Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 11898759
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 love the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones for their terrific sound quality and comfortable design. The headphones are also lightweight and have a long battery life. Overall, customers seem very satisfied with these headphones.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- 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
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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
Best NC Headphones for studying with Misophonia
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love my headphones so much. I use them at the gym and to play games and study. Theyre authentically pleasing so i dont feel silly wearing them. They do fall off with heavy activity so i dont recommend them for running or jumping. But i LOVE the NC features because i struggle with misophonia so much.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .HI JessicaG Awesome! We're thrilled 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
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.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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
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:Battery life, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. The sound is crystal clear. Love the feature that lowers the volume when you place your hand on the right side of the headset to hear when someone needs to talk to you. Having the headphone charged via usb is great....no more batteries! They also hold the charge for a long time. Very happy with this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tampagirl, Excellent choice! We're glad that you like the sound, features, and battery life. 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
noise cancelling is great but app gives me issues
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.excellent noise cancelling! I would give 5 stars however the price is high in my opinion. I love all the features, the app looks dated but is still useful. The only issues I have are regarding app settings changing and having to reset them each time I turn the headset on/off. Specifically the feature that pauses music when you turn your head gets annoying, I change it in the app however it changes back between uses. Overall, solid headphones but pricey for app annoyances.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KatherineM, 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:Battery life, Comfort, 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, comfortable, long battery life
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ant1, perfect! We're glad you like the sound quality, comfort 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great! Sound is excellent! Battery life is really good too!
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Posted .Hello Jazz,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're thrilled you're enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones! It's fantastic to know you find the sound excellent and the battery life really good. We designed these headphones to deliver an exceptional audio experience for extended periods, and your feedback truly reinforces that. Thanks so much for sharing your positive comments!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sounds good and no complaints at this time.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Picked these over some other brands. Bought these for my kid (24 yr old). Said these are very good. Loves the over ear. Can wear them quite a while without listening fatigue. Loves the function of covering on one ear muff to be able to pause listening and talk to people.
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Posted .Hi JasonM, This is great! We're glad that your kid likes the features of his new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Steal at this price!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound clarity on this one is incredible. The older XMs had a bad mic but that has been fixed. It’s even better when you get a price match.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, Kiran!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the incredible sound clarity of your new WH-1000XM5 headphones! We especially appreciate you noticing the improvements we've made to the microphone system. Our engineers worked hard to ensure crystal-clear voice pickup, so it’s great to know that the upgrade is making a real difference for you.
It’s also wonderful to hear you were able to take advantage of a price match—nothing beats getting premium Sony technology at a great value!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones I own
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones! Have had them now for a few months and one of my best purchases to date. The sound quality is outstanding and I love how noise canceling these are. They also do not hurt my head at all or feel tight. These are one of the first headphones to not give me headaches. I have many pairs of headphones and these are number one in my list.
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Posted .Hi Jaz9,
Awesome! We're glad you found the best headphones that matches your needs and expectations. We're really glad you are enjoying the outstanding sound quality, comfortable fit and noise canceling features of the WH1000XM5. 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
These are nice headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounding headphones! Light and comfortable. Noise cancelling and mic quality are excellent.
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Posted .Hi, i2c2, Thanks for the great review and the 5-stars rating!
We are glad our headphones have made such a good impression on you! Keep enjoying the amazing sound quality, and their amazing Noise Cancelling feature, and with their lightweight and comfortable design, finished in newly developed soft fit leather, it will fit snugly around the head with almost no pressure on the ears, allowing you to enjoy them for a long time without feeling discomfort.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a n amazing day!
-DiegoV
- 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great!
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have had tons of headphones, from shure to bose to bowers and wilkins. These are lightweight sound quality is great and very comfortable! The carrying case is great for flights. I was between these and airpods max, the portability of these is better than airpods max and sound quality sounds better on these! All the way sony nice work!
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Posted .Hi Chris,
Thank you so much for taking your time to write this review! Your kind words encourage us greatly. We're really glad you are enjoying the amazing sound quality, comfortable fit, lightweight, carrying case and overall performance of your SONY headphones. The WH-1000XM5 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing headphones!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are AMAZING! I love these! The sound is sooo good! I love using them when i just want to get lost in the music, the bass and treble is good and the eq is good. They do get my ears warm from the material of the ear muffs after using them for a while. Quick to connect on my iphone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alex93, Fantastic! We're delighted that you like the sound quality and ease of pairing. 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
Love them, no complaints!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After almost 2 months of daily use, I would say these headphones are worth it! The noise cancelling feature is fantastic, i ise it at work daily. It is convenient to have a button that turns off the noise cancelling for when coworkers come up to ask a quick question. I only need to charge them once every week and a half.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Julia,
That's perfect! We are pleased that you are satisfied with the noise canceling feature of your new Sony WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear 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! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
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||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound its amazing fit perfect color nice and soft
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Posted .Hi JenniferD,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and fit 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!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Great, premium product
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the headphones. The speech mode by covering the ear is incredible. Very comfortable, great battery life.
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Posted .Hi Stephen,
Thanks for the 5-star rating! That's what we love to hear, enjoy every note, every beat and every moment with your WH1000XM5 Headphones and its great batterie life. We're glad you're enjoying its comfortability and built-in features.
Thanks for choosing Sony. -Aldair
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Simple Review, One Big Warning Before Purchase
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They have amazing sound quality and great connectivity just make sure that they are fully updated. Some issues I had in beginning were simply resolved once I updated them, and haven't had a connection issues since. But because this a quick review one known issues with these headphones is the there swivel point failing over time if not taking care of. So if purchasing make sure to use the provided case. Because of this known issue its not getting a 5 but a solid 4. Would i recommend? Yes but keeping in mind that handle with care for a long lasting life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your detailed review of the WH-1000XM5 headphones, JoseL. It's great to hear that you found the sound quality amazing and connectivity issues resolved once fully updated. Regarding the swivel point issue, it is crucial to handle these headphones with care to avoid wear and tear over time. As you mentioned, using the provided case is an excellent precaution to extend the device's life, especially to prevent damage to the swivel point, which can fail if overstressed.
We appreciate your honest feedback and recommendation, even with the noted issue. Your review helps potential customers make an informed decision while emphasizing the importance of proper handling and storage for optimal longevity. Thank you for taking the time to share your insights and for choosing us.
Best regards,
Gus
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
An ideal headphones with minor issues
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It has everything, one of the best comfortable quality products in the market right now. Looks amazing and you can wear it all the times. Its true to every good thing you can find it in all the reviewa. I have been facing connectivity issues form day 1 and whatever I do it is still there. I also noticed the sound quality is not the best for the price point but it's not bad either.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Keyur, thank you so much for sharing your feedback. We're happy to hear that you like the comfort, quality, and looks. We're also sorry if you're having connectivity issue and the sound quality did not meet your expectations. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible. For optimum performance, please ensure the software is updated. You can check and verify the software using the headphones connect app. Using the app, you can also customize the settings such to fine-tune your music. You can also reset/initialize the headphones. Please refer to the Help Guide for more details.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541012.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