Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/B
- |
- SKU:
- 6505727
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6211 reviews
(6,211 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity4.7
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.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect gift
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Conversation mode is a life saver. Compares with Bose 700.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Silver
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AngelXD, We're glad that you like 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
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good but not better.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noice canceling isn't as good as the XM4 but other than that, they're amazing.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Atreyu, we're glad you like our product. We understand your feedback regarding the noise canceling feature of your Sony unit. If the effect of noise canceling is not sufficient, please follow this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html?search=noise%20canceling
If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Purchased
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased these a couple months ago and they are still going good
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Luiz, Excellent! We're glad that you are happy 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product!! Excellent price. Better than the Apple headphones…
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Silver
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ApolloO, Excellent choice! We are glad to hear that you are happy with 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
very good
|Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.very good product, i liked it a lot and it worked well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mason, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good choice for a noise cancellation advocate
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality almost as comparable to Apple AirPods Pro. Noise cancellation was 8/10.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LucasT, We appreciate your feedback. You can still personalize your listening experience by adjusting the Equalizer from the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. If the effect of noise canceling is not sufficient, you can follow the guide from this link to isolate the issue: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html. Despite your concern, we are happy that you still like your 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. Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These might be the best on the market for the price. Look nice also.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mann, 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
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Static connection.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and noise cancelation. Connection is unstable and static. I may return it.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Blue
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MichaelW, While we're glad you like the great sound quality and noise cancellation of the Sony XM5, we regret to hear about the static and connectivity issues you're having. This is definitely not the news that we would like to hear. Please allow us to help you and turn this into a better experience.
To resolve these issues, please make sure that the firmware is up to date and try to reset and initialize the headset. Please refer to the link below for more details on how to initialize the headset.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541013.html
To ensure you get the best Bluetooth connection, please set the headphones Bluetooth Connection Mode to “Priority on stable connection” using the Sony Headphones Connect App.
Should you need further assistance,please refer to our Sony Support website through this link https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US and you can chat with one of our agents who would be glad to help.
Or email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.
Regards,
Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great over the ear ear phones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased these for my daughter who has very discerning taste especially when it comes to her music. She loves these and says the sound is amazing. You have to really be careful when putting these on not to be doing something that requires you to be able to hear outside sound.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Silver
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TRex, Great! Choosing these headphones will definitely be worth it. We are happy to learn you could hear all the effort we have put into the new design of the WH-1000XM5 and your daughter is having an enjoyable listening experience with her 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. Thank you for giving the product a perfect rating and for choosing Sony! -Jess
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are awesome! I really have enjoyed them!
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kaylee, Thank you for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear you're enjoying your new Sony WH1000XM5. 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best out there
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphones ive ever had would recommend to anyone debating to get or not
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Silver
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Liz1133, We're very happy to hear this feedback!
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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Was mine now hers
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought them for me but the wife liked them so much she took them over!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mjba, 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They do everyrhing youd expect from a top of the line sony device
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Trix, 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony quality
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good product but not my size recommend buying this headset
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Silver
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LuisM, 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought it as a gift. Loves it and won't stop using them
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GeoDaddy, We are happy to hear that. With our WH-1000XM5 headphones, your loved one 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was an amazing device. Absolute recommend!!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DevinL,
Great! Thank you for your recommendation! We're happy that you like your new Sony WH1000XM5. 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 your strong recommendation and for choosing SONY! - Marco
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product! It’s way better that the apple airpods.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MamyMe, Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you're 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Literally no complaints.
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are out of this world!! Awesome purchase, industry level quality, easy to use app!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Michelle821, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones and ease of using the 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent headphone. I would recommend this headphones to anyone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Henry, 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
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
The sound quality leaves much to be desired\
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality leaves much to be desired—it’s noticeably worse than other headphones in the same price range. Thank you.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SergeiA,
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback regarding the sound quality of the WH-1000XM5 headphones. We’re sorry to hear that you're experiencing these issues. We're here to help. For further assistance, we strongly encourage you to reach out directly to our technical support team. Their contact information can be found here: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
We truly value your input as it helps us enhance our products and services.
Best regards,
- Stephanie





















