Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WH1000XM5/P
- SKU:
- 6594438
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 are pleased with the impeccable sound quality, comfort, and amazing battery life. They also appreciate the lightweight design, good bass, snug fit, and decent active noise cancellation. However, some customers find the product to be a bit pricey and note that its portability could be improved. Additionally, concerns have been raised regarding inconsistent connectivity and the maximum volume level.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Wow Wow Wow what a difference
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had the bows headphones, the most expensive ones I think around $430. They accidentally got washed. I thought the Bose were pretty good until then. I then just did a little research and ended up buying these Sony's. What a difference. Night and day in every aspect better than the Bose
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Posted .Hi KyleC,
Sorry to hear about the accidental wash, but it sounds like it led you to an amazing upgrade. We're thrilled that the Sony XM5 headphones exceeded your expectations in every way. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! -Maria
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loving it. No ear pain… sound great. Battery backup awesome.. actually I am glued to it.. No heavy mess in the head for longtime wearing.
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Posted .Hi AmitN, Thank you for the excellent review! We're very happy to hear that you're loving the comfortable fit, great sound, long battery life, and lightweight design of your new 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
Best headset I’ve ever owned
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Battery life and sound quality are amazing. Noise canceling works extremely well. And touch pad on side with customizability is an added plus.
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Posted .Hi Ty9928, Great! We're glad that you like the battery life, sound, 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
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.love it, very sound proof and great cushion around the ears!
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Posted .Hi AshleyS,
We are thrilled that you’re enjoying the comfort and isolation of your WH-1000XM5! We designed these with Soft Fit Leather and our Auto NC Optimizer to provide a perfect seal and industry-leading noise cancellation.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Sony XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very comfortable and have excellent battery life. Wear them around 8 hours a day while at work and my ears don't experience any discomfort.
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Posted .Hi Colegeiser51, We're glad that you like the battery life and comfort. 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. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great value and best headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love, love love. Best noise canceling. Super comfortable and fit my head. Really handy case.
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Posted .Hi KatieE, Awesome! We're glad that you re enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Headphones for my daughter
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice color and it has a good sound quality, excellent price and quality
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Posted .Hello AdelaR,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re elated to hear that you appreciate both the color and sound quality of the WH1000XM5 headphones. It’s wonderful to know that the combination of design and performance resonates with you, especially alongside the value they offer. Your feedback encourages us to keep delivering products that blend style and excellence seamlessly.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Portability
More portable
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound however not as portable as the XM3 as the headphones do not close inwards.
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Posted .Hi OlgaG, Thank you for your feedback on the WH-1000XM5! We are glad to hear that you appreciate the great sound quality. We understand that the portability of the WH-1000XM5 may not match that of the WH-1000XM3 due to the design change where the headphones do not fold inwards. We value your input and strive to continually improve our products to meet the expectations of our customers. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
They’re great
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic sound and super comfortable. I was torn between these and the AirPod max and I’m pretty sure I made the right decision!
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Posted .Hi JulianeW,
You made the right choice! We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and comfortable design of the 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Incredible headphones
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use these for the gym and traveling most comfy head phones ever
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Posted .Hi AdamK,
We are thrilled to hear that your WH-1000XM5 headphones are providing the comfort you need for both the gym and your travels! It’s great to know they are serving you well in such a variety of environments.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Overall Great Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones are easy to setup, comfortable, and have a long battery life. The noise cancelling could be better. Not sure if its the software or the actual headphones, but in some environments the noise canceling doesnt even seem to turn on.
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Posted .Hi Ralph, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5. If the effect of the noise canceling of your WH-1000XM5 is not sufficient, please follow the steps on our Help Guide link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html
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
Amazing sound and noice cancelation
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.During my hunt for a set of headphones i was pointed in this direction. The headphones are great the noice cancelation and the audio quality are worth the price. If you've tried to use earbuds like i have in the past and couldn't due to sizing issues. These over the ear headphones should be an option.
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Posted .Hi Im001s, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Would buy again
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic. No complaints whatsoever. Wore them on a flight and couldn't hear a thing. Did not suffer any ear fatigue from wearing them for hours.
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Posted .That's awesome, ayn8six! We're glad that you are impressed with the noise cancelling feature of the headphones. We designed these headphones to provide incredible audio performance and take noise cancellation to the next level. You can enjoy crystal clear call quality, even in noisy environments and our speak-to-chat technology automatically reduces volume during conversation. Plus, you can get 8 hour long battery with noise canceling, IPX4 water resistance and easy wireless charging. Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Best ANC over the ear headphone on the market
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds great. Charges quickly. More bass than Bose. Bose has flatter response. Up to personal preference on sound between the two
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Posted .Hi NaveenS,
That's great! Thank you for your purchase and we are honored to have customers like you. We're glad to hear that that you like the bass sound quality and battery performance of the 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. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy your headphones!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Amazing if you've got fhe money for it
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good sound quality, premium feel, and deep rumbling bass if you're into that. Would recommend.
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Posted .Hi, We're glad that you like the sound quality. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. I have been comparing my bose QC 35 II and Sony 1000XM5. The latter beat the former out of the park in terms of sound quality and bass.
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Posted .Hi Odin Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the audio quality 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:Sound quality
Exceptional!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality and noise canceling capability, great product Sony.
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Posted .Hi Jose,
We are thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones are delivering the excellent sound and noise cancellation you expected! It is great to know that the dual-processor system and 8-microphone array are providing that "excellent" distraction-free experience Sony is known for.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony XFBXM5
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Happybwith my purchase (have had these like 18 months).. Great sound & features and ease of use. (The only gripe is they do tend to try and fall off with strenuous movements or if you abruptly stop or bend over]. 05/2025
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Posted .Hi EnriqueL, thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We're really happy to hear you've been enjoying your WH-1000XM5 for the past 18 months and that the sound quality, features and ease of use have made a lasting impression. We appreciate your feedback about the fit during more active movements, this is helpful for our development team as we continue to improve. Thanks again for your support and for being part of the Sony family! Regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Battery lasts forever
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound canceling works so well and the battery lasts forever. Went on trips with it and no complaints.
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Posted .Hi JudithC, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5 headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Very Nice color Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones, perefct fit, very comfortable. Really nice blue color. Overall the best headphones you can get
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Posted .Hi FernandoC, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review of your Sony WH1000XM5! We're glad you like the perfect and comfortable fit, nice Blue color, and overall features and performance of your new Sony headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam