Customer Ratings & Reviews

They sound really good, but you can hear the wind hitting the windshield. It’s kind of weird, but they still sound really good. and comfortable.

I've been using these Sony WH-100XM5 headphones for about a month now, and I'm absolutely blown away. They're the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn, and the noise cancellation is fantastic. The sound quality is also top-notch. The bass is deep and rich, and the highs are crisp and clear. I've listened to all sorts of music with these headphones, and I've never been disappointed. The headphones are very portable, which is great. I've traveled with them on airplanes and they're great. Overall, I'm incredibly impressed with these. They're the best headphones I've ever owned, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great pair of noise-cancelling headphones. Bonus: These headphones inspired me to start my own entertainment business. I use a logo on headphones with an aux cable plugged into them in my company's logo. The headphones represent the power of music to inspire and connect people. I'm so grateful to Sony for creating such an amazing product.

About two weeks of owning them, coming from earbuds the past few years. Very comfortable, amazing sound, I love to play with eq and just about everything sounds great no matter what. Noise cancellation works well. Just as transparency mode. It also has adaptive modes that can switch between modes for you like if you start a conversation or if a loud train is passing by. Pretty light/gentle pressure on the head, we all know the feeling, mostly comfortable unless you have an industrial piercing like me on the ear, hoping I can find something more compatible so that I don't have to deal with the sound leak and discomfort. Otherwise, perfect value at the current price. Only complaint is the cloth case... Great design but I'm not exactly sure how it's meant to be cleaned. And the material of the cushion is apparently stain prone as well, but that comes with most white/beige things. They get dirty eventually. The outside casing seems like a durable plastic though, I've already dinged it a few times and no scratches or scuffs. Just hope the soft material is as durable.

I’m in love with these headphones. The sound quality is amazing. Battery is enough for ~30h. They are so comfy and worth the price. If you forget to turn them off - the battery will go down of course but it took them almost 2days to be out of charge just working w/o connecting to phone.

I’ve had for a few months now and this is my first over the ear headset and definitely met my expectations. Sound quality is great, battery lasts and charges quickly, lightweight, and my favorite part is that ambient noise does not get through when I’m on calls which makes it a game changer at the office or if I’m ok calls at coffee shops!

I have had many headphones. I have had predecessors to these (both XM3 and XM4s) and i have had/still have multiple of the largest competitors. Recently I have been daily driving for work and leasure the Surface Headphones 2+ which I love (Seriously the ANC on these things are better than any of my others by a landslide, too bad their sound quality isnt as good). So of course being headphone obsessed, I was sooo happy to hear the XM5s were coming and been reading up and prepping for today!! Had to drive 8 miles to a store partway across town to get the "white" pair but I got them! And I am not disappointed. Let's get into it! Pros: - Extremely light. Seriously these things just melt into your head. I would have had this review done hours ago BUT ended up listening to these for 6 hours because i just lost track of time and was wisked away in auditory bliss! Clamping force is super light though so not ideal for any as many action based activities. - Easy to set up/pair. Out of the box all I did was turn them on and they popped up to pair with my Samsung S22 Ultra. Set up was easy with configuration taking about 15 mins to set my button maps, Google Assistant, 360 Audio, enable LDAC, and pick a decent EQ preset to start with (Im a "bright" fan dialed down 4 notches with a little amp in the upper mids for my Sonys). All up took about 40 mins to get them completely to my prefered settings with a few tweeks here and there throughout the listening period. -Long battery life. All up i used 18% today in over 6 hours. Then when I threw them on to charge they took less than an hour to top out!! INCREDIBLE battery which is no shock from Sony. - Color/texture is gorgeous. As some reviews reported the "white" is more like a "Stone Creme" with some speckling to it. They have a matte finish and since people had reviewed saying the black smudged really easy I got white which really doesnt (plus i already had the denim blue XM4s and wanted these to really look different). -Packaging/quality. Everything is "classy" i dont know why people say these feel "cheaper". Plastic is used in headphones for a reason. Take it from someone who used to daily drive all metal Dr. Dre Detox Edition Pros (it was a different time ya'll lets move past it), you dont want that much weight and clamp force when doing 6,8, or 10 hours of listening in a day. These shave weight while staying sophisticated. I like it. - Sound quality. These things are SOOOO punchy i love it! That Carbon 30mm driver really is putting in work and its great at what it does. Less boom than the XM4s, much tighter "poppy" flavor to the bass notes (seriously go pull up Billie Jean - MJ with these and you'll see what i mean). Just very adaptable sound profile that really bring well mastered music to life! Don't believe me? Throw on "Reckoner"-Radiohead, or any "Off the Wall" - MJ track and have your jaw dropped!! Like your in the studio. Cons: - Pricey. This being the most expensive XM line item is hard to swallow. Are they worth it. I feel like yes. They bring more to the table than my Bose 700 for the same price. But still, price creep is present and could price these out of range for target customers who would love them. That's ok though, wait for black friday when the hit $349 or dare I say $329 then snag you a pair. - Portability. If you've looked into these you know this complaint. They don't fold in so harder to transport. Not really a major issue but noteworthy. Moving on... - ANC. It may just be how spoiled i have got with my Surface Headphones but i was slightly underwhelmed by the ANC. With my Surface Headphones i can snap right in front of my face at high-medium volume and not hear a peep. These i could snap at almost out stretched arm and still hear it at similar volume very clearly. Not too worried though as Sony is great at improving via firmware updates; but for launch day I'm a bit disappointed considering how much they hyped up how much they had improved. Still does the job just want more. - Included "charge cable".....seriously Sony.....its like 4 inches.....wire is not that expensive. I know you kept it short so it better fit in the magnetic case pocket but seriously what charger/situation is that gonna work with unless with a pc port or a table top usb hub. Do better for $400. - App. The app is very buggy right now. Setting up Google assistant it crashed twice and hung during registration at the start. Again this is day one stuff so you HAVE to expect that things like that aren't gonna be perfect and will improve but want to inform potential buyers so they are bummed by it. - LDAC unavailable for dual device mode. This isn't really a con, just a hope. In order to have dual device pairing LDAC is disabled. Im assuming it is due to bandwidth limitations caused by dual stream splitting the avaiable bandwidth but sucks having to enable it every time i go back to single mode. At least make it so they remember i had it on before dual device mode and have it automatically turn on. With that, we're done with the major stuff. I hughly recommend these. They are so light, comfortable, and sound amazing. If you're coming from the XM4s I can't say that they are necessarily an "upgrade" but more just a variant. The sound is just different enough to give a different experience, and honestly i think it makes these an even better all arounder than the XM4s were. Most of the issues will be patched in the coming weeks, and then these will be slayers!! They are definately gonna be daily driven with me for the next few months to put them through their paces. I would have loved to see aptX for PC and something like Team Certification given the events that have occured in business/workplace since the XM4 that i could use in my work, but that was prolly wishful thinking. Overall strong 5/5 and so happy to finally have them in my hands. But ultimately everyone's preferences will impact their thoughts on them so get out there, get yours and decide for yourself. Happy listening.

These headphones are amazing. I use them every day and the battery lasts forever. I was debating between these and the Airpod max’s and these are so much better sound quality, comfortability and so much better for the price. They also coke with a case, unlike the Airpods. HIGHLY recommend

"So yes, the rumors are true. We do have in our mist a User" Sony has been a very solid performer and overall top seller of headphones. While others have done this or that better ...the Sony headphones seem to gain the top spot of sales more times than not. This release from Sony, the XM5, gives the user a completely different look with stronger ANC and better sound quality. You can count on on very good imaging for bluetooth devices, good separation, and more balance tones across the mids and bass. But the underated surprise is the dominance of phone call quality. Sony is now the leader in headphone voice quality on phone calls, yes better than the Airpods Max. When you add the fact that they don't care about what kind of phone you use to take advantage of them, the battery life, and the multiple device connection ...you clearly see why Sony is once again the King. The only spot of concern is the lack of space inside the earcups. I think they could have done a better job with the spacing. Even more than before you ears are resting on the driver pad, which could be a deal breaker for some. I've just accepted this and moved on and now it doesn't bother me anymore but it might bother you. Overall I still have to recommend this headphone.

I saw these headphones at a retail store at the airport and I tried them on and the airport got super quiet! I was like woe these are so cool! I played some music on them and the sound was crystal clear. I was so impressed I ended up buying some. They are so comfortable and look great. I use them around the house and when I work out. They are also great for travel especially while on flights the noise cancellation is awesome, plus great for watching movies and listening to music. I definitely recommend.

For $400, here is why the XM5 headphones are worth it in every way (in my opinion). First, the Noise Cancelling is VERY good. At the gym, (which yes I sweat in these and I havent had an issue yet) everything around me is completely tuned out. Or, if I am there with my friends, I turn on Ambient Noise so I can jam to my music but still hear them talk (coolest feature I wanted). At first, I thought the app was going to be annoying, I just wanted to connect them to bluetooth, but I found the app’s customizable sound options can completely level up the way you listen to music. These are also super comfortable, and you can almost forget youre wearing them on your head. All of these features make these headphones well worth the $400, and I saved myself $150 chosing these over the Airpod Max which has the same features.

Loved the xm4 older model. I didnt think the xm5 would be much of a difference but it turned out to be the subtle diffrrence that made it worth the upgrade. I love Sonys' headphone app. It gives so much control over fine tuning my personal sound and noise cancelation. Something was weird today, the headphones started cutting out sound today and purposely going to aware mode with the noise cancelation. I read up a little on this and found it that it was caused by me talking. Once i setup google assistant on it whenever i talk with somewhat of a loud level it will cut off sound on purpose so i can listen and have a conversation. That to me is a golden feature which sony has included in their programming. Sound is 10/10 Comfort is 10/10 they are light enough to wear all day and not get those ear cuff rings around your head lol. App is 10/10 Overall, to me, Sony has been killing it in this price range of noise cancelling headphones.

Sony has been at the top of the line for years now when it comes to Noise Cancelling Headphones, and their latest addition continues that tradition. So far my experience with the WH-1000XM5 have been excellent! UNBOXING & SETUP: - Sony has really impressed me this time around with their minimalist packaging and unboxing. Its a subtle thing but its just nice that everything is recyclable and it does not come with a bunch of extra packaging, twist ties, and plastic wrap. - Once you take them out of the carrying case, they are essentially ready to use! Just connect them to your phone / tablet / computer and you are ready to go! - Sony recommends downloading their Sony Headphone App as well, which is definitely useful. Especially since it downloads any software updates needed for the headphones in the future. PROS: - I absolutely love the refreshed design on these! The XM3 / XM4 had the same design which was fine, but the XM5’s really have a more modern sleek look to them that are a big upgrade. - I was very impressed with how light these are and how comfortable they are! Sony opted for more of a plastic feel to keep them lighter, but I don’t think it makes them feel cheap. I think it was the right choice to make to keep all day comfort in mind as well as portability. - On that note, I wore these for a long time and they were comfortable the entire time. The adjustable headband is better fitting, the ear pads are comfortable, and they are not too tight at all. - When I first put these on I was truly blown away at the Noise Cancelling. I have used plenty of noise cancelling headphones in the past, but these easily offer the best noise cancelling I have used. Instantly you are taken back by how much sound they drown out. - The Sound Quality is of course exceptional! Everything I listen to is so crisp and offers a ton of clarity. The dialogue / vocals are excellent, the bass is impactful, and everything about the music or show you listen to just feels alive. Overall I am very pleased with how great these sound. - The touch controls are once again excellent as well! You can pause, play, change tracks, change from noise cancelling to transparency mode, and if you hold your hand over the right touchpad you can quickly hear what’s going on around you which is an cool little trick. - Taking calls on the XM5’s are fantastic as well! I can tell the call quality has improved and people have told me the mics sound great on their end as well. Definitely would be really easy to use for phone calls, work meetings, or gaming as well. - Battery life is really solid too! 30 hours with ANC on, 40 without ANC, and they give you 3 hours of playback from 3 mins of charging if you are in a pinch. - Lastly, the minor details all work well too! They still offer a aux port, still charge via USB-C, and the carrying case feels premium. CONS: - I do wish these had a waterproof design for use outdoors or while working out. - The carrying case is larger than before since the headphones do not collapse/fold in, and instead just lay flat. However I still think the carrying case is really nice. BOTTOM LINE: - The Sony WH-1000XM5’s are simply the best Noise Cancelling Headphones you can buy! They offer superb Sound, Noise Cancelling, have great features, and are very comfortable! Plus Sony headphones just work with everything - Android, Apple, Windows, you name it. If you are in the market and want the best headphones possible, these are the ones to buy!

Noise cancellation is really good. But if you accidentally hit the side it will automatically disconnect.

I love these headphones, i think they’re worth the investment of how much they are. The sound cancellation is sooo good i was surprised. They’re also very soft & lightweight. So far haven’t needed to charge it more than once either. 10/10!

They are great quality, noise cancels for the most part and connects to apple iphones automatically once set up is complete! They are not waterproof however you can buy silicone covers on amazon! I wish they were a bit louder but they stay on the head and are very comfortable! I only have needed to charge it once!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Sound and Peaceful Silence – Worth Every Dollar I am extremely impressed with the Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones. From the moment I opened the box, the quality was obvious. The design is sleek, modern, and very comfortable. The ear cushions are incredibly soft, and I can wear them for hours without feeling pressure or discomfort. The noise cancellation is absolutely amazing. The moment I turn them on, the outside world almost disappears. Whether I’m in a busy place, traveling, or just trying to focus, these headphones create a calm and quiet environment that helps me concentrate and relax. The sound quality is exceptional. Music sounds rich, clear, and balanced, with deep bass and crisp vocals. Every detail in the music comes through beautifully. Calls are also very clear, and people can hear me well even when there is background noise. Another thing I love is the battery life. It lasts a long time on a single charge, and the quick-charge feature is very convenient when I’m in a hurry. Overall, these headphones feel premium in every way — sound, comfort, design, and performance. Sony really did an incredible job with this model. I highly recommend the WH-1000XM5 to anyone looking for top-tier noise cancelling headphones.

I bought this mainly for their noise cancelling ability because I spend a lot of time on my high rise balcony reading which is very noisy with wind and traffic noise, these headphones virtually eliminate all the noise, I even put them on in N/C mode without music to block out the noise, they are also very comfortable and the hi fidelity is great, I waited to purchase the. Until they went on sale, but if I would have known how good they were I would have purchased them sooner, they greatly outperform any over the ear headphones I have had before

I cannot do headsets. They all hurt my ears! I decided to try again and spent time researching. These kept popping up for their ear comfort. So far these have not caused my ears, the cartilage, to ache once. I can wear them for hours during my workday, listening to music or shows and during my workouts with no ear pain! It's wild! Now, my ears may sweat and the top of my head gets a little sore, but I will take it as a win. Even my work, high dollar meetings headset kills my ears. I do have to reset settings but I think that is just me needing to learn the headset better. I turned off the touch controls yesterday as I was hitting them during workouts and causing disruptions. I do have a little head and these are still slightly big on me but again, I will take the win of no ear pain. They tend to slip off if I am doing floor strength training, so making a high bun helps support the headphones from sliding off. The sound is good..i am still playing around with that to nail the perfect tones.

Great headphones, noise cancelling/ANC works really well. Not the biggest fan of the assistant feature, though you can turn that off within the app as well as some of the other annoying stuff. The touchpad on the headphones (right side) is very sensitive so if you like to lay down with them on I would adjust settings to accommodate. Other than that though they are the best headphones I've had, my favorite feature being that I can connect to two devices at once.

i love it, it has great noise cancelation and even more comfy than the last set of sony that i had