Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/S
- SKU:
- 10562665
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:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I consider myself an amateur audiophile but i do lean more bass heavy and these scratch both the detail and bass. I had the XM4 for a brief moment. These feel much lighter. Some may even say they feel cheap but they manage to still feel premium to me. But because they are so light, they almost feel fragile. The noise cancellation is great, best in the industry. I do miss the variable noise canceling of the XM4 instead of just on or off on the XM5. Very comfortable for me. Very light on the head and room for my ears. When reading reviews, remember sound is subjective as well is fit and finish. Try them for yourself.
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Posted .Hi Jayxbby, We're pleased to hear that you are satisfied 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
- 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:Sound quality
Sony WH-1000XM5: The Ultimate Escape Into Sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve been using the WH-1000XM5 for about a month now, and honestly, they’ve exceeded my expectations in almost every way. Sound Quality The audio is phenomenal—deep bass, crisp highs, and a balanced midrange. Whether I’m listening to podcasts, classical music, or EDM, everything sounds rich and immersive. The LDAC support really makes a difference when streaming high-res audio. Noise Cancellation Sony wasn’t kidding when they said “industry-leading.” I use these on my commute and in coffee shops, and they block out everything from chatter to traffic noise. The adaptive noise canceling is smart enough to adjust based on where I am, which is super convenient. Calls & Connectivity Call quality is crystal clear. I’ve taken Zoom meetings and phone calls with these, and people say I sound better than when I use my phone directly. Multipoint Bluetooth is a lifesaver—I switch between my laptop and phone without any hiccups. Comfort & Design They’re lightweight and feel luxurious. The ear cups are soft and don’t cause fatigue even after hours of wear. I do wish they folded like the XM4s, but the flat-fold design
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Posted .Hi VarunY,
Thank you so much for this detailed 5-star review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM5 has exceeded your expectations across the board. It's fantastic that you're experiencing the phenomenal sound quality with deep bass and crisp highs—that LDAC support is truly key for high-res audio immersion! We're also proud to know that the industry-leading noise cancellation is blocking out your commute and coffee shop chatter, and that the crystal clear call quality is making your Zoom meetings and phone calls seamless. Your appreciation for the Multipoint Bluetooth and the lightweight, luxurious comfort after hours of wear confirms that we've delivered on our design goals. We truly value your support and are glad you chose Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick
- 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, Sound quality
My favorite headphones ever
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love these headphones. These headphones are my lifesavers, I have bad auditory issues and these headphones are really great with their noise cancellation, I love how they sit around my ear and they do an amazing job masking out the background noises, I also love that there is an app that allows me to choose just how much background noise I’d like to hear! They’re truly the best headphones I’ve owned and I highly recommend them! I get about 24 straight hours of battery life from them and they are almost fully charged within 30-45 minutes!
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Posted .Hi Panickeddays, We're thrilled to hear 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:Bass, Sound quality, Weight
Excellent Noise Cancelling
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.L:ightweight, but feels secure on your head. Bass is nice and tight. Excellent noise cancellation. Audio reviews have rated these as one of the best. Highly recommend.
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Posted .Hi mrbeemer, Great! We're glad that you like the lightweight design aand noise canceling function. 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, Battery life, Sound quality
The best headphones on the market
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I loved everything about them. The bass is nice and deep and can get really loud. It’s also has the same controls in android/ios. The noise cancellation is really great and same with the transparency. Battery life… Amazing! It even gets 3 hours of playback in just 3 minutes. The touch controls are also really easy to navigate and with just one hand over the cup of the right earphone can turn the music down and turn into transparency mode. It also can detect your ear and pause any playback when you take them off.
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Posted .Hi Elijah, Thank you for the positive review! We're glad you love the deep and punchy bass, powerful sound, same control for Android/iOS device, great noise cancellation and ambient sound mode, excellent battery life, and ease of use 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, Comfort, Sound quality
Not right for me
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is excellent, they are comfortable, the noise cancellation is effective, and the battery life is phenomenal. After reading that you might wonder what would possess me to return these. I do a massive amount of reading, note taking, and typing. Every time I looked down to read a book, or write notes my music would pause and the headphones switched to transparency mode. Nobody I talked to could figure out how to stop this from happening. I hope my experience was an anomaly, but I wasn't willing to chance it again, so back they went.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Leroy71, While we're glad that you like the sound, noise canceling function, and battery life, we regret that these had to be returned. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. We have some troubleshooting steps available in the Help Guide that may help fix the issue you've encountered. For future reference, please check our support website or the link below:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/index.html
Your feedback matters to us as it helps us improve our products.
We are sorry for the inconvenience and we hope that you'll consider Sony in your future purchase.
Regards,
Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best gift
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased these for my daughter for Christmas, i asked her what she thought of them. She said they are very comfortable and the noise cancelation works very well.
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Posted .Hi AlbertR,
We’re so glad to hear your daughter is enjoying the comfort and excellent noise cancellation of her new WH-1000XM5 headphones! It’s wonderful to know they made such a great gift.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality, Weight
Perfect Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is amazing! The noise cancellation is amazing. I work from home and my office is in the livingroom, sometimes the family comes to watch TV and the sounds get loud. I turn on noise cancellation and im able to take my training, receive zoom calls without interruption. Then when im done with meeting i turn it off and reengage with my family. They are light and not discomforting on your head. I love that they keep a charge almost three to five days, before i charge.
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Posted .Hi Alexes, thanks for sharing your great experience. We are happy to hear that you like the sound quality, noise canceling, and features of 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones in general
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality amazing, the comfornt exceptional, the battery life perfect. And the features thats just the cherry on top..
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Posted .Hello IANSolano,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear, such fantastic feedback about your WH-1000XM5 headphones! It's wonderful to know that the amazing sound quality, exceptional comfort, and perfect battery life are all exceeding your expectations, with the features adding that extra special touch. We're delighted you're having such a positive experience!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, WeightCons mentioned:Connectivity
Too light?
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very light! I wish they were a little heavier just so that they felt more premium. I don’t really like the connectivity of it but they provide great sound!
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Posted .Hi ericn,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be more pleased to learn that you're enjoying the great sound quality of your new WH1000XM5 headphones! We appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the lightweight design and understand your desire for a more premium feel. Your feedback is valuable as we're always looking for ways to improve our products.
If you're having any issues with the connectivity, please don't hesitate to contact our support team. They're ready to help and can be reached at the following link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Portability
Excellent follow up to the xm4
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I owned the xm4s before these so i knew the quality would be excellent. The foam padding on the ear cup is incrediblly comfortable. I often wear these up to 12 hours at a time with only slight discomfort near the end. My only complaint is that they don’t fold up like the xm4s did into a small case. They dont not fold at all so the case is somewhat bigger now. So, a small hit on portability.
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Posted .Hi rrmm, this is great! We're glad that you are enjoying your headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
My review on the headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones work spectacular I’ve had them for multiple months and I’ve never had an issue. The headphones play audio perfectly and when I use them I can’t hear anything else. The headphones quality are really good and they are really comfortable. I wear them almost everyday and I’ve never had any problems with charging them. The headphones are perfect and I’ve never had any problem with them.
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Posted .Hi FelixO,
Thanks for sharing such a perfect review! We can't be happier to hear your WH-1000XM5 headphones are living up to their reputation thanks to it's effective noise canceling which allows you to fully immerse yourself in your audio!
Your feedback on the comfort and reliable charging is especially helpful for others considering this model. We're glad they're a perfect fit for your everyday life, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your long-term experience.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best Over The Ear Comfort I Have Experienced
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you are looking for the absolute best noise cancellation on the market, look no further. I upgraded from the XM4s, and the WH-1000XM5 is a massive leap forward in both tech and comfort.
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Posted .Hi DVSNF!
Thanks so much for the awesome review and for being a returning fan of the series.
It brings us great joy to hear that the upgrade to the WH-1000XM5 has been such a big win for you!
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Reliable
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good audio Very comfortable Longggg battery life
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Posted .HI JohannA,
That is excellent feedback! We're thrilled you are enjoying the WH-1000XM5 headphones and finding the very good audio, exceptional comfort, and long battery life to be highlights of your experience.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- 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: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
Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
Good Quality but...
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality but the volume isn't that loud as I thought, the bass isn't great either and the color is not pink as the description said is more lavander.
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Posted .Hi YharaP,
We are elated to hear that you are enjoying the overall quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones, though we appreciate your honest feedback regarding the volume, bass, and color. While we aim for our Rose Pink to be a subtle, elegant shade, we understand that it can appear closer to a soft lavender depending on the lighting.
To get that powerful bass and volume level you’re looking for, we highly recommend downloading the Sony Sound Connect app. Within the app, you can access a fully customizable Equalizer. By adjusting the "Clear Bass" slider or selecting the "Excited" preset, you can significantly punch up the low-end frequencies and tailor the entire sound profile to your exact personal taste.
Thank you for trusting Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones I've ever had!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Extremely comfortable to wear. Only need to charge every 2 days, excellent sound quality as well as mic quality! Downloading the Sony Sound Connect app via mobile allows you to customize the hands-free controls and sound settings!
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Posted .Hi Didi,
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Sony WH1000XM5 headphones! It’s fantastic to hear that they’re not only super comfortable but also deliver top-notch sound and mic quality. The extended battery life and the customization options through the Sony Sound Connect app really make them a standout choice. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! -Maria