Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/S
- SKU:
- 10101585
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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great set of headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality- great Fit - great These are available on discounted price if you get it thats great. I have worn these continuously for 3+ hours on calls and also for music and the battery is amazing so far. You need to get used to the touch gestures but takes no time to het familiar with them. I would recommend these for the features offered at this price point.
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Posted .Hi SamuraiJack, fabulous! We're truly delighted to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, very comfortable fit design, reasonable price, and long-lasting battery life of your WH1000XM5. Thank you very much for your recommendation and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Better than the cheaper Sony models
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall a good headphone. The ear pieces are fairly comfortable over glasses. Not as cushy as the cheaper Sony models. But they feel like they will hold up better than the cushy style. Noise canceling works well for my application-late night movie watching. The pause feature when you remove the headphones is pretty cool. Wish they could be louder, but that’s probably hearing loss from motorcycles and heavy metal. The headband portion isn’t that comfortable after a while, you have to lossen them up and shift the band or it begins to hurt. I’d take these over the cheaper Sony, but will likely look at ones that can be stupid loud and a bit more comfortable.
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Posted .Hi BarneyRoss, thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the Sony - WH1000XM5, especially the noise cancelling and smart pause features. We appreciate your insights about comfort and volume, it's always helpful for us to know what matters most to our users. Remember you can adjust the volume and customize the sound to be louder using the Sony Sound Connect app. You can visit this link for more info: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534533.html
We're glad you're part of the Sony family and hope you continue to enjoy your late-night movie sessions! Regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Recommended heaphone of the year
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality best noise cancellation and long battery life. Microphone quality is great especially when outdoor when its windy. Controls take a while to get use to sometimes when tapping headphone it dosent respond as quick but still works. Comfort is 10/10 especially those who wear ear piercing could wear them all day. Noise cancellation is very great tested with a loud fan next to me and could hardly hear a thing. Overall would recommend product and for the price range is good.
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Posted .Hi KiaraM,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM5. We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, battery life, call quality, and comfort of the headphones. Your feedback about the touch sensor is greatly appreciated. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the headphones is up-to-date (via the Sony Headphones Connect app). When using the touch sensor, tap the touch sensor control panel twice quickly (with an interval of about 0.4 seconds). You may find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534542.html
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- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Over 2,000 Five Star Reviews: I'll Add One More
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these to replace a much older pair of Bose noise cancelling headphones. I was actually going to buy another set of new Bose headphones until I read professional reviews comparing the Sony XM5 to the Bose QuietComfort Ultra. Both are top tier in noise cancelling, sound quality, comfort, and build quality. In every review, however, the Sony XM5's got the edge. I've always been very satisfied with other Sony products I've purchased over the years going all the way back to the 1970's, so I decided to switch teams on this purchase. I have to say, I am definitely very pleased with my choice. Using the Sony Headphones iOS app, I spent some time tweaking the EQ to get the sound to my liking. For me, the magic combination was selecting the Bright option and then bringing the Clear Bass up to +5. That said, with the EQ off right out of the box, these have a nice mellow, even tone that is very pleasing as well and probably closer to audio perfection than my choice. For my older ears, though, my tweaks help me hear my tunes the way I was able to without EQ when I was in my 20's. Last, but not least, I'd like to respond to some of the negative build quality comments I've read. I really have no idea how anyone ends up with broken headphones other than to completely abuse these bad boys. They are solidly built yet very light weight. All products have their limits, of course, but after several months of continuous use, I can't see how any of the components would fail without serious mishandling by the user. So yeah, with over 2,000 five-star reviews do I really need to add one more? No, but when you find something that's worth a positive review, it never hurts to put it out there. Enjoy!
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Posted .Hi WSeith, Thanks for sharing your experience and positive feedback on the new Sony XM5 Wireless headphones. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones to a point
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First off, you can never go wrong with these headphones. Sony has the best sound and the noise canceling is off the charts. I have purchased sony headphones in the past and they (speaking on my behalf with the product) have a long life capacity. The negative about these headphones and only negative is that the over the head band is a bit flimsy and fragile unless you don’t man-handle when adjusting to the shape of your head when you put them on. They tend to move around a bit when you look downwards. Best bet is to wear a hat and then put the headphones over them to make sure that they are steady.
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Posted .Hi AverageJoe,
We are delighted to hear that you find the sound quality and noise cancellation of the Sony WH-1000XM5 to be world-class.
Your loyalty to Sony over the years is truly appreciated, and we value your feedback regarding the headband stability and design. While this model features a streamlined build for lightweight comfort, your tips on careful adjustment and fit are very helpful for other listeners. We will certainly share your observations with our design team as we continue to refine the ergonomics of our future premium products.
Thank you for choosing Sony as your trusted audio companion.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
High quality and great noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these for working at the office and they do not disappoint. The sound quality and noise canceling are superb for listening to music and podcasts without being disturbed by my surroundings. The dual device connectivity is great because I can swap them over on the fly to use for zoom calls and training videos. I love the sleek and modern design too. Long battery life gets me days of use.
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Posted .Hi RyanW, We're delighted to hear that you like the sound, noise canceling, connectivity, design, and battery life. We appreciate your detailed feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best overall headphones period
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these to test out the sound quality. After having them for a couple of days, I will unfortunately be returning them. NOT because it's a bad product, but it's just not what I'm looking for. I will admit, these are the best OVERALL headphones on the market. The design, battery life, functionality, ANC, and transparency mode are all excellent. For that alone I will deeply miss these headphones, I mean, they just feel so good to hold. But, I wasn't looking for an overall great pair of headphones... I want exceptional sound quality. And while these definitely sound good, they're not as good as I would like, even after tweaking the equalizer.
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Posted .Hi ClaudioS, While we're glad that you like the overall quality, we regret that the headphones' had to be returned. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible. 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Great noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The XM5s are probably the best over the ear Bluetooth headphones you can get. While the audio quality is not quite as good as audiophile wired headphones, it is better than lots of similar competitors. You can tell the bass is slightly boosted, good clean mids and highs, overall the sound is excellent for what it is. Good battery life, it will easily last a whole day. The noise-canceling is amazing on these, a must have for any air travel. I have had these for six months so far, and they have held up well.
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Posted .Hi Kur0!
We are thrilled to hear your positive feedback about the WH-1000XM5 headphones! It's wonderful to know that you appreciate their audio quality and performance.
With features like impressive noise-canceling technology and enhanced bass, these headphones truly deliver an exceptional listening experience. Plus, with a battery life that can last a whole day, they are perfect for any travel enthusiast.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
THEY GO WITH ME EVERYWHERE! LIFE CHANGING! AMAZING
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are hands down the best headphones I've ever owned. I use them every. single. day. For hours on end for everything from poscasts and audiobooks, to any and all genres of music that flow with my eclectic musical tastes. AND they block out the NYC subway and street noise like a champ. Theyre comfortable, the sound quality is impeccable, they get super loud, and the battery life is unparallelled. They are well worth the purchase if you value music and your peace of mind.
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Posted .Hi AngelinaM, Thank you for the positive review! We're so glad to hear that you're enjoying the excellent noise cancellation, comfortable fit, great sound quality, and long battery life of your new Sony XM5. 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
LOOOVEEEE
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love them. I use them for the gym and for when I'm out an about. The sound quality and the noise cancelation are amazing. Really feels like im just surrounded by the sound. THE BATTERY LIFE IS MY FAVORITE... it lasts sooooo long and i love that they turn off on their own after some inactivity (when music isnt playing)
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Posted .Hi Monica,
We are thrilled that you absolutely love your WH-1000XM5 headphones! It’s great to hear that the amazing sound quality, noise cancellation, and especially the long-lasting battery life are perfect for your workouts and daily use.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really happy with the overall quality & design of them. GOOD: -extremely comfortable -quality materials -great battery life -app to customize to your preference of audio & other content featured such as noise cancellation or ambient audio -audio is amazing.. BAD: -case that comes with them doesn’t have anything to secure the section where the charger would be held -case doesn’t feel sturdy however it gets the job done Overall, I have to say that for the price these headphones offer you exactly what you’re looking for.
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Posted .Hi Trapicasso, Thanks very much for your balanced and fair review of the WH1000XM5. We're very pleased to hear that you like the overall quality, design, comfortable fit, excellent battery life, amazing sound quality, and a variety of presets and custom features using the Sony | Headphones Connect App. We have noted your input about the carrying case and will be sure to forward this feedback to the appropriate department. If you have any specific suggestions or features you'd like to see, feel free to share them with us. Your insights are important to us as we work to meet and exceed your expectations. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought the new midnight blue. Very cool! The price was concerning but they are worth it. Awesome sound, good bass and long lasting battery. I wore these on a non-stop flight for 12 hours. Did not get uncomfortable on my head and sound cancellation was great. Even used the aux cord to watch movies on the flight. I would actually rate these 4 1/2 if I could. Some songs I wish I could play just a little louder and fingerprints will show on side touch volume. But still very happy with purchase.
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Posted .Hi JpD1,
Thank you for this amazing and detailed review of your WH-1000XM5. We're glad you love the exceptional comfort, long lasting battery life, amazing noise cancelling, and sound quality of your headphones. When the headset exterior is dirty, wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth. You can adjust the volume of the headphones and the connected device according to your preference. You may also play different song with different quality to further isolate the issue. High-quality songs will give you louder audio.
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! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best noise canceling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony headphones have best noise canceling quality, comfort and lomg lasting. It is also not pretentious and also works with different audio codecs and Hifi audio files as well.
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Posted .Hi, RGvMnD,
Thanks for the great review and the 5-stars rating! We are glad our headphones have effectively met your needs. Keep enjoying the amazing sound quality from the headphones, and their amazing Noise Cancelling function! Do not forget to download the Sony Sound Connect app to enhance the experience!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day! -DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
sony xm5
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great build quality sounds amazing, really decent battery life and comfortable! ANC is amazing on these headphones dont miss out on these 10/10
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Posted .Hello Johny,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're pleased to learn that you're enjoying the outstanding build quality, remarkable sound, and impressive battery life of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. It’s fantastic to hear that you find them comfortable and that the active noise cancellation has surpassed your expectations. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope you continue to enjoy your headphones to the fullest!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Why You Can't Use These For Gaming
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Can't say enough about how great these headphones are. The noise cancellation is amazing. The sound is superb. But that's not what I'm here to really talk about. Let's talk about Bluetooth, the key reason you can't use these for gaming in the sense of being able to use the microphone array in place of a dedicated microphone. This all has to do with the limitations of the Bluetooth standard. Bluetooth only gives you two channels to work with. If you're just using the headphones to listen to music, you get stereo. When you pair these headphones with your mobile phone and take phone call, the headphones use one channel for incoming audio (mono) and the other for the mic array to talk to the other party. Maybe in the future Bluetooth will update the standard to have 3 channels so you can actually use these headphones for gaming. You can use these headphone for gaming just like any pair of regular headphones, but you also have to have a separate mic if you want to talk to your fellow gamers. For that I went and bought a Yeti GX ($150). Great microphone for PC gaming. Same thing goes for apps like Discord. Can't use the mics on the headphones and listen through the headphones at the same time. This is why most wireless gaming headphones come with their own USB dongle that uses a different standard than Bluetooth. But I doubt there are any gaming headphones that have the sound quality, NC, and battery life that the XM5s do. So if you're a PC gamer, these headphones will work so long as you have a dedicated mic to handle the communication aspect.
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Posted .Hi PaulH, We appreciate your detailed feedback. We're also glad that you are enjoying your WH1000XM5. Our INZONE Headsets are better option for gamers. These help you hear more clearly and react faster for invincible gaming.
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, Weight
The best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had apple airpod pro max for a month and i hated it. It was heavy and kept sliding down ky head when i work out. I returned it and daid next headphones i get will not be heavy. These are very light on my head and they stay put. I like the sound and nosie cancellation. I also like the hold on right ear to hear. Its very sleak design and very good for every day use
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Posted .Hi CathleenN, Thank you for upgrading to your new Sony WH1000XM5! We're very happy to hear that you like the lightweight and sleek design, great sound, top-notch noise cancelling feature, and quick attention mode of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Good!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound and canceling, switches between devices much easier than other Sony headphones I have had. Very comfortable. Bought after my WH-XB910N headphones broke (arm cracked).
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Posted .Hi Zeffrey!
We are thrilled to hear that your new WH-1000XM5 headphones are working out so well for you, especially after the trouble with your previous pair. It’s great that you’re finding the device switching much smoother and the fit comfortable for your daily use.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
"Sony XM5 Headphones: Clear Sound, Crazy Comfort,
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just got my hands on the Sony XM5 headphones, and they're an absolute game-changer! The sound quality is insane – crisp, clear, and that bass hits just right. The noise-canceling is like stepping into a silent zone. Plus, they're comfy for long listening sessions. Battery life is solid, and the controls are super easy to navigate. Definitely worth every penny – my music has never sounded this good!
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Posted .Hi JoseN, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling, controls, and battery life. 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:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Worth the money.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent quality and design. The bass is pheno.enal and the headphones sit comfortably atop the head.
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Posted .Hi DrewW, we're glad you like our industry-leading noise canceling headphones! The WH1000XM5 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:Comfort, Weight
Best Headphone Purchase!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headphone! They fit so comfortably without causing ear and head pain. They feel light weight and work amazing! I love how the app also gives you options from noise control, all the way to how you prefer to hear your music. Definitely recommend these!!!
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Posted .Hello MadisonP,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn’t be happier to hear that the WH1000XM5 headphones offer you such comfort and excellent performance. It’s wonderful to know the lightweight design and customizable app features enhance your listening experience. Thank you for your recommendation and for sharing your positive feedback!
Best regards,
-Fred