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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6061 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

    Worth the price if you can afford them.

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

    Comfortable, excellent sound. Wear them primarily during the day listening to music while working from home. Also work as headset/microphone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi jwcarney, Good to hear that you like the comfort and sound quality. 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

    Favorite headphones

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

    Great sound! Very comfortable! Beautiful color. Only headphones I will use outside of AirPods for gym

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for your fantastic review, CenJD!

      We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the great sound and finding the WH-1000XM5 to be very comfortable! We also appreciate you noting the beautiful color—we believe premium performance should be matched by stunning design.

      It is especially rewarding to know that the XM5 is your preferred headphone for the gym outside of AirPods. We strive to deliver an exceptional experience that meets the demands of all your activities.

      Thank you again for choosing Sony!

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    LIFE SAVING for my noisy neighbors

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

    I have suffered for years from the extremely loud bass music from my neighbors. These are the ONLY headphones that take away the noise. Literally life changing and worth every single penny I spent on them. My husband has the earbud version and has had the same experience. WORTH IT.

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Top quailty headphones

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

    Best headphones i have ever owned. Sound quality is amazing and the personalization settings are fantastic.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for the positive review, RamiroA! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones. Our team works hard to ensure the best sound quality and versatile personalization settings, so your feedback is greatly appreciated. Enjoy your listening experience!

      Thanks for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,
      Gus Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best headphones ever

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

    I use this headphones to sleep. They are comfortable and give me the noise cancelling i need.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Freddy, That's really cool! We're thrilled to hear that you feel the WH-1000XM5 is one of the best sounding headphones that you've owned. Good to know your purchase went well and you're enjoying the exceptional comfort and superb features of our industry-leading, Noise Canceling headphones WH-1000XM5. Sony’s industry-leading noise cancellation evolves to further immerse you in your music. 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 your purchase and for giving the product a perfect rating! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for dorms

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

    Comfy, good fit and work well to reduce the noise in the dorm

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Goodandfitsmyneeds, Thanks for sharing your experience. We are glad that the noise canceling feature of your new Sony WH1000XM5 works well in your dorm. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My Sony My Choice

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

    My son absolutely loves these headphones. From the color, sound and overall functionality. Noise Cancellation is outstanding.

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

      Thank you for your wonderful feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones! We're thrilled to hear that your son loves them. The color options, superior sound quality, and overall functionality are indeed some of the key features that make these headphones so popular. We're especially glad to know that the outstanding Noise Cancellation feature is making a significant difference. Enjoy the seamless listening experience!

      Thank you for choosing Sony.
      Best regards,
      -Fred 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.

    Very comfortable ear pieces, noise canceling is amazing, and sound quality is excellent! Very pricey though, I hope it lasts more than 18 months.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      That's great, AsiaMarie! 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, especially the exceptional comfort, superb sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and overall features.

      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 so much for leaving us such a wonderful review of your new Headphones!
      -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Would recommend

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

    Great at noise cancelling. Good sound and sleek look.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi GregK, this is great! We're glad that you are enjoying your headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    comfortable light headphones

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

    These headphones are great. I use them to work from home. Noise cancelling works great and they are super comfortable! Feels like I'm not even wearing them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jess, We're glad that you are enjoying the comfort 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best sounding wireless headphones

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

    Compared to others like Apple Max and Bose, these sound the best. Very sleek and comfortable.

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

      Fantastic! It is really lovely to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, very comfortable fit, and stylish design of our 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.

      Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with our product and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SONY XM5

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Headphones are great, they sound and feel great. But would stick with XM4’s

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Moreno, Amazing! 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

    Best headphones, you can buy

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

    These are my absolutely favorite headphones. The news canceling is amazing phone, giving me a headache. Sound quality is amazing. And my phone can be halfway across my house and still be connected.

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

      Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and sound quality of the headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Product

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

    Sound quality and comfort are top notch. It beats all other comparable products!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Pranav, Amazing! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and comfort. 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

    GREAAAT

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

    Amazing headphones! I had a iphone 13 and it worked amazing! lightweight and very comfortable!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Deven808 Excellent choice! We're delighted 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 5 out of 5 stars

    Great option for travel

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

    Great sound, missing the feature for air of the x4 but so far amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JPSR! Thank you so much for your feedback! We are truly wonderful to know that you're enjoying the sound quality of the WH-1000XM5. We appreciate your thoughts and will take them into consideration as we continue to improve our products.

      These headphones are designed with advanced noise-cancellation technology and exceptional battery life to enhance your listening experience.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones with great battery life

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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 with great bass the only complaint is that the app to connect to the headphones is not as good, but it’s just a minor detail

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MasonS, we're glad that you like the sound quality and battery life. We also appreciate your feedback about the app. 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

    Lightweight and comfortable.

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lightweight, great audio, super comfortable. I could work all day with these on.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello whereismyipod, Thanks for sharing your experience. We are glad that you like the sound quality of your new Sony wireless noise canceling 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). With 8 total microphones, these headphones are our biggest step forward in noise canceling technology. For everyday convenience, just Speak-to-Chat and Quick Attention mode stop your music and let in ambient sound. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Headphones

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

    Excellent product. Sound is amazing, definitely recommend to purchase.

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

    Great addition to the Sony headphone line up

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

    Got these headphones as an upgrade to my XM-3s. Sound quality and noise cancellation are top notch. Overall great quality and very long bettery life.

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