Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/S
- SKU:
- 10844639
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
Customers are saying
Customers praise the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones for their impeccable sound quality, comfort, and amazing battery life. The lightweight design, good bass, snug fit, and decent ANC are also appreciated. Some customers find the headphones less portable than previous models and a little on the pricey side, while others have noted occasional connectivity issues and that the volume sometimes doesn't get loud enough.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones are very comfortable and noice canceling works great
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DennisO, great! We're glad you like the comfort and noise canceling feature of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Just amazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.this is one of my favorite headphones amazing sound very comfortable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Game666, Thank you for telling us about your experience with your WH-1000XM5. We're happy to hear these headphones deliver amazing features, excellent noise cancellation, and you're enjoying listening to high-fidelity music all in a lightweight, comfortable design. Our ultra comfortable WH-1000XM5 headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening and exceptional call clarity. Two processors control multiple microphones for unprecedented noise cancelling while Auto NC Optimizer automatically optimizes noise cancelling based on your wearing conditions and environment. The specially designed 30 mm driver unit delivers superior sound quality for all your entertainment. Thank you so much for your purchase and for the 5-star rating! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best headset I have owned
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very confortable easy to connect and the noise cancelation is very useful. Awesome!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ma01, We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, comfort, and ease of connection. 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
Very good but not exceptional
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good headphone with some flaws( minor). 1. The material on the ear cups is finger print magnet. 2. It feels so hot after using it for an hour so. I was sweating after using it for a couple of hours. 3. The case/folder is very large and cumbersome to carry it around. 4. The noise canceling and audio quality is excellent but not exceptional or any better than from the new Boss quiet and apple earMax. Overall very good headphone with some flaws.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AndyA,
Thank you for the review and we really appreciate the time you took to share so many details about your experience with the headphones. We always strive to deliver the best quality with our headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones but pricey
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and very comfortable over the ears. The speakers sit over my entire ear which makes them more comfortable at the same time cancels sound well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SoTexSmoker We're glad that you like the comfort and sound quality. 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
10/10
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Battery is amazing and so is the audio love the Sony app
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoseV, We're delighted to hear that you like the audio quality, battery life, and use of app. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Sound Quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Quality - sound is crisp and clear and my clients can hear me without any background distractions.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello GigiT,
Thanks for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that you're enjoying the exceptional sound quality of the WH-1000XM5! It's fantastic to know that your clients can hear you clearly without any background distractions. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Purchase!!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable headphones, nice sound and easy to connect to devices.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Uttran225, This is great! We're glad that you like the sound, ease of connection, and comfortable to use. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love them! Comfortable and lightweight. Best for traveling with its custom case. Also, great noise canceling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SurfaceBook3, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I used these for an international flight last yr. They are very easy to use and have a great sound. I just tap and move my finger up and down on the ear piece to adjust station, song chouce and volume. I recommend highly
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nana3Times, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best audio quality I've tried yet
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The clarity, bass and overall mix of the xm5 is great. Been using them a couple weeks now and they're super comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi James, Excellent choice! We are glad to hear that you are now 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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable to wear for long periods of time. Sound great and noise cancelling is awesome.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CoryK, We're glad to hear that you are enjoying the sound and noise canceling function of 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Good but wish it was more sturdy
|Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] The sound and comfort is great, but I read too many reddit posts.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ziyou,
Thank you for the purchase and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and comfortable design of the headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for supporting Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality and noise cancellation! Bought them because I fly a lot for work and they’re great for blocking out all the noise in airports and on the plane. Highly recommend, if you have extra money laying around.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LuisJ, Thank you for the awesome review! We're glad you like the excellent noise canceling feature of your Sony WH1000XM5 and it's great to hear that it blocks out all the noise in airports and on the plane. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This product is great and it comfortably and the sound quality is excellent
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Junior, Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Phenomenal Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality and perfect for the gym! never let me down
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KevinP, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Must have
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is top of the line with the most comfortable fit in a headphone I've ever had.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RamonC,
Very nice! We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and comfortable design of the 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. Thank you for choosing Sony and we hope you enjoy your headphones from here on out. Have a great day!
-David
Best on the market.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sorry headphones always been high quality products, and this model has all you need specially for long flights you are in your own world, without a doubt def a keeper. Only a small adjustment on the cushion over the head would have to be wider I think they corrected it on the latest version, again this definitely also depends on the shape of the person's head its gone get some time of use but would work fine, other than that all is perfect. I would recommend it specially it been on sale for a lot less.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Sound Ever - The Noise Canceling is Great
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best Sound Ever - The Noise Canceling is Unbelievable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rich,
Thanks for the wonderful 5-star review! We designed the WH-1000XM5 to deliver truly Industry-Leading Noise Cancellation, and we're so glad you can tell the difference.
That powerful Noise Canceling is constantly optimized by our Auto NC Optimizer using AI to ensure you always get the best performance, whether you're on a plane or in a busy office. Pair that with the all-day comfort and superb sound quality, and you've got the ultimate listening experience!
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best ANC headphones on the market
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good sound and even better noise cancelation. One of the best pairs of headphones ive used compared to Bose QC ultra and Beats Studio Pro.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MatthewD, thank you for the five-star rating! We are honored to hear that you consider the WH1000XM5 to be one of the best pairs of headphones you've ever worn. Their exceptional sound quality and industry-leading noise cancellation technology truly set them apart. Thank you for choosing Sony! Best regards, -Jenn,