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
Quality Sound
|Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounding product with one of the best apps that let you tune the sound to your exact preference. Amazing bass and good noise cancelling, however not better than the Air Pods Max noise cancelling in my opinion.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi number1hero,
Thanks for commenting! We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the exceptional sound quality, customizable settings through the Sony Headphones Connect app, and great noise canceling function of the WH-1000XM5. We truly appreciate your comparison about the noise canceling of these headphones to another brand.
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 your purchase and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
PERFECT
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound quality, a lot of features and perfect for any style of living
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the excellent review, DominickN!
We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the good sound quality and the many features of your WH-1000XM5 headphones! We designed them to be versatile, and we are especially pleased that you find them perfect for any style of living, seamlessly blending performance and sophisticated design.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
MX5 great for work, school, not the gym
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Such amazing headphones and I’m writing this review after a year with them and they’re still good. Great sound and I love the noise cancellation feature. However, I don’t recommend these if you’re running because they do tilt depending on your posture and personal speed as you jog/run but overall great to listen to music sitting down, studying, or just to play Roblox with but I don’t use the mic feature as I have my own mic but I use them to hear the in-game sound.
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Posted .Hi Pearl, We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the sound and noise canceling function. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
A proper upgrade
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these as an upgrade from my Beats Solos. Love the sound quality. The noise canceling works great for me and I love there’s an ambient sound mode for when I need to pay attention to my surroundings. The headphones also have an app for complete customization and even includes customizing sound based on the way you wear them. Definitely recommend. My only very slight con is that they are sensitive to certain sounds and movements and I need to take a look at how to turn off the chimes because I prefer uninterrupted listening. Other than that, a great purchase.
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Posted .We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones, Leslie. We appreciate your input and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really enjoy the noise cancelling feature when travelling, also, it's comfortable for me, as cover all over the ear, easy sync with my mobile device.
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Posted .Hi Rodolfo, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are reaaly great at blocking out sound and allowing sound through, whichever is need depending on the situation. They are also very comfortable and have great sound quality.
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Posted .Hi Edgar, Awesome! We're are glad that you like the sound quality. comfort, and noise canceling function. 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:Comfort, Weight
Good quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These things are awesome and light weight, more comfortable than comparable options
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GusR, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
I am beyond happy with these XM5’s
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was my Christmas present this year and prior to that I had read all the reviews. I watched multiple YouTube reviews and was convinced this was the pair of headphones I wanted. Oh my goodness! These Sony XM 5’s are replacing a five year set of Bose. I didn’t think it would be possible to say an upgrade over Bose would be this dramatic, but it is! The noise canceling is excellent, and when you download the app and use the 360 Reality Audio, the sound is truly amazing! If you’re in the market, stop into Best Buy and give these a listen. I highly recommend these headphones.
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Posted .Hi gmc132psu,
Awesome! Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you're happy with your new Sony TV. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Nice headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable, noise cancellation is pretty good a the padding it good as well.
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Posted .Hi Marlene,
Thanks for your review. We're glad you're enjoying the sound quality and the noise cancellation feature the WH1000XM5 headphones come with! The earpads were designed to be comfortable in different situations and environments.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Aldair
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good I love it the sound is very good and if your a person that loves bass in songs you can adjust it with the app with many different presets
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JosefinaC, We're glad that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Excellent sound quality.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound and build quality,battery life………..
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Posted .Hi Jjpt,
Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality, design, and battery life of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Headphones Ever, just wish water resistant
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The ones I was waiting for. I didn't think they were coming until August. My Bose 700 were stolen and so I wound up getting these and have to say, the Sony are better in sound isolation, sound quality using Tidal (3d audio, eq) and they cancel out everything! The hand over the right ear to amplify the outside world for you hear is an amazing touch. I use these for remote working all over town. I'm always in my headphones but can let in people as I want. A blessing for my social anxiety. The only spot that Bose has these beat is on the device switching. This may be a familiarity thing at this point. TBD
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Posted .Hi DevKore, while we're sadden to hear that your previous headphones were stolen, we are glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, and features 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:Comfort
Overall great performance
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really comfortable pair of headphones. Unfortunately the headset sometimes struggles to follow commands like skipping music
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Posted .Hi HeidyS,
We are pleased to hear you find the WH-1000XM5 headphones to be a really comfortable pair! We apologize that you are experiencing struggles with the touch controls when skipping music, as the gesture controls should be consistently responsive. This issue can sometimes be caused by the Bluetooth signal quality, especially when the headphones are set to prioritize audio quality over a stable connection, so we recommend opening the Sony | Headphones Connect app and changing the setting to "Priority on Stable Connection" in the Sound tab. If the issue persists, please try restarting your playback device (phone/laptop) or performing a simple reset of the headphones (instructions are in the help guide) to clear any temporary glitches.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones great sounds you will even get robbed and wont hear it coming thays how good they are
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Posted .Hi DanielF,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM5! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Super comfy and great sounding!
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable and high quality sound along side excellent active noise cancellation make these top tier wireless headphones. I’ve owned the Airpods Max in the past and surprisingly enough I like the way the XM5’s sound much better.
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Posted .Hi Lucas, Great! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, comfort, and sound 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
Dog groomers best friend
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are seriously some of the best headphones you can get on market. Even though it says not to sweat in them its really dependent on how much you sweat. I worked at a dog salon and wore these everyday. Noise cancelation is out of this world. If you work as a groomer, these are really good to have. They withstand extremely high pitched noises in the background as well.
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Posted .Hi SabrinaR, It's great to hear that you are enjoying the WH-1000XM5 headphones! They are indeed known for their exceptional noise cancellation capabilities, which can be particularly beneficial in environments with high-pitched noises, such as a dog salon. The noise-canceling technology in these headphones is designed to effectively reduce low-frequency sounds, like those from engines or air conditioning, but it can also handle a range of other noises to some extent. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great quality Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are amazing headphones!!! The noise canceling on these is awesome and they also look very aesthetic. I can go weeks without having to recharge these.
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Posted .Hi VictoriaS, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the noise canceling function. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Too sensitive
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like the Headphones and thought they were cute but i did not like the fact that I could not wear them to the gym because they can’t get wet and because they were so sensitive on the outside I couldn’t lay in my bed with them! However the sound quality was amazing and they were pretty comfortable!
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Posted .Hi LizbethC,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the WH-1000XM5 headphones. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the sound quality and found them comfortable! We understand your concerns about their sensitivity and water resistance for gym use. We value your feedback. We always strive to improve our products based on customer experiences.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
- Stephanie
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones, but not for someone with a large
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I thought they were very nice. They had excellent sound quality. Ans they looked great. The noise canceling feature was awesome. I really enjoyed these. But the reason I returned them was they felt too tight for my head. No matter how I adjusted them, they always felt like they were too tight.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello HaileyW,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the sound quality and design of the WH-1000XM5. However, we’re sorry to learn that they felt too tight, even after adjustments.
We strive to uphold the highest quality standards, and your insights will be forwarded to our dedicated Sony team for further review as we continuously work to enhance our products.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Holy sony
|Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great they sound great the case is great tony the tiger says they're grrrreat. Seriously though, they have amazong sound and sre very comfortable. Get them. Now. What are you waiting for? Stop reading this amd go buy them.
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Posted .Hi Loco, 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