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
Great sound!
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and noise reduction. Purchased for long trip out of the country.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SRQgirl, We're glad that you like the audio quality and noise canceling function. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Worth it
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This headphone is everything! I love the feel of it so much and the audio is so good. The noise canceling is awesome and my daughter loves it a lot.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi THNA, We're glad that you are enjoying the audio 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:Comfort
I’m converted!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing features, very comfortable, and very clean looking!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JohnathonP, We're glad that you like the features, comfortable, and clean looking! We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worth the price difference from the xm4. Not as good as bose qc ultra but still good headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mike, we're glad you like 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good quality and really good noise cancellation. Highly recommend over the apple airpod maxes
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Posted .Hi VanessaG,
Thank you so much for such a great review and recommendation! We really appreciate you like the quality and noise canceling features of your 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased for my son for Christmas. We went into the store and tried them all, these were by far superior to the Bose and Beats headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TJEP, Excellent choice! We're sure that your son is happy with his 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
Definitely an upgrade
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good upgrade coming from 2018 Bose quite comforts! Although the sony app to control the headphones is very basic and not very user friendly.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ojog,
You've certainly made a great choice! We are extremely pleased to hear your satisfaction with the superb performance of your WH-1000XM5. We greatly appreciate your input with the Sony | 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.
If there's something we can do to help or you may need more information with our product, please feel free to contact us and we'll be more than happy to assist you. You may send us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following:
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Thank you for your purchase, and for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.There amazing I work at a louder job and it blocks out all the noise!!!
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Posted .Hi AndrewE, 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
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Head phones work great! Prefer much better over my air pods pro 2. Great noise cancellation and sound!
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Posted .Hi Zmedwards,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and sound quality of the 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
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Real good headphones. Use them a lot for music and while playing games.
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Posted .Hi Emmanuel,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're so glad to hear that you enjoy your WH1000XM5 headphones for both music and gaming. It’s fantastic to know that these headphones enhance your experience across your favorite activities, providing high-quality sound and versatility. Your appreciation means a lot to us, and we're delighted to be part of your listening and gaming moments.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Thumbs up
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality, good noise canceling, excellent ear feel
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Posted .Hi TylarS, We're pleased to hear that you like the sound and noise canceling function. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome product!
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fits pretty snug for my liking. Sound quality and the noise cancelation is way better than those apple airpods max no cap!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi XxNotabot420xX, We're glad that you are enjoying 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
Worth the money spent
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are phenomenal. Sound quality is terrific.
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Posted .Hi vindaloo, You've made an amazing choice! We're delighted to hear you like the exceptional sound quality of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Portability
Don'r Fold
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Received as a gift. Great sound cancelling and overall sound. Don't like that they don't fold.
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Posted .Hi WilliamM,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM5. We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. Your feedback about the design is greatly appreciated.
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Sincerely,
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Legit
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First time buying Sony headphones and I’m not upset about it. Clean sound.
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Posted .Hi Joshua,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect present for teenager
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was looking for a perfect gift for my nephew and this headphones now his favorites. Great sound.
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Posted .Hi Taya,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that your nephew is enjoying the sound quality 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good quality
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Looks wise they’re a little bigger than I expected but the quality is high. The plastic doesn’t feel cheap and the sound quality is very high.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Daniel, 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 out
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.feels n sounds amazing. best headphones out. gifted these to my niece n she lovesem
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Posted .Hi sonnyo97, Excellent! We're delighted to hear that you like the sound quality. We're also happy to hear that your niece loves her new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Color & Design
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love Sony, for their good quality products, buy this XM version after use it for a while it got me a headache, make my hears super hot because ear cushions are not leather like XM4 which are so far my favorite.
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Posted .Hello BlairWitch,
Thank you for sharing your experience with the WH-1000XM5. We truly appreciate your loyalty to Sony and your preference for our products. We're sorry to hear that the ear cushions have caused discomfort compared to the WH-1000XM4. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will pass it along to our product development team for consideration. We strive to create the best possible experience for our customers, and your insights help us achieve that.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best sound ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.OMG the sound is amazing and the haptics and gestures are better than the apple cringe.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NoelH, We're thrilled to hear that you like the sound and feature. 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