4.3
5
41 ratings
Check all the 62 reviews find on Headphones Sony WH-1000XM5, with the 41 ratings, comments, pros & cons from the reviewers.
Theses reviews and tests from Headphones magazines and websites give 41 ratings, we get this average rating to this Sony product : 4.3/5.
En bref
- 62 reviews and opinions with 41 ratings for Sony WH-1000XM5
- We obtain an average score of 4.3/5, or 85.22/100
- This product got 8 times the maximum score in the reviews! This is pretty rare and shows that this Headphones is extremely successful!
Sony WH-1000XM5 ratings
41 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad,
Average rating: 4.3/5.
Source: https://www.commentChoisir.fr
| 5/5 Les Numériques | 10/10 DigitalTrends | 5/5 What Hi-Fi? |
| 5/5 T3 | 5/5 Pocket-lint | 5/5 ExpertReviews |
| 95/100 Engadget | 9/10 Journal du Geek | 9/10 SlashGear |
| 9/10 Tom's Guide (FR) | 90/100 CNET France | 9/10 Numerama |
| 9/10 GeekCulture | 9/10 Absolute Geeks | 85/100 Mighty Gadget |
| 84/100 Digit | 4/5 PCMag | 4/5 Tom's Guide (US) |
| 8/10 The Verge | 4/5 ImTest | 8/10 FrAndroid |
| 4/5 Kopfhörer | 4/5 Laptop Mag | 8/10 HardwareZone |
| 4/5 SiteGeek | 4/5 01net | 4/5 4WeAreGamers |
| 4/5 Indian Express | 4/5 Gadgets360 | 8/10 CharlesTech |
| 4/5 Gadget Bridge | 4/5 Android Central | 8/10 AndroidPit |
| 4/5 HeadphonesAddict | 7/10 RTings | 7/10 Pokde.net |
| 6/10 L&B Tech |
16 Preview or review without rating: Chip.de, SoundGuys, PCtipp, MeriStation, Android Authority, MajorHiFi, PC Magazin, EH NoCord, Headphonesty, Android Police, PlaySense, Digital Citizen, GameStar, ObjetConnecte.net, Trusted Reviews, ChinaHandys
Pros and cons for Sony WH-1000XM5 List of reviews and ratings
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10
10
DigitalTrends
Excellent sound
Very good comfort
Ultra-clear call quality
Best-in-class noise canceling
Very good battery life
Hi-res compatible (wired/wireless)
Hands-free voice assistant access
Classy, modern design
Very good comfort
Ultra-clear call quality
Best-in-class noise canceling
Very good battery life
Hi-res compatible (wired/wireless)
Hands-free voice assistant access
Classy, modern design
Fold-flat, but don?t fold up
reviewed at 12/05/2022 - [read the full review on DigitalTrends]
5
5
What Hi-Fi?
No "Pros & Cons" find at What Hi-Fi?
reviewed at 01/01/1970 - [read the full review on What Hi-Fi?]
5
5
T3
Confident, expansive, balanced sound
Sony’s best-ever noise-cancelling
Numerous control options, all of them good
Sony’s best-ever noise-cancelling
Numerous control options, all of them good
Unblinkingly expensive
Don't fold like earlier XM4
Don't fold like earlier XM4
reviewed at 13/05/2022 - [read the full review on T3]
5
5
Pocket-lint
Outstanding noise cancellation
Excellent sound quality
Comfortable to wear
Packed with functions
Excellent sound quality
Comfortable to wear
Packed with functions
No support for aptX
Don't fold as small as they used to
Don't fold as small as they used to
reviewed at 25/05/2022 - [read the full review on Pocket-lint]
5
5
ExpertReviews
Excellent sound quality
Smart, effective noise cancelling
Extremely comfortable
Smart, effective noise cancelling
Extremely comfortable
More expensive than predecessor
Still lack water resistance
No longer foldable
Still lack water resistance
No longer foldable
[5/5] reviewed at 09/06/2022 - Test Sony WH-1000XM5: Still the Bluetooth headphones to beat [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[5/5] reviewed at 17/07/2024 - Test Sony WH-1000XM5: Still the Bluetooth headphones to beat, and now cheaper for Prime Day [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[5/5] reviewed at 17/07/2024 - Test Sony WH-1000XM5: Still the Bluetooth headphones to beat, and now cheaper for Prime Day [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
5
5
Les Numériques
Rich, homogeneous, dynamic and impactful sound reproduction.
Ample, natural and well-defined soundstage.
Comfort guaranteed, even during long hours of use.
Excellent active noise reduction (at its maximum isolation level).
Manufacturing of very good quality and meticulous.
Solid autonomy (and fast charging for 3 hours of listening in 3 minutes).
Very pleasant, intuitive and comprehensive use.
Ample, natural and well-defined soundstage.
Comfort guaranteed, even during long hours of use.
Excellent active noise reduction (at its maximum isolation level).
Manufacturing of very good quality and meticulous.
Solid autonomy (and fast charging for 3 hours of listening in 3 minutes).
Very pleasant, intuitive and comprehensive use.
Reproduction of mediums a little less detailed than on the XM4.
Automatic optimization of RBA not always very relevant.
Design now non-foldable.
Automatic optimization of RBA not always very relevant.
Design now non-foldable.
[5/5] reviewed at 12/05/2022 - Test Casque Bluetooth Sony WH-1000XM5 : toujours champion, mais il perd de sa superbe [read the full review on Les Numériques]
[5/5] reviewed at 07/10/2025 - Test Sony WH-1000XM5SA : une d?clinaison moins ch?re du XM5, sans ?tui rigide [read the full review on Les Numériques]
[5/5] reviewed at 07/10/2025 - Test Sony WH-1000XM5SA : une d?clinaison moins ch?re du XM5, sans ?tui rigide [read the full review on Les Numériques]
95
100
Engadget
Supreme comfort
Great sound
Powerful ANC
30-hour battery life
Great sound
Powerful ANC
30-hour battery life
More expensive than the M4
Occasional audio issues on macOS
Occasional audio issues on macOS
reviewed at 12/05/2022 - [read the full review on Engadget]
9
10
Journal du Geek
No "Pros & Cons" find at Journal du Geek
reviewed at 12/05/2022 - [read the full review on Journal du Geek]
9
10
SlashGear
No "Pros & Cons" find at SlashGear
reviewed at 20/05/2022 - [read the full review on SlashGear]
9
10
Tom's Guide (FR)
No "Pros & Cons" find at Tom's Guide (FR)
reviewed at 31/05/2022 - [read the full review on Tom's Guide (FR)]
90
100
CNET France
No "Pros & Cons" find at CNET France
reviewed at 14/06/2022 - [read the full review on CNET France]
9
10
Numerama
No "Pros & Cons" find at Numerama
reviewed at 19/06/2022 - [read the full review on Numerama]
9
10
GeekCulture
No "Pros & Cons" find at GeekCulture
reviewed at 22/06/2022 - [read the full review on GeekCulture]
9
10
Absolute Geeks
No "Pros & Cons" find at Absolute Geeks
reviewed at 24/07/2022 - [read the full review on Absolute Geeks]
85
100
Mighty Gadget
Excellent overall performance
Impressive ANC
Impressive ANC
Perhaps a bit expensive when you have good options from Soundcore at a much lower price point
reviewed at 22/02/2023 - [read the full review on Mighty Gadget]
84
100
Digit
Exceptional Active Noise Cancellation
Supremely comfortable
LDAC codec support
Great battery life
Convenient features like Multipoint and Quick Attention
Supremely comfortable
LDAC codec support
Great battery life
Convenient features like Multipoint and Quick Attention
Slightly boosted bass and low mids
Less portable than before
No IP rating
Less portable than before
No IP rating
reviewed at 21/09/2022 - [read the full review on Digit]
4
5
PCMag
Excellent audio performance with robust bass depth and crisp highs
Top-notch active noise cancellation
Intuitive on-ear controls
App offers an adjustable EQ and other customization settings
Comfortable, stylish design
Top-notch active noise cancellation
Intuitive on-ear controls
App offers an adjustable EQ and other customization settings
Comfortable, stylish design
Expensive
reviewed at 12/05/2022 - [read the full review on PCMag]
4
5
Tom's Guide (US)
No "Pros & Cons" find at Tom's Guide (US)
reviewed at 12/05/2022 - [read the full review on Tom's Guide (US)]
8
10
The Verge
Even better active noise cancellation
More balanced, tighter sound
Much-improved voice call quality
More balanced, tighter sound
Much-improved voice call quality
Design is very plasticky for $400
No major new features over 1000XM4
Bulky, awkward carrying case
No major new features over 1000XM4
Bulky, awkward carrying case
reviewed at 12/05/2022 - [read the full review on The Verge]
4
5
ImTest
No "Pros & Cons" find at ImTest
reviewed at 12/05/2022 - [read the full review on ImTest]
8
10
FrAndroid
No "Pros & Cons" find at FrAndroid
reviewed at 20/05/2022 - [read the full review on FrAndroid]
4
5
Kopfhörer
No "Pros & Cons" find at Kopfhörer
reviewed at 30/05/2022 - [read the full review on Kopfhörer]
4
5
Laptop Mag
No "Pros & Cons" find at Laptop Mag
reviewed at 11/06/2022 - [read the full review on Laptop Mag]
4
5
SiteGeek
No "Pros & Cons" find at SiteGeek
reviewed at 16/06/2022 - [read the full review on SiteGeek]
4
5
01net
No "Pros & Cons" find at 01net
reviewed at 05/07/2022 - [read the full review on 01net]
4
5
4WeAreGamers
No "Pros & Cons" find at 4WeAreGamers
reviewed at 10/07/2022 - [read the full review on 4WeAreGamers]
4
5
Indian Express
No "Pros & Cons" find at Indian Express
reviewed at 21/09/2022 - [read the full review on Indian Express]
4
5
Gadgets360
Looks good, comfortable fit
Very good app and features
Detailed, well-tuned and flexible sound
Impressive active noise cancellation
Excellent battery life
Very good app and features
Detailed, well-tuned and flexible sound
Impressive active noise cancellation
Excellent battery life
A bit expensive
Does not fold completely, less portable
Does not fold completely, less portable
reviewed at 21/09/2022 - [read the full review on Gadgets360]
8
10
CharlesTech
No "Pros & Cons" find at CharlesTech
reviewed at 22/09/2022 - [read the full review on CharlesTech]
4
5
Gadget Bridge
No "Pros & Cons" find at Gadget Bridge
reviewed at 23/09/2022 - [read the full review on Gadget Bridge]
4
5
Android Central
Top-class ANC performance
Excellent sound quality
Improved call quality
Very comfortable for longer periods
Solid app support
Consistent battery life
Excellent sound quality
Improved call quality
Very comfortable for longer periods
Solid app support
Consistent battery life
No aptX codec support
Expensive
Expensive
reviewed at 19/12/2022 - [read the full review on Android Central]
8
10
AndroidPit
Excellent active noise cancellation
Successful V-audio signature
Successful companion app
Pairing with 2 devices at the same time
Bluetooth 5.2/ codec LDAC
Solid autonomy of 30h with ANC
Port detector, touch controls
Successful V-audio signature
Successful companion app
Pairing with 2 devices at the same time
Bluetooth 5.2/ codec LDAC
Solid autonomy of 30h with ANC
Port detector, touch controls
No water resistance
ANC not customizable enough
Unbearable Speak to Chat function
No aptX/HD codec
Unable to fold helmet
Not optimal comfort over long sessions
ANC not customizable enough
Unbearable Speak to Chat function
No aptX/HD codec
Unable to fold helmet
Not optimal comfort over long sessions
reviewed at 06/02/2023 - [read the full review on AndroidPit]
4
5
HeadphonesAddict
Fun sound that can become natural after EQ
Modern, comfortable & stable design
Class-leading active noise cancellation performance
Excellent battery life of more than 40 hours (with ANC)
The best call quality in consumer BT headphones
Modern, comfortable & stable design
Class-leading active noise cancellation performance
Excellent battery life of more than 40 hours (with ANC)
The best call quality in consumer BT headphones
Not the most detailed sound
Too much plastic for the price
Too much plastic for the price
reviewed at 25/09/2023 - [read the full review on HeadphonesAddict]
8
10
HardwareZone
Class-leading ANC
Balanced, refined, smooth sound
Comfy, soft headband and earpads
Support for multipoint
Long battery life
Balanced, refined, smooth sound
Comfy, soft headband and earpads
Support for multipoint
Long battery life
Headphone doesn't fold
Carrying case is large
No support for aptX or aptX HD
Can't accept digital inputs via USB-C
Doesn't work with PS4/5
Carrying case is large
No support for aptX or aptX HD
Can't accept digital inputs via USB-C
Doesn't work with PS4/5
[8/10] reviewed at 15/06/2022 - Test Sony WH-1000XM5: Great ANC and audio, questionable design [read the full review on HardwareZone]
[8/10] reviewed at 17/02/2024 - Test Sony WH-1000XM5: Great ANC and audio, questionable design (Updated) [read the full review on HardwareZone]
[8/10] reviewed at 17/02/2024 - Test Sony WH-1000XM5: Great ANC and audio, questionable design (Updated) [read the full review on HardwareZone]
7
10
Pokde.net
Sleek and contemporary design caters to modern taste
Touch controls are really seamless once you get a hand of it
Non-folding design definitely reduces fragility anxiety
Reasonable comfort with soft ear cups allows long hours usage
Bass-heavy sound profile will appeal to listeners who prefer a heavier low-end.
ANC is definitely still Sony's stronghold
With around 30 hours of playtime on a single charge (with ANC activated), the battery life is commendable.
Touch controls are really seamless once you get a hand of it
Non-folding design definitely reduces fragility anxiety
Reasonable comfort with soft ear cups allows long hours usage
Bass-heavy sound profile will appeal to listeners who prefer a heavier low-end.
ANC is definitely still Sony's stronghold
With around 30 hours of playtime on a single charge (with ANC activated), the battery life is commendable.
Attractiveness to fingerprints
Inconsistent sound tuning as the emphasis on bass often overshadows the mids and highs, leading to a somewhat skewed sound profile.
Limited soundstage
Affordability almost never synonymies with Sony
Inconsistent sound tuning as the emphasis on bass often overshadows the mids and highs, leading to a somewhat skewed sound profile.
Limited soundstage
Affordability almost never synonymies with Sony
[7/10] reviewed at 08/07/2023 - Test Sony WH-1000XM5 ? Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Improvised [read the full review on Pokde.net]
[8/10] reviewed at 04/11/2024 - Test Sony WH-1000XM5 ? Now in LE SSERAFIM Colorway [read the full review on Pokde.net]
[8/10] reviewed at 04/11/2024 - Test Sony WH-1000XM5 ? Now in LE SSERAFIM Colorway [read the full review on Pokde.net]
7
10
RTings
Graphic EQ and presets available.
27-hour continuous battery life.
27-hour continuous battery life.
Poor passive soundstage.
If you have a small head, you may not find their fit comfortable.
If you have a small head, you may not find their fit comfortable.
reviewed at 17/06/2022 - [read the full review on RTings]
6
10
L&B Tech
Best-in-class noise reduction - without any audible hiss! Warmer bass and better resolved sound than its predecessor
Really good call quality, with noise effectively attenuated
Super comfortable!
Really good call quality, with noise effectively attenuated
Super comfortable!
In typical Sony style, the midrange is a little restrained
No longer completely collapsible
No longer completely collapsible
reviewed at 13/05/2022 - [read the full review on L&B Tech]
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Chip.deNo "Pros & Cons" find at Chip.de
reviewed at 12/05/2022 - [read the full review on Chip.de]
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not scored
SoundGuys reviewed at 13/05/2022 - [read the full review on SoundGuys]
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not scored
PCtippNo "Pros & Cons" find at PCtipp
reviewed at 19/05/2022 - [read the full review on PCtipp]
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not scored
MeriStationNo "Pros & Cons" find at MeriStation
reviewed at 26/06/2022 - [read the full review on MeriStation]
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not scored
Android AuthorityNo "Pros & Cons" find at Android Authority
reviewed at 29/06/2022 - [read the full review on Android Authority]
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not scored
MajorHiFiSony WH-1000XM5 headphones
Eighth-inch cable
USB-C charging cable
Manuals
Carrying case
Eighth-inch cable
USB-C charging cable
Manuals
Carrying case
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 Wireless Headphones
Carrying Case
USB-C Charging Cable
USB-C to 3.5mm Cable
Quick Start Guide
User Manual
Carrying Case
USB-C Charging Cable
USB-C to 3.5mm Cable
Quick Start Guide
User Manual
reviewed at 27/07/2022 - Test Sony WH-1000XM5 Vs Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 Comparison [read the full review on MajorHiFi]
reviewed at 27/03/2023 - Test Yamaha YH-L700A Vs Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison [read the full review on MajorHiFi]
reviewed at 17/04/2023 - Test Sony WH-1000XM5 Vs WH-XB910N Comparison [read the full review on MajorHiFi]
reviewed at 16/05/2024 - Test Focal Bathys vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison [read the full review on MajorHiFi]
reviewed at 22/05/2024 - Test Sony WH-1000XM5 Vs ULT WEAR Comparison [read the full review on MajorHiFi]
reviewed at 05/07/2024 - Test PSB M4U8 MkII vs Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison [read the full review on MajorHiFi]
reviewed at 27/03/2023 - Test Yamaha YH-L700A Vs Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison [read the full review on MajorHiFi]
reviewed at 17/04/2023 - Test Sony WH-1000XM5 Vs WH-XB910N Comparison [read the full review on MajorHiFi]
reviewed at 16/05/2024 - Test Focal Bathys vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison [read the full review on MajorHiFi]
reviewed at 22/05/2024 - Test Sony WH-1000XM5 Vs ULT WEAR Comparison [read the full review on MajorHiFi]
reviewed at 05/07/2024 - Test PSB M4U8 MkII vs Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison [read the full review on MajorHiFi]
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not scored
PC MagazinNo "Pros & Cons" find at PC Magazin
reviewed at 23/08/2022 - [read the full review on PC Magazin]
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not scored
EH NoCordNo "Pros & Cons" find at EH NoCord
reviewed at 04/09/2022 - [read the full review on EH NoCord]
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not scored
HeadphonestyNo "Pros & Cons" find at Headphonesty
reviewed at 23/09/2022 - [read the full review on Headphonesty]
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not scored
Android PoliceNo "Pros & Cons" find at Android Police
reviewed at 18/11/2022 - [read the full review on Android Police]
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not scored
PlaySense
Conceive
Beautiful sound
ANC
Comfortable
Microphone
Beautiful sound
ANC
Comfortable
Microphone
Space
Volume control
Size large enough
Volume control
Size large enough
reviewed at 26/11/2022 - [read the full review on PlaySense]
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not scored
Digital CitizenNo "Pros & Cons" find at Digital Citizen
reviewed at 09/03/2023 - [read the full review on Digital Citizen]
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not scored
GameStarNo "Pros & Cons" find at GameStar
reviewed at 15/11/2023 - [read the full review on GameStar]
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not scored
ObjetConnecte.netNo "Pros & Cons" find at ObjetConnecte.net
reviewed at 18/04/2024 - [read the full review on ObjetConnecte.net]
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not scored
Trusted ReviewsNo "Pros & Cons" find at Trusted Reviews
reviewed at 12/06/2024 - [read the full review on Trusted Reviews]
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not scored
ChinaHandysFirst class ANC / transparency mode
First class sound
excellent precision, impressive dynamics, good bass
Application with many features
more reasonable offer price now
First class sound
excellent precision, impressive dynamics, good bass
Application with many features
more reasonable offer price now
Padding not particularly soft/thick
Very large transport suitcase
Battery life not particularly long
Very large transport suitcase
Battery life not particularly long
reviewed at 02/02/2025 - [read the full review on ChinaHandys]
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Sony WH-1000XM5 review : With an average rating of 4.3/5, you can buy Sony WH-1000XM5 with your eyes closed (or almost). The opinions of the testers seem unanimous !
What rating did Sony WH-1000XM5 get?
An average rating of 4.3/5 with 41 ratings.This Headphones got 8 times the maximum score in the reviews!
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