Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- |
- SKU:
- 12249639
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6375 reviews
(6,375 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers regard the product's sound quality as impeccable, frequently praising its comfort, impressive battery life, and lightweight design. While many also appreciate its good bass, snug fit, and decent active noise cancellation, some concerns have been raised. These concerns primarily revolve around its portability, price, occasional connectivity issues, and a desire for louder volume and water resistance.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing sound and noice cancelation
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.During my hunt for a set of headphones i was pointed in this direction. The headphones are great the noice cancelation and the audio quality are worth the price. If you've tried to use earbuds like i have in the past and couldn't due to sizing issues. These over the ear headphones should be an option.
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Posted .Hi Im001s, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony xm5
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Battery life is long anc is good and transparency aswell
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Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, Emaneltorres!
We’re so glad to hear that you’re enjoying the long battery life and the performance of both the noise canceling and transparency modes on your WH-1000XM5! We designed these to be the ultimate versatile headphones for any environment, so it's great to know those features are hitting the mark for you.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
True noise canceling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best purchase, fell in love with Sony headsets. If you value high quality noise canceling headphones then don't even bother with other brands. Handwashed the case wigh no issues.
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Posted .Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with the WH-1000XM5, NinelM! We're thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying the high-quality noise cancellation and that our headset has become your top choice.
Regarding your mention of handwashing the case, we appreciate your attention to keeping your accessories clean. While it’s important to maintain your headphones and their case, we recommend following Sony’s official care instructions to ensure long-term performance and avoid accidental damage. For most Sony headphone models, it’s best to clean cases with a dry, soft cloth, and to avoid submerging them in water or using harsh cleaning agents, as some cases may not be water-resistant and moisture could lead to malfunction or affect their longevity.
Thank you again for your feedback and for choosing Sony. We hope your WH-1000XM5 headphones continue to provide an exceptional listening experience!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 Months
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ive had the headphones for 2 months and they’re comfortable, sound great, and look great.
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Posted .Hi BrandonB, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Incredible sound quality and bass to go along with outstanding noise cancelling. I highly recommend these headphones!!!
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Posted .We're glad that you like the audio quality and noise canceling. We also appreciated your recommendation, ShermanT. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love these Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.l love these headphones! You can customize the equalizers to your liking and I love that! Just make sure you take care of them because they can be a bit delicate!
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Posted .Hi Dani,
Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review! We're so glad to hear you love your WH-1000XM5 headphones and that you're enjoying the ability to customize the equalizer settings to your personal taste. We appreciate you mentioning the delicate nature of the product. It's a great reminder for all users that proper care helps ensure a long and enjoyable lifespan for their headphones.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day!
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic sound quality!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Superb sound quality and excellent noise cancellation! They feel sturdy and are very comfortable for extended wear.
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Posted .Hi MichelleV, Great! We're delighted to hear that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, and comfortable to wear. Thanks for your feedback and for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better than Apple headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones. Had so many different ones and these are the best. Very light and comfortable. They sound loud and clear. Would recommend 100%
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Posted .Hi JerryS,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH-1000XM5! We're glad that you like the weight, 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good product great sound would recommend to purchase
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Posted .Hi JoeC,
Thanks for the recommendation! It is most rewarding to hear that the sound quality has made such a great impression on you.
The WH-1000XM5 features an "Auto NC Optimizer" that automatically adjusts noise canceling based on your surroundings and wearing conditions. It also includes 30 hours of battery life.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good product but expensive
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The experience with the headphonses is great but its $400 price point seems too much. Ideally it is a fair deal but not the great one. Audio clarity is very good in bright profile compared to default one. I dont seem to use the automatic functions most of the time.
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Posted .Hi DeadAlready, We're happy to hear that you like 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Active noise cancelling headphones for travel
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought as a gift for my cousin and i say its compact, confortable and my cousin enjoys the sound quality in them. Would highly recommend them especially at any discounted price!
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Posted .Hi BBYEmp, Great gift! We're also glad that your cousin is enjoying the sound quality, compact, and comfort. 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Need absolute quiet? Try my remedy
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These noise-canceling headphones really are the best. I got them for when I am in bed and there are high pitched noises or when I travel and need absolute silence in a busy-street- alot-of-noise hotel. What I found was to first insert ear bud style ear plugs in first and then put the Sony headphones over that in noise-cancelling mode. Nothing gets in! I mean nothing! I sleep very well, if on my back, even though I am a side-sleeper. I thought I would pass this tip along since so many reviewers on different products have helped me out in the past. For anyone super-sensitive to noises, give my advise a try, it works. I have never used these for music, only to silence the noise pollution when I need to. What a relief.
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Posted .Hi GregG, Thanks for sharing your unique noise-blocking method! It's great to hear that you Sony WH-1000XM5 helps you find peace and quiet when you need it most. We appreciate you passing along this tip—it could be a game-changer for others looking for absolute silence! Thank you for choosing Sony. -Maria
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
High Quality Sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pros: High Quality Sound, noises cancelling works really well, comfortable feel on my head. Cons: doesn't fold like the XM4.
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Posted .Hi TechKing,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like the high quality sound, noise canceling features and comfortable fit of your 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fantastic but uncomfortable
|Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] These headphones sound great, block most of the noise around me, and look amazing. Unfortunately, they get uncomfortable after about ten minutes of use. Sony didn’t add nearly enough padding to the headband so it feels like my head is right against the plastic. I’ve seen some reviews about this, but most don’t mention it, so maybe its not much of an issue for everyone.
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Posted .Hi DallinC, Thank you for your feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones. It's great to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise-canceling features. However, I'm sorry to hear about the discomfort you're experiencing with the headband padding.
Ensuring the correct fit can significantly improve comfort. Here are some tips on how to wear the headphones correctly:
Check the Left and Right Indicators: Make sure you are wearing the headphones with the correct orientation. The left and right sides are marked on each slider, with a tactile dot on the left side.
Adjust the Sliders: Extend the sliders and position the earpads to cover your ears completely. Adjust the sliders so that the headband touches the top of your head softly.
Ensure Proper Fit: Make sure the earpad cushions do not bump against your ears and that the headband fits snugly but comfortably on the top of your head.
I hope this helps!
Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great value and best headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love, love love. Best noise canceling. Super comfortable and fit my head. Really handy case.
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Posted .Hi KatieE, Awesome! We're glad that you re enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony Does In-fact HAve Best in Class ANC
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are amazing. My primary use for these is actually work as i work from home with our two young kids who like to scream and be loud constantly. They really improve my focus with their best in class noise cancellation.
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Posted .Hi JoeD,
That's a great use case! We're so glad to hear the noise cancellation is helping you stay focused in a busy home environment! Sounds like the WH1000XM5 are making a real difference in your workday. Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Aldair
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony for me is just the best in noise canceling headphones, and this is not the exception, great pair, love the fit and customization with the app
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Posted .HiLdemaria75, We're glad that you are happy with your purchase. 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent Set to have To Listen With On T V For Great Sound
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Posted .Hi MrhenryclayL,
Thanks for your feedback!
It is truly wonderful to know that you are having such a great time using these WH-1000XM5 to listen to your TV.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphones, and the noise cancellation is also great. If you are considering them for workouts, they did not work well for me. Due to the soft fit, they tend to slip off constantly during gym training. However, it is hard to call this a downside, as these headphones are not positioned as workout or gym headphones. Overall, I am very satisfied with them.
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Posted .Thank you for sharing your excellent review, Yehor!
We are thrilled to hear that you are very satisfied with your WH-1000XM5 headphones and that you find both the audio quality and the noise cancellation to be great.
We also appreciate your valuable feedback regarding gym use. You are correct; while they offer superior comfort for daily use and travel, we do recommend models with a specific IP rating for heavy workouts.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team





















