: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/index.html
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
Great headset if on sale
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got it on sale, great value for the price. If your head is a little too big like mine then you might want to buy the newer gen.
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Posted .Hi Rodo,
We’re happy to hear you’re enjoying the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones and found them to be a great value. We appreciate your feedback on the fit, as comfort is important to us, and we continuously work on improving design.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Best of Both Worlds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This noise cancelation headset is in a category of its own. I have tried the Bose and Beats but this one gives me the best of both worlds. The clear, crisp sounds of Bose combined with the deep bass of Beats. I love this headset.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DocB,
That's great! Thank you for your purchase and we are honored to have customers like you. We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and clear sound quality of the Sony 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:Sound quality
Amazing sound and ANC
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Incredible sound quality and ANC. I wish they had water resistance so that I didn't have to baby them so much but the audio quality is worth it. These aren't gym headphones, they're concentrate on listening to your music headphones.
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Posted .Hi gabrieldj,
Thanks for commenting! We are truly happy to know that you are satisfied with the amazing sound quality and exceptional noise canceling function of our WH-1000XM5. We greatly appreciate your feedback with the water resistance/water proofing design.
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 very much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Wonderful Noise Cancelling Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The XM5 is a very comfortable, flexible noise cancelling headphone which has very great sound. They feel light and you forget that they're on your head after a while. The noise cancelling works great and I mainly bought them for traveling, but I use them at home when it's late at night.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi skynet, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5 headphones! The light and rigid precision-engineered driver unit improves high frequency sensitivity for more natural sound quality. Sony unique technologies include a premium lead-free solder containing gold for excellent conductivity, Fine Sound Resistor for even power distribution, and optimized circuitry for an improved signal-to-noise ratio to ensure clear, consistent sound. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Too big
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great headphones, comfortable and sound great, my only complaint is that even on the tightest setting they still slip off my head. It could just be a me problem but I find myself not wearing them as often as I’d like because they’re too big for my head
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello KaylaS,
Thank you for your purchase and for sharing your feedback. We're glad that you appreciate the sound quality and comfortability of our XM5. Your feedback is important and will help us improve our future products. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Excellent audio. Average build quality.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The audio quality is excellent. The noise cancellation is very good. They are fairly lightweight, which is nice. But the build quality could be a little bit better for the price. The plastic feels rather cheap and I sometimes worry about them breaking. Not nearly as solid as the AirPods Max. But overall they are a good value.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bropruitai,
We're glad you are enjoying the superb noise cancelling feature of your WH-1000XM5. Good to know you point out the lightweight design and excellent audio quality that are noteworthy. We value your input and appreciate the feedback. The moving parts don't make the WH-1000XM5 fragile — the construction is solid and reassuring. The WH-1000XM5 were tested and build to last. Please contact us so we can get more information on this.
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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 sharing your feedback! -Jess