Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones (wireless)

WH-1000XM5

Sony

Released May 2022

Wireless headphones with comfortable fit, excellent noise cancellation, high-quality sound, clear calls, and long battery life. The Sony WH-1000XM5 scores 88/100 based on 32 expert reviews.

Critic Score

8832 reviews

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Pros

  • Comfortable(19)
  • Best-in-class noise cancellation(16)
  • Superb sound quality(11)
  • Good call quality(11)
  • Long battery life(10)

Cons

  • Pricey(12)
  • No water resistance(6)
  • Large and not compact(5)
  • They don't fold(4)

32 Critic Reviews

98
TechguideSep 2022

The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are still at the top of the line when it comes to premium noise cancelling headphones – they deliver stunning audio quality and excellent noise cancellation to make them...

95
TechhiveMay 2022

Sony's WH-1000XM5 delivers best-in-class active noise cancellation with virtually no compromise in sonic performance, raising the bar for noise-cancelling headphones once again.

95
Zdnet

Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones are basically perfect with stunning audio performance, immersive noise cancellation, and exceptional comfort.

95
LoudersoundMay 2023

Pound for pound, the Sony WH-1000XM5 over-ear headphones are the best wireless noise-cancelling headphones available today.

95
StuffFeb 2024

An unrivalled combo of great sound, noise-cancelling and comfort.

93
WhathifiJul 2025

The Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones deliver outstanding sonics and ANC, with sensational clarity and punchy delivery that make them the new class-leaders at their price point.

93
Sound-adviceMay 2022

The Sony WH-1000XM5 are excellent-sounding headphones with class-leading audio quality, best-in-class active noise cancellation, and exceptional comfort, making them the best pound-for-pound headphone...

93
T3Jun 2024

In the WH-1000XM5, Sony has managed to replace the best all-round wireless active noise-cancelling (ANC) over-ear headphones you can buy with, you guessed it, the best new all-round wireless ANC over-...

92
CounterpointresearchNov 2022

Sony WH-1000XM5 Review: Raising the bar for ANC, ambient noise & sound quality

92
Pocket-lintNov 2023

The WH-1000XM5 is another masterclass from this line of Sony headphones, pairing comfort, a fresh new design and stellar performance - both sonically and in terms of active noise cancellation.

92
ReviewedOct 2022

Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones offer world-class noise canceling, plush comfort, and fantastic sound, making them a tempting choice as the best wireless headphones you can buy.

92
OutlookbusinessJul 2023

After using the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones for almost 67 hours over two months, the reviewer finds them to be one of the finest headphones available, praising their sound quality, comfort, and feature...

90
Tomsguide

Sony demonstrates across-the-board expertise in the XM5 with a great-sounding pair of headphones that has exceptional ANC performance and eco credentials.

90
HowtogeekSep 2022

After spending a fair amount of time with the Sony WH-1000XM5, it's easy to say that these are the best version of these headphones so far.

90
AndroidpoliceNov 2022

The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are another success in Sony's long-running ANC headphone series, offering tight audio, industry-leading ANC, and battery life that stretches up to 30 hours with ANC on.

90
WiredMay 2022

The Sony WH-1000XM5 are among the very best-sounding wireless headphones you can buy, with accomplished sound in pretty much every respect.

90
BestproductsMay 2022

The Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones are the new gold standard in noise-canceling headphones with improved sound, comfort, and call quality.

89
Cnet

The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones offer excellent noise canceling, improved voice call quality, and a refined sound profile, making them a top choice despite some design changes and a higher price tag.

88
HeadphonesaddictMar 2024

Sony WH-1000XM5 are everything a demanding commuter wants, offering class-leading ANC, surprisingly rich sound, comfort, long battery life, and a plethora of features, though the build quality disappo...

88
AudiophileonJul 2022

The Sony WH-1000XM5 is better than the XM4, but it's not clear cut, and there is still a case to be made to recommend the older model, which Sony says they will still be selling.

87
TechradarMay 2022

Still the best headphones in the world thanks to their class-leading noise-cancelling features and well-balanced audio, a steeper price point and similar functionality to earlier models make the Sony ...

85
Rtings

The Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless headphones deliver exceptional noise cancellation and audio quality, making them a top choice for audiophiles and frequent travelers.

85
LaptopmagJun 2022

Despite the less desirable redesign, the Sony WH-1000XM5 is a fantastic noise-canceller that ups the ante in ANC, sound, and features.

85
EcousticsMay 2023

The Sony WH-1000XM5 delivers excellent noise cancellation and good sound quality, making it a strong contender for the best ANC wireless headphones, despite some design limitations and a high price po...

85
MarkellisreviewsMay 2022

The Sony WH-1000XM5 delivers industry-leading noise cancellation, excellent sound quality, and comfortable lightweight design, making them a worthy upgrade over their predecessors despite some minor d...

85
CnnOct 2024

The Sony WH-1000XM5 bring useful improvements to what have long been the best over-ear headphones you can buy, with excellent audio quality, battery life and noise cancellation packed into a sleeker d...

82
MajorhifiJul 2022

The Sony WH-1000XM5 makes many improvements to its usability and sound quality, as long as you're up to using EQ to clean up some of the headphone's muddiness.

80
ThevergeMay 2022

Sony's latest noise-canceling headphones have a fresh look and iterative improvements but don't really do anything new.

80
HifioasisJul 2023

The Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones offer excellent sound quality, best-in-class ANC performance, and a host of smart features, making them a strong contender in the noise-cancelling headphones ma...

79
TechgearlabAug 2025

The Sony WH-1000XM5 stands out above most competitors, offering vibrant, immersive sound across all genres, exceptional noise cancellation, and pristine call quality.

72
TheabsolutesoundFeb 2024

The Sony WH-1000XM5 is a very good headphone for the listener it's trying to serve, but it's not trying to be an audiophile headphone.

65
HeadphonesJul 2022

The Sony WH-1000XM5 offers excellent noise cancellation and features but falls short in comfort and sound quality compared to its predecessor and competitors at its $400 price point.