Sony WH-1000XM5

Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

1. Q1 202687/1004.6★14 reviews

   Buyers praise superb noise cancellation, comfort, and sound quality. Some report automatic settings changes and a non-collapsible design limits portability. Reliability of settings is a concern for a few.

   • 👍Noise cancellation is exceptional, blocking out background noise effectively.
   • 👍Sound quality is excellent, with clear and balanced audio, praised across many reviews.
   • 👍Comfort is high for long listening sessions; ear pads and light weight appreciated.
   • 👎Headphone settings can reset or change automatically, causing frustration for some users.
2. Q2 202563/1004.0★3 reviews

   Reviews are mixed. One user loves the design and noise isolation, while another reports severe disconnection issues. A third buyer is satisfied with the value but experiences interference from other appliances.

   • 🤔App called out as good; connectivity problems reported by another reviewer.
   • 👎Headphones disconnect frequently, especially after months of use, making meetings impossible.
   • 👍Great noise isolation; comfortable fit; works well with iPhone 12.
   • 🤔Good value for pre-owned condition, but unit shuts off when space heater is turned on.

Based on 163 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.