Customer Ratings & Reviews

I love these headphones, the ANC is great along with the comfortability and weight. I was having connectivity issues at one point but Sony's firmware updates seem to keep the headphones working properly. The battery life is amazing, I find myself losing track of the last time I even plugged them in. Sound quality is at an all time high when Im listening to Spotify or Youtube content. I would recommend these to anyone willing to shell out a little extra for some TRUE quality.

Found these to be the most comfortable Bluetooth headphones of the ones I tried. I have no complaints about the sound quality, and the battery lasts a really long time, especially if you don't use noise cancelling (ANC), which I tend not to use. I tried the ANC and it works quite well! It stays connected to my phone even if I'm quite a distance from it. They don't fold up to be as compact as the previous model. Not a problem for me, but it might be a consideration for some. It comes with a nice carrying case, with a compartment for the charging and audio cables. I'm very happy with my purchase!

These Sony wh-1000 xm5 headphones are very nice, compared to the older Sony wh-1000 xm3 , these have a little more quality, they are light weight and very comfortable, you’ll notice that the the case that they come in is a little bigger, that’s because they don’t fold up like the older Sony xm3 model, something thats not too big of a deal for me.

These would be 4.5 stars in my opinion. These headphones sound great (although a little bass heavy) and the sony software allows good customization. The noise cancelling is great. The ear cups worked well for my ears and the clamping force was good and I can wear these for extended periods. Not sure why they want you to share location to unlock headphone features, but not needed in my opinion. Case is nice and flat and will be easy to pack for travel. Highly recommended headphones.

The Sony headphones impress with their outstanding sound quality, industry-leading noise cancellation, and sleek design. Whether it’s the WH-1000XM5 or another model, the comfort and battery life are top-notch, making them a perfect choice for music lovers and frequent travelers alike. A truly premium audio experience!

Sound n bass is great, muffs are comfortable, battery is excellent and seems to last forever, also has a lot of smart touch features which you can customize or turn off on its personal app

The Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones have exceeded my expectations in every aspect. When it comes to price, comfort, and style, they outshine their competitors, including Apple and Bose. In terms of value for money, the WH-1000XM5 headphones offer an unbeatable package. With their competitive pricing, they deliver exceptional sound quality and noise-canceling capabilities that rival even higher-priced options on the market. Sony has truly struck a balance between performance and affordability. Where the WH-1000XM5 truly shines is in their remarkable comfort and stylish design. Sony has made notable improvements from the previous WH-1000XM4 model, ensuring an enhanced fit and extended comfort during long listening sessions. The plush ear cushions and well-padded headband provide a luxurious feel, making these headphones a joy to wear for hours on end. Not only are they comfortable, but the WH-1000XM5 headphones also boast a sleek and sophisticated design that is sure to turn heads. Sony has paid attention to every detail, creating a visually appealing product that exudes elegance. Whether you're using them at home, in the office, or on the go, these headphones make a fashion statement while delivering exceptional audio performance. When it comes to sound quality, the WH-1000XM5 headphones truly excel. The immersive audio experience they provide is unparalleled. The powerful drivers deliver rich and dynamic sound across a wide frequency range, ensuring that every note and nuance is reproduced with stunning clarity. Combined with Sony's advanced noise-canceling technology, these headphones create a private oasis of sound, allowing you to escape into your own world. In summary, the Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones are a remarkable choice that outshines their competitors. With their superior comfort, stylish design, and impressive sound quality, they provide an excellent upgrade from the previous WH-1000XM4 model. If you're looking for a pair of headphones that offer a fantastic blend of price, comfort, and style, the WH-1000XM5 is the perfect choice.

Honestly I’ve bought so many headphones over the years and none compare to these I’m a huge music listener and omg I keep these on pretty much all the time I’m at home or practicing my drum kit and the noise cancellation is great and the sound is amazing and so customizable I recommend to anyone looking for a high quality pair of headphones! Oh and they’re super comfortable and light! They’re also great for the gym! Battery life is great I can fully charge them once and not have to worry for a few days about charging it again and they charge so fast so it doesn’t feel like I have to wait forever to wear them again! And being able to connect to two devices is also so useful and convenient, I have mainly Apple products and being able to just swap between my phone and MacBook is so convenient and easy

Lightweight. Sleek design. GREAT audio! Good for audio calls. Sometimes disconnects to iPhone and MacBook. Headphones don’t fold so the case is bulky.

These headphones deliver exceptional sound quality. The noise cancellation is top-notch, blocking out distractions effectively. They're comfortable for long listening sessions and have a stylish design. The battery life is impressive, lasting for days on a single charge.

Headphones are lightweight, cancel sound excellent. They hold a great charge and the sound is very clear.

The good: These are comfortable and i am able to wear them all day. Sound is good. Battery usually lasts me around three work days. (36 hours) It seems they are built sturdier than the XM4. The bad: Expensive Not as comfortable as the XM4 headphones. Noise cancelling is a bit of a let down. Has issues connecting to my PC after updating to Windows 11

These headphones are seriously amazing. The sound quality is super clear with deep bass, and the noise canceling is out of this world—it blocks out everything, even loud background noise. Perfect for travel, studying, or just chilling. They're really comfortable too, even for long listening sessions. The touch controls are smooth and easy to use, and the battery life lasts forever—I only need to charge them once a week, even with daily use. The mic quality is great for calls, and the multi-device connection is super helpful when switching between my phone and laptop. If you're looking for top-tier headphones, the XM5s are 100% worth it.

I'm upgrading from the XM4 headphones. The redesign of the XM5 seems to strengthen the head band that cracked on my XM4s. Wore them on my first flights both on a long trip to the Middle East from LA and a shorter flight from LA to WA. No issues with battery and the noise cancellation is extremely good. Bluetooth connections are flawless. Minor quibble in that the indication for powering on and off are now tones instead of "words", but I think I can get used to that. Overall comfort is A-, I have a big head and sometimes have to adjust the top band after a while to find a different spot. These are GREAT headphones.

I love designs that look sleek and minimal like the Microsoft ones so it was a no brainer when the best anc headphones was redesigned in a similar manner. Sound quality is superb, clean and punchy bass, best for any type of listening. ANC is second to none, cant't wait to try it on a plane trip coming up. Comfort is the best. The earcups cushion are crazy nice and they don't clamp too hard or cause pain even after prolonged listening. The white one feels Abit light but in a very good way. It's almost like soft cardboard, with its own unique elegance

I was looking for the “perfect “ headphones for my husband to travel, gym, and go out walking. I came across these and made the purchase after seeing the great reviews! They have really been the “perfect “ set of headphones and he uses them all the time. The noise canceling is great, the fit is perfect and most of all they perform well. The carrying case is a great plus also! Great product for the price!!

Comparing these to my AirPods Max… Sony has been Bose's nightmare since the year 2016 when they introduced the MDR-1000x. Until then, Bose had a stranglehold on the ANC headphone market. No other headphone was quite as effective at cancelling noise. Fast forward to now, and Bose has been losing more and more to Sony with every new iteration of the WH or WF series. Apple joined the ANC headphone market in the year 2020 with the AirPods Max and those have been my go-to in this category since... Until these Sony XM5's. The XM5's are bit controversial in terms of storage and travel due to their inability to collapse and fold into a small form factor similar to the previous Sony WH and Bose QC series. Sony likely took this new design route to remove one of the weakest points in a headphone. There were numerous complaints of previous WH iterations cracking at the point where the headband folds so hopefully this new design choice is more durable. The Bose NC 700 and AirPods Max also adopt this design where there is no folding. The feel and build quality of the XM5's is no match for the AirPods Max, but the Sony's are not cheap. However, this much lighter design thanks to the materials chosen results in supreme comfort whereas my AirPods Max shows its weight after an hour or two on my head. I can comfortably wear these Sony XM5's for my entire work shift in the office. The AirPods Max feel like their price tag though it doesn’t translate too well in terms of listening comfort. The case is much better on the Sony’s than the AirPods Max. They complete cover the headphone and have a compartment to hold the 3.5mm analog cable as well as the USB-C cable. The AirPods Max case on the other hand has no compartment to hold extra cables and leaves the headband exposed to scratches and tears if you throw them in a busy bag. The AirPods Max case is literally really only useful to power off the headphones. Battery life is superb on the Sony’s at 30 hours or 40 hours with no ANC/Transparency activated. You can also get 3 hours of charge in 3 minutes if using a USB-C PD equipped power adapter. Insane! The AirPods Max has a 20-hour battery life which is inferior to the Sony’s but still more than enough for me since all I needed was 8-10 hours of run time to get me through the office for the day. The Sony’s charge via the more standard and easily accessible USB-C connection while the AirPods Max uses lightning which might not be an issue if you have an iPhone since that is what is needed to charge that as well. App support is a landslide victory to the Sony’s with the ability to manually update the headphone, adjust EQ, set listening modes based on activity or location, view listening habits, adjust playback and ambient mode controls, etc. It’s an extensive list of customizations that the Sony’s allow. The AirPods Max on the other hand are only really customizable on an iOS device through the Bluetooth settings and even then, there’s far less customization. ANC performance between the two are both excellent and you can’t go wrong with either. It’s like picking hairs trying to find a winner here. Sometimes I feel like the AirPods Max blocks out more noise and sometimes I think it’s the Sony’s that win. It really depends on the environment but I will confidently say these are the best two ANC headphones on the market. Moving over to transparency mode and I find that the AirPods Max slightly edges the Sony’s in the sense of naturalness to the sound. It simply sounds more like I don’t have a headphone on my head with the AirPods Max more so than the Sony’s. I can still however, easily hold conversations on my Sony’s transparency mode with my co-workers at work or hear announcements on the train platforms. Call quality between the two is also excellent but the Sony’s edge out the AirPods Max in the ability to literally make you sound like you’re in a quiet room despite there being wind or noises in the background. It’s amazing, because the previous Sony WH iterations were mediocre in terms of microphone performance but now Sony is the king. Great job. Lastly, the sound. I love em’ both but prefer the Sony’s tuning more. There’s less shrillness in the treble that the AirPods Max tends to have. The midrange also has more texture and fullness to it which makes it sound more natural and vivid. The bass is much, much improved over the XM4 and now sounds very tactile, precise and still full of oomph and power. The AirPods Max bass is more emphasized in the sub bass and also has a precise and tactile sounding bass profile. The XM5’s bass is more mid-bass focused so you get more of that punchy feel. Soundstage between the two is great. AirPods Max sounds a bit airier because of the extra treble energy. Detail and resolution sound a tad better on the Sony’s. They have a wonderful sense of ability to just bring out the subtle nuances in the music over the AirPods Max. Volume is also louder on the Sony’s over the AirPods Max. Both of them do not distort at their max volume. All in all, I can live with either in terms of sound, but if I had to choose, my preference is the Sony’s. The XM4 sounds dull and boomy in comparison these even after endless attempts of trying to EQ them using the app. Sony really improved the sound on the XM5. In conclusion, I will have to give the ANC wireless headphone crown to the Sony XM5 for now over my beloved AirPods Max. Let’s see what the AirPods Max 2 have to offer…

I heard a lot about this headphones being the better than the competition and even being best for some categories. So after many reviews and youtube videos I was convinced to buy it, and believe me they werent wrong. These are one of the best noice cancelling headphones I have used, the noice canceliing, the sound quality, the customization, all the features, they are so much better than most of the headphones. My friends tried them and they liked it so much that all of them bought these headphones. Truly one of the best headphones. Talking about the battery life they last me around 2 days or 1 full day on continuous use with noise cancellation on full to 75% volume. They are also super comfy if you put them on correctly and adjust the band correctly. I use them for 7-8 hours minimum and they are still comfy.

comfy and clear audio, battery life is good, feels high quality and is adjustable

These are hands down the best ANC headphones on the market. The sound is great and the Noice Canceling is even better. The app interface is simple and easy to customize the way you want your headphones to sound and operate. I really like the speak-to-chat feature, whenever I need to talk to someone I just talk and the transparency mode turns on and quiets my music so it plays softly in the background. The only downside with it is if I’m humming a song that feature will turn off, however you can permanently turn this feature off in the app if you so choose. The heaphones are comfortable and I find it takes a very long session for my ears to get too hot. But even still the headphones are so comfortable I rarely have fatigue when wearing them. The thing most people don’t bring up is that it has a nice carrying case, the Airpods Max, which this product gets compred to, has almost no carrying case, and I appreciate these headphones having one. The Price tag is a lot, I will admit, when I first bought these headphones my bank account took a hit, that’s for sure. But now after using them for about 3 months, it’s safe to say this was 100% worth the purchase. If you’re unsure about buying these because of the price, wait for there to be a sale, there usually discounted fairly often. This is a must buy if you’re in the market for a new pair of headphones.