Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 12249639
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:Sound quality
Top Tier
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Top tier noise cancellation and sound. Slim new modern design as well!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JCas Great! We're glad that you like the design, noise canceling function, and sound 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
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product, superb sound snd extremely comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PamL, Good to hear that you are enjoying the comfort and sound quality of your 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
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome headphones! Best sound quality and the battery lasts 30 hours.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Penguin, Great! We're pleased to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality and battery life 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:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Portability
Doesn’t fold for storage
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I prefer the previous generation. This generation does not fold away for storage. Sound quality is very good. Just not the level of upgrade I expected over the previous generation given the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DonS, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're glad you like the sound quality of or product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the headband of the WH1000XM5.
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 WH1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones, sound quality is 5/5 , sound cancellation 5/5, build quality 5/5, durability 5/5, I’ve had them for over a year and they’re doing great , mainly used for working out.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ivan, we're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m really enjoying these headphones—they’re fantastic for work, gaming, and listening to music! I’d suggest checking them out at Best Buy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JoshuaL,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're honored to hear that your WH1000XM5 headphones are enhancing your work, gaming, and music experiences. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're delighted to know they are making a positive impact in your daily activities.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Remarkable ANC - cleaner sound profile.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These have a much cleaner sound vs the 4th gen… Also the ANC is probably the best I’ve personally experienced. Some people may prefer the sound of the 4th gen more but I believe the 5th gen has a cleaner sound and is more accurate in audio presentation. ANC is amazing much better than the 4th gen (which I also have and is impressive as well).
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TulsaPharmD, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality 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:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product. Sound is amazing, definitely recommend to purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life
Best Sony XM series yet.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great set of headphones. My wife has the xm3's These are an improvement, with better battery life and noise cancelling. Miss the NFC pairing but the app reconnects them easily when moving between devices. Case is a little lack luster.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tyler, We're glad that you like the battery life and noise canceling function. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Perfect gear. Never regret
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and feel good for walking. Also good for exercise
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SamjB, we are excited to hear that your WH-1000XM5 headphones are a perfect companion for your walks and workouts!
We designed them with your comfort and an immersive audio experience in mind, thanks to features like their lightweight design and exceptional noise cancellation.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great option for travel
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, missing the feature for air of the x4 but so far amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JPSR! Thank you so much for your feedback! We are truly wonderful to know that you're enjoying the sound quality of the WH-1000XM5. We appreciate your thoughts and will take them into consideration as we continue to improve our products.
These headphones are designed with advanced noise-cancellation technology and exceptional battery life to enhance your listening experience.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best ANC of all headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Definitely great set of headphones. Been enjoying sound quality. However out of the box you will need to play with the eq to get the perfect sound for you. Noise cancellation is really great on this compared to my old bose.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Luffy30000, Thank you for sharing your positive experience with your Sony WH1000XM5! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the great sound quality and noise canceling feature of these headphones. And good to know that you were able to find the perfect sound by adjusting the EQ using the Sony Headphones Connect app. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Design Flaw
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.with the time I had with these headphones I can say that they are a really good pair of headphones in terms of noise cancellation and amazing sound quality, however this product does have its fair share of drawbacks. The material that it is made out of makes it easy to break, although I have not broke my pair of headphones, there has been a design flaw that I have unfortunately come across. The design flaw are the hinges that connect the headband to the headphone cups and they tend to break easily without any external factors that caused it to break. I have researched about this problem on the internet, and this is a common issue that has not yet been resolved. There are numerous complaints about these headphones and their poor durability. I only had them for about 6 months, I put them on and then all of a sudden they are broken. I am actively trying to get them replaced, fixed, or refunded because this is not any of my fault rather Sony's fault and they are being difficult. If you are having the same issue file a complaint with the BBB (Better Business Bureau) and explain the situation. If you took the time to read this, please reconsider buying this headphone there are plenty of other options available, thank you!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have previously owned the xm4s and just got the xm5, and these headphones don't disappoint! The noise cancelling is great as well as the feel of the headphones itself have a premium quality to them. Overall would recommend sony to anyone who is looking to get some premium audio quality! Especially if you are a commuter these are a must!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Termi, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature and sound quality of our newest industry-leading noise canceling 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Much better than previous version
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic! The sound quality and mic quality are outstanding. Kind of bulky compared to the last generation. Wish the hand gestures were somewhat customizable. Pricy but worth it especially if your in an open office floorplan or frequent traveler
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChrisM, we're glad you are enjoying your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
XM5's beat M&D headphones in almost every way.
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased these on a whim and I gotta say, I really liked them. I returned them because I also ordered at the same time a pair of M&D headphones at $600.00. Being a bit of a snob I kept the M&D headphones instead. I've regretted it ever since.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BorgasSchmorg, We appreciate your feedback. While we're glad that you like the hXM5, we regret to hear that the headphones had to be returned but we hope you'll consider getting these again in your future purchase. Thank you. Regards, Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Really good just a bit pricy
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, sound quality overall is great, ambient noise is good just you need to lower music volume, the touchpad on the right headphone is my favorite feature, one complain i have is that the ear foam is not thick enough but overall if you have spare money i would definitely recommend these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PedroR, 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:Sound quality
The Best Xmas Present Ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony did it this time. I use it everyday. Connectivity is very quick. Noise cancellation blocks everything.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Swirl,
We’re so happy to hear your Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones made for the best Christmas present ever! It’s great that you’re enjoying the quick connectivity and powerful noise cancellation. Enjoy your daily listening!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Maria
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
good quality head phones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are very good quality headphones. Purchased at Best Buy for the warranty plan,as Sony's is absolutely worthless
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MaryK, We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase. Thank you for choosing Sony.
Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Get them!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones you can possibly get! Love them and even use them for the gym. They are not sweat resistant, but as long as you wipe them down and not do a crazy sweating workout you’ll be fine. Sound quality is amazing, even grabbed a pair for my wife
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AndresV, 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