Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/S
- |
- SKU:
- 6505728
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6365 reviews
(6,365 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers regard the product's sound quality as impeccable, frequently praising its comfort, impressive battery life, and lightweight design. While many also appreciate its good bass, snug fit, and decent active noise cancellation, some concerns have been raised. These concerns primarily revolve around its portability, price, occasional connectivity issues, and a desire for louder volume and water resistance.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Tom p
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound woukd recommend these headphones noise cancellation second to none
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ThomasP,
We appreciate the recommendation. We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling 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!
-David
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Noise Quality
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works amazing noise cancellation is good quality. I love my headphones
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello LeeReGr,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that you're enjoying the exceptional noise cancellation and sound quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we continually strive to enhance our products and services.
Best regards,
-Fred
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Non slip
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The noise cancelling is great. I love wearing these while working out, they never slip like others I've had
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Posted .Hello MechelleS,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It's truly a pleasure to hear your positive feedback! We're delighted that you're enjoying the noise-cancelling feature of the WH1000XM5 headphones. It’s fantastic to know that they stay securely in place while you work out, providing you with the comfort and focus you need. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones. I enjoy the audio and the noise cancelling is amazing.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Neutors, We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5 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
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great sound, but ears get a little warm
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the ANC and the sound response. One caveat with these over the ears is that they can heat up your ears. I can last for an hour or so. Also, not good for the plane, the prior model is better, folds up better. Pretty pricey as well.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MisterMike, Thanks for sharing your experience with the Sony XM5 Bluetooth headphones. We're glad you love the noise canceling feature. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the temperature. This will be looked into. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best noise canceling headphones on the market. Great sound quality, features, and look!
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello ReviewerX,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear you like the sound quality, smart features and 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!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really nice headphones the quality is great , sound is nice
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoseS, Awesome! 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:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound quality and best noise cancellation head phones
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Prkr, We are thrilled to hear that your new Sony WH1000XM5 headphones are the best headphones for you. With our WH-1000XM5 headphones, you can enjoy magnificent sound quality which is engineered to perfection and have a battery life that can last up to 30 hours with quick charging (3 min charge for 3 hours of playback). With 8 total microphones, these headphones are our biggest step forward in noise canceling technology. For everyday convenience, just Speak-to-Chat and Quick Attention mode stop your music and let in ambient sound. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Phenomenal Sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. Best headphones I have ever used in my life.
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NiklasC892, We're glad that you are enjoying the 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:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sony - WH-10000M5 Wireless "Noise-Cancelling"
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is very good for listening to music but, if you switch it to the noise cancel mode you still hear ambient noise in the noise cancelling mode.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Yukon,
We're truly happy you like the superb audio quality of these headphones. We’d love to help you troubleshoot your problem. If the effect of noise canceling is not sufficient, make sure the noise canceling function is turned on. Press the NC/AMB button repeatedly to turn ON the noise canceling function. When the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app is turned on, the wearer's actions, like walking or running, are detected. The noise canceling function is automatically adjusted and the Ambient Sound Mode may be activated according to these actions.
To make the most of the noise canceling function, turn off the Adaptive Sound Control, and try to turn on the noise canceling function manually when you need it. You may refer to this link for troubleshooting steps to isolate and fix this issue: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00267839
The noise canceling function is effective in low frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices.
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 sharing your feedback and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Anazing just lacks one feature
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Dont like i jeed wifi to control it since i use it on flights
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi IsaacG,
Thank you for telling us about your experience with your WH-1000XM5. We're happy that you are enjoying the superb features and excellent audio quality of these headphones. Your feedback is extremely important to us and is very much appreciated. If you use the headset at a place where it is restricted to use Bluetooth devices such as on an airplane, you can use the headset as noise canceling headphones while the headset is connected to a device via the supplied headphone cable and the headset is turned on. You can listen to music even if the headset is turned off. In this case, the noise canceling function cannot be used.
Note: You can use Quick Attention Mode and Speak-to-Chat while the headset is connected to a device via the supplied headphone cable and the headset is turned on. Perform operations, such as adjusting the volume and play/pause, on the playback device. When the headset is turned off, you cannot use Quick Attention Mode and Speak-to-Chat.
For more on "What you can do with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app", please refer to this help guide link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534533.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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony Headphone
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent Sony headphone great sound I would recommend this item for every one
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Great choice jmejia239! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5 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:Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great pair of headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really comfortable and great features built into the mobile app.
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi archie, we're glad you like the comfort and features of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Cons mentioned:Volume
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
XM5 a solid pair
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Volume is not as loud as I want it to be but excellent for the price. not ideal to use in the gym they get very sweaty.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .HiMidnightmayham, We're glad that you like the audio quality. While the WH1000XM5 units don’t have an IPX rating, you can still use this in the gym. For more serious workouts, we suggest our headphones specifically designed for that task. Check out our WF-C500s and the WF-1000XM4s.
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
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Too many small problems
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is great. So is noise cancelling. You can only connect this to two devices, which is one less than the previous model. Also, these dont fold so the case they come in is gigantic. Also also, they stick out further so I kept hitting them on things accidentally. If you havent used the previous gen of these headphones (the xm4’s) then I’d say these are good. However, having used the XM4’s, these feel like a step backwards in too many ways.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi John, We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function. We're sorry if you're facing too many small problems with the headphones. We value your feedback as this help us improve our products. We'd also love to help you troubleshoot your problem, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
So good I bought two
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got the black ones. I liked these so much I got the white one as a gift. I did drop two stars because the mic does not work with the Sony Playstation which is dumb. But it works amazing when switching from my pc and phone and handling calls.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the review, MuzT!
We are so glad to hear you love the WH-1000XM5 enough to gift a second pair! It’s great that you’re enjoying the seamless switching between your PC and phone.
Regarding the microphone with your PlayStation, while these are primarily designed for mobile and PC use, you can actually use the mic with your console by connecting the included 3.5mm cable directly into your controller! For a fully wireless mic experience on PS5, we usually recommend our INZONE gaming headsets.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good overall
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the quality and the build. I using it for gaming work and taking on calls
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Great choice HarshaE! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth the money
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds is exquisite and quality everything you expect from Sony
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EduardM, we're glad you like the sound quality of 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 WH1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Noise-Canceling headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent noise-cancelling headphones, there has been significant improvement from the XM4 in the cup and the band.
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kiki, Awesome! We're really glad to hear you're happy and satisfied with the features, amazing noise cancellation, and overall improvements we made on these 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 so much for purchasing our WH-1000XM5 & 5-stars review and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very nice product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice product a great product for using specially for gym.
This review is from Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Blue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi IzatullahS, We are happy that you now have a very nice wireless noise canceling headphones for gym. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy your workouts! Vincent

















