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 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones on the market
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Best headphones on the market in its respective price range. Best noice cancelation on the market. By far more comfortable than the apple and Bose comparisons. Very adjustable within the app
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Paul, 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:Battery life
Great Headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A really good headphone, battery can last for almost a whole week based on how you use it. The audio customization is one the best I've used, from being able to customize the bass to adding locations with different audio levels
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mynamejeff,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that you’re enjoying your WH1000XM5 headphones, especially the impressive battery life and advanced audio customization features. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Durable and great battery life
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones they’ve been durable. I’ve had them for a while now I carry them with me in my bag for college definitely can take a punch. I have a scrape on mine after a huge impact, but doesn’t affect performance and the battery Life is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery lifeCons mentioned:Connectivity
Best for personal use
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have a using this product for more than a year, It has a excellent battery life and good sound system. Sometimes it disconnects, but overall, it is a reliable pair of headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Fabiola, 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
Excellent Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound with these headphones. There is more technology in these headphones than i will ever use. I had Bose headphones for years. The ear padding wore out so i purchased the Sony headphones. The difference between them is like, the Bose are like driving a Lexus. The Sony is like driving a BMW. Both excellent but the Sony has a bit more power in the sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, Dave,
Thanks for the great review and a 5-star rating! It’s rewarding to hear how much you are loving your Sony Headphones! With up to 30 hours of battery life, you'll have enough power even for long trips; and with their modern and lightweight design, they fit snugly around the head with less pressure on the ears while keeping out external sound because of the amazing Noise Cancelling feature!
Thank you for choosing Sony, have a great day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Top notch.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super comfortable, amazing sounds, a really good ANC
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello InsertTestName, We are thrilled to know that you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of your new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. 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:Sound quality
They're good but could do better
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.In my previous experiences with Sony's earbuds, specifically the WF-1000XM3 and WF-1000XM4 models, I found them to be satisfactory. However, I am open to considering an upgrade that offers improved sound quality, comfort for my inner ears, reduced latency, and enhanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) capabilities. The positive aspects of these headphones include their excellent sound quality, exceptional microphone performance, and the ability to discern individual instruments with focused attention. However, a potential drawback is the occurrence of interference in the right speaker when used in an office environment downtown, particularly in areas with high levels of electrical signals or frequent rainfall. Overall, I would recommend these headphones as a reliable choice for individuals who do not anticipate using them in environments with significant electrical interference or heavy rainfall.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Angelopolis,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM5. We're glad that you like the sound and call quality of the headphones. Your feedback about interferences is greatly appreciated. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the headphones is up-to-date (via the Sony Headphones Connect app). It is also recommended to set the sound quality mode to “Priority on stable connection” on the Sony app if you are experiencing interferences.
Additional troubleshooting steps are also available on this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534702.html
Hope this helps. If still not resolved or you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great over the ear experience. The transparency and noise cancelling work great. Battery life is great. The padding around the ear is comfortable. I can connect it to 2 devices and it automatically switches between them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Javier,
Wow, that's awesome! Thank you for your purchase and for sharing your experience with our WH1000XM5. This brings us joy hearing that you are pleased with the noise canceling capability, long battery life, comfortable padding design and how you can connect it to 2 devices without any issues. 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. Thank you for your strong recommendation and for choosing SONY! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony never fails
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Crystal clear sound, nice fit that doesn’t squeeze me head and give me headaches. The noise congélation is crazy. Worth every penny
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MilesM, Fantastic! We're delighted to hear you like the crystal clear sound, excellent fit, and overall value of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best headphones I own
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is amazing. I also love the noise cancellation for my studies. I highly recommend this one. It connects to both my phone and my computer and I can effortlessly switch between the two. I’ve had it for a few months and have only charged them once
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TrinityW, We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling, ease of connection, and battery life. 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, Weight
First from series that i Like
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.More character sound than the previous model. It is very light. Good quality of materials. I like more my B&W PX7 S2, but I was pleasantly surprised when I tried this one. Because I am wasn't fun of Sony - WH-1000XM4 and Sony - WH-1000XM3.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dmytro, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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:Bass, Comfort
Best headphones on the market
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have been using it for the past 7 months and I haven’t had a single problem with them. They are arguably the best headphones on the market. The bass can’t be matched and they’re really comfortable. Haven’t had a single problem when wearing for long periods of time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi IvanP, Thank you for the amazing review! We're glad to hear that these headphones have been working great so far. And good to know bass response, comfortable fit, and overall performance of your Sony XM5.
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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Best pair of ANC headphones for $400
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great pair of ANC headphones. Got these over the black pair because of fingerprints and I do not regret it, they look brand new after a couple months of use. ANC and comfort are the strengths of this headset. The headband is narrow but it doesn’t bother me but your mileage may vary.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rick! 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Beats most headphones on market
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones purchased in last 3 years. Gone through AirPods, all beats lines, and even sennheiser and nothing compares to the comfort/sound/microphone quality that these provide. Would give more stars if possible. Definitely worth the money
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello ZehSpud, Great! We are truly delighted that you are very much satisfied with the sound, comfort and mic quality of our Sony 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 WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality way better then xm4s the sound quality great noise cancel was very good esp for the plane or the train works feels good when working out and with glasses and very soft and light
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JaidenC, That's awesome! We are truly happy to hear your satisfaction with the overall quality, exceptional sound quality and amazing noise cancellation of our WH-1000XM5 Headphones. Thank you for your purchase and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing working out headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good quality and does not slip when working out.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Megaman,
It’s rewarding to hear you're loving the XM5 headphones! We're so happy to hear the design and amazing sound quality make them perfect for working out! We hope you have amazing moments with them.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
-Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony xm5s
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I’ve ever owned, the noise cancelling is awesome and the sound quality is extremely good for Bluetooth headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Masonb,
We are immensely pleased to hear that these are the best headphones you’ve ever owned and that you are enjoying the "awesome" noise canceling! To deliver that industry-leading silence, this model utilizes two processors controlling eight microphones—the Integrated Processor V1 and the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1—which work together to dramatically reduce high and mid-frequency noise. Furthermore, the sound quality is elevated by the specially designed 30mm driver unit, featuring a light and rigid dome for more natural sound, while DSEE Extreme™ upscales your compressed digital music files in real time for a truly premium listening experience.
Thank you for making Sony part of your listening experience.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing Quality! PERFECT FIT AND SUPER COMFY!!! The black wasn’t well suited for me but returned and got them in a lighter color and I stilll absolutely love them!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AngL, Thank you for the positive review! We're glad you like the amazing quality, perfect fit, super comfortable fit, and the silver color of your new Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best sounds best noice cancelation
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Definitely the best sound and noise cancellation you can get on the market. You almost not feel it over the head the soft materials make is very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AdrianP,
Excellent choice! We're glad to hear that you are having a great time with the superb sound quality, noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and overall performance of your XM5 headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
SAB XM5
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had my doubts about these headphones, I Couldn't try them because they were not on display in the store, and still, they are not, because I often go to your store just because I like so much electronics in general. So I decided to exchange my brand new xm4 in order to try the XM5, I had read on Sony that these were the latest from Sony even though the XM4 had not been all that long on the market, and Sony was saying that the XM5 are the top of the line. So when I tried them they were effectively better than my XM4 and I kept them. About 15 days after having my XM5 I noticed that randomly they turned off while I was using them, It happened 3 times so I went back to the store and have them exchange for another XM5, and so far so good. The quality of sound is really crispy on the XM5 even better than on the XM4 which is hard to believe until you tried them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SABXM5, we're glad that you like the sound quality of the XM5. We're also sorry to hear that the headphones turn off randomly. Good to hear that the replacement works well.
In the default setting, the headphones use built-in sensors to detect when you wear or remove them and automatically turn the headphones on or off as needed. If you have trouble with the headphones turning off unintentionally, check the following:
When you wear the headphones over a cap, a scarf, or hair, etc., the sensors may not be able to detect that you are wearing them and may turn them off. To avoid this, be sure to set the earpads directly over the ears.
If the wearing detection still bothers you, disable the Automatic Power Off setting. You can do this using the Sony | Headphones Connect app: System → Automatic Power Off, and select Do not turn off.
If the issue is not still resolved, reset the headphones. If the issue still persists, then initialize the headphones. Note: Resetting the headphones will not delete the paring information, while initialization returns the headphones to the factory settings and all Bluetooth pairing information is deleted.
Ref: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000673390.html?search=turn%20off%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. Erin