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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6329 reviews

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    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 regard the product's sound quality as impeccable, with many also praising its comfort, amazing battery life, and lightweight design. They appreciate the good bass, sleek design, snug fit, and decent active noise cancellation. However, some customers find its portability lacking compared to competitors and note that it is on the pricey side. Additionally, concerns have been raised about inconsistent connectivity and insufficient volume levels.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Impressed

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

    Impressed by the quality of the product. Expensive but worth it. Now it is just a matter of having a long life product to match my expectations.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LuisH, We're glad 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Headphones

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

    Amazing Quality, great sound and noise cancellation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello ChaseD,

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We couldn't be happier to hear that you appreciate the amazing quality, sound, and noise cancellation of the WH1000XM5 headphones. It’s rewarding to know that they deliver an immersive listening experience that stands out. Your kind words inspire us to keep pushing the boundaries of audio technology.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing headphones

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

    Couldnt have choosen anything better then these headphones. Absolutely amazing in terms of sound quietly and noise cancelation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Infinitiq60, We're pleased to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling function 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 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are the best headphones ive ever gotten hands down would buy them again

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

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    DO NOT BUY SONY HEADPHONES!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They sound fine, but there is a known flaw in the engineering of the headphones. After 10 months of use, the hinge randomly cracked, and now the headphones are unusable. This is such a known issue that they have collaborated with another company to repair the headphones at the customer's expense. While online it is allegedly listed for those whose break happens "out of warranty," when you actually seek a warranty repair, they say it constitutes physical damage and is not covered. THEY WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THE PRODUCT OR HONOR THE WARRANTY. Buy literally any other brand- these are not worth it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MaPo, We're sorry to hear about your situation. This is definitely not the experience we wanted you to have. Unfortunately, the limited warranty of your headphones does not cover any kind of accidental or physical damage. For us to better assist you, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:
      Case ID :

      -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good present candidate

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

    Bought it for my daughter's birthday present. She loves it a lot. Good noise cancelling, great sound quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi movielover, Perfect! This is an amazing birthday gift idea! We're very happy to hear that your daughter loves her new Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. Good to know you appreciate the exceptional noise cancellation and great sound quality of these 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! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best sound and comfort I've had in a headset yet.

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

    Sound cancelling is impressive, the audio is some of the best I've ever heard. Really enjoy this headset.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      HI Tester We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying the sound 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

    Its better than the bose.

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

    I tested what they had at bestbuy and this is the best it beats even the bose and beats . The bose is the only close runner up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi KellyL, Perfect! You've made an excellent choice!
      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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good for the gym, fit my head perfectly and never fell off my head while jumping or doing intensive workouts.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Amytttt, Great! We're glad you like using these headphones for workouts and fits your head perfectly. 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:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love them super comfortable to wear for long periods of time and great nose cancelation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ZulyA, Amazing! We're glad to hear that you love the super comfortable fit and excellent noise canceling feature of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAT HEADPHONES

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

    the sound cancellation is amazing, the best pair of headphones for working out!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello SalG,
      That's awesome! We're glad that you are amazed by the superb noise canceling capability of our XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! - Marco Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing sound!

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

    Terrific improvement over my XM3!!! You don't actually hear the noise canceling sound with these headphones. Love them!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SMHelden, Awesome! We're glad 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

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Definitely 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.

    Love the sound, good quality material and the case comes in handy

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SergioBarbosa!
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the WH-1000XM5 headphones. We are thrilled to hear that their sound quality, premium materials and convenient carrying case have enhanced your listening experience.

      We appreciate you choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality

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

    [Employee of bestbuy] Very high quality headphones, would heavily recommend them to anyone who wants high quality headphones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SSSherif123, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the overall quality 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:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    worth every penny

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

    They are amazing i love them use them a lot and battie life great as well

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Fabulous! Thanks for commenting, Patrick! We're thrilled to know that you love your WH1000XM5 and you're satisfied with its amazing features & performance. Thank you very much for the perfect star review, and for choosing Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Touch Sensory Going Bad!

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    All but the touch sensory is good on this headset. I purchased in Jan 2024 and I've got a 1000 hours listening on my headphones. The battery life is very good, The nosie canceling works good. (I drive big rigs and they block the motor & highway sound well) Overall sound quality is good highs and mids are clear and balanced along with the bass. If not for the touch sensory going bad on mine i would have chosen 5 stars.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MichaelV, Thanks for sharing your experience with the Sony XM5 wireless headphones. We're glad to hear that you are happy with it. Make sure to keep your device up to date to avoid any performance issues. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones, if a little expensive...

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

    I have never spent this much on headphones before, so by no means am I an audiophile. These headphones sound fantastic! There are so many really cool features that remind you of the reason you dropped $400 dollars on some ear speakers.. They connect to everything effortlessly, they pause automatically when you start speaking to someone, you can hole the right headphone to turn on the external mics so that you can listen to someone talking to you, etc.. These have my vote for being worth the price, but only just worth it. Good job Sony, these are fire.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DanTheReviewMan, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the audio quality, features and ease of pairing. 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

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    My first and best noise cancelling headphones

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

    I'm not traveling without it these days. I just put it on and forget it's there. As much as I love the noise cancellation, it's not perfect. Like when I was on plane, it cancelled out the engine noise but kinda amplified the couple talking behind me. I checked if the ambient sound with voice was turned on but no. Noise cancellation was fully on. It was like hearing their podcast. Sometimes I hate how much space this thing takes in my bag. I love how I don't need to worry about charging it cus it lasts for like 30 hours or something.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jaison, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with your Sony WH1000XM5! We're very happy to hear you love the excellent noise canceling feature and long battery life of these headphones. To make the most of the noise canceling function, turn off the Adaptive Sound Control, and try to turn on the noise canceling function manually when you need it. Note: Because the noise canceling performance is automatically optimized by the Auto NC Optimizer function according to changes in the wearing condition and usage environment, you may notice fluctuations in the noise canceling effect.
      If you have any specific suggestions or features you'd like to see, feel free to share them with us. Your insights are important to us as we work to meet and exceed your expectations. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Headphones

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

    My purchase has been great and the quality is top tier but Best Buy customer service was the star of the show and stellar!! Definitely made me feel appreciated!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for the review, MjW1! We're thrilled to hear that your purchase of the WH-1000XM5 has been great and that you are impressed with the quality. We aim for a top-tier experience, and it is wonderful to know that you feel appreciated by Best Buy's customer service as well.

      The WH-1000XM5 is designed with exceptional features that enhance your listening experience, including advanced noise canceling technology and superior sound quality. If you have any specific questions or need assistance in utilizing any features, feel free to ask!

      Thanks again for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,
      Gus
      Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome headphones!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome headphones. Fit comfortably and sound excellent.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello BrianM,

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We're elated to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones fit comfortably and deliver excellent sound. It’s rewarding to know they enhance your listening experience with both comfort and quality.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US