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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6195 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great bass and good noise suppression

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

    Wow! The bass on these is amazing and the closed backs contribute noticeably to noise control.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Miguel We're glad that you are enjoying the audio quality. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Headphones in a While

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

    These are extremely costly when I first got them even at a discount, so I am pleased to hear the good quality coming from these headphones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Brian, Excellent! We're glad that you are enjoying the overall quality 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
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good 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.

    Awesome headphones, noise cancellation is great. No issues so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MyMindIsBlank, Perfect! We're so pleased to hear you like the top-notch noise canceling feature of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    Perfect for noise reducing sound. I fly a lot and it works great at the airport and in the plane.Plus great for working out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BigLee, That's awesome! We're very happy to hear you're enjoying the amazing noise cancellation and good to know that it works great during your travels. 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! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommended!

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

    Not a big jump from the x3’s but, it’s noticiable when talking. These are great for talking, watching movies, and of course listening to music. These and the x3’s do not a big difference.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Thecooldude45, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you're enjoying the crystal clear phone calls and amazing sound quality when watching movies and listening to music on your new Sony WH-1000XM5. 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! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Comfortable, w/ great sound and noise cancelling.

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

    These headphones are comfortable and do an excellent job of cancelling out background noise and helping me concentrate at work. I also enjoy listening to music on them. I haven't pinned down everything... haven't used them in a zoom yet, but I really didn't buy them for that purpose, so cannot say for sure if the mic works well since I use them mainly to listen to music and block out noise around me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ally, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the audio quality and noise canceling function of your 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

    Great

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

    They’re great. The noise canceling feature is one of the best I’ve experienced.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi CodydL We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling feature. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome headsets

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

    Close to Perfection! Great sounding industry leading ANC headphones with crisp microphone quality while taking calls!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Abhishek, We are glad that you like the mic quality and the noise canceling feature of your new Sony WH1000XM5 wireless headphones. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Noise Cancelling

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

    Great pair of headphones. Unrivaled noise canceling abilities, sounds fantastic, almost perfectly comfortable except the head band is a tad thin. Just repositioning the headband

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

      Thank you for the positive feedback! We're glad you like the noise canceling and sound quality of the 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Regards.
      David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great features

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

    Great headphones. I love them! the Apple Max might have slightly better noise cancellation but i love all the other features on the headphones.

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

    10/10

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

    I love these headphones! Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, the quality is 10/10

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RegilynC, Thank you for giving the Sony WH1000XM5 a perfect rating! We're so happy to hear that you're satisfied with your purchase. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Pricey investment with a short lifespan!

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

    After a year of use here we are, broken headphones! These are primarily used by a hearing-impaired adult for TV viewing, and initially, they changed the way TV was enjoyed by him. He could hear the program with having to blast his wife with the sound bar volume. These headphone have superb sound quality. The operation might be easy for a younger person but is a little difficult for the older generation (small buttons and having to use an app). However, they seemed like the perfect solution. Until now! These headphones spend their time resting on a table next to the user's chair when not in use. Despite such gentle handling, a significant flaw emerged: the headphones broke at the hinge. This appears to be a widespread issue, as my online research revealed. I'll admit, I haven't reached out to Sony yet, but reading other users post, suggest that seeking a replacement may prove fruitless. Considering the price tag of these headphones, encountering such a fundamental flaw is deeply disappointing. With that said, while the Sony WH-100xm5 headphones offer exceptional performance, their fragility casts a shadow over their overall value proposition. Should you choose to invest in them, be prepared for potential durability issues.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Pokes1972, we are sorry to hear that the headphones broke. This is definitely not the news we'd like to hear from you. We'd love to help you troubleshoot your problem and turn this into a better experience. May we contact you to help and get more information? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
      Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.

      Name:
      Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Sincerely,
      Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    really pretty and amazing audio!

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

    got it for how aesthetically pleasing it is for the eyes, but quality works fantastic as well! one of my absolute favorite things is the battery life, lasts forever!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi KarlaJ, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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. Regards, Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice sound

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

    Definitely they are better than other brand are light good quality sound and amazing sound for cancellation of audio are amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jose, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling. 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

    Love these headphones

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

    I love these headphone they are noise canceling and they sound good really recommend them

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      HI Nenasipadair4, We're glad that you like the sound and noise canceling function. Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The BEST

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

    I love it. I really recommend purchasing the Sony m5 headphones from Best Buy they are literally the BEST

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi NajdA, we're glad you love our product! 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! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I like

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

    Good sounds for how understand how to use all options But it’s pricey.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mzaki, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. 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

    Amazing

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They are amazing, they are much better than the Apple Airpod Max and Beats

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony xm5

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

    Headphones are spectacular. Noise cancellation is mindblowing and the sound quality is just amazing!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MubinD, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound and noise canceling function. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Comfort wasn't the best

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

    Enjoyed the sound quality of the headphones very much, loved the touch controls, only issue was comfort around my ears

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jimmy, awesome! We're glad you like the sound quality and touch controls of our product. We understand your feedback regarding the comfort of your Sony unit. Please follow this link when wearing the headset:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000539062.html?search=wearing%20headphones

      If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:

      Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US