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 commend the impeccable sound quality and exceptional comfort of these headphones, which are frequently praised for their lightweight design and impressive battery life. While users appreciate the sleek aesthetic and effective noise cancellation, some note that the product could be more portable and competitively priced. Additionally, a few users expressed concerns regarding occasional connectivity issues and a desire for higher maximum volume levels and water resistance.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great quality, terrible durability
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The audio and noise cancelling are fanrastic, and the fit is greta aside from a little discomfort on the top of the head if you wear them too long. But eventually moisture gets in and causes an annoying static. It can be fixed by removing the earcup and putting a silica packet inside, but that seems a little ridiculous for a pair of headphones as pricey as these. My first pair last about 8 months before this happened - my warranty replacement pair lasted about 2 weeks. From what I’ve read, this problem is rather common.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi August, we're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your Sony unit. If you use the headset when the air is dry, you may experience discomfort due to static electricity accumulated on your body. This is not a malfunction of the headset. You can reduce the effect by wearing clothes made of natural materials that do not easily generate static electricity. You can check this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534599.html?utm_source=glean
We'd also like to review your file to better assist you. Please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The best!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, an the noise canceling is insane i can drive a dump ttuck dump the freeway with windows down or pressure wash with big loud motor and everyone cant even hear anything but me, amazing!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sids, Excellent! We're delighted to hear 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
build material
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound, anc, and ambient on these are great but the only issue I didn't like was that the black accumulated tons of hair oil and had to be cleaned often. I have returned these for Airpod Maxes due to my personal hair putting so much oil on them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PvtKibbles, We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function. Sony takes into consideration all feedback as it helps us improve our products. 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
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.top-notch, and the product exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality products and excellent sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brih Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easily the best headphones I’ve had. Love the sound canceling feature—I’d look to get it again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi IsaiT,
Awesome! We're glad to hear that you love the noise canceling of your Sony headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I can honestly say this is the best investment I’ve ever made. Literally cancels all the noise around me, studying and everything in between. Battery life is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AndaniZ, That's awesome! We are thrilled to know that you like the noise canceling feature and battery life of your Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love these headset
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love them, the sound quality is the best. Go Sony.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your review, GilS! We're thrilled to hear that you love the WH-1000XM5 headphones and that you find the sound quality to be the best. Your positive feedback and support are greatly appreciated. Go Sony!
If you have any further feedback or need assistance, feel free to reach out. Enjoy your amazing listening experience!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Gus
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Back is better
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The WH-1000XM5 was underwhelming. The noise cancellation seemed to be subpar and the headphones are huge and do not fold to a compact size like others Sony has released for years. Because they don't fold, the case is also unwieldly. The case is also a dirt magnet. The sound can easily be tailored using the stellar Sony Headphones app and the result sounds like I want it to. But it doesn't seem like an evolution in the WH-1000 train of revisions. Supposedly the XM5 has added more microphones but the extra hardware does not translate to better performance. The voice isolation and sound quality in phone calls is less, but I didn't choose these expensive headphones to make phone calls with. I then purchased the WH-1000MX4 and find that it's a much better headphone, especially in its noise cancellation and compactness. It also uses the Headphones app and I'mm thrilled to move back a version!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tr33Barker, Thank you for choosing Sony. While we are glad to hear that you are satisfied with the overall performance of the WH-1000XM5, we are sorry to hear that the headphones did not meet all of your expectations. If you find that the noise canceling of the WH-1000XM5 is not sufficient, please try the steps on our help guide link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html
We would also like to thank you for your input regarding the WH-1000XM5. Sony welcomes customer input to our product as we strive to provide a better experience for our customers.
Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is impressive, along with the noise cancellation. It is not designed for a challenging workout where you will sweat too much.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OmarS, We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i love these headphone sm! they’re so cute and trendy
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Paige,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that you love your WH-1000XM5 headphones and enjoy their stylish, trendy design. It’s wonderful to know they’re a perfect fit for you, and we truly appreciate you sharing your enthusiasm with us.
Best regards,
-Fred
Solid headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product. It was a gift for my girlfriend and she loves it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, ArminA!
We are so happy to hear that your gift was a hit! It’s wonderful to know that your girlfriend is loving her new WH-1000XM5—they definitely make for an "excellent" surprise. We hope she enjoys that industry-leading noise cancelling and all-day comfort for a long time to come.
Thank you for choosing Sony for such a special gift!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound quality and noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and noise cancellation. The only thing I don't really like is the headband is not as comfortable as my previous WH1000XM3 headset.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ryououki, We're glad that you like the sound and noise canceling function. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Noisy workplace
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My worksite is really noisy and I was looking for some good noise canceling. So far this has been a game changer. Slightly skinnier and fancier than the xm4 which I’m unsure if I prefer. But so far loving the sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Manuel,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. Your feedback about its design is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Fabulous!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Finally after spending thousands of dollars on Bose sound canceling headphones over the years, a product that actually does work. You can’t go wrong with these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MightyJoe,
That is very nice to hear! We're happy to hear you like 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!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing headphones and a amazing price
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones. Amazing sound quality and overall performance. Thank you best buy!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AxelO, Amazing! We're thrilled that you love your WH-1000XM5 and that you're pleased with its exceptional sound quality and outstanding performance. Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience and for choosing the premier brand, Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
quality headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.quality headphones. good sound and generally comfortable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi zcar012, Great! We're happy to hear that you like the 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:Sound quality
XM5
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.love the noise canceling aspect of these, my favorite headphones out there
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Almo,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you love the noise-canceling feature of the WH-1000XM5 and that they have become your favorite headphones. Enjoy your listening experience, and thanks for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Best headphones I've ever had
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the best headphones I've ever had despite big price tag it delivers. I was thinking buying a sound bar but now I don't need one at all. Highly recommend this product. Battery life is amazing. Lasted me all long flight to Europe with 4 hours overlay.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nikolay, Awesome! 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
Good headphones though.
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are legit headphones but not impressed tbh. They are cool and i got them because my airpods pro broke but airpods pro are i think better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Namjoon,
Thank you for your comment! We're thrilled to hear that you consider the WH-1000XM5 headphones to be excellent. We appreciate your candid comparison with the AirPods Pro. The WH-1000XM5 is engineered to provide outstanding noise cancellation and superior sound quality, featuring technologies such as DSEE Extreme and Hi-Res audio support. We hope you continue to enjoy your listening experience with these headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Truly eliminates background noise! So far I have used them cleaning around the house and I can’t even heard the vacuum! I would definitely purchase again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SamanthaP, That's great! We're very happy to hear you were able to eliminate the vacuum noise and still hear the awesome sound quality this unit delivers. That's a testament to the great noise cancelling feature that Sony has built into the Sony WH-1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam