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
Amazing sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones were amazing the sound was on point especially when you have a app that has 360 audio. The only thing is the noise cancelling it made me feel like my eyes were going to pop out and caused me mild headaches other than that I recommend these head phones as they sound amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gallo, we're glad you are enjoying the sound quality of our product. We're sorry to hear about your experience with the noise canceling function on your SONY unit. This unit has Auto NC Optimizer. When you wear the headset, this function always automatically optimizes the noise canceling performance by analyzing the wearing condition of the headset according to the shape of your face and your hairstyle, or the presence or absence of glasses, and the pressure change in an airplane, etc. Please check this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534561.html?search=noise%20canceling%20
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. Thanks for choosing SONY. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Fun
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product, good quality perfec, I love it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello China,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It's truly wonderful to know you're loving your WH-1000XM5 headphones and find them to be an excellent, high-quality product. Your experience motivates us to continue delivering high-quality products. Keep enjoying them!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Superb Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use these mostly with my phone because my hearing isn't very good. They work really well and I have been complimented on the sound clarity. Music sounds great, too. The app has an incredible level of detail concerning things you can adjust with the app.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BillB, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! 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
Best Headset
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headsets I have ever purchased. They are easy to use, sounds great, and I highly recommend them!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RobertS, We're glad that you like the ease of use and sound quality. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound and noise cancelling. Used it on a cross country air trip and the noise cancellation was excellent. Gesture control is very convenient. Music quality is superior to most others I have tested.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LGsoundbar, Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound, noise canceling, and features. 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
I recommend.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. - Noise cancelling is about the same as the MX3's - blueooth pairs and switching to devices is totally worth the buy. It connected to devices fast. - build quality and style is also much better than MX3's I recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PeterT, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic Sound and quick connect to iPhone & iPad Have enjoyed tremendously!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Adesso,
We’re so glad you’re loving the fantastic sound and seamless connectivity of your Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones! Enjoy every moment of your listening experience.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Maria
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Top quality headphones but tiny inconveniences
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For someone who has never owned premium headphones these are amazing, the noise cancelling is great and the sound is definitely better than the $20 ones. The 2 things that bothered me was when the noise cancelling was on it would feel weird when not playing anything. The second thing was the charging cable being way too small. But overall these headphones are really good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi hipo23, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5! If the effect of noise canceling is not sufficient, please check our help guide link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html
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.
Regards,
Carl
Almost perfect, but needs a few tweaks.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really liked the headset, but had a few issues that caused me to ultimately return them. 1) Not having detailed control of the ANC would sometimes cause an issue where I could feel it rapidly switching between levels. 2)) There is no way to mute a phone call that I could find on the headset. This has been a complaint on every version of this headset and seems like it will never be addressed. 3) For some reason, the microphone array would think that my voice was background noise occasionally and would attempt to remove parts of it from the conversation. If you don't experience these issues, or feel that they aren't deal breakers, the headset is great. The Google Assistant integration was nice, allowing me to do so many things on my phone with the headset. The noise canceling, when working correctly, was amazingly good for both listening to audio and removing background noise when making calls. I really do wish they had worked out and hope that maybe the next version will add the improvements needed to make it perfect for me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JarredF, Thank you for your feedback. While we're glad that you find these headphones almost perfect, we regret that it had to be returned. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services.
Regards,
Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Wonderbar
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.EXTREMELY HAPPY. Much better build quality compared to the Beats. Went through 3 Beats and finally made a switch. and extremely happy with the ease of use, quality, fit, value and SOUND quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Baba,
Great! We are very delighted to hear your satisfaction and happiness with our WH1000XM5. We're glad that you made the right choice in getting our XM5 and it's nice to hear that you are very happy with the sound quality, comfortability and value. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
My sons gift
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this for my Son. He remarked how the music sort of swam around his ears. Much better than his older Inner Ear plugs.
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Posted .Hi Brutus, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great purchase if you have the extra chedda
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are definitely a luxury headphone for when you’re looking for that smooth audio and features. Not a big fan of the material it’s made of due to it feeling a bit flimsy and less solid then other headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KaydenS, We appreciate your feedback and we are glad that you like the audio and features 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:Sound quality
Simply the best!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing all around! I use them regularly for my flights. Super easy to pair with my phone and the sound quality is top notch. Shut out the outside world with these world class, noise canceling over the ear headphones by Sony!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dustin,
That's great! Thank you for reaching out to us today. We're always happy to hear from you. We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and industry leading noise canceling 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:Sound quality
Best of the Best
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best of the best. The touch controls are amazing and you put your hand on top of the right ear cup and it lowers the volume and noise cancelling so you can talk without removing them. Audio is incredible and the App you will actually will use. so many pre-sets and customization.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jochy, Amazing! We're pleased to hear that you are enjoying the features, sound quality, noise canceling function, and use of Headphones Connect app. 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
Best headphones
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] I previously used Bose QC 35 II on my computer and QC 700s for my mobile and tablet. These absolutely crush both of those headsets. They arent as good as my Sennheiser 600S but these have the best noise cancellation of the three compared headsets.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tyler, Good 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 XM5
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones have great sound quality for everyday users. Most advanced adaptive noise cancellation in its class. As for connectivity with Apple it can’t real contend with headphones like AirPods Max or Beats.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MarionM, fantastic! You've certainly made a great choice! We're truly happy to hear about your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality and exceptional noise canceling feature of your WH1000XM5. Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
Good audio
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound quality, the design of this headphone is a bit bulky though
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
I didn’t know music could sound like that
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve never been one to throw an obscene amount on headphones because how different could it be. But man, these are built DIFFERENT. All the joys of listening to music on a record player with that crisp clarity and the modern confidence of high tech.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Adam, 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:Sound quality
Best Noise Cancelling Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony WH-1000XM5 are a must have for the person who enjoys their music isolated away from outside disturbances and surroundings. Their noise cancelling processing can't be beat. Paired with Sony app allowing the user to bring out the exact style of audio with the built in EQ.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi dragion, Great! 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great item recommended sound good is the best good conection
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LuisC, thank you for sharing such a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the WH-1000XM5 headphones and finding their sound quality and connection satisfactory. Your feedback is important to us, and we're glad to see that you are recommending this product. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Gus