Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 6505727
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 enthusiastic about the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones, highlighting the great sound quality, comfort, and long battery life. Many appreciate the lightweight feel, good bass, snug fit, and sleek design. Some customers mention the lack of foldability, the relatively high price, and occasional connectivity issues, while others feel the volume could be louder.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony used to be my go to.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony has fallen far from their original quality. I was able to compare these with the Bose and Apple equivalents. Sony came in 2nd after Apple! Why? The sound quality and noise cancellation is good, but not the best.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlexisG, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the sound quality and noise canceling feature of WH1000XM5. It's important to acknowledge the aspects of your feedback. The WH-1000XM5 indeed prioritizes sound quality with an option to adjust this via the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. It offers two modes: "Priority on sound quality" and "Priority on stable connection". Although the WH-1000XM5 is designed to deliver high-quality sound and effective noise cancellation, individual preferences and experiences with audio quality can vary, leading to different comparisons with products from other brands. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony - WH1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound! High-end quality. Light and comfortable to wear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Reynaldo, Amazing! We're delighted 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones . Comfort fit. Noise cancelling. Great sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TrevorH, Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling, sound quality, and fit. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best audio quality I've tried yet
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The clarity, bass and overall mix of the xm5 is great. Been using them a couple weeks now and they're super comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi James, Excellent choice! We are glad to hear that you are now enjoying your new WH-1000XM5! 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
Good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best sound quality in headphones. They are pretty comfy too
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chainsawzmanz, Amazing! We're delighted to hear that you love the sound quality and comfort. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Price
Not worth upgrade from xm4
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This product is great and I do think they are one of the best headphones, but you would be way better off getting xm4 for really cheap on sale.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Baphomet, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. 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. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones, you can buy
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are my absolutely favorite headphones. The news canceling is amazing phone, giving me a headache. Sound quality is amazing. And my phone can be halfway across my house and still be connected.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Amari,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and sound quality of the headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony xm5
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound and noise cancelling, comfortable fit.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RaphaelE, Thank you for giving the WH1000XM5 a perfect rating! We're glad you like the amazing sound, top notch noise canceling, and comfortable fit of these headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones. They are super comfortable and excellent for working out.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome purchase FatimaF! We are glad to hear that you found your perfect headphones for workouts! 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:Battery life, Comfort
Comfort
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the quality and comfort of these headphones. Great for long term use and hardly ever need to charge.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brandon, 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Awesome!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these sony headphones! Great sound and very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JordanH Amazing! We're delighted to hear that you like the sound 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Top Class ANC Headphones
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have had these for 2 years and they're still amazing sounding and noise cancelling headphones. I switch between these and earbuds and I'm amazed every time by how great these headphones are in comparison
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi StevenH, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.excellent item and sound with very light design...
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ArmenS, We are happy that you like the sound quality and design of your Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Greatest headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones I’ve ever happened. Sound is amazing. Noise canceling and mute to chat are amazing. Highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello KH0011,
Thank you for your review!
We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. These headphones incorporate advanced technology to ensure you experience the highest quality sound. The WH-1000XM5 features innovative functionalities such as Speak-to-Chat and Active Noise Cancellation, and the Sony Headphones Connect app is designed to enhance your overall experience.
Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we hope you continue to enjoy your headphones every day!
Thank you once again for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good quality.
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good quality headphones and the noise cancellation is great. My school library gets very loud at times but when these headphones help me focus on my homework by cancelling out that noise.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KarenD, We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great upgrade
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic noise canceling and comfort, can leave on for hours without ear pain
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones IsraelA! 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, Weight
Lightweight headphones
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sounds and base.I love the noise canceling feature and the lightweight design .
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello VirgieN, We are glad to hear that you love the noise canceling feature of your Sony 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 your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Fantastic headphones for any upgrade
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Superior sound quality, a great design, and a sleek case that doesn't take up too much space in the backpack.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Great choice WillieDyNamite! 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
Solid but too advanced.
|Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Extremely good audio quality and noise cancellation, but the touch controls are far too sensitive. I dislike that they can so easily be activated.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting the excellent audio quality and noise cancellation of the WH-1000XM5, ChaseP. Regarding your concern about the touch controls being overly sensitive, we understand that accidental activation can be frustrating.
While there isn’t an option to directly adjust the sensitivity of the touch controls on the WH-1000XM5, there are some best practices that may help reduce unintended touches:
- Ensure that you are making swipe gestures perpendicular (forward/backward) or parallel (up/down) to the headband, as the angle and direction can impact how the touch sensor interprets your input. Using correct gesture alignment may help avoid accidental activations.
- Be mindful of how you wear the headphones, as the orientation and how snugly they fit can affect the response of the touch sensors.
- When setting the headphones down or adjusting them, try to avoid contact with the touch control panel to minimize unintended input.
We appreciate your input, as it helps us continually improve our products and user experience.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable and excellent sound quality! Exactly what I was looking for.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MeganP, Thank you for giving the WH1000XM5 a perfect rating! We're very happy to hear you like the comfortable fit and excellent sound quality of this headset. 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