Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 12202523
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 praise the impeccable sound quality, exceptional comfort, and amazing battery life of the product. They also appreciate its lightweight design, good bass, snug fit, and decent active noise cancellation. However, some customers have noted concerns regarding its portability, price, and occasional connectivity issues. A few also wished for louder volume and water resistance.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones offer a top-tier listening experience. The sound quality is exceptional, delivering rich and immersive audio. Comfort is clearly a priority in their design—the ear cushions are deep, plush, and remarkably soft, ensuring a snug yet gentle fit. The headband adds to this comfort with its soft padding, making these headphones ideal for extended use. Unlike some other models, they don't press too hard, avoiding headaches even during long sessions. One downside, however, is the sensitive finish. It tends to show marks from grease or oil on your skin, which may require frequent cleaning to maintain its pristine appearance. Despite this, these headphones are a fantastic choice for anyone seeking premium noise-canceling technology with unmatched comfort.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Charles, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience on the Sony - WH1000XM5! As you noted this headphones have been engineered to perfection, delivering a magnificent sound quality, they are also built with industry-leading noise cancelling technology and ultra soft earcups for long term use. Also we appreciate your feedback on the sensitive finish that may require constant cleaning, we will share this with our development team. Thank you for choosing Sony. Regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality, Weight
The best purchase I’ve ever made.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headphones I’ve ever bought, and I got them for a great deal. They have excellent sound quality, are very lightweight, and their battery is outstanding. I highly recommend these headphones.
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Posted .Hi UrielS, Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the WH1000XM5 headphones! It's great to hear that you are enjoying the excellent sound quality, lightweight design, and outstanding battery life. Your recommendation is much appreciated. If you have any further feedback or need assistance, feel free to reach out. Enjoy your headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great product!
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ive had these headphones for about a year now, I use them strictly for the gym and they still act how they did when I first bought them. The battery lasts very long and they’re loud, comfortable, and easy to clean. The noise cancellation on these headphones are also a 10/10.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Great choice, Elana! We're also glad that you're enjoying using the WH1000XM5 in the gym, battery life, comfort, ease of cleaning, and noise canceling. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best Cans on the market
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are seriously some of the best noise canceling headphones that you can buy. In my opinion, they are the best the only thing that I don’t like is that they are made out of eco-friendly material which I do like, but I feel that they could’ve spent more time developing a more premium feel at this price point, and still be eco-friendly. The box is eco-friendly and recyclable that it comes in, and the case that it comes in is made of cloth. It comes with a companion app that allows you to change all of the EQ settings, which is very important for listening to different types of music. It lasts long. Sometimes I don’t have to charge it for a full week and I get a lot of active use out of it it’s decent for phone calls, but better for listening to music without other people hearing what you listen to. I highly recommend these and the former version the 1000 XM4. The noise cancellation on these are as phenomenal as it gets.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Robo, Thanks for sharing your wonderful experience with your new Sony headphones. We are glad that you like them. With our WH-1000XM5 headphones, you can enjoy magnificent sound quality which is engineered to perfection and have a battery life that can last up to 30 hours with quick charging (3 min charge for 3 hours of playback). With 8 total microphones, these headphones are our biggest step forward in noise canceling technology. For everyday convenience, just Speak-to-Chat and Quick Attention mode stop your music and let in ambient sound. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
love these!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.swipe functions on the right ear are super cool to have. colorways are clean and neat. i love the sound quality and ANC. it is also so comfy to wear that it feels like a cloud on your ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JiaguoL, Thank you for sharing your detailed review of your WH-1000XM5! We're so delighted you're enjoying the excellent sound quality and noise canceling feature of the unit. Good to know you appreciate the easy touch operations, exceptional comfort, and silver color of these headphones Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got these headphones for Christmas and i’ve noticed no loss of quality whatsoever. Whenever I grab it by the ear cover, it leaves a finger print (clean hands or not) but it fades away after some time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CINDYA,
It makes us really happy to hear that your WH-1000XM5 headphones have been delivering flawless, top-tier audio quality ever since you unwrapped them for Christmas.
We appreciate you pointing out the fingerprint behavior on the ear covers. The matte, premium finish of the XM5s is designed to feel incredibly comfortable and luxurious, which can sometimes temporarily show natural oils from your skin, even with clean hands. As you perfectly noted, they do fade away naturally, but a quick wipe with a dry, soft microfiber cloth will also keep them looking as pristine as they sound!
Thank you for being a proud part of the Sony family, and we hope you continue to enjoy your music to the absolute fullest!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
The Perfect Headphones for Business and Travel
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been using these Sony WH-100XM5 headphones for about a month now, and I'm absolutely blown away. They're the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn, and the noise cancellation is fantastic. The sound quality is also top-notch. The bass is deep and rich, and the highs are crisp and clear. I've listened to all sorts of music with these headphones, and I've never been disappointed. The headphones are very portable, which is great. I've traveled with them on airplanes and they're great. Overall, I'm incredibly impressed with these. They're the best headphones I've ever owned, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great pair of noise-cancelling headphones. Bonus: These headphones inspired me to start my own entertainment business. I use a logo on headphones with an aux cable plugged into them in my company's logo. The headphones represent the power of music to inspire and connect people. I'm so grateful to Sony for creating such an amazing product.
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Posted .Hi McGrailTech,
Thank you for taking the time to write such an in-depth review of your experience with the WH-1000XM5. We are so happy to know that you are well-pleased with its very comfortable fit design, industry-leading noise canceling function, exceptional sound quality, and superb performance. We are also delighted to know that these headphones inspired you to start your own entertainment business, that's amazing!
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 recommending our WH-1000XM5 and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
they sound really good. I would buy another pair
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They sound really good, but you can hear the wind hitting the windshield. It’s kind of weird, but they still sound really good. and comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JohnR!
Thanks so much for sharing your review and for being so honest about your experience.
We are very glad to hear that your WH-1000XM5 are providing such good sound and comfort for you.
To help with that wind noise, we recommend opening the Sony | Sound Connect app and checking the Ambient Sound Control settings. You can find a specific "Automatic Wind Noise Reduction" toggle there that is designed to detect and suppress exactly what you’re hearing.
Thanks for choosing Sony and sharing your feedback!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
If u are looking for headphones- choose these ones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m in love with these headphones. The sound quality is amazing. Battery is enough for ~30h. They are so comfy and worth the price. If you forget to turn them off - the battery will go down of course but it took them almost 2days to be out of charge just working w/o connecting to phone.
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Posted .Hi Julie, Excellent! We're thrilled to hear that you love the sound, comfort, and battery life. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Best on the market
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely best wireless/noise-canceling headphones you can get on the market! The sound quality and EQ features are pristine with great bass, most effective for office or home use, but definitely great for commuting, too. Fit is great and very lightweight. Compact and easy to travel with. I definitely recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jeremy, Excellent choice! We're pleased to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality, features, and noise canceling. 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
Lives up to the hype
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.About two weeks of owning them, coming from earbuds the past few years. Very comfortable, amazing sound, I love to play with eq and just about everything sounds great no matter what. Noise cancellation works well. Just as transparency mode. It also has adaptive modes that can switch between modes for you like if you start a conversation or if a loud train is passing by. Pretty light/gentle pressure on the head, we all know the feeling, mostly comfortable unless you have an industrial piercing like me on the ear, hoping I can find something more compatible so that I don't have to deal with the sound leak and discomfort. Otherwise, perfect value at the current price. Only complaint is the cloth case... Great design but I'm not exactly sure how it's meant to be cleaned. And the material of the cushion is apparently stain prone as well, but that comes with most white/beige things. They get dirty eventually. The outside casing seems like a durable plastic though, I've already dinged it a few times and no scratches or scuffs. Just hope the soft material is as durable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello CHRISTINE,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that you are enjoying the comfort, sound quality, and advanced features of the WH1000XM5 headphones. It’s great to know that the adaptive noise cancellation and transparency modes are enhancing your listening experience. We understand the challenge you mentioned with the industrial piercing and the sound leak, and we appreciate your honesty about this. Regarding the cloth case, we apologize for any inconvenience with cleaning and durability concerns. We will share your valuable feedback with our team as we continue to improve our products.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Must buy
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Quality of the headphones is amazing. The material used for the cushions is super soft and premium. The equalizer is amazing, though I like the out the box sound to have a very balanced sound. Battery life has been great so far. I wish there was a little bit more customization in the app for non Spotify users.
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Posted .Hi iLoveTech, Thanks for the feedback. We're glad to hear that you love the quality of the 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 so much for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality, Weight
Worth it!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve had for a few months now and this is my first over the ear headset and definitely met my expectations. Sound quality is great, battery lasts and charges quickly, lightweight, and my favorite part is that ambient noise does not get through when I’m on calls which makes it a game changer at the office or if I’m ok calls at coffee shops!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JC95, 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Xm5 headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love my xm5 headphones especially the noise cancelling ! It lasts so long too
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Posted .Hi EmilyK!
Thanks for the review!
It is fantastic to know that your WH-1000XM5 headphones are working out so well for you.
These headphones use two processors and eight microphones to keep the world quiet, so you can focus on your music. Plus, the battery is built to go the distance, giving you up to 30 hours of play time on a single charge.
Thank you for selecting Sony headphones!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best Ever
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are amazing. I use them every day and the battery lasts forever. I was debating between these and the Airpod max’s and these are so much better sound quality, comfortability and so much better for the price. They also coke with a case, unlike the Airpods. HIGHLY recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RenaGarcond Great! 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Recrowned King of ANC returns!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review."So yes, the rumors are true. We do have in our mist a User" Sony has been a very solid performer and overall top seller of headphones. While others have done this or that better ...the Sony headphones seem to gain the top spot of sales more times than not. This release from Sony, the XM5, gives the user a completely different look with stronger ANC and better sound quality. You can count on on very good imaging for bluetooth devices, good separation, and more balance tones across the mids and bass. But the underated surprise is the dominance of phone call quality. Sony is now the leader in headphone voice quality on phone calls, yes better than the Airpods Max. When you add the fact that they don't care about what kind of phone you use to take advantage of them, the battery life, and the multiple device connection ...you clearly see why Sony is once again the King. The only spot of concern is the lack of space inside the earcups. I think they could have done a better job with the spacing. Even more than before you ears are resting on the driver pad, which could be a deal breaker for some. I've just accepted this and moved on and now it doesn't bother me anymore but it might bother you. Overall I still have to recommend this headphone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Methos, Great! We're happy 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Worth it in every way
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For $400, here is why the XM5 headphones are worth it in every way (in my opinion). First, the Noise Cancelling is VERY good. At the gym, (which yes I sweat in these and I havent had an issue yet) everything around me is completely tuned out. Or, if I am there with my friends, I turn on Ambient Noise so I can jam to my music but still hear them talk (coolest feature I wanted). At first, I thought the app was going to be annoying, I just wanted to connect them to bluetooth, but I found the app’s customizable sound options can completely level up the way you listen to music. These are also super comfortable, and you can almost forget youre wearing them on your head. All of these features make these headphones well worth the $400, and I saved myself $150 chosing these over the Airpod Max which has the same features.
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Posted .Hi Planet21, We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome headphones! Definitely recommend!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I saw these headphones at a retail store at the airport and I tried them on and the airport got super quiet! I was like woe these are so cool! I played some music on them and the sound was crystal clear. I was so impressed I ended up buying some. They are so comfortable and look great. I use them around the house and when I work out. They are also great for travel especially while on flights the noise cancellation is awesome, plus great for watching movies and listening to music. I definitely recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jaime19, Thank you for sharing your experience with the Sony WH-1000XM5! It's great to know that you found the sound quality crystal clear and the headphones comfortable for extended use, whether at home, during workouts, or while traveling. And good to know you appreciate the exceptional noise canceling feature of this headphones. Your recommendation means a lot to us, thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love my Sony headphones. Excellent for when I’m in the gym and on the go or if I’m in a private place that I just need to hear the conversation that I’m on the house about the noise that is going on around me and I can focus on the phone call and then when I’m in the gym, I can hear the music loud and clear. I just love them. This is my second pair of the first pair I sat on them and I broke them so I immediately had to get me a new pair and I love them.
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Posted .Hi Glover,
We’re so happy your second pair of WH-1000XM5s is working out great for both the gym and important calls! It's awesome that the noise canceling helps you focus exactly where you need it.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
What an amazing set of headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loved the xm4 older model. I didnt think the xm5 would be much of a difference but it turned out to be the subtle diffrrence that made it worth the upgrade. I love Sonys' headphone app. It gives so much control over fine tuning my personal sound and noise cancelation. Something was weird today, the headphones started cutting out sound today and purposely going to aware mode with the noise cancelation. I read up a little on this and found it that it was caused by me talking. Once i setup google assistant on it whenever i talk with somewhat of a loud level it will cut off sound on purpose so i can listen and have a conversation. That to me is a golden feature which sony has included in their programming. Sound is 10/10 Comfort is 10/10 they are light enough to wear all day and not get those ear cuff rings around your head lol. App is 10/10 Overall, to me, Sony has been killing it in this price range of noise cancelling headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DustinJ, 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