Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/P
- |
- SKU:
- 10147185
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6211 reviews
(6,211 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
They're good
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They're very good after 2 years of use. The little friction pads for the Headband fell off after about a year but it doesn't affect the noise at all. A little expensive but definitely worth it for headphone enthusiasts
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Posted .Hi PaulILG, Thanks for your feedback and insights. 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
Top Tier
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect headphones, I use these everyday and the sound quality and noise cancellation is the best I have had so far on a headset.
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Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, EthanP!
We are so pleased to hear that your WH-1000XM5 headphones are the "perfect" fit for your daily use. It is truly rewarding to know that you find the sound quality and noise cancellation to be the best you've ever experienced. We designed these headphones to provide an unparalleled listening experience, and it brings us great satisfaction to know we've succeeded.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful noise cancelling headphones
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony XM5s are comfortable and durable headphones that sound great and have a stunning noise cancelling effect.
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Posted .Hi Timmy, We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Life is good... but it can be better!
|Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.One of the best pairs of noise cancelling headsets I've ever owned. Sounds could be louder and after a few hours the top band can be painful on the top of your head. My wife said the same thing, so it could be better by improving the very hard and lightly padded band that connects both earphones.
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Posted .Hi SeanFre,
We are delighted to hear you consider the WH-1000XM5 one of the best pairs of noise-canceling headsets you've ever owned! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your valuable feedback regarding the sound levels and the comfort of the headband. Your insights and your wife's, are incredibly helpful as we continuously strive to enhance our products.
Thank you once again for your support and for being a valued Sony customer!
Best regards,
Stephanie
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The price is worth it!!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these headphones! The sound quality is amazing, works great, doesn’t break easily, and soft to the touch!
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Posted .Hi KethiaN, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're so happy to hear you love the amazing sound quality, sturdy design, and it worked as advertised, providing you with performance and quality you expected. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Headphones !
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones ! Sound quality is outstanding and comfortable to wear for long periods of time. I would definitely recommend these headphones to anyone who listens to music, makes long phone calls etc.
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Posted .Hi JR2020 We're glad that you are enjoying the sound, comfort, and call 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 5 out of 5 stars
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones. Stays on during workout. Love the sound quality.
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Posted .Hi FaridG,
Perfect! We're glad that you like the fit and sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
sony xm5
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got this on sale. Unlike some other reviews, the hinge is sturdy. I really like the battery life over anything.
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Posted .Thank you for sharing your feedback, Joojoo!
We are so pleased to hear that you are enjoying the WH-1000XM5 headphones, especially noting the fantastic battery life. We designed these headphones to provide exceptional, long-lasting power so you can enjoy your audio for extended periods without interruption.
We also appreciate you sharing your positive experience regarding the hinge's sturdiness. We are constantly focused on creating durable products built for real-world use, and it is great to hear your observation supports our build quality.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Its alright
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Depending on your environment, this can be an upgrade or an downgrade from the XM4. Im no audiophile, so my experience is of an average user who enjoys music in the office, mostly to drown out the office noise. When the noise cancelling works, its better than the XM4. The important word there was "when". You can control the level of noise cancelling, it's either on or off (then A.I. handles strength based on environmental sound). Whereas, on the XM4, you can set the strength of cancelling. I understand there are reasons for getting rid of that feature; like, battery life... however, now you've got a hit or miss feature. My office isnt too loud. But, its just quiet enough not to activate the noise cancelling and just loud enough that i can actually make out what they're saying. Never a problem with the XM4.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LeeIB, thank you for sharing your feedback of your experience using your headphones. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible.
Please ensure you're using the Headphones Connect App to customize the settings to fine-tune your music. Please also check the help Guide for more details: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534715.html
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Sincerely, Erin
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought as a gif for my dad and he loves it you can use with the your phone or with your tv of laptop
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Posted .Hello Fernanda,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that your dad loves the WH1000XM5 headphones and enjoys using them with his phone, TV, and laptop. It’s wonderful to know our product is making a positive impact across his devices.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must buy!
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing quality. I researched and tried multiple different NC headphones and these are by far the best. Also very aesthetic, lightweight and easy to transport
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Posted .Hi ChelseaR,
Awesome! We're glad you found the best headphones that perfectly suits your needs and expectations. We really appreciate you like the quality, design, lightweight, and portability of the unit. 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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Over the Ear
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are hands down the best over the ear headphones ive gotten. They are light, stylish, and the sound quality is great. They definitely beat my gfs old Beats she had
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Posted .Hi DaBronc, Thank you for the amazing review! We're so glad to hear that you like the lightweight and stylish design and exceptional sound quality of your Sony WH1000XM5. 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great ANC
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Active nose cancelation is fantastic. Drowns out airplane noise very well, battery literally lasts forever
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Posted .Hi BryceA,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sound quality is great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is better than my Bose 45. Has deep bass and clear vocals. Noise cancelling works great, I fly a lot and when these are on, I don't hear the engine noise and fall asleep quickly. Highly recommended
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Posted .Hi Kensirey, 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. Regards, Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great set of headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these for my son. I was recommending Bose because I had Bose headphones before but he did his research on these and when I heard them as well I was like okay these are really nice. The sound, the connection and the options on these just makes it worth the money. Definitely would buy for myself
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Posted .Hi, Deebo,
Thanks for the review! It brings us great satisfaction to hear how much your son is enjoying his Sony Headphones! With up to 30 hours of battery life, he'll have enough power even for long trips; and with their modern and lightweight design, they fit snugly around the head with less pressure on the ears while keeping out external sound because of the amazing Noise Cancelling feature!
Thank you for choosing Sony, have a great day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
You get what you pay for
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are a bit on the pricy side but they are very good quality, lightweight, great noise cancellation. I goneslty prefer these over the bose headphones for the weight and confort.
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Posted .Hi PapaScorpio,
Fabulous! We are truly delighted to know your satisfaction with the incredible sound quality, very comfortable fit & lightweight design, industry-leading noise canceling feature, and superb performance of the WH-1000XM5.
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 very much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good but expensive
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought both the white one and black one. But I prefer black even though the black one attracts more stains easily. Noise cancellation and call quality are one among the best. But audio quality is not at its best for the price point. It could have been little cheaper. Aesthetic wise these feel very cheap compared to xm4
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Posted .Hi DeadAlready,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM5. We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and call quality of the headphones. To have the best sound experience, you can use the equalizer function of the Sony Headphones Connect app to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. For more information, please refer to this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534533.html
We also appreciate your review about the design of the headphones.
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 canceling while Auto NC Optimizer automatically optimizes noise canceling based on your wearing conditions and environment. The specially designed 30-mm driver unit delivers superior sound quality for all your entertainment. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The only headset you will want
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best and most comfortable headse. Mind blowing audio quality. Absolutely the best headset available.
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Posted .Hi KeithY, Great! We're glad that you like the sound and comfortable to use. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Recommended for comfort and more
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This has been by far the most comfortable headphones I’ve ever had. The quality of sound is great. I sold my apple ones to get this one based on comfort. The noise cancelling feature can do better but it’s not a big deal.
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Posted .Hello Ani2k,
Good decision! We're glad that you are pleased with the audio quality, comfortability and noise canceling feature of our Sony WH1000XM5. 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 WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony Does In-fact HAve Best in Class ANC
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are amazing. My primary use for these is actually work as i work from home with our two young kids who like to scream and be loud constantly. They really improve my focus with their best in class noise cancellation.
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Posted .Hi JoeD,
That's a great use case! We're so glad to hear the noise cancellation is helping you stay focused in a busy home environment! Sounds like the WH1000XM5 are making a real difference in your workday. Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Aldair

















