Customer Ratings & Reviews

I am in love with this earphones! Very comfortable, lightweight and the sound is superb! Bass and highs and ANC are amazing. the smarts features are really nice as well. The only downside is that is not that portable since it only folds flat, but thats not a big deal.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones offer class-leading noise cancellation and superb sound quality. They are comfortable for extended use, making them an excellent choice for travel or work. The redesigned look is sleek, though they no longer fold as compactly as previous models. Overall, a top-tier choice for anyone seeking premium wireless headphones with powerful noise-canceling capabilities.

Sound adjustment is easy, and the quality is good. User friendly and well designed. Its a little tight for someone with a large head. Sound adjustments are simple, and the quality is good. It is user-friendly and well-designed, although it might be a little tight for someone with a larger head.

Very nice , comfortable and slick. Very light as well as durable. Sometimes hard to connect,they are also very sensitive and sometimes skip songs by accident

I have about 10 reasons why these headphones are great! These headphones stand out in several ways when compared to other headphones on the market, especially in the premium category. Here are the key advantages: Industry-Leading Noise Cancellation: Sony has consistently been a leader in noise-canceling technology, and the WH-1000XM5 is no exception. Its dual noise sensor technology and improved algorithm provide superior noise isolation, making it one of the best headphones for blocking out ambient sound. Sound Quality: The WH-1000XM5 delivers rich, balanced sound with a wide soundstage. With support for high-resolution audio and LDAC, they offer a great listening experience for audiophiles, whether you’re using wired or wireless connections. Comfort: These headphones are known for their lightweight design and plush ear cups, providing a comfortable fit for long listening sessions. The materials used for the ear cushions have been improved compared to the previous generation for enhanced comfort. Adaptive Sound Control: The WH-1000XM5 adapts the noise-canceling settings based on your activity (e.g., traveling, sitting, walking). This level of personalization helps deliver an optimal listening experience, whether you’re on a plane or in a quiet room. Battery Life: The WH-1000XM5 offers up to 30 hours of playback time with noise-canceling enabled. A quick 10-minute charge can provide up to 5 hours of listening, which is a standout feature for long trips. Multipoint Connectivity: These headphones support multipoint connectivity, allowing you to connect to two devices simultaneously, like your phone and laptop, and easily switch between them. This feature is particularly useful for those who need to juggle calls and media playback. Voice Assistant Integration: The WH-1000XM5 has built-in support for Google Assistant and Alexa, making it convenient for users to control music, check the weather, or make calls using voice commands. Touch Controls and Customization: The headphones have touch-sensitive controls for adjusting volume, skipping tracks, and answering calls, with a customizable interface through the Sony Headphones Connect app. Build Quality: Sony has improved the build quality, with the WH-1000XM5 featuring a more sleek, minimalist design while still being durable. The headband is slimmer and more comfortable, offering a premium feel. Environmental and User-Friendly Features: With a focus on reducing environmental impact, the WH-1000XM5 uses recycled materials. Plus, they come with an easy-to-store case and a quick and intuitive setup process. Compared to other premium headphones, such as the Bose 700 or Apple AirPods Max, the Sony WH-1000XM5 often excels in terms of noise cancellation, battery life, and comfort, while offering a more customizable sound experience via the app

The Sony WH1000XM5 headphones are, hands down, one of the best investments I've made in audio equipment. From the moment I put them on, I was blown away by the clarity and depth of sound. Every note, whether in songs or movies, is crisp and immersive. But where these headphones truly shine is their noise-canceling feature. I've used them on flights, in noisy cafes, and even at home when there's construction outside. They manage to drown out the world so you can lose yourself in whatever you're listening to. The comfort is also top-notch; I've worn them for hours without any discomfort. The touch controls are intuitive, and the battery life is impressive. I can go days without charging, even with regular use. The design is sleek and professional, and the black color gives it a premium look. In summary, if you're in the market for top-tier wireless headphones that offer unparalleled noise-canceling capabilities and outstanding sound quality, look no further than the Sony WH1000XM5. Highly recommended!

My first foray into the XM family has been a great one. These headphones offer great comfort, excellent sound quality, and terrific active noise-cancelling. Battery life can easily last an entire workday and sounds great during Zoom calls. Microphone quality is decent, with no reports from others that my voice quality is poor or is drowned out by ambient noises, whether it be outdoors in windy environments or at a noisy airport terminal. Pass-through works well too, as it lets in (and can magnify) the noise coming from your surroundings so that you are able to be aware of what is around you. Being a set of over-the-ear headphones, weight can be a consideration for some, but I haven't noticed any discomfort due to that. Sometimes I wear them all day through work and play and have no issues with ear/neck fatigue. One drawback that I have heard from others is the fact that these headphones do not collapse and fold up like the XM4s, which is fair, but the cups do pivot so that the headphones are as flat as possible. These live at my desk, unless I'm traveling, so it's not a con in my book.

These noise-canceling headphones deliver excellent sound quality with rich, balanced audio across lows, mids, and highs. The active noise cancellation (ANC) effectively blocks out background noise — perfect for flights, busy offices, or commuting. Comfort is solid for long listening sessions thanks to well-padded ear cups and a snug headband, though fit can feel a bit snug on larger heads. Battery life is impressive, easily lasting through a long day of use, and the controls are intuitive. Microphone quality for calls is good, though not industry-leading. Overall, they offer great value if you prioritize immersive sound and strong ANC without breaking the bank.

I did a lot of research before purchasing these headphones. I had it down to these, and Skull Candy Crusher Evo. I wanted clear, crisp sound with a good bass response, Noise cancelling was also important. Both headphones had excellent reviews, but I decided on the Sony simply because I’m familiar with the brand, and I’ve never been disappointed. This headset checked all the boxes. With the app’s equalizer, I was able to set the bass as heavy as I wanted…and it sounds amazing. By the way, the app is super easy to navigate. The noise cancelling function is primo. They’re light, and there is no discomfort wearing them for extended periods. Battery life is great. Pairing was simple. Packaging was impressive with a very nice storage case. In my opinion, there are no cons. I really love these headphones, and feel they’re absolutely worth what I paid. Sony has put out an excellent product, and I would definitely recommend these phones to anyone.

Great sound, and very light weight on head. Battery life is great! I only use them during work hours or during long walks in the park, so I only need to charge them every other day.

Bought a pair of Airpods Max recently and while the sound quality, build quality, and noise cancellation are top notch, the metal used caused uncomfortableness after an hour or so of use. I had to take breaks to give my ears a rest. In sessions of several hours of use my ears would reach the point where I would choose to wait until the next day to use the Maxes again. I gave the XM5 a chance after hearing so much praise for the XM4 and I'm glad I did. They do what the Maxes do without its flaws. IMO the XM5 has no differences in sound quality and noise cancelation from the Max while being lightweight and extremely comfortable - even after hours of use. Throw in an actual carrying case, 10 hour longer battery, and cheaper price and the XM5 is the clear winner. And this is coming from an Apple guy. I ended up returning the Airpods. If I had to note a flaw it would be the XM5's weird quirks when paired with an Apple product. Ex: sometimes when I put them on it randomly opens up the Apple Music app on my Macbook and automatically plays music. Also the inability to be naturally used wirelessly with a PS5 is a bit of a bummer. Sony could learn a thing from Apple about integration.

I'm writing this review under a POV of an average consumer. This is my first time owning a pair of over-ear headphones as well. To start things off, the unboxing experience was nothing too fancy, Sony kept it minimal. My pair came with 60% charged out of the box. The build quality was nice, very little plastic creaking noises. The black color was so prone to smudges (as you can see on my picture). First time putting it on, I was really surprised by the its lightweight and comfy earpads. The clamping force was just right and I've experienced no issues with my glasses on so far. After installing the app and setting up the headphones, I tried them out and the audio was pretty nice with default EQ. However, I felt like the audio was a little muddy, lacked of clarity so I went ahead and messed around with the EQ until I found the settings that I wanted. If you guys have no idea where to start with EQ, you could use one of the available presets to adjust. I tried switching between noise-cancelling and ambient mode. Noise-cancelling was great, I usually have music playing anyway so I experienced no issue. However with ambient mode, unless you have low volume then ambient mode doesn't really work well. I had ambient mode on and 60% volume but I can't hear my mom talk, unlike the AirPods Max which was so clear (compared mine with my friend's pair). The side controls on the headphones was pretty convenient as well, but it's not super accurate. Overall, I am happy with my purchase and I got them on-sale as well so it was a great deal!

The Sony WH-1000XM5 in Silver is a top-tier pair of headphones. The sound is rich and clear, and the noise cancellation is some of the best out there—perfect for travel, work, or just relaxing. They’re super comfy and the battery lasts up to 30 hours. These make an excellent gift for music lovers, commuters, or anyone who appreciates quality tech. Sleek design, premium feel—definitely worth it!

So comfortable wearing this all day, and I love its bass sound and the overall sound quality. My friend has AirPods Max, so I tested both. Yet, Sony XM5 is lighter than Max and its bass is so full. The battery stays all day, and all other functions supported with the app is amazing. This automatically stops playing when I try to speak. Some say that connectivity is what bothers them. But, it only takes a few seconds to connect them. So, I did not feel anything inconvenient.

Best headphones I’ve ever had sound quality is amazing and the ANC is truly a noise cancellation. I’ve used them for work for school and for traveling. They are light and remain comfortable for hours. The battery life is amazing and the fact that it has a power button allows it to remain charged for weeks if I don’t use them so they are ready to go and I do not have to worry about charging them. I can also connect to multiple devices simultaneously. It also comes with a wired connection if you choose to connect to a ps5 controller or to an old iPod etc

These are the best headphones ive ever owned. They are comfortable, and the sound is fantastic. I like that they hook to my phone and my TV. The battery life is fantastic.

If you take with you anything from my review just take away this: If you want one of the best noise cancellation experiences TRY THESE! With a bump in microphones from last year's model, you now have 8 microphones that enhance the noise cancellation experience and call quality. The audio optimizer really helps to detect the environment that you are in and your conditions in order to give you the audio quality that you are looking for in a premium set of headphones. Sound, is without a doubt one of the best take a ways from these headphones. It is magic, the way they make the 2 processors work to detect noise and provide your ears with crisp and magnificent sounding audio. You even have an optimizer within the headphones app that you can control to your liking. I personally think the default "Bright" is a great setting to get a well rounded sound. When taking calls you can hear your caller well and the 4 microphones used to detect your voice do a great job to focus in on your voice and cancel out any other ambient noise so your caller can clearly hear your voice. Other things of note: - 30 hours of battery life is great but what is even crazier is that with just 3 minutes of charging you can get 3 HOURS of playback if you need to go on say a flight and want to carry these headphones along. - I HATE that these headphones do not flip the ear phones inward but instead flip outward when you hang them around your neck. This is pretty awkward being that you are exposing your ear phones out. - I've noticed that the auto pause when you take off the headphones is hit or miss sometimes. - Storing these headphones flat isn't bad but I wish they could fold in to minimize their space a bit more.

These headphones are incredibly comfortable and have an amazing sound quality. They fit well and aren't bulky. Highly reccommend.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones offer an exceptional listening experience, building on the strengths of their predecessors with even better noise cancellation and sound quality. The design is sleek and comfortable, making them ideal for long listening sessions. Battery life is impressive, with up to 30 hours of playback on a single charge. The headphones also feature intuitive touch controls and seamless integration with voice assistants. Overall, the WH-1000XM5 headphones are a top choice for anyone seeking premium audio performance and comfort.

I was delighted to find the headphones on sale during the holidays, so I indulged myself and bought both the Silver and Black colorways. Design & Portability 4/5 - While most people are purchasing these headphones for the overall sound quality and listening experience, I want to briefly touch on the design qualities that I enjoyed and disliked. Compared to the previous iterations of the Wh-1000x series, this generation does not fold into a more compact size. For my lifestyle. this was not an issue. However, if you travel frequently and would like to store these headphones inside a bag, I can attest to their bulk. An appreciated addition that is included with your headphones is a matching case with an inside compartment for cables and accessories. The silver colorway has an incredible, sleek finish compared to the matte black colorway, which will reflect any fingerprints and smears on its surface. This is a minor qualm though, since a quick wipe down with a non-abrasive cloth will get rid of all the marks. After a few weeks of constant use, I noticed minor indentations in the padding from my glasses. Again, this is a minor issue that is purely cosmetic, but I prefer to keep my devices in relative mint condition incase I need to resell them in the future. Software 5/5 - The gesture control features on the right cup of the headphones offer a responsive user experience. You will need to develop muscle memory for the placement of your finger when playing/pausing the audio. The component app allows you to customize the features based on your preferences. The speak to chat feature recognizes your voice which briefly pauses the audio, although I chose to disable this functionality. In the system settings, you have the ability to customize how much ambient sound can penetrate your headphones. If you are in the Apple ecosystem, these connect and handoff to your devices far better than my own set of airpods. I constantly switch between my MacBook and iPhone, and the software is able to accurately reflect without any kinks or issues with disconnection. Sound Quality 5/5 - Sony did a wonderful job developing these headphones, and the sound quality and noise-cancelling components are a testament to that. Upon your first use, it would be ideal to adjust the EQ setting from the app. I found that every user has a specific preference, and for me, the default EQ setting was too mellow. The ANC is a magical experience, white noise is immediately eliminated and any stray frequencies go unnoticed. You are able to hear some of the quieter frequencies in music that would otherwise be unrecognizable. With previous headphones, I found myself on the higher end of the volume spectrum, but with these headphones, the sound is crisp and full enough to keep the volume at a reasonable 40-50 percent. These are absolutely worth the $400 msp. Whether you're using these for consumption purposes, listening/producing music, or sitting in a zoom class, every feature is geared towards longevity. I have never found a problem with discomfort or having to frequently charge the battery, which I know is a deal-breaker for some consumers. I wear them for up to five hours at a time when I need to immerse myself with my work without needing to recharge. You are furnished with a headphone cable that plugs into a regular jack if you don't want the latency associated with Bluetooth audio encoding. Ultimately, these are comfortable, reliable, and some of the most well-designed wireless audio technology on the market from both a sound quality and design-language perspective. If you are looking for a the best of the best in wireless ANC headphones, then these will check all the boxes.