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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5931 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

    Headphone

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

    Pros: noise quality, anc, comfort/ cons: temperature in earcups after extended use, loose hold on head, weak swivel joints

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Nreviews! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony and for the 5-star rating! -Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect 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.

    Perfect sound, excellent noise cancelling, lightweight. I only use other headphones when these are charging.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Alexnano, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with your new Sony WH1000XM5! We're so happy to hear you like the exceptional sound, superb noise cancellation, and lightweight design of 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    His favorite headphones

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

    My son was super excited to get it for Christmas, he loves it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Merry Christmas to you and your family, AndyR!

      We are so happy to hear that your son was excited to unwrap his new WH-1000XM5! Knowing that our headphones are part of your holiday memories is the best gift we could ask for. We hope he enjoys every beat of his favorite music (and a little bit of peace and quiet with that noise canceling) this season!

      Thank you for choosing Sony for such a special gift!

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones better then beats

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

    I like the fact they can lastu longer on a battey then the beats i had and they have better noise cancellation

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Primalport51, Awesome! 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

    Very Good

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

    Overall very good quality and exactly what you pay for

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

      Thanks for your concise and positive review of the WH-1000XM5 headphones! We're delighted to hear you appreciate their excellent quality and can confirm they're a great investment.

      Thanks for choosing Sony!

      Sincerely,
      Jenn | Sony Social Media Team. Sony_US

  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony XM5

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

    Great headphones, work amazing! Sound quality is very good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Myles, thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're immensely pleased to hear you're enjoying your new Sony - WH1000XM5 headphones and that the sound quality and performance are hitting the mark for you. Your feedback means a lot us, thank you for choosing Sony! Best regards, -Dominick Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony headphones

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

    Overall really good quality of sound and comfort.. I really enjoy the headphones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Luanari20,
      That's awesome! it's nice to know that you are enjoying the amazing sound quality and comfortability of our XM5 headphone. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worthy purchase

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

    Noise cancellation was great! A very comfortable fit when compared to Sony - WH1000XM4

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SravyaV, this is great! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Incredible battery life!

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

    My daughter loves these earphones. The sound quality is amazing and she said that the battery lasted an entire month!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Becky, Great! We're glad that your 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 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony best headphones

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

    The best headphones I had ever used. The quality is amazing, great comfort for my ears, and the noise cancellation is a 10/10.

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

      Amazing! We are truly happy to know your satisfaction with the superb quality, very comfortable fit design, and exceptional noise canceling feature 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 the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Would buy again

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

    Fantastic. No complaints whatsoever. Wore them on a flight and couldn't hear a thing. Did not suffer any ear fatigue from wearing them for hours.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      That's awesome, ayn8six! We're glad that you are impressed with the noise cancelling feature of the headphones. We designed these headphones to provide incredible audio performance and take noise cancellation to the next level. You can enjoy crystal clear call quality, even in noisy environments and our speak-to-chat technology automatically reduces volume during conversation. Plus, you can get 8 hour long battery with noise canceling, IPX4 water resistance and easy wireless charging. Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love these headphones

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

    So y makes the best products and these headphones don’t disappoint. Noice canceling is awesome and they just fit so well

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

      Very nice! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and fit 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!

      -David Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Elite ANC, Premium Sound With Some Trade-Offs

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

    The Sony WH-1000XM5 are a top-tier pair of headphones they deliver excellent noise cancellation, warm and detailed sound, and very good battery life for long listening sessions.

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

      We are honored to hear such high praise for the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones!

      It is fantastic to know that you consider them a top-tier pair and are enjoying the key features we focused on: the excellent noise cancellation, the rich and detailed sound, and the reliable battery life for those long listening sessions.

      We really appreciate you choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy!!!

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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.

    Love these headphones. So much lighter than my AirPods Max, making them SO much more convenient to travel with. Good audio quality distinct (not necessarily better, but different) from other headphones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SSaxena, Awesome! 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

    I cant HEAR YOU!

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

    Great addition! Had Bose but these are nicer...the simple cup ear of outside headphone to cancel sound to hear if someones tryingvto interupt your listening is a cool feature.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DeCleanman, we're glad you like our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Rev3

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

    Great products. Sound and quality are great. Would recommend for daily users

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the WH-1000XM5, Drizzy!

      We’re thrilled to hear that you find the sound and quality exceptional. Many users have praised the excellent audio performance and comfortable design, making them ideal for daily use. Features like Adaptive Sound Control and customizable EQ settings enhance the listening experience, letting users tailor their sound preferences.

      Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we’re glad to have you as part of the Sony community!

      Best regards,
      Gus
      Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    10/10 Gift

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

    Beautiful headphones in both sound quality and design. Person I bought them for really loves them, she gets overstimulated in big crowds and loud environments so the noise cancellation really helps her out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DariusO, Thank you for sharing your positive review of the WH-1000XM5! We're delighted to hear that you find them beautiful in both sound quality and design. It's wonderful to know that the person you bought them for loves them and that the noise cancellation feature is particularly helpful in managing overstimulation in big crowds and loud environments. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones!!

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

    So light and convenient to bring everywhere, definitely a worthwhile investment. Love the noise cancellation and the color

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Angel, Awesome choice! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying the noise canceling of your new WH1000XM5 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

    Headphones

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

    Great sound. I have been comparing my bose QC 35 II and Sony 1000XM5. The latter beat the former out of the park in terms of sound quality and bass.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Odin Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the audio quality of your 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

    A little disappointed

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

    I’m not sure if the pair I purchased are faulty but the Noise Cancellation isn’t good enough. I tried them in the store before I purchased them (during a very noisy Black Friday) and they were perfect, I couldn’t hear anything but the music. But the pair I have don’t cancel background noises that well. I might have to return them for a different pair. Overall great sound quality and very comfortable, but if I’m buying “Noise Canceling” headphones for $300 I’d want them to work as advertised.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AlyssaW, WeRe sorry to hear about your experience. This is definitely not the news we'd like to hear from you. Allow us to help and turn your experience around.

      The WH-1000XM5 headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. If the effect of noise canceling is not sufficient, please try the following:

      Make sure the noise canceling function is turned on.
      Adjust the headset into a comfortable position.
      The noise canceling function is effective in low frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices.

      Additional step is available on the Help Guide:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html

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

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

      Sincerely,
      Erin Sony_US