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.
Awesome very much worth the money.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Everything works very well. I was concered about connectivity with samsung devices bit connects well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Daniela 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
Great phone for Zoom
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Only a day so far but the easiest blue tooth connection I have ever experienced. Tested out in zoom meetings and phone calls. All said the sound was great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Earle,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you had an easy time connecting the headphones to your device. 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!
Regards,
David
Good
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good, just hate that it’s super quiet. The quality itself is great just want it louder
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EdgarN95, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're glad you like it. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your Sony unit. For low sound level, please follow this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534511.html?search=low%20sound%20level
If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Look no further
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great option for traveling. Noise canceling works awesome. Definitely recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DanielN, We appreciate your feedback! We're also glad that you're enjoying the WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Best headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love my Sony headphones! the noise canceling works so good! better than Beats by Dr. Dre any day!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JeanetteM,
That's awesome! We're glad to hear that you love the noise canceling of your new 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Incredible Audio Quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounded like a pair of studio headphones, best over the ear ive ever used
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi leopetro04, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying 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
Best headphones ever
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Obsessed, so comfy, noise cancellation is awesome, hot girl walk headphones for sure
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jrawley1205, Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. The WH1000XM5 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. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony - WH-1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is great working distance is good connection is not great. Sound cuts in and out with easy. Tried multiple phones problem so occurs
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrandonS, We're glad that you like the 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.
We are also sorry to hear that the sound cuts in and out. To avoid having this issue, please ensure the headphones and the connected device is within the Bluetooth range. Ensure that the software is updated to version 1.1.3. You can check the software by launching the Headphones Connect app.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/software/00278246
If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Sincerely, Erin
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product. Works very well. Instructions could be better for Bluetooth pairing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ScottG007, Thank you for the awesome review! We're very pleased to hear that your new Sony WH1000XM5 worked as advertised, providing you with performance and quality you expected. At Sony, we are always looking to improve our product quality and features. We have noted your input about the instructions regarding the Bluetooth pairing procedure and will be sure to forward this feedback to the appropriate department. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Pricey but very good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like the matte finish. Excellent headphones but i wish the slide controls were better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jimmy, Excellent! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Comfortable and excellent quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are amazing. My last headphones were also Sony so I didn't expect any less.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AnasofiaS, Thank you for upgrading to your new Sony WH1000XM5! We're very happy to hear that you're enjoying the comfortable fit and excellent quality of these headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
I wouldn't buy them.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I found these headphones to be uncomfortable. They do not provide enough padding on top of the head. Also they hurt my ears because they don't have enough that in the ear pads.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlexanderM
We're genuinely sorry to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones didn't provide the comfort you need, particularly with the padding on the headband and earcups. We understand how important a comfortable fit is for an enjoyable listening experience.
If comfort is a key concern, you might be interested in exploring our newest model, the WH-1000XM6, which features a redesigned headband and earcups that many users find offers enhanced comfort for longer listening sessions.
Thanks for considering Sony Products.
-Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Quality
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had the XM4 and exchanged it for these. Sound qaulty is more smooth on these but bass is nowhere near the xm4. The xm4 eould make your ears vibrate. Not the same feeling with these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Anonymous,
While we're glad that you like the sound quality, we would like to apologize if you feel the bass is not sufficient on your WH-1000XM5 headphones. If you haven't yet, please try to follow the troubleshooting steps below.
To ensure an optimal listening experience, downloading the Sony Headphones Connect app lets you adjust your bass levels and gives you different sound modes. There is even an EQ in there—which can be customized to fine-tune your music to your liking. You can edit the volume of the CLEAR BASS. Increasing the CLEAR BASS setting value allows your headphones to reproduce dynamic deep bass without distortion, even at a high volume.
NOTE: When the audio source does not contain much bass sound, the bass sound may not be audible.
If you are unable to resolve your concern, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Best Buy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.
Regards,
Jess
Amazing sound!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Terrific improvement over my XM3!!! You don't actually hear the noise canceling sound with these headphones. Love them!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SMHelden, Awesome! We're glad 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
Sony thank you
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm very proud to own these headphones as they are the best I ever had. Also, very easy to use with controls on the side on the right side.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi chillwilltheone, We're glad that you like the ease of using the controls. 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
Great all around!
|Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Great pair of headphones. Would recommend to anyone looking for a pair of the over-the-ear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Drake, Amazing! 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
Best headphones of 2022-202X!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones of 2022-202X! These headphones surpassed my expectations and I would highly recommend these to anybody looking for a high quality pair of headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Javi, Amazing! 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
Sony make happy life
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Is a great device Sony make perfect gif for my daughter she love it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JulioR, We're thrilled to hear that your daughter loves her WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
DO NOT BUY. There is a CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT again
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.DO NOT BUY. there is a CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT against Sony for these headphones. These worked great for the first 12 months. but then the left hinge broke. For background I bought these for work and they stay at my desk. No travel just work calls on teams and some music. It seems crazy to me that they broke. I called Sony support and they clamed it was due to regular aware and tear and said it would be a min of 100 dollars to repair them plus shipping. I looked it up and this seems to break FTC laws. Shure enough I found a few class action lawsuits against Sony on this topic. https://classlawdc.com/2025/09/04/sony-wh-1000xm5-headphones-hinge-investigation/
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ID10,
Thanks for the review and for sharing your feedback with us. We're truly sorry to hear about the trouble you've had with the hinge on your WH-1000XM5 headphones.
We really appreciate you taking the time to share what happened with our support team and the repair quote you were given. Your feedback is incredibly important to us and it helps us understand exactly where we need to do better for our customers.
We value your input. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Sincerely,
Estefany
Best headphones I’ve owned
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great aound and great noise cancelling. Well worth the price. Can’t go wrong with these!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jedicoach44, Fantastic! We're very pleased to hear you're enjoying the great sound quality and top-notch noise canceling feature of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam