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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6093 reviews

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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

    Headset

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

    Kid loves it, great product for the price compare vs other.

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

    Great Headphones

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

    Very High quality Headphones. Sony is my new favorite Brand.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Courtney, we're glad you like our industry-leading noise canceling 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. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent!

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

    Works like it should. Good purchase. Came in at the right time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RayKy, Great! We're pleased 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

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Average

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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 just ok… hurts my ears after extended play. Noise cancellation is average. AirPods Pro are much better in my opinion. Since you only get about 10 days to return, I am disappointed

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LoriC, We appreciate your time sharing your experience using the WH1000XM5. We regret to hear that these hurt your ears after extended play and noise canceling did not meet your expectations. Some reasons why your ears may hurt when putting on or wearing headphones:

      1. You may be experiencing a symptom called listener fatigue. That is where your eardrums work hard to manage the volume that flows through your ear canal. The louder the volume, the bigger the strain on your eardrums, which then causes the feeling of fatigue.
      Note: Try lowering the volume or take a break from wearing them for a while.

      2. How long have you been wearing the headphones? The longer you wear headphones, the more your ears may hurt.
      Note: You may need to limit your headphone usage.

      3. The design may not fit your head and/or ears. They may be too big, too small, or too tight.

      As for noise canceling, if the effect is not sufficient, we recommend following some troubleshooting steps here:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html



      If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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

      Sincerely, Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Headphones hot

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

    Excellent headphones i just retured because they made my head overheat :(

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DelanieH,
      While we are happy that you liked the headphone, we're sorry to hear that you are having some overheating experience while wearing the headphone over time. This is definitely not the customer experience we want you to have. We always suggest extending the slider to adjust the length of the headband according to the head size of the user for more comfortable listening experience, but unfortunately, we can no longer make that adjustment since you already returned the unit. Again, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and we hope you will consider Sony again in a future purchase. Thank you. - Marco Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Headphones quality

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

    It’s a amazing headphones but over time the rotating part may break off I had my for only 5 months and it broke.

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

      Thank you for the review and we're sorry to hear what happened with your headphones. For further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
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      -David Sony_US

  • Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Incredible if you don't mind that they can't fold

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

    Pros: -Rich in features -Can charge the battery from 0% to 100% in less than an hour with a 45W PD charger. -Excellent transparency mode -Lightweight -Touch panel is more responsive -Long 30 hour battery life with noise cancelling and high resolution audio (LDAC) on. -Settings save on the headphones including EQ Cons: -No longer collapses to smaller size -No wind reduction ambient mode -plastic construction still prone to creaking The XM5s are an addition to Sony’s 1000X line of headphones with 2 undeniable improvements over its previous generations and those are its microphones and its battery charging capabilities. The rest are pretty subjective when compared to its previous iteration, the WH-1000XM4, which is a good thing that Sony is still keeping this model in the market. CONSTRUCTION/DESIGN: It’s still made of the plastic similar, if not the same, as the XM4. Unfortunately, I’ve found this material to be prone to creaking ever since the XM3. After 5 days of wear my once silent XM5 began creaking whenever I move around while wearing them. It did go away 2 days later, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it returned. The black version of the XM5 is prone to showing fingerprint stains a lot more easily than previous versions. The cushioning is made of a different material from previous generations that feels more comfortable on the skin; smoother, less abrasive. The size of the cushion is less thick than the XM4 but I didn’t find it less comfortable. They still sweat up the ears on a warm day or after extended continuous use. The headphones’ length adjustment is via stepless plastic rods so you’ll no longer hear clicks when adjusting them. Unfortunately, the ear cups no longer collapse to a smaller size for portability. They’ll still swivel, but when rested around your neck, the ear cups will swivel facing up. The proximity sensor is no longer visible but it’s still there in the left ear cup. The XM5s do not have any water or sweat resistance, and the included written materials advise users not to work out with them. SOUND: The XM5’s sound is easily the most balanced since the XM2 going away from the bass-heavy and generally muddy sounds of the XM4 and especially the XM3, without losing much of the punchiness. It’s a cleaner-sounding bass. The default sound is Sony’s typical warm sound but thanks to the customizable and responsive EQ using Sony’s Headphones app, you can change this to get a more neutral sound. The EQ settings save directly on the headphones themselves so the sound will stay that way no matter what device you connect to, until the next time you change the EQ settings from the app. I always struggle to describe sound quality because I’m not an audio expert, but music of all genres sound great to me on the XM5. Supported codecs are SBC, AAC, and LDAC. Like with the XM4, AptX is not supported. This may not be a huge deal if you’re using the headphones on Apple, PC, or newer Android devices as they’ll support the theoretically best option for those. While I didn’t experience any latency issues with videos except one time with YouTube (turning headphones off and on again fixed issue), I did for gaming. NOISE CANCELLING: The XM5 still lives up to being one of the best in the market for active noise cancelling headphones in its price range. When compared to some of its competitors using their demo display at my local store, it’s embarrassing to hear how much better the XM5 was. At the same time, it claims to have the best noise cancelling yet with the help of 2 processors. I still own the XM4 and to my ears, the XM4 still does a better job and cancelling noise than the XM5. However, when record the sound inside the earcups with noise cancelling on using a tiny microphone for both the XM4 and XM5, to my surprise, the XM5’s do produce lower decibels of sound than the XM4. I’m no expert at this, but if I had to come up with some sort of explanation I think it may be because the XM4 produces a more apparent white noise sound that’s mostly absent on the XM5. While this white noise helps mask outside noise better for my ears, it still does attribute to noise volume. The noise cancelling on the XM5 produces a much cleaner sound with less cabin pressure. The XM5 also has an active optimizer that uses the mics to assess your surroundings and change the noise cancelling characteristics accordingly. My issue with it though is it doesn’t work the way you want it to sometimes. I can tell it’s working when I hear the sudden changes with no music playing. The easiest way I can get it to noticeably work is by turning the air conditioner on. As I move closer to it, I can hear the noise cancelling change like a flick of the switch. I also feel a change in air pressure with my ears. One way of resetting this is by going into transparency mode. But there are times when the noise cancelling changes to make it sound worse and allows the noises that I consider more annoying, to be more easily heard. I liken the auto optimizer as an audio version of a camera’s auto focus. Sometimes it focuses to a noise cancelling profile I wasn’t aiming for. You have no control over the auto optimizer, not even from the app. What shines is the ambient mode, which is customizable to 20 levels with 20 allowing the mode outside sound. It almost sounds like you’re not wearing any headphones at all, or perhaps more accurately, wearing open back headphones. I feel comfortable enough to wear them while watching TV and talking to people. The bad? Wind Noise Reduction is now missing from the Ambient mode settings. And no, the XM5’s noise cancelling isn’t effective enough to eliminate wind noise. FEATURES: *Speak-to-chat allows you to enter ambience mode with the “Focus on voice” option on automatically whenever you speak. While it’s supposed to make you hear voices better, “Focus on voice” option does so at the expense of making the environment sound less natural and your own voice sound muffled. Unfortunately, with Speak-to-chat there is no way to enter ambience mode without the “Focus on voice” option. This mode also isn’t great to have on if you’re the type of person that likes to sing along to the music while listening to it as that would activate Speak-to-chat. *Covering the right ear cup with your palm enters Ambient mode in its max 20 setting, as long as it stays covered. It returns back to the mode you were previously in once you uncover the right ear cup. This is convenient for times when you want to be alert of your surroundings for a brief or sudden moment. *Multipoint allows the headphones to connect to 2 different devices at the same time. Unfortunately, this still won’t work with the LDAC codec. *Automatic Power Off allows the headphones to automatically turn off after a certain period of time when you aren’t wearing your headphones. *”Pauses when headphones are taken off” allows you to do just that. While they are taken off, the touch panel is disabled as well so it prevents accidental inputs. Wearing the headphones again will unpause. This is all provided that the app that’s playing supports pausing. For example, it won’t work with watching live channels on the ESPN app. *Quick Access is the replacement of the Custom button function of the older gens. Double-pressing or triple-pressing the NC/AMB button allows you to assign a Service function to it. Unfortunately, it’s essentially a beta with these headphones since the only service that works for it is Spotify. You can’t even assign a voice assistant to this button anymore. The voice assistant is accessed by press-holding the right ear cup. *Voice assistant: When set to Google Assistant and Alexa you will still need to be connected to a device with these apps as they cannot be used with the headphones alone. The XM5 just natively supports them to allow faster responses and the ability to read your notifications out to you. You can also use it for any other voice assistant, but it is basically just a Bluetooth audio extension of your phone and slower. CONNECTIONS: *Bluetooth 5.2 *3.5mm audio: works without battery use but without noise cancelling/transparency, and works with battery to use powered functions like noise cancelling/transparency. Bluetooth functions do NOT work while wired, so you cannot use microphone. Inline wired microphones will NOT work because jack doesn’t support input. *USB-C for charging only; does NOT support USB audio. CHARGING: I used a Samsung 45W Fast Wall Charger and to my surprise I got way better than advertised results! 3 minutes of charging gave me 3 hours and 50 minutes of LDAC playtime with noise cancelling. Charging from 0% to 100% took only 52 minutes. I dramatic improvement from the XM4 which took 2 hours and 50 minutes using the same charger. Battery Life: I got 30 hours of battery life with noise cancelling using LDAC while playing a 24-bit FLAC album on a loop. So their battery claims are accurate; not an oversell or undersell. I'll miss the portability of the XM4 but the incredible charging time of the XM5 and the amazing transparency mode is what seals the deal for me. Ambient mode has NEVER sounded this good and natural on a Sony noise cancelling headphone, and very close to a leading competitor known for having this quality. Highly recommended if you don't mind that it can't fold anymore. My biggest concern is its durability over time.

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

      Thank you for the feedback. We really appreciate the time you took to share so many details about your experience with the WH-1000XM5. We're happy to hear you enjoy the industry leading Noise canceling feature and battery performance 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

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Maximum of 4 hours before ears feel smashed

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

    Great sound, not the most comfortable for constantuse. Not a every day carry

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi CherylA, We're glad that you like the sound quality. We're also sorry if your find it not an every day carry. We value your feedback as it help us improves our products. For comfortable use or listening experience, you can adjust the headband slider to get the best fit. In addition, please refer tot he link below if your ears hurt when putting on or wearing headphones.
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00015243

      For further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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

      Sincerely, Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony XM5

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

    Excellent noise cancellation, but the sound did not meet my expectations.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mr.

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

    It’s a great product, I really highly recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LuisO, Excellent choice! We're also pleased to hear that you are satisfied with your purchase. 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

    Present for Christmas

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

    They were a present for Christmas. And she loved them

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi PatriciaRoane, You've made an excellent choice! We're glad to hear she loves her new Sony WH-1000XM5 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    Nothing, it is the best headphones i have ever tried

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Dwayne, We're very happy to hear this feedback!
      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 quality!

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

    Great alternative to airpods pro! Competitive pricing!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      That's great, Rr26! You definitely made the right choice with these headphones. We are thrilled to hear about your amazing experience so far with our newest industry-leading noise canceling headphones, WH-1000XM5. We're also glad to hear you appreciate everything about 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wife Approves

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

    Bought these for my wife. My wife says she likes them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi jjspyder, Thank you for purchasing the Sony WH-1000XM5! We're very happy to hear your wife likes her new Sony 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best 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 completely love these headphone worth the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Airpods, Great choice! 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

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Sony hasn’t worked out the connectivity problem

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

    Just landed at SNA airport, used this sony ANC headphone on the plane for the first time. Active noise cancellation stopped from time to time without a reason not activated by my talking or anything. Watching a Netflix downloaded movie didn’t go smoothly either, the sound disappeared a few times without any apparent reason. The only way to get the sound back is to restart the movie. What is this?? This WH1000XM5 is going back to the store.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi katyDad,

      Thank you for your feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones. We are sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with the active noise cancellation (ANC) and connectivity. Regarding the ANC stopping intermittently, this could be related to the Adaptive Sound Control feature, which adjusts the noise cancellation based on your activity and location. You can try disabling this feature in the Sony Headphones Connect app under the Status Tab and manually setting the ANC level under the Sound Tab. For the sound issues while watching a Netflix movie, it might be helpful to ensure that your headphones' firmware is updated to the latest version, as updates can improve overall functionality. You can check for updates and troubleshoot sound issues using the guide provided here:
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/downloads

      You may also find the following article helpful for Bluetooth connectivity issue:
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00097458

      If these steps do not resolve the issues, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following so we can best assist you.

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

      I hope this helps.

      Sincerely,

      Romeo
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Xm5 review

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

    Comfort level 10/10 but sound quality not as expected

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

      We appreciate your feedback. Please make sure to update the firmware of your headphones to improve their performance and resolve any possible software-related issues: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wh-1000xm5/software/00278246. When playing music, if the headset and the transmitting Bluetooth device are connected via an HFP or HSP Bluetooth connection, switch the Bluetooth connection to A2DP with the connected device. Despite your concern, it's good to know that you still like your headphones. With our WH-1000XM5 headphones, you can enjoy magnificent sound quality which is engineered to perfection and have a battery life that can last up to 30 hours with quick charging (3 min charge for 3 hours of playback). Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • 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.

    Purchased them for my daughter and she loves them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LisaG, We're glad that you daughter loves her 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

    Battery life

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

    Battery life not good doesn’t stay charged while working out

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MercyB,

      We're truly sorry to hear that you're having issues with the battery life of the WH-1000XM5 headphones. That's definitely not the experience we want you to have, and we would love to help you resolve it.

      Firstly, please make sure they are up to date by following the instructions in the link below:
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/software/00278246

      Secondly, reset the headphones by connecting them to an outlet. While they're plugged in, press and hold the power button and the NC/AMB button simultaneously. After a few seconds, release both buttons.

      Thirdly, perform a factory reset by unplugging the cable, turning them off, and pressing and holding the power button and the NC/AMB button for about 7 seconds. When done, the indicator (blue) will flash 4 times.

      Lastly, if the problem persists, consider the information listed in the next link:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541091.html

      We hope you find this information helpful. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Best,
      Aldair Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sounds fantastic

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

    Outstanding product. Good advice from staff member.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JoeM, Great choice! 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