Sony WH-1000XM5

“I actually love the fact that they won't fold. Folding make them weaker and they rattle a lot.”

“I am thinking to return mine because I can only wear them for max 30-40 minutes until my ears feel really warm (it is still spring time here, not summer). Sound quality, ACN is far better than my in-ear Airpod Pros.”

“I've had them since they came out and I still prefer the wh -1000xm4, roll on xm6”

“Honestly as someone that only uses them at home, I prefer the new design. They look and feel way more premium and in-place for such a high price range.”

“Overall I'm happy with the xm5! But personally i like the xm3 xm4 design better.”

“My XM's broke surprisingly easily. The weak point was where the cups rotate.”

“I do feel the XM5 is the overall better headphone and a MUCH better value.”

“My XM5 hinge failed during normal use while the headset was still under warranty. The warranty claim was denied and I was asked to pay ₹4,830 for repair after the issue was classified as “external damage”.”

“the sound profile is bad idea when you are travel car, it automatically turned into walking (not staying mode). better just switch it off in the app. ideal for people who don't wear headphone more than 2 hour, just for listen to music is great choice.”

“So that aside, I love them. They're super comfortable, the noise cancellation is top notch, and i'm not a sound engineer but I really enjoy the sound quality.”

“Mine randomly will just stop playing my music. Like while I’m sitting down and working. I’m definitely considering returning these.”

“XM5 are kinda small and easy to drop when putting in”

“I have these and the battery life and comfort is outstanding. I have been seeking comfort in headphones for years and these are the best I've ever used. I wore these for three hours straight and experienced no discomfort at all.”

“it'd have to be the Sony WH-1000 XM5. They sound as shit as the rest of them, but took a huge step back in comfort by having a narrow headband and rubbery pads that don't even try to immitate leather”

“I've had Sony WH1000XM4, Sony WH1000XM5, Bose QC, Bose QC Ultra, Apple AirPods Max, AirPods Pro. Out of all of these, QC had the best noise cancelling, and was the most comfortable.”

“The newer model, WH1000XM5 has been received with mixed ratings, personally I'd stay away from this one as it's more expensive, doesn't fold up, has a more fragile frame and is found to have weaker noise cancelling than the XM4.”

“These are my first pair of NC headphones - they have changed my relationship with music.”

“I have Sony WH-1000XM5 and they have 2 problems: 1. Their headband is too thin which makes your head feel uncomfortable 2. They are unreliable and got broken, after 1 year of every day use.”

“The headphones were notorious for their very fragile hinges that always break, no thanks. The build quality was such a let-down for the price, and were never worth any money to begin with.”

“I picked up these and the Sony WH1000XM5 and stuck with the QC Ultras. While I think you have more EQ options and features with the Sony’s, the Bose sound better out of the box in my opinion.”

“My Sony xm5 are amazing.”

“i used my sony wh-1000xm5 headphones until they quite literally fell apart”

“The Sony WH-1000XM5's are the holy grail of ANC headphones imo. I have a set and love them however, they are pricey.”

“I would love to have the bose as I have tried them on and they sound far superior to the wh1000xm5 but the quality control issues just drive me away.”