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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6056 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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphone

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

    Best noise cancelling headphones we have owned. Super comfortable and ergonomic.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jrhunt, Amazing! We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling function and super comfortable. 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

    Great if not inconsistent

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

    I came from the 1000XM-4. It's a good headset depending on what you like and what you're coming from. If you don't mind Bose sound tuning of less bass and more mids it's not bad. I not the Google Assistant is a little more consistent than the XM-4. The charging on this headset is a massive upgrade in speed. In less than an hour at work they went from empty to full. By default the auto pausing is a little sensitive. My main gripe with these is the noise canceling microphones while on a voice call. While the canceling and voice isolation is incredible it's inconsistent. I was able to have real conversations on the phone while mowing my lawn speaking normally. At the same time the connection was shaky and inconsistent. Nice that connection becomes more solid this will be a game changing headset.

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

      Thank you for the feedback and we're sorry to hear the voice call issue with your headphones. Update the software of your headphones via 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.

      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/software/00269130

      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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommend!!

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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 love these headphones, the base is so amazing and the music is very sooth and clear!! Love them!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LeslieC, Excellent! 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

    XM5’s

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

    Great product and compares just as good to XM6 if you want a cheaper option

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

      It is most rewarding to hear that you consider these headphones a great product and a fantastic value! We are thrilled that the performance stands out so strongly to you. The WH-1000XM5 is designed to provide world-class noise cancellation and exceptional audio fidelity, and we are glad it is delivering exactly the experience you were looking for.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony used to be my go to.

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

    Sony has fallen far from their original quality. I was able to compare these with the Bose and Apple equivalents. Sony came in 2nd after Apple! Why? The sound quality and noise cancellation is good, but not the best.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AlexisG, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the sound quality and noise canceling feature of WH1000XM5. It's important to acknowledge the aspects of your feedback. The WH-1000XM5 indeed prioritizes sound quality with an option to adjust this via the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. It offers two modes: "Priority on sound quality" and "Priority on stable connection". Although the WH-1000XM5 is designed to deliver high-quality sound and effective noise cancellation, individual preferences and experiences with audio quality can vary, leading to different comparisons with products from other brands. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    XM5

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

    Amazing quality sound, wish they were a little louder.

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Comfortable

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

    These headphones are very comfortable and have good sound quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for the review, user602868!

      We’re glad you're enjoying the comfort and sound quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. We designed them with soft-fit leather and a lightweight headband so you can listen for hours without fatigue.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,

      Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dan Headphones

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

    My husband absolutely loves them. Uses them all the time

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

      It brings us great satisfaction to hear that your husband is enjoying his new headphones and using them all the time!

      We are glad he is experiencing the benefit of the two processors controlling eight microphones, which work together to deliver unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. It is also wonderful to know he is enjoying the awe-inspiring audio quality made possible by the newly developed driver, DSEE Extreme™, and Hi-Res audio support.

      Thank you for trusting Sony.

      Best regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great noise cancelling earphones

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

    Great product. I really like how they block out sound. Sound quality is perfect. I like to use them at night

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

      Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're so happy to hear how much you're loving the WH1000XM5 headphones! Their amazing noise cancelling feature is top-notch and matching it with spectacular sound quality simply make them perfect. Thanks for choosing Sony.
      -Aldair Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Headphones

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

    Great headphones. Cancels noise nicely and are comfortable.

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bill teview

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

    These sound better and more precise than headphones costing 3xs more. Love the amazing Dolby Atmos effect these can do. Bass is crystal clear.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Bill, Great! We're happy to hear you're enjoying the sound 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

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good quality but connectivity problems

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

    Its really good quality however i found problems with the connectivity not sure if it was just my headphones or its a general problem

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We're pleased to hear that you appreciate the quality of the WH1000XM5. However, we’re sorry to learn about the connectivity issues you've encountered. This isn’t a typical issue, and we want to help you resolve it as quickly as possible. We recommend reaching out to our support team, as they can collect further details about the connectivity problems and work with you to resolve them as quickly as possible.

      For technical support information, please visit the following link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones.

      We also encourage you to check out the article linked below: "What Can I Do to Solve a Problem?"
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534602.html.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony headphones

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

    Amazing headphones. Awesome for planes rides or any rides in general. The noise cancellation is so good. Just like the airpods

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi YeseniaA, Thanks for the fantastic 5-star review! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying the Sony - WH1000XM5 headphones! The Industry-leading noise cancellation is optimized for every environment that you encounter, seamlessly adapting to block out distractions so you can enjoy the magnificent sound. Thank you for choosing Sony. Regards, -Dominick Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great sound; great seal; buttons too many/small

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

    Love the large cups and the good seal. Easy hook up to iPhone. For an older but IT-wise individual, the instructions and accessories are somewhat confusing. Audio is great! Very expensive

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Spinedoc, 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 2 out of 5 stars

    Fail for noise canceling headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    the fit is comfortable and battery life is acceptable, however the noise canceling feature isn't very good. I tend to use these in the office, and unfortunately unless I turn up the music, I can still hear people around me through the headphones. The audio quality is acceptable.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Harliquin, while we're glad that you like the audio quality, comfort, and battery life, we regret to hear that the noise canceling function did not meet your expectations. We'd love to help you troubleshoot your problem and turn this into a better experience.


      We have recommended steps to help fix the problem such as the following:
      Make sure the noise canceling function is turned on.
      Adjust the headset into a comfortable position.
      The noise canceling function is effective in low frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices.
      When the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app is turned on, the wearer's actions, like walking or running, are detected. The noise canceling function is automatically adjusted and the Ambient Sound Mode may be activated according to these actions.
      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.
      With the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app, check the setting of [Ambient Sound Control]. If it is set to [Ambient Sound], the effect of noise canceling is reduced. Set it to the noise canceling mode.
      Check with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app whether the function of the NC/AMB button is set to [Ambient Sound Control].
      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
      Ref: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html


      I hope this helps but if you still need assistance, do not hesitate to drop us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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

      Sincerely,
      Erin Sony_US

  • 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.

    Amazing sound quality and really really confortable. The sound cancellation is excellent!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi WIDI, Perfect! We're thrilled to hear you like the amazing sound quality, comfortable fit, and excellent noise cancellation of your new Sony WH1000XM5. 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

    Great geadphones

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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 so comfy and long lasting. Highly recommend to anyone looking for new headphones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Abby, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5! 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic Headphones!

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These headphone have fanstastic sound quality. I mostly use them for gym sessions and it does a gread job of blocking out everything.

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

      Thanks for sharing your experience with the WH-1000XM5 headphones! We're glad to hear that they deliver fantastic sound quality. It's great that they effectively block out distractions during your gym sessions.
      The WH-1000XM5 offers an impressive battery life, with up to 30 hours of listening time. They feature a lightweight design and plush ear pads for long-lasting comfort during extended listening sessions.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      - Stephanie Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing sound

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

    Great tech features & the sound quality is great. Very comfortable .

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Hector, We're delighted to hear that you like the features, comfort, and sound quality. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Expensive but maybe 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.

    Great quality in the build and sound. Extremely comfortable however, I don’t know if they are worth the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Noah, We are glad to hear that you are enjoying 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