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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6196 reviews

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  • Sound Quality

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

  • Connectivity

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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92%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones, highlighting the great sound quality, comfort, and long battery life. Many appreciate the lightweight feel, good bass, snug fit, and sleek design. Some customers mention the lack of foldability, the relatively high price, and occasional connectivity issues, while others feel the volume could be louder.

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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Elite headphones

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great noise canceling, probably the best headphones I’ve tried. They fit really well over my hair

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi NyeH, Thank you for the great feedback! We're very happy to hear you like the exceptional noise canceling and comfortable fit of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony does it again

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like bass Sony delivers bass. These are top tier for any occasion. This can be the last pair of headphones you ever buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jacob, We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound quality and noise cancellation

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound quality and noise cancellation. The only thing I don't really like is the headband is not as comfortable as my previous WH1000XM3 headset.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Ryououki, We're glad that you like the sound and noise canceling function. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I previously used Bose QC 35 II on my computer and QC 700s for my mobile and tablet. These absolutely crush both of those headsets. They arent as good as my Sennheiser 600S but these have the best noise cancellation of the three compared headsets.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Tyler, Good to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. The WH-1000XM5 headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support they provide awe-inspiring audio quality. Our Voice Pickup Technology uses 4 microphones that are calibrated to only pick up your voice, resulting in crystal clear calls. The automatic Speak to Chat feature will stop your music once you start talking and let in the ambient sound. With up to 30 hours of battery life and a quick charge feature. The new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Value for money

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent sound quality. Easy on the ears and the noise cancellation works wonders.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Shane, Fabulous! We are thrilled that you are satisfied with the outstanding sound quality, comfortable fit, and exceptional noise canceling capabilities of your WH-1000XM5. Thank you for your perfect five-star review and for choosing Sony! -Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    All around great headphones, can't beat the sound quality and noise cancelation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Uli345, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    not bad. really good anc

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    4/5 stars. good headphones for anc. 4 stars because of sound quality.. it sounds muffled or like ur under water.. u can tweak it with the eq and the app with eq actually makes the headphones better. for $400 tho, its beat in anc but sound quality is alright

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DerekS,

      Thank you for the review! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling of the headphones. Sound quality will depend in the source that you're playing. Your input is greatly appreciated. The WH-1000XM5 headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support they provide awe-inspiring audio quality. Our Voice Pickup Technology uses 4 microphones that are calibrated to only pick up your voice, resulting in crystal clear calls. The automatic Speak to Chat feature will stop your music once you start talking and let in the ambient sound. With up to 30 hours of battery life and a quick charge feature. The new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great heaphone

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great headphone! Personally, i like the anc off only because it feels like im under water... otherwise the sound quality is superb.. also the very beginning, the heaphone was cutting off at times, still does time to time

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JimP, We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality. We also appreciate your feedback when using ANC. For optimum performance, please ensure the software is updated. The WH-1000XM5 headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support they provide awe-inspiring audio quality. Our Voice Pickup Technology uses 4 microphones that are calibrated to only pick up your voice, resulting in crystal clear calls. The automatic Speak to Chat feature will stop your music once you start talking and let in the ambient sound. With up to 30 hours of battery life and a quick charge feature. The new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I can honestly say this is the best investment I’ve ever made. Literally cancels all the noise around me, studying and everything in between. Battery life is amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AndaniZ, That's awesome! We are thrilled to know that you like the noise canceling feature and battery life of your Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Holiday Present

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Looking for good quality headphones look no further this is all you need. Noise cancellation is big for me and loved it when I put them on and tuned out the world. You won’t regret it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Marc, That's nice to hear! We're also glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function. The WH-1000XM5 headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support they provide awe-inspiring audio quality. Our Voice Pickup Technology uses 4 microphones that are calibrated to only pick up your voice, resulting in crystal clear calls. The automatic Speak to Chat feature will stop your music once you start talking and let in the ambient sound. With up to 30 hours of battery life and a quick charge feature. The new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Exceptional sound quality

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall very pleased with these headphones. Every so often they will have trouble pairing or switch to active listening mode. But it's not been to much of an issue. Overall a great pair of headphones with exceptional sound quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi KyleR,

      That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Update the software of your headphones using the Sony headphone connect app. A firmware update improves the functionality and features of your device. It can provide fixes to any performance issues that may occur. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice quality headset.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to set up. Noise canceling is excellent as is the quality of sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      That's great to hear, John! We're glad you are impressed with the sound quality of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are great headphones. The only downside I have had is the oils from my hands easily showing up on the black headphones. They sound great. On a side note, I didn’t receive the 6 months of Apple Music that are advertised with them. Other than that they have been perfect

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Robert, Great! We're glad that you like the features of your new headphones. The WH-1000XM5 headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support they provide awe-inspiring audio quality. Our Voice Pickup Technology uses 4 microphones that are calibrated to only pick up your voice, resulting in crystal clear calls. The automatic Speak to Chat feature will stop your music once you start talking and let in the ambient sound. With up to 30 hours of battery life and a quick charge feature. The new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good sound, I switched from AirPods Max and was delighted with these headphones

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AaronV,

      You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM5! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love them!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Noise cancelling is great! Sound is crisp and clear. Love them!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Stephy2211, Thank you for the great review! We're very pleased to hear that you love the exceptional noise canceling and great sound quality of the Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome sound

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Truly eliminates background noise! So far I have used them cleaning around the house and I can’t even heard the vacuum! I would definitely purchase again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SamanthaP, That's great! We're very happy to hear you were able to eliminate the vacuum noise and still hear the awesome sound quality this unit delivers. That's a testament to the great noise cancelling feature that Sony has built into the Sony WH-1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony wh-1000xm5

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sound quality is excellent. It connects easily and lots of amazing features. There are occasional sound drops but they are very rare

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JoeyJ, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The clear choice in noise cancelling headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sony WH1000XM5 headphones are hands down a winner. I can’t believe how the headphones make spatial audio selections sound. Noise cancelling is superb along connectivity. So pleased with this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      HiJehawkins23 Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, and connectivity. The WH-1000XM5 headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support they provide awe-inspiring audio quality. Our Voice Pickup Technology uses 4 microphones that are calibrated to only pick up your voice, resulting in crystal clear calls. The automatic Speak to Chat feature will stop your music once you start talking and let in the ambient sound. With up to 30 hours of battery life and a quick charge feature. The new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not the best. Definitely not the worst.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When I used them for the first time, I enjoyed the sound quality as well as the comfortable fit. My only complaint about the product would be the noise canceling feature, since it is a little lacking compared to other products. Either way it's still over all a good quality product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Onlymomo, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5 headphones! These lightweight headphones are beautifully finished in newly developed soft fit leather. This material fits snugly around the head with less pressure on the ears while keeping out external sounds. Our noiseless design with stepless slider, seamless swivel and hanger, and silent joints, makes WH-1000XM5 a pleasure to wear. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tune Out

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They are great. You can tune everyone and everything out. I love them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LashandaR,

      Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you love your new Sony headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US