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.
Earcup Size
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love these headphones. The only reason preventing me from giving it 5 stars is that I wish that the ear cups were bigger (like the Airpods Max). It starts to get uncomfortable after using it for an extended period of time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Marc,
Thanks for your feedback! We're glad you love the headphones overall. We understand that comfort is important and we appreciate your suggestion about the ear cups. We'll definitely take that into consideration for future improvements.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
- Stephanie
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sounds amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Thenaound is amazing throught out the generes played…
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Posted .Hi TheModestNomad, That's awesome! We are glad that you like the sound quality of your Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones ever. I use them for the gym and they are great
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello BlakeP, We are thrilled to hear that your new Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones are the best headphones ever for you. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Peaceful
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I can put these on and escape the chaos around me. I would recommend these to anyone that needs quite time.
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Posted .Hi Peaceful, 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
Love these!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Provides a great immersive sound that’s crisp and enthralling!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jacob, Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality of your 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
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the headphones I use them every day and they feel amazing highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrandonP,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you love your 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. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best noise canceling headphones on the market. Great sound quality, features, and look!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello ReviewerX,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear you like the sound quality, smart features and design 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!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
The best sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have several pairs of headphones and the Sony sounds the best!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi iCHi,
You made the right choice with the Sony WH-1000XM5! We're thrilled that you are 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
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Buy them now!! Dont waste your time on any other headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jaydog718, 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
Sony M5s were fine while I had them.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones but I did not have opportunity to fully test. The M6 arrived at BB while I was in Cali and I immediately upgraded to M6.
I would recommend this to a friendLove them
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely bangers to listen whatever u like, i kinda like the app but is not that intuitive
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChrisPerez,
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We're so glad you're loving the audio experience with your WH-1000XM5 headphones—we truly believe they're bangers! We've also noted your feedback about the app not being as intuitive as you'd like. Your insights are invaluable as we work to make our products even better.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Grate product
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.10/10 grate sound perfect quality and when my friends tried it they bought a pair to
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jacob, Excellent! 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:Sound quality
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound. I couldn't be more impressed with theese headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for the positive feedback, RicardoO! We're glad you like the great sound and features 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! - Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony - WH-10000M5 Wireless "Noise-Cancelling"
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is very good for listening to music but, if you switch it to the noise cancel mode you still hear ambient noise in the noise cancelling mode.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Yukon,
We're truly happy you like the superb audio quality of these headphones. We’d love to help you troubleshoot your problem. If the effect of noise canceling is not sufficient, make sure the noise canceling function is turned on. Press the NC/AMB button repeatedly to turn ON the noise canceling function. When the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app is turned on, the wearer's actions, like walking or running, are detected. The noise canceling function is automatically adjusted and the Ambient Sound Mode may be activated according to these actions.
To make the most of the noise canceling function, turn off the Adaptive Sound Control, and try to turn on the noise canceling function manually when you need it. You may refer to this link for troubleshooting steps to isolate and fix this issue: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00267839
The noise canceling function is effective in low frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices.
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 sharing your feedback and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great :)
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Looks sleek and sounds great. Noise cancellation undefeated
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Garr Awesome! 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
Love 'em
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound great. Good noise cancelling clear phone conversations.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JeffB, Fantastic! We're thrilled to hear that you like the sound quality, noise canceling, and call 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent Noise-Canceling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent noise-cancelling headphones, there has been significant improvement from the XM4 in the cup and the band.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kiki, Awesome! We're really glad to hear you're happy and satisfied with the features, amazing noise cancellation, and overall improvements we made on these 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 so much for purchasing our WH-1000XM5 & 5-stars review and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awssome
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had the 3s but these are so much better than i could have imagined
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Posted .Hi Antonio
That's a very nice upgrade! We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like your new Sony headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
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
Tom p
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound woukd recommend these headphones noise cancellation second to none
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ThomasP,
We appreciate the recommendation. We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling 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!
-David