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Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6069 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 are enthusiastic about the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones, highlighting the great sound quality, comfort, and long battery life. Many appreciate the lightweight feel, good bass, snug fit, and sleek design. Some customers mention the lack of foldability, the relatively high price, and occasional connectivity issues, while others feel the volume could be louder.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sonys

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

    Me and my partners use these everyday. We love them! We did have to put stickers on them to differentiate between who's and who's

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

      Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the WH1000XM5! We're thrilled to hear that you and your partner enjoy using them every day. The idea of using stickers is fantastic! Customizing them adds a delightful touch for organization. Thank you for selecting Sony!

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Noise cancelling

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

    The best purchase I ever made. Getting to shut out the world helps me focus so much.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best in class!

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

    Excellent noise cancelling. Can’t hear a thing! Sound quality is excellent. Immersive sound is insane. Hi-res lossless is mind blowing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JDMculinary, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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

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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best one I’ve tried by far

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Paired this with my Apple Watch and I could walk on my treadmill for hours!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Prnsus, Great! 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 4 out of 5 stars

    Still a good product

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

    They ok so far but i still had to buy small ear plugs to help drown out the noise. I work around airplanes i need complete noise cancelling

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the price

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

    I thought highly of Sony but with my recent purchase I wasn’t really pleased with the result, there was a lot of static and at first I thought it was just the songs but then I changed it to more modern songs but it still had the same noise, other than that they were alright but my wired apple headphones sounded the same, the noise canceling was very nice and probably the best feature.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi David, While we're glad that you like the noise canceling function, we're sorry if your having some issues with your headphones. We'd love to help you and turn your experience around.

      For optimum performance, please ensure that the software is updated. Kindly launch Headphones Connect app to verify the software.

      For sound related concerns, please also check some troubleshooting guide in the Help Guide:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/index.html

      We also recommend resetting or initializing the headphones.



      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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    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.

    Amazing headphones! GREAT NOISE CANCELLATION, would 100% recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      That's great, TinaG! You definitely made the right choice with these headphones. We are thrilled to hear about your wonderful 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 superb sound quality and excellent noise cancellation. Our ultra-comfortable WH-1000XM5 headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening and exceptional call clarity. Two processors control multiple microphones for unprecedented noise canceling while Auto NC Optimizer automatically optimizes noise canceling based on your wearing conditions and environment. The specially designed 30-mm driver unit delivers superior sound quality for all your entertainment. Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony head phone

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

    Good deal i like the product thank you best buy…….

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We're beyond pleased to hear that you found a great deal on the WH1000XM5 and that you like the product! Thank you for your kind words about our Best Buy team; we're always here to help. Enjoy your new headphones!

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love sony

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

    Love the sound how clear it is will definitely buy another pair soon

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi HugoG, We are happy to hear that you love 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 choosing Sony! Vincent Sony_US

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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the money

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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.

    Noise cancellation is great! Wore it on my plan ride and hardly could hear anything!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AYOOOOO Amazing! We're pleased to hear that you like the 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

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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A definite 110%

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

    Excellent sound - awesome noise cancellation- 15/10 recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JoeM, Thank you for the positive review! Good to know you appreciate the excellent sound and awesome 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony XM5

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

    Really good , bought it instore nice service no defects

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

      Perfect! We're glad that you are enjoying these amazing headphones. It's also great that you were assisted professionally. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good quality headphones

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

    One of the best headphones I purchased. Good quality sound, but fingerprint magnet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TyrAp We're happy to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality. We'll take note of your feedback with regards to the fingerprint. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible.  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

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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    XM5 are awesome!!!

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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.

    Honestly transparency not clear like the Apple AirPod max but in my opinion the XM5 are a better all around built headphones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Ceddy, We are glad you like 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 choosing Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony WH1000XM5

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

    It is a good fit and the sound quality is great. Overall the product is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Ravi Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality and fit. 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

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    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.

    Great quality sound and all round specs one of the best headphones out there

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi CesarP, Excellent! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and overall specs 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

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    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony XM5

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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 quality and the noise cancellation feature is the best I’ve experienced!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Kyley, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

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    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Headphone!!! Bought 2 for Me and My Wife!!

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

    Perfect for Traveling!! Comfortable for Workout!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ChrisPak, Amazing! The WH1000XM5 is perfect for traveling and we're glad that you are enjoying it and you find it comfortable to use for workouts. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great 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.

    i love these headphones so much i got them for some of my family members. if you travel or spend a lot of time in public but need your own peace this is the wayyy

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

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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    You won’t regret for your purchase!

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

    Great noise cancellation! Amazing sound quality! Better than any ANC headphones like Apple, Sennheiser, Beats

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SuperKing, Thank you for choosing Sony! 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. -Carl Sony_US