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 praise the impeccable sound quality, exceptional comfort, and amazing battery life of the product. They also appreciate its lightweight design, good bass, snug fit, and decent active noise cancellation. However, some customers have noted concerns regarding its portability, price, and occasional connectivity issues. A few also wished for louder volume and water resistance.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great audio, but quite hot
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound but headphones are very warm on head and can tend to make you sweat
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Posted .Hi Marquette,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the Sony WH1000XM5 headphones. We're glad to hear you enjoy the sound quality, but we're sorry for any discomfort caused by warmth during extended use. You may find taking short breaks or adjusting the fit can help in warmer environments. The WH1000XM5 features soft, lightweight materials to provide a snug listen, though everyone's experience with comfort can vary.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a wonderful day!
DiegoV.
Grear, till they will break!
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great, till they break a few months in. Pay for the GS warranty, you will need it. Sony needs to hire me to real world test these. Im on my 6th pair in 2.5 years. Oh, the 5s sound much better than the new 6s, just fyi. Buy the cheaper pair
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Posted .Hi ValerieM,
It is great to hear that you prefer the sound quality of the WH-1000XM5. We appreciate you sharing your long-term experience and your feedback regarding the durability of our headphones, as user insights are incredibly valuable to us.
Thank you for trusting Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Review on
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Really nice quality sound. They feel expensive and good quality.Sony is very reliable so I highly recommend them !!
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Posted .Hi Alondra, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Top noise cancelling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This headphones are pretty incredible, can’t hear a thing when I have them on. Noise cancelling is so good.
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Posted .Hi NayeliG!
It's a truly pleasure to hear that the noise cancelling on your WH-1000XM5 is working so well for you.
These headphones feature two processors that control multiple microphones to shut out external sounds better than ever. They also have a quick charge feature that gives you hours of power in just a few minutes, plus a super soft headband that feels great for all-day wear.
Thank you for selecting Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
So good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are so good. I love to wear these at work and I can’t hear anything. The sound cancelling is so good and the side touch feature is so nice. I bought this for my boyfriend and should’ve gotten two for myself!
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Posted .Hi PaigeY, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with your Sony WH1000XM5! We're glad to hear that you love the top-notch noise canceling, responsive and intuitive touch controls, and overall performance of these headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are really good quality 8.7/10 And the price is really competitive
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Posted .Hi Reviewer71771,
We really value the time you took to express your thoughts on the WH1000XM5 headphones! We're happy to hear that you appreciate the quality and find the pricing competitive. Your feedback means a lot to us.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Stephanie
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony WH- 1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What to write about this? All know what this is—the Best headphones for everything aspects. Noise cancellation and transparency mode is top class with, as always, the best sound in the world.
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Posted .Hi TaifM, We're pleased to hear that you're enjoying the noise canceling and audio quality. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Really good
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones never had a problem with them and I’ve had them for 2 years
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Posted .Hi ObedN,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are happy to hear that your Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are still performing flawlessly after two years of use.
It is always our goal to build products that are not only high-performing but also durable and reliable for the long haul. We truly appreciate your loyalty to Sony and are glad to have been a part of your listening journey for the past two years.
Best regards,
Dominick
Great option.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good build and sound quality, battery life and I love the case. I just wish they had more bass options and could be folded.
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Posted .Hi OsvaldoJ,
We are very glad to hear that you are enjoying the premium build, exceptional sound quality, and long-lasting battery life of your WH-1000XM5! We designed the sleek, streamlined silhouette and the matched carrying case to provide a sophisticated feel for modern travel. Regarding your feedback on the bass and folding design, we appreciate those insights; we encourage you to explore the "Sony | Headphones Connect" app, where you can use the built-in Equalizer to deeply customize the low-end frequencies to your specific liking.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
It’s still a great product, but…
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headset is as good as the XM4 with better drivers. The regular listener won’t be able to tell the difference between these and the previous XM4. Only thing I don’t like is they went with a thinner top cushion and a cheap organic material for the ear cups which makes it feel more in the 250 dollar range off the get go and not 350-400 dollars. The top cushion will make your head irritated after a while making me have to shift it back and forward. Makes it itchy. They should have kept the width of the XM4’s for the top. Noise isolation is good but I feel like the cheap material is making some sound to come in. This is a stipulation and would have to try the XM4’s again to verify this. Ear cushion could have used a bit more cushion. They are supper soft and push in too much. I’m interested to know more about the XM6 and may return these if they fix some of my preferred things I mentioned otherwise, these will have to do.
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Posted .Hi Crivrex,
We're sorry to hear that you are having some issues with your WH-1000XM5 headphones. We have noted your input about the thinner top cushion as well as the material and will be sure to forward this feedback to the appropriate department. Our WH-1000XM5 has a slider that you can use to adjust the length of the headband to get the best fit and for comfortable listening experience.
Note: If you put on the headset without adjusting the slider, the headset may not be positioned properly on your head, resulting in discomfort or a weak noise canceling effect.
For more details, you may find this link helpful: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00282845
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Despite your concerns, we're happy that you like most of the features of your Sony Headphones. Thank you for sharing your feedback and for shopping Sony! -Jess
Best headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones, they are the best I've ever had so far and I've had many other brands over 40 years. The build quality is excellent, and sounds amazing too. They are more comfortable than the wh-1000 xm4 and have better noise isolation. They still come with the cord with mic and extras for travel. I'd say they sound a little better but more improved is the comfort and battery life! The battery is significantly better. I'd recommend these especially at the sale price.
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Posted .Hi Sirscott,
Thank you for your fantastic review of the Sony XM5 Headphones! It's fantastic to hear these are the best you've had. We're delighted that the improved comfort, battery life, and build quality have impressed you.
It's great to know you're enjoying the enhanced noise isolation and sound quality, as well as the thoughtful travel extras. Your recommendation means a lot. Enjoy your listening experience, and thank you for choosing Sony! -Maria
Sony knocks it out the park again!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Disclaimer: Heavily invested in Apple’s ecosystem of products. I watched a lot of videos and reviews on these headphones prior to purchasing so it was between Apple and Sony. I chose the Sony XM5s because I thought they felt more comfortable, their noise canceling is top notch and the sound quality seems more natural to me than Apple’s, this is purely subjective of course. Your mileage may vary. Build quality is pretty sturdy and I love the case as sometimes I have to to travel. Battery life is also pretty amazing as well, they claim it’s 30 hours and it just might be, haven’t done any actual test of my own. I love the Sony app for this as the amount of customization kind of sealed the deal for me as well. They can only get even better from here.
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Posted .Hi JohnBanes, You've made an excellent choice! We're thrilled to hear you like the comfortable fit, top-notch noise cancellation, excellent built quality, long battery life, plenty of customization options using the app, natural sound quality, and portable carrying case of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Cant stop dancing
|Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Exchanged from the Beats Studio 3 which constantly pulled my hair and hurt my ears after extended use. Love the sound quality and noise cancellation. Sucks i have to share these with my hubby lol
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Posted .Hi storepickup123, Great choice! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Better than airpod max
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought Sony xm5 first but still returned them for airpod max as there was a sale on Airpods Max. Airpod max were nohwhere as comfortable as xm5, it was like wearing a 1 pound metal rod on my head. got back my xm5 after 2 day. lived happily ever after :p
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Posted .Great choice Gagan! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying 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
Amazing headphones for the money
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Let me just start off with; these headphones are so worth it. If you have the money to spend on luxury over-the-ear headphones this is as good as you're going to get. Sure, you can get Airpods Max for a bit more but unless you're all Apple they're not worth it. Lastly, there's the Bose also has a good alternative but I'd rather not look like an alien when I'm wearing headphones. If you want a good EQ use the one I have as an image
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Posted .Hi Jose,
Awesome! We're glad to hear your investment with your new WH-1000XM5 headphones is worth it. 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. Thanks for purchasing Sony! - Kris
Great sound and comfort
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After debating between this, and the Bose knows counseling, I went with Sony. I read and compared a lot of tech reviews between both, and even listened through both in person. I will say the noise canceling on this pair for the most part drowns out most of the noise but unless I put the volume up, I can still hear, the gym music. I might have to play with the Settings more I just haven’t. I would say my main gripe with this is if you’re at the gym and you’re laying down or on the bench the headphones do not stay you kind of have to angle it almost on top of your head so it stays on. but I love hearing the music through the headphones. It does sound a little bit better than the Bose but that could just be me. They are really comfortable. I have a lot of ear piercings so comfort level is really important to me.
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Posted .Hi Bytene,
Thank you for your purchase and we are honored to have customers like you. We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and comfortable design of the Sony headphones. We highly recommend using the Sony Headphones Connect that helps you to quickly connect compatible Bluetooth headphones to your smartphone and allows you to customize the audio settings to work with 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
If you work from home get this headset
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I went through at least 6 different headsets. Work from home in a very loud environment. All of them lacked something, either a good microphone that will block the background noise, battery life, not comfortable to wear, or a combination of them. And we have a clear winner. Perfect and smooth calls with no background noise heard for yourself or the person you are talking to (even with a screaming baby by your side) lightweight and comfortable to wear for hours, amazing carrying case, multi-device connectivity and voice control, the Sony headset app has ton of features that you can customize according to your needs, battery life is superb. Definitely worth your money.
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Posted .Hi willliamches, You've made an excellent choice! We're very happy to hear that you're enjoying the top notch noise cancelling feature, call clarity, lightweight and comfortable fit, amazing carrying case, multipoint connection feature, voice control, and a variety of presets and custom features using the Sony | Headphones Connect App. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Fantastic!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are absolutely fantastic headphones! They are amazing noise cancelling and only the Apple Airpod Max’s do that better. The sound quality is top notch as well. The best part though, is how light and comfortable they are. And this is where they out class the Apple Airpod Max’s, and it’s not even close. My choice for at home headphones are the Sony XM500’s. For airport and flights, it’s the Apple Airpod Max’s because of their elite ability to cancel out noise. However, if you can only afford to buy one… you’re best bet is the Sony’s because of everything they offer along with the much lower price point.
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Posted .Hi KharyG, Excellent! We're pleased to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality, noise canceling function, and comfort. 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
Best high end headphones in the market
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony WH‑1000XM5 deliver exceptional noise cancellation, rich and balanced sound, and top-tier comfort. Battery life easily lasts through long journeys, and multipoint Bluetooth is a game-changer. While the sleek design feels a bit large, the folding mechanism is smooth and intuitive. For dedicated listeners and frequent travelers, these cans are a stellar investment—pristine audio in any environment.
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Posted .Hi DiegoG, thank you for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the exceptional noise cancellation, balanced sound, and long-lasting comfort of the WH-1000XM5. It's great to know the battery life and multipoint connection are making a difference on your journeys. We appreciate your feedback on the design, your input helps us continue improving. Thank you for choosing Sony, and enjoy the music! Regards, -Dominick
Sony Ear Phones WH-1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great!!It Took Awhile To Get Used To Them. The $299.00 Were Much Different. No Mic In Head Set, When You Touched Them They DIDNT Turn Down Or , When You Took Them Off Set Them Down They Didn’t Turn Off. Another Difference Is You Can Sit These iEar Phones Down And When KKK You Picked Them Up They Begin To Play Again.i
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