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 enjoy the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones for their excellent sound quality, comfort, and battery life. Many appreciate the lightweight feel, satisfying bass, and sleek design, as well as the snug fit and active noise cancellation. However, some customers find them less portable compared to previous models and a bit expensive. Others have noted occasional connectivity issues and that the volume doesn't always get as loud as they would like.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing product. My kid loves it. Very useful for college .
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JazlynA, Great! We're glad that you and your kids are enjoying the WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Sony audio continues to be excellent
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Replacing my original Sony xm series headphones and these are another great product from Sony. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chuck, We're happy to hear that you are satisfied with your purchase. 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
Love the head phones the sound quality is amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great customer service I was greeted by a sale clerk who help me decide on which headphones would meet my needs
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PamW, Excellent service! We're also 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
They’re great
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Honestly are great, my girlfriend loved these headphones and is honestly a great gift for anyone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gianni, We're thrilled to hear that your girlfriend loves 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are great no issues since I’ve got them about a month ago.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Daniel, Very nice! We're glad to hear that your new Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones worked as advertised, providing you with amazing performance and incredible audio you expected. Thank you so much for offering a fantastic rating on the product! -Jess
Best headphones of 2022-202X!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones of 2022-202X! These headphones surpassed my expectations and I would highly recommend these to anybody looking for a high quality pair of headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Javi, Amazing! 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
Ok headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Build quality could be better. The noice cancellation is ok. Personally, if ALL you care about is ANC on a sturdy device....go for the airpods max and put up with apples nonsense
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Francisco, We're glad that you like the build quality and noise canceling. 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
Amazing
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best bang for your buck. I bought other brands and these are by far my favorite over the ear headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Richard, wow! We're glad you like our industry-leading noise canceling 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. ~Earl
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice product. Highly recommend. Professional service from staff member.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AliceB, Amazing! We're very happy to hear that you're satisfied with your purchase and good to know that you had am excellent shopping experience. We appreciate the recommendation and thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Great
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great love their color they match my Apple Watch perfectly.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Elizabeth, we're glad you love our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Quality
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had the XM4 and exchanged it for these. Sound qaulty is more smooth on these but bass is nowhere near the xm4. The xm4 eould make your ears vibrate. Not the same feeling with these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Anonymous,
While we're glad that you like the sound quality, we would like to apologize if you feel the bass is not sufficient on your WH-1000XM5 headphones. If you haven't yet, please try to follow the troubleshooting steps below.
To ensure an optimal listening experience, downloading the Sony Headphones Connect app lets you adjust your bass levels and gives you different sound modes. There is even an EQ in there—which can be customized to fine-tune your music to your liking. You can edit the volume of the CLEAR BASS. Increasing the CLEAR BASS setting value allows your headphones to reproduce dynamic deep bass without distortion, even at a high volume.
NOTE: When the audio source does not contain much bass sound, the bass sound may not be audible.
If you are unable to resolve your concern, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Best Buy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.
Regards,
Jess
Great!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was a birthday gift from my son and he loves it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dania, that's awesome! We're truly happy to know that your son loves his WH-1000XM5. Thank you so much for the perfect star review and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
Sony Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent - previously bought a pair for my daughter
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KarenSM, We're glad that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s very easy to use it is good to I got wight, ?
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .HI KevinG, Great! We're glad that you like the ease of using your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Great Headphones + Very Sleek
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Owned this for about 6 months now, and they work wonderfully! I would highly recommend to anyone considering.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brittany, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are an absolute game changer. Big purchase but definitely worth the splurge
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EmmaK, 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
Good quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its great for the price more features than airpods max and it’s definitely a way better option.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Daniela, Awesome! We're pleased to hear that you like the features 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
Tremendous sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's the hype. If you're wondering if these are the ones. They are! Love the software.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DannyDuke Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality and love the software. 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
Amazing Tech and Sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.You cannot go wrong with these headphones. Best all-around cans out there. Covers all the bases and more!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChrisW, Great! 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
Cheaply Made and Broke Fast - Do not Buy
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones broke in less than 4 months. Randomly broke on this super cheap and thin plastic piece that connects one ear to the band when I was laying down, didn't even drop them or anything. Do not recommend to purchase unless you buy the warranty. For such expensive headphones you'd think the hinges would be made of metal. I would not recommend to buy them when they're so expensive. Best buy could not do anything to help.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DannyD,
Thank you for reaching out to us with your concern. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the headband hinge of your WH-1000XM5. This is definitely not the quality or durability we aim to deliver to our customers. Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority and the WH-1000XM5 were tested and build to last.
Please note we have a customer hotline that is happy to assist you and help troubleshoot any concerns you have, and your headphones has a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase.
If you still have the unit, may we contact you to help and get more information? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.
Full Name:
Best Buy Username:
Telephone Number:
Sony Model Number:
Additional Information regarding your experience with the WH-1000XM5:
We value your feedback and aim to restore your trust in Sony.
Sincerely,
Jess