Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Sony XM5 headphones are a true masterpiece in the realm of audio technology, and I can't help but sing their praises. From the moment I slipped them over my ears, I was enveloped in a world of sonic bliss. Let's start with sound quality – it's simply unparalleled. The XM5 delivers crystal-clear highs, rich mids, and deep, punchy bass that elevates every note of my favorite songs to new heights. Whether I'm jamming to rock classics or immersing myself in the delicate nuances of classical music, every detail is brought to life with stunning clarity. Comfort is another area where the XM5 shines. The plush ear cushions and adjustable headband make wearing these headphones an absolute pleasure, even during marathon listening sessions. And with Sony's advanced noise-canceling technology, I can escape into my music without being interrupted by the outside world. But it's not just about sound and comfort – the XM5 is packed with features that enhance the overall listening experience. The touch controls are intuitive and responsive, allowing me to adjust volume, skip tracks, and even answer calls with a simple tap. And thanks to the Sony Headphones Connect app, I can fine-tune the sound to suit my personal preferences and access additional features like ambient sound control and adaptive sound control. Battery life is another standout feature of the XM5. With up to 30 hours of playback on a single charge, I can enjoy uninterrupted music playback throughout the day without worrying about running out of juice. In terms of design and build quality, Sony has once again hit it out of the park. The XM5 exudes elegance and sophistication, with a sleek, minimalist design and premium materials that not only look great but also ensure durability and longevity. Overall, the Sony XM5 headphones are a testament to Sony's commitment to excellence in audio technology. With their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and advanced features, they have truly raised the bar for what headphones can achieve. Whether you're a music lover, audiophile, or simply someone who appreciates the finer things in life, the XM5 is sure to impress. Highly recommended!

As someone who would consider themselves to be an audiofile, I enjoy these headphones for what they are. The ANC performance is second to none (that I have tried). The price is fair, all things considered. When listening to music critically at home, I use Sennheiser HD 600s, which also happen to be $400. Do the WH-1000XM5s sound as good as the HD 600s? Of course not, but the HD 600s need an amp due to their 300 ohm impedance, they block absolutely zero noise, they leak a considerable amount of noise, they're not wireless, etc. Point is, they aren't particularly convenient or portable. If you need a pair of on-the-go headphones, or ones you can wear while moving around the house (vacuuming, cooking, etc.) the WH-1000XM5s are an excellent choice. The battery life, it should be noted as well, is phenomenal. The sound, while not as good as their wired, open-backed competitors in the same price bracket, is still very good. I found some EQ-ing to be necessary, as they were too bass forward out of the box, however the phone app makes EQ-ing them easy, so no complaints there. Given the excellent ANC and convenience of these headphones, the quality of the sound is appropriate for the price point. I have seen others complain of the "cheap feel" of these headphones, likely referencing the plastic construction and light weight. It seems to me to be an unwarranted criticism, as the ABS they are made of can doubtless withstand far more abuse than I - or any average consumer - will ever put them through and, as it turns out, low weight is desirable for something that's going to be sitting on your head for potentially hours at a time. I would certainly not want these headphones to be made out of metal. On a unique side note, my head - and by extension my ears - are incapable of sweating, so I wear these to the gym since I don't need to worry about the lack of a waterproof rating. They block out the loud ambient noise of the gym exceptionally well.

These Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones exceeded every expectation. The noise cancellation is incredibly effective, the sound quality is rich and detailed, and the comfort is perfect even during long use. Battery life is excellent, and the smart features make daily use effortless. Truly a premium experience — worth every dollar.

I was looking for the “perfect “ headphones for my husband to travel, gym, and go out walking. I came across these and made the purchase after seeing the great reviews! They have really been the “perfect “ set of headphones and he uses them all the time. The noise canceling is great, the fit is perfect and most of all they perform well. The carrying case is a great plus also! Great product for the price!!

The good: These are comfortable and i am able to wear them all day. Sound is good. Battery usually lasts me around three work days. (36 hours) It seems they are built sturdier than the XM4. The bad: Expensive Not as comfortable as the XM4 headphones. Noise cancelling is a bit of a let down. Has issues connecting to my PC after updating to Windows 11

These headphones are seriously amazing. The sound quality is super clear with deep bass, and the noise canceling is out of this world—it blocks out everything, even loud background noise. Perfect for travel, studying, or just chilling. They're really comfortable too, even for long listening sessions. The touch controls are smooth and easy to use, and the battery life lasts forever—I only need to charge them once a week, even with daily use. The mic quality is great for calls, and the multi-device connection is super helpful when switching between my phone and laptop. If you're looking for top-tier headphones, the XM5s are 100% worth it.

I'm upgrading from the XM4 headphones. The redesign of the XM5 seems to strengthen the head band that cracked on my XM4s. Wore them on my first flights both on a long trip to the Middle East from LA and a shorter flight from LA to WA. No issues with battery and the noise cancellation is extremely good. Bluetooth connections are flawless. Minor quibble in that the indication for powering on and off are now tones instead of "words", but I think I can get used to that. Overall comfort is A-, I have a big head and sometimes have to adjust the top band after a while to find a different spot. These are GREAT headphones.

comfy and clear audio, battery life is good, feels high quality and is adjustable

These Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are fantastic! I use them at the gym, and the noise cancellation is amazing, it really helps me focus. They’re very comfortable, look sleek in black, and feel great to wear for long periods. The sound quality is excellent, and I highly recommend this color and model.

Absolutely amazing headphones. The noise cancelling is almost otherworldly. I walked through a busy airport and I could not hear a thing other than my music. They're also comfortable and the batteries last awhile. I'm no audiophile but the audio quality is very good, the best I've personally tried.

I wasn’t in the market for new headphones, but after 3.5 years, my V-Moda Crossfade 2’s stopped producing sound in the left ear. I used it for gaming, work, music, movies, and at the gym. I used a V-Moda BoomPro mic with it as well for work and gaming. To replace it, I was looking for: -Closed-Back, Over-Ear headphones -3.5mm Jack to be able to use the BoomPro mic -Comfort and design -Sound quality -Durability would be a plus -ANC would be a plus I started my search by comparing the Bose QC45 and the Sony WH-1000XM4. I went to Best Buy to try them on and rest both pairs. The Bose QC45 has a 2.5mm jack, so I would’ve needed a 3.5mm to 2.5mm adapter to use the BoomPro mic. I liked the XM4 design, but read online that others didn’t like the touch controls and would disable it. I wasn’t sold on either. Luckily, the XM5’s were released a few days ago, so I checked reviews and YouTube videos and was sold. I picked these up on 5/25/2022 and am glad I bought these headphones. In comparison to the V-Moda’s I replaced, they are: + More comfortable (Less pressure on head/ears) + Wireless: Better overall sound quality for music, podcasts, movies, and gaming + Wired: The BoomPro mic I use for work and PC/PS5 gaming works well with the XM5’s. No adapters needed. + Sound Quality. They sounded great out of the box, but I changed my EQ settings in the Headphones app to Excited and they sound even better for what I listen to and use it for. + ANC (The Crossfade 2 Wireless didn’t have this feature). I feel like I’ve been missing out this whole time and with the V-Mira’s, I had to increase the volume to drown out noise + No exposed wires (V-Moda’s are. I think this is what eventually caused the left wire to get loose, causing the left ear to not produce sound anymore) — Durability. The XM5’s feel more fragile. I’m hoping I never drop these on accident. The V-Moda’s are sturdier. I’ve dropped those several times throughout the time I owned them on hardwood flooring and concrete — Not foldable. I can deal with it, but this could be a dealbreaker for others — Materials (Specifically the leather padding). They look cheap and look shriveled up after some use. I feel that over time, these are going to crack. I hope I don’t have to deal with it, but I hope they’re replaceable. — No IP rating. I didn’t read too much into it, but the manual shows images to avoid wearing the headphones in the rain and if you’re sweating. If you’re getting these to use for the gym or running, get something else. Overall, I’m satisfied with the XM5’s. I hope I can get more years of use compared to the V-Moda’s to justify the cost of these.

Great sound quality and clean bass sound. Very comfortable to wear. The spacial recognition features really come in handy. Battery life is incredily long!

I love designs that look sleek and minimal like the Microsoft ones so it was a no brainer when the best anc headphones was redesigned in a similar manner. Sound quality is superb, clean and punchy bass, best for any type of listening. ANC is second to none, cant't wait to try it on a plane trip coming up. Comfort is the best. The earcups cushion are crazy nice and they don't clamp too hard or cause pain even after prolonged listening. The white one feels Abit light but in a very good way. It's almost like soft cardboard, with its own unique elegance

Super comfortable, and good sound quality. Good clarity in the bass and clean tones overall. Noise canceling works well. Really enjoy the touch pad for controlling music etc. Two buttons makes it easy to use but still have lots of control over what I want. The app is great, I usually dislike these things however it's easy to use and super customizable but not too much. Great bang for your buck.

I heard a lot about this headphones being the better than the competition and even being best for some categories. So after many reviews and youtube videos I was convinced to buy it, and believe me they werent wrong. These are one of the best noice cancelling headphones I have used, the noice canceliing, the sound quality, the customization, all the features, they are so much better than most of the headphones. My friends tried them and they liked it so much that all of them bought these headphones. Truly one of the best headphones. Talking about the battery life they last me around 2 days or 1 full day on continuous use with noise cancellation on full to 75% volume. They are also super comfy if you put them on correctly and adjust the band correctly. I use them for 7-8 hours minimum and they are still comfy.

The XM5s are probably the best over the ear Bluetooth headphones you can get. While the audio quality is not quite as good as audiophile wired headphones, it is better than lots of similar competitors. You can tell the bass is slightly boosted, good clean mids and highs, overall the sound is excellent for what it is. Good battery life, it will easily last a whole day. The noise-canceling is amazing on these, a must have for any air travel. I have had these for six months so far, and they have held up well.

Best headphones for the commuter/traveler. Noise canceling and audio quality is decent. Battery lasts forever and supports fast charging. Not the best is you have a DAC and are into lossless audio but it works. They are very comfortable and even though they don’t fold like older models, and the case is bulky, in my opinion they are a great buy.

These are hands down the best ANC headphones on the market. The sound is great and the Noice Canceling is even better. The app interface is simple and easy to customize the way you want your headphones to sound and operate. I really like the speak-to-chat feature, whenever I need to talk to someone I just talk and the transparency mode turns on and quiets my music so it plays softly in the background. The only downside with it is if I’m humming a song that feature will turn off, however you can permanently turn this feature off in the app if you so choose. The heaphones are comfortable and I find it takes a very long session for my ears to get too hot. But even still the headphones are so comfortable I rarely have fatigue when wearing them. The thing most people don’t bring up is that it has a nice carrying case, the Airpods Max, which this product gets compred to, has almost no carrying case, and I appreciate these headphones having one. The Price tag is a lot, I will admit, when I first bought these headphones my bank account took a hit, that’s for sure. But now after using them for about 3 months, it’s safe to say this was 100% worth the purchase. If you’re unsure about buying these because of the price, wait for there to be a sale, there usually discounted fairly often. This is a must buy if you’re in the market for a new pair of headphones.

It has a great sounds, its comfortable, and the sound suppression is amazing, but its not water proof and the material isnt good for when you sweat even a little it gets temporary stains by the grease from youre hands after sweating but its pretty easy to clean, the battery life is amazing ive been using them for a week straight and its only at 80% from full charge.

Great headphones. I love the sound quality & how comfortable they are to wear (even when I have my glasses on!) The app is very cool to use and allows you to customize your listening experience which is super helpful. The battery is incredible. I only have to charge it for a little while and The only reason it’s 4 stars rather than 5 is because the volume doesn’t get as loud as I would like it to.