Sony's Flagship-tier Contender
Looking for a noise cancelling headphones? The Sony WH-1000XM5 ANC Headphones Pink comes in at $248.00 and has earned 4.2 stars across 19,042 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #11 ranking (out of 36) seriously. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Comfort & Construction
Headsets live or die on long-session comfort. Most users find them comfortable, though glasses-wearers and those with larger heads sometimes report pressure after a couple of hours.
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: Sony
- Price: $248.00 (well above the $128.97 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.2 of 5.0
- Reviews: 19,042
- Category rank: #11 of 36 in noise cancelling headphones
- Cheaper in category: 31 products
- Higher-rated in category: 28 products
- More-reviewed in category: 7 products
Real-World Feedback
A 4.2-star average from 19,042 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
For context, the average rating in the noise cancelling headphones category is 4.4 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
Compared to Alternatives
At $248.00, the Sony WH-1000XM5 ANC Headphones Pink sits well above the $128.97 category average. 31 options are cheaper and 4 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Soundcore Q30 ANC Wireless Headphones ($64.99, 4.4★, 92,730 reviews). It's $183.01 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- TAGRY ANC Wireless Headphones 100H - $53.98, 5.0★ (652 reviews) · Better on both axes
- MMWOWARTS ANC Bluetooth Headphones 35H - $19.99, 5.0★ (40 reviews) · Better on both axes
- MMWOWARTS ANC Bluetooth Headphones - $29.99, 4.8★ (391 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the TAGRY ANC Wireless Headphones 100H at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Eduiosma ANC Wireless Headphones at $18.99.
Who Should Get This
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
The Verdict
6.9/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.