Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/L
- SKU:
- 12109962
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
to a friend
Amazing sound, battery and comfort
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Want impeccable sound and noise cancellation as well as comfort? These right here will definitely provide! Amazing pair of headphones with an insanely long battery life. Match these with Tidal’s Master music quality to get the most magical sound quality ever!!
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Posted .Hi Jordy, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying 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
Pretty solid
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pretty good headphones thus far. Still tweaking a bit to find the right way to wear it for long periods of time while remaining comfortable. The noise cancelation seems pretty solid. Having to use the phone app for several features is the biggest flaw, but maybe one it shares with similar products.
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Posted .Hi, JayS,
Thanks for the review and the feedback! We appreciate the comments and we can really take them in consideration for future references. We are glad you are enjoying the top-technology Noise Cancelling, and it is great to hear that you are taking advantage of the amazing Sound quality and the rest of features!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
-DiegoV
Great headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and are comfortable to wear. I have vwry loud neighbors at times and will use this so i can enjoy watching a movie without dealing with their nonsense.
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Posted .Thank you so much for your feedback, Lynn! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the great sound quality and comfortable fit of the WH-1000XM5 headphones. Many users have found the noise-canceling feature especially helpful in blocking out unwanted background noise—making it easier to focus on what you love, even in challenging environments. It's wonderful to know these headphones are helping you enjoy your movies in peace. If you have any tips or questions about getting the most out of your WH-1000XM5, please let us know—we're here to help!'
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
Buy it already!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing of headphones. Sound quality, ANC, microphones, build quality, comfort are all top notch. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for something at this price point. This is the best you will find
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Posted .Hi Bella, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling, build, 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
Clarity and comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great headphones? They have clear sounds, good bass and are easy to use. They fit comfortably and definitely canceled out background noise. Very impressed with these.
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Posted .Hi Fidelhp, We're delighted to hear that you like the sound, ease of connection, fit, 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
Better than the XM4s, but maybe not worth price.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am a headphone addict. I have the XM5's, QC35 II's, AirPod Pros, Beats in ear, etc. These are really good. Better noise canceling than the XM4's, but don't fold up as neatly for travel. I think they sound better too, but hard to say for sure. Pretty comfortable as well. Try em.
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Posted .Hi JohnnyK, Great! We'r 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
Very nice.
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Top of line noise-cancelling. Even my girlfriend was shocked at how effective it was in draining out external noises. Only issue is that it really isn't worth upgrading from XM4 to XM5, XM4 offers basically the same level of noise cancelling for cheaper and is more easily mobile and can fold in on itself. The XM5 can not be folded. It's battery-life is surprisingly good. However it is worth noting that after a year of using it, the battery life appears to be worsening. I'm not quite sure if this is true or not, but I would not be surprised if it is. This is despite minimal software updates, if any at all.
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Posted .Hi DisappointedCustomer, Thank you for choosing Sony! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your Sony headphones! Thank you for the 5-star rating! -Carl
Immersive Sound Experience with sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I recently had the pleasure of trying out the headphones, and I must say, they exceeded my expectations in every way. From comfort to sound quality, these headphones deliver an unparalleled experience. the noise-cancelling feature is top-notch, blocking out external distractions and allowing me to focus entirely on the music or content at hand. Overall, I highly recommend the headphones to anyone in search of premium sound quality and comfort. They've become an essential part of my daily routine, and I can't imagine life without them.
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Posted .Hi AniB, we're glad you are enjoying our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Great headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones! Great battery life and awesome sounding from these headphones.
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Posted .Hi CALAN,
Thanks for the wonderful 5-star review! It is most rewarding to hear that the great battery life and awesome sound quality are standing out for you. Our engineers work hard to deliver an exceptional listening experience, and your feedback lets us know we're succeeding.
We appreciate you choosing Sony and hope you continue to enjoy your headphones!
Best regards,
Dominick
Highly Recommended
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these so much. I have to do hemodialysis 3 days a week, 5 hours per treatment. While doing my treatments I listen to podcasts to help the time pass and before I got these headphones I couldn’t hear most of the shows I listen to. There is always so much back ground noise and nurses yelling across the unit, it was so hard to hear what I wanted to hear. These headphones work so well at blocking back ground noise it’s like a different world. And I can finally hear my shows. They are definitely worth the price if background noise is a issue. I also love being able to control them with just a lil tap on the ear piece. They’re also very comfortable, very soft on my tiny ears. The carrying case is also well made and appreciated since it’s more convenient to carry along to my treatments.
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Posted .Hi Melissa, 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
ANC for the win
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had a pair of XM4s and unfortunately, I lost them. These on the other hands are phenominal. Still comfortable with amazing ANC. Cant hear a thing when the plane is flying.
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Posted .Hi Adp2711, thank you for the great review! We're very glad to hear the Sony - WH1000XM5 are delivering the comfort and noise cancellation you were looking for. It's awesome to know they're helping you enjoy peace and quiet even during flights. We appreciate your continued trust in Sony! Regards, -Dominick
Step up from IPods
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Game changer. I live in an apartment, so have used iPods for music and movie watching. This is so much more comfortable and the sound is fuller. Decent software too.
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Posted .Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the WH-1000XM5, DavidW! It’s fantastic to hear that you’ve found them to be a game changer, especially coming from using iPods for music and movies in an apartment setting.
Your praise for comfort and fuller sound matches what many other users have highlighted about these headphones. Community members frequently mention the WH-1000XM5’s great comfort and superb audio quality, with some noting how the adjustable EQ settings let you dial in your preferred sound profile for even richer listening. The noise canceling features and lightweight design also get a lot of appreciation—users have pointed out how the XM5s are perfect for late-night viewing or gaming without disturbing others in the household.
All in all, your feedback echoes much of what the community values in the WH-1000XM5: comfort, quality audio, and reliable software—making them a great upgrade for enjoying media at home.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
Highly recommend
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First pair of Samsung headphones and I’m glad these were my first! The sound quality is crisp and makes listening to music an experience. Compared to my other headphones these blew them out the park enabling my ears to hear instruments or noises I haven’t heard in songs I listen to on a daily.
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Posted .Hi IraO,
We are excited to hear you chose the WH-1000XM5 headphones and that they have blown your previous headphones out of the park! It's fantastic that you are experiencing the crisp sound quality and hearing new instrumental details, which is exactly what our newly developed 30mm driver and LDAC codec support are designed to deliver.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
Good Sound Quality and Great ANC
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Heat headphones that are comfortable and have good sound quality. I have sensitive ears but they aren't bothered by the ANC even let extended periods of time.
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Posted .Hi NicoR, This is nice to hear! We're also glad that you like that these are comfortable, have a good sound, and noise canceling works great. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Super comfortable and smart
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They’re very comfortable I love them they just don’t fold down and I travel a lot. But the comfort is amazing and their technology is so good. It adjusts noise cancelation automatically. I loved it
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Posted .Hi KaLa!
Thanks for your feedback! It is most rewarding to hear that the comfort and smart tech of the WH-1000XM5 are working so well for you. While we understand that the fixed-arm design is a change for travelers, we're glad the automatic features make your trips more enjoyable.
Thank you for selecting Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
Best bang for your buck
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great pair of headphones, can block out noise on a plane ride and last through even the longest of plane rides. They also dont feel too heavy on your head and fit well even when wearing glasses.
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Posted .Hi Axton, we're glad you are enjoying 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
Best Headphones, Terrible for Gaming.
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely blown away by the sound quality. These are really top notch, HOWEVER. I originally purchased these for gaming. They do not work for gaming. Playing music, watching shows, making phone calls, using them at night to watch TV to keep noise down its great for all of them. The gestures and touch capabilities are nice as well, you can fast-forward, rewind, pause, and turn volume up and down with touches and swipes. It also has great sound cancellation, You could fire a gun off behind someone wearing these and they wouldn't know, heck might be able to use these at the range. Hooking them up to a PC the microphone would not let these babies utilize their full potential, sounds like being on walkie-talkies, and i could not figure out how to deactivate it for just output no inputs. I purchased the LG Lightspeed Pro X2 for gaming now. I will also disclose that i bought these on sale for 299.99 which helped a lot. Knowing what i know now, i would not spend the 400 on these as they did not perform the task i'd bought them for originally. Get em on sale if you can, great for an audiophile.
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Posted .Hello WiliamK, thanks so much for the thoughtful review. We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the WH1000XM5 exceptional sound quality, noise cancellation and smart touch controls. We also understand your frustration regarding gaming use. While the XM5 excels in music, entertainment, and daily communication, its Bluetooth audio profile optimized more for media playback than low-latency gaming performance or specialized mic input on certain PCs. For gamers, especially those looking for ultra-low latency, we do have other products on market like the Sony INZONE Gaming headsets. Thank you for choosing Sony this time! Best regards, -Jenn.
Great sound, comfortable, so-so app
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is great, but just a bit behind the Sennheiser competitor IMO (I tried both). Noise canceling is outstanding. I didn't care for the app and couldn't find a equalizer setting that really made me happy, but that's a minor nitpick. The head band and ear cups are comfortable; however, moving around and laying on the couch while listening, these wouldn't stay in place on my head. Surely that won't be an issue for everyone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MatthewW,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling of the headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy your headphones!
-David
great headphones with some early adopter woes
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the headphones sound great, and they are quite a bit more comfortable to me in comparison to the xm4s, which were sufficient, but don't feel as nice or sound as good in comparison. i can wear these for much longer periods of time than the xm4s and i enjoy the sound more. the new adjustable bands are a nice improvement too, and feel more premium than the xm4. this device has some issues though. noise cancelling auto adjusts, which can be quite annoying when you can hear the headset adjusting automatically over and over in a short span of time, which makes me personally wish the noise cancelling can be manually adjusted instead. furthermore, the touch surface on the right earcup will still make noises when you touch it, even if you turn off touch controls. these issues, while annoying, hopefully can be fixed in a future software update. these still sound great, and are just very comfortable, and will be perfect i believe if these issues are addressed in a software update.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi will, We're glad that you like the sound great 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
The BEST ANC in the game
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones have excellent noise canceling with a decent in-app EQ to tune more finely to your listening preferences. I really enjoy these headphones. The audio quality is really good for wireless headphones, and there is the option to use a 3.5mm cable if you would like to make the sound quality even better. The case is bigger than the last generation, but still isn't bulky in my experience carrying it almost everywhere I go. The pass-through mode to hear your surroundings is really good, almost as good as AirPods Pro 2, which is surprising considering the form factor of these close-back headphones. Battery lasts multiple days, even though it takes so little time to charge.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ShiroKumasan20, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the noise canceling feature of 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