Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/S
- SKU:
- 6505728
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 love the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones for their terrific sound quality and comfortable design. The headphones are also lightweight and have a long battery life. Overall, customers seem very satisfied with these headphones.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best headphones yet
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Design, sound, functions, etc. Best headphones so far. Personally better than Airpods Max.
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Posted .Hi philosykos, We're glad that you like the sound and functionality. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Really great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great material and the NC is great i really appreciate the touch shortcuts. Sound is clear, crisp and bass is bumping, volume range is crazy
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Posted .Thank you so much for sharing your feedback, Jsesh! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the high-quality materials and the industry-leading noise cancellation of your WH-1000XM5 headphones.
It's great to know the touch sensor controls are making your listening experience easier and more intuitive—they allow you to control volume, skip tracks, and activate features like Quick Attention or Speak-to-Chat with just a simple tap or swipe, creating a seamless way to manage music and calls without taking off your headphones.
We're also excited that the sound quality, from clear highs to deep, bumping bass, and the wide volume range, is living up to your expectations. We designed the WH-1000XM5 to provide crisp, dynamic audio no matter your music style.
If you ever want to explore features further—like customizing your sound via the Sony | Headphones Connect app or adjusting noise cancellation and ambient sound controls—we’re here to help you get the most out of your headphones!
Thanks again for being part of the Sony family and for choosing the WH-1000XM5.
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sickest pair of headphones I've ever owned.
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.To be quite honest these have just been rolling around the internet as probably the best set of headphones the average person can feasibly buy recently. I had been using beats solo pro 3's for about 4 years when I replaced them for these. I can't recommend these enough.
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Posted .Hi JaceM, We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
A great purchase!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones, they are so lightweight and the sound is amazing, I also love that with just one tap you pause them to listen to the outside world.
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Posted .Hi MariaL, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you like the sound quality 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, Sound quality
Best headphone in the market
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.One of the most crazy headphones i bought, good quality, you are in your own space, duration of the battery is super good
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Posted .You made the right choice, prodigium66! We appreciate the feedback and we're glad that you are impressed with the noise canceling feature 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Superb sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wonderful headphones for zoning out into another world. Great sound quality, bass is great, black color does catch fingerprints alot*
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Posted .Hi Igor, We're glad that you are happy 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:Sound quality
Quiet
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Christmas gift for my son and he loves them Only challenge on my end is if you don't switch on the outside sound, the headphones are truly quiet and you won't hear any outside noise, including your parents yelling for you to come down to dinner......
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Posted .Hi KeyPro,
Thank you so much for the 5 stars! It sounds like the WH1000XM5 headphones were the perfect Christmas gift for your son! With that top-notch noise-canceling, it’s no surprise he’s fully immersed—but we understand how it might make dinner time a challenge! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Maria
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Very high quality noise cancellation feature
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've really enjoyed these headphones! The noise cancelling is better than my galaxy bud pros and it's very comfortable on the head.
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Posted .Hi SKK12, We're glad that you're enjoying your new Sony 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! -Craig
Gift for christmas
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product!! These were given as a gift to one of my children for Christmas. He said they are really great. He uses them for work, school and the gym. Glad he enjoys them.
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Posted .Hello DiannaG,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re elated to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones have been such a versatile and appreciated gift. It’s wonderful to know they’re supporting your child’s work, school, and gym activities with great sound and comfort.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfectish
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Everything was upgraded except for the bass and volume. Cushion is better, look is modern, touchpad is more responsive and the noise drowning is a touch better. Like I said, the M4s are louder and bass-punch you harder but sound is superb as usual.
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Posted .Hi Jorge,We're glad that you like the modern look, responsive touch controls, and cushion of your new headphones. You can customize the sound to fine-tune your music using the headphones connect app. Ref: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/index.html
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
Sony Noise Canceling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is incredible. I've had an older version of Sony Noise canceling, and this one is next level. Great comfort as well.
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Posted .Hi WadeH,
Awesome! We're really glad you are enjoying the incredible sound quality, noise canceling, and comfortable fit 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Theses headphones are the best by farrr ive ever had very comfortable and sleek and battery life is wonderful.
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Posted .HI ChloeH, Awesome! We're glad that you love the sound quality, comfort and battery life 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Worthy purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancellation was great! A very comfortable fit when compared to Sony - WH1000XM4
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Posted .Hi SravyaV, this is great! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best Headphones Ever
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.100000% worth the hype. Comfy, NC/AC is amazing, I sometimes forget they are on my head. If you been debating on buying them, just do it
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Posted .Hi Rylie, Thanks for sharing your experience with the new Sony XM5 Wireless headphones. We're glad that you are enjoying them. 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. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Headphones
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these noise cancellation headphones. Really sets them apart from others.
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Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, JuniorN!
We are so pleased to hear how much you love your WH-1000XM5 noise canceling headphones! It's rewarding to know that our industry-leading Noise Cancellation technology truly sets them apart and is enhancing your listening experience. We designed the XM5s to deliver a superior, distraction-free environment, and your feedback is a wonderful validation of that effort.
Thanks again for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Xm5
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They were very great headphones, especially for the price, great sound, ANC, it has the whole world and a nice carrier. Best choice out there before the XM6s come out!!!
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Posted .Thank you for your positive feedback on the WH-1000XM5, Satori! It brings us great satisfaction to hear that you find them to have great sound quality and effective Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) at a competitive price. The WH-1000XM5 indeed offers a combination of world-class audio performance, noise-canceling capabilities, and a convenient carrying case. We're glad to know you consider them the best choice before the release of the XM6s. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we hope you continue to enjoy your listening experience with the WH-1000XM5. If you have any other questions or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Gus
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Love Sony WH1000XM5!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid build; excellent sound quality, easy and intuitive to use. Appreciate the touch controls and the battery life as well.
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Posted .Hi TimK, Excellent choice! We're glad 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:Sound quality, Weight
Samsung XM5 Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Upgraded to the new model and love them. They are lightweight and easy to use. Love the noise canceling when flying.
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Posted .Hi Tlo1, Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you are happy with your upgrade! We're also glad that you like the light weight and ease of use and 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Comfortable and great sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is great even on an airplane. They were comfortable and the noise cancelling worked well.
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Posted .Hi Rick, We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony did it again!!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best noice cancellation and great sound quality. Very comfortable to wear even for long periods of time. I personally prefer the folding style the xm4 has but these are still ok.
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Posted .Hi Quinton, Great! We're glad that you like the noise canceling and sound quality 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