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Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5948 reviews

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  • Sound Quality

    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 recognize the WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones for their excellent sound quality, comfort, and long battery life. Many appreciate the lightweight design and adequate bass. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding the lack of foldability, high price, connectivity issues, and volume limitations.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing product

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

    Superb product and amazing battery life. In order to truly enjoy this product, purchase a plan with tidel and see how good these headphones can get.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi KaranR, Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your new Sony WH1000XM5 and its amazing battery life. The WH-1000XM5 headphones are known for their excellent noise-canceling capabilities and high-quality audio performance, which can enhance the listening experience with any high-fidelity music source, including Tidal. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sensational

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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.

    Exceptional! The headphones sound quality without any input from the app sound great and with they Sony headphones app they are beyond my expectations. The equalizer makes fine tuning your preference in sound is amazing. One tap connecting works perfectly, and you can connect with 2 devices at once.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Casey, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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 5 out of 5 stars

    Don’t hesitate

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

    After many seraching reviewing was doubtful but after using for a month for travel and and gym it has been the best product with no regret. Battery is insane, lasting as promoted of 30 hours. Very comfortable and great noise cancellation with adaptive sound feature. Phone app is very user friendly and very resourceful.

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

      Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that the headphones have exceeded your expectations for both travel and the gym. It's great to know that the battery life, comfort, noise cancellation and app features have been so helpful.
      In addition, these headphones support High-Resolution Audio playback, ensuring high-quality sound and include a Google Assistant feature.
      We appreciate your detailed review and hope you continue to enjoy using them!

      Thank you for choosing Sony!
      Sincerely,
      - Stephanie Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones for music and gaming

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

    Great pair of headphones. I can listen to music and answer calls through Bluetooth. Lastly, these are great headphones to use with a PS5. You have to use the aux cord to connect to the PS5 controller. Afterwards, you can hear the game and talk to friends in party chat. Great Purchase!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Tone, thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear you're enjoying your WH1000XM5 headphones for music, calls, and even PS5 gaming. It's great that you're using the aux connection with the controller for full in-game and party chat audio–that's a smart setup! Thank you for choosing Sony! Best regards, -Jenn. Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best sound

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

    Sound is amazing. Light weight and the way it fits is grewt

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My sons gift

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

    I purchased this for my Son. He remarked how the music sort of swam around his ears. Much better than his older Inner Ear plugs.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Head sets

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

    Love it !!! Look cool and comfortable!!! The music sound amazing!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Grace, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5 headphones! The light and rigid precision-engineered driver unit improves high frequency sensitivity for more natural sound quality. Sony unique technologies include a premium lead-free solder containing gold for excellent conductivity, Fine Sound Resistor for even power distribution, and optimized circuitry for an improved signal-to-noise ratio to ensure clear, consistent sound. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Almost perfect!

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

    Great audio quality, fantastic noise cancelling, transparency is mediocre, and the ear cups are too shallow, so a bit uncomfortable.

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

      Thank you for your feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones! We're glad to hear you’re enjoying the audio quality and noise cancellation. We’ve noted your comments, and we appreciate you sharing these insights. Your input helps us continue to improve our products and user experience.

      However here are some tips to make wearing your headphones more comfortable: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000539062.html?search=discomfort

      If you need further assistance or have additional concerns, may we contact you directly? If so, please email the following information to socialsupport@am.sony.com. Apologies if you've already shared this information with customer service — we just want to ensure we have your most accurate details: Full Name: Username: Telephone Number: Additional Information regarding your experience with the . Thank you for choosing Sony! Regards, Maria Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lightweight, but heavy hitters.

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

    Awesome sound. Lightweight i only wish these were not so expensive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Timahawk1, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Headphones

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

    Great pair of headphones with awesome noise cancelling. I bought it for a flight, and now I use them to record music covers.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Sound

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

    The ANC is fantastic, great sound and pretty comfortable

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi lastpolka, We're pleased to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality, comfort, and noise canceling function. The WH-1000XM5 headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support they provide awe-inspiring audio quality. Our Voice Pickup Technology uses 4 microphones that are calibrated to only pick up your voice, resulting in crystal clear calls. The automatic Speak to Chat feature will stop your music once you start talking and let in the ambient sound. With up to 30 hours of battery life and a quick charge feature. The new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Headphones (REAL REVIEW)

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

    These headphones are super amazing! I love them so much! Gym work business they are great for anything yall!

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality Sound and Noticeable ANC

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

    Pricey but good sound quality, comfort, noticeable noise reduction,

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

    Love the headphones

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

    Headphones are amazing, boyfriend loves them and raves about them

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

      We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones are amazing and that your boyfriend is raving about them! It's fantastic to know that he's enjoying the premium listening experience.

      Thanks again for choosing Sony and sharing such positive feedback!

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ultimate Headphones

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

    Sony! You did awesome, but unfortunately I bought them for the gym and well I sweat heavy (I had to constantly wipe them down) Had to return. But if your looking for the best noise canceling, best quality, best sound - here you go! Purchase them!

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

      We are delighted to hear that you found our WH-1000XM5's performance impressive! We are sorry if you had to return it due to heavy sweating when working out. We truly appreciate your feedback. We hope that you'll consider Sony again in your future purchase, and thank you very much for recommending our WH-1000XM5!

      Best regards,

      Romeo
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bought 2nd Pair

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

    Just bought a second pair for my wife. These headphones not only have the audio quality of the XM4's. The call quality is phenomenal. My wife works from home and takes calls with these. She absolutely loves them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BrandonH, That's awesome! We are thrilled to hear that your wife absolutely loves her new Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones. You chose the best for her. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    XM5

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

    love the noise canceling aspect of these, my favorite headphones out there

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

      Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you love the noise-canceling feature of the WH-1000XM5 and that they have become your favorite headphones. Enjoy your listening experience, and thanks for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good headphones, xm4s are probably better for casu

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

    These headphones are FANTASTIC quality, don't get me wrong, but for my needs (basic nc for casual listening) I would probably have been better off with the cheaper xm4s. Definitely try on multiple sony headphones before you make a decision

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AnaA, Thank you so much for such an amazing review, and we are so pleased to hear you like your new WH-1000XM5! Your feedback is extremely important to us and is very much appreciated. Both models offer amazing value, you can't go wrong with these headphones. Thank you for your purchase and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Impressive

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

    I go through a lot of buds and over the ear and open ear style stuff. At the end of the day the pair of the Sony's are stunning brilliant and amazing. Period end of story. Mic drop!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Cl3anb0y, Thank you for giving the Sony WH1000XM5 a perfect rating! We're glad to hear that you're satisfied with your purchase. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Headphones.

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

    Best headphones I have had for a while, I gave a pair to my niece and bought a new pair just because they are so great.

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