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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.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Homework Necessity

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

    Overall sound is great! Only complaint is the product turns off randomly almost every time I use them. The battery is one of the biggest perks. I typically use them every other day and charge about once a week.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RosieReview, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality and battery life. We're sorry if the headphones randomly turns off. Allow us to help and turn your experience around.

      If the headset is turned off automatically, please try the following:
      When you wear the headset over a cap, cloth, a scarf, hair, etc., wearing detection may not work properly. The automatic power off function may trigger and the headset may be turned off automatically. Wear the headset so that your ears are inside the earpads.
      When the automatic power off function is set to [Do not turn off] on the [System] tab of the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app, wearing detection will continue to work and the symptom may be improved.
      Make sure the battery is fully charged.
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000673390.html?search=Automatic%20Power%20Off

      Should you need 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, 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.

    Great headphones! Lightweight, awesome battery life and charges quickly. The noise cancelling and sound quality are great!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RamonN, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you like the battery life, lightweight design, noise canceling, 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!

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

    Sound is great and comfortable! Highly recommend as a gift or for yourself!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi CarolinaG,

      Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality and comfort 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!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Really like these for traveling. Noise cancelling is great for the noises of plane/train. Sometimes have trouble switching connection from phone to computer but besides that no issues. I bought them full price and I recommend waiting for a sale or looking at prices elsewhere like Amazon. Had lots of issues with my AirPods charging and now these Sony are my go to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi JackieM, we're glad you are enjoying our product! We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your Sony unit. Please follow this link when issues occur:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534602.html

      If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:

      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. Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    The headphones are very comfortable and noice canceling works great

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DennisO, great! We're glad you like the comfort and noise canceling feature of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mr Chapman

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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.

    These are without a doubt the best noise cancelling headphones I’ve ever owned. Goof sound quality and great battery life.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound a comfort

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

    Sound good, comfortable for long periods of time, noise cancellation and transperency are great but not as good as the Airpods Max

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Aditya, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality of 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

    Very price-quality ratio

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

    Very good audio quality, very confortable, recommend

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

      We are excited to hear that you find the WH-1000XM5 headphones so comfortable and that you're enjoying the high-quality audio!

      It is wonderful that you are experiencing the power of our eight microphones for noise cancellation, which work to keep out more high and mid-frequency sounds than ever before. We are also glad you're benefiting from the Auto NC Optimizer, which automatically ensures your noise canceling is perfectly optimized based on your specific wearing conditions and environment.

      Thank you for trusting Sony.

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Purchase!!

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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.

    Comfortable headphones, nice sound and easy to connect to devices.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Uttran225, This is great! We're glad that you like the sound, ease of connection, and comfortable to use. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just amazing

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

    this is one of my favorite headphones amazing sound very comfortable

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Game666, Thank you for telling us about your experience with your WH-1000XM5. We're happy to hear these headphones deliver amazing features, excellent noise cancellation, and you're enjoying listening to high-fidelity music all in a lightweight, comfortable design. 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 cancelling while Auto NC Optimizer automatically optimizes noise cancelling 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 the 5-star rating! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Noise canceling

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best sound on the market you get what you pay for!

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

      Thanks for the awesome feedback! We're so pleased to hear you're enjoying the unparalleled sound quality of your XM5 headphones. It's great to hear that their performance is everything you expected and more.

      Thanks for choosing Sony!

      Sincerely,
      Jenn. Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Excellent headphones awesome noise cancelation I thought they would be louder. Other than that a great pair of headphones Especially on a plane.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    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.

    great audio, noise cancelling works very well. long battery life too, definitely recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ChrisM, Awesome! We're glad that you like the audio, noise cancelling, and battery life. 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:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones I've ever owned

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

    Title says it all. Great sound, great noise cancellation, incredibly comfortable. Highly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Great choice OwenL! 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

    Phenomenal Headphones

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

    Excellent sound quality and perfect for the gym! never let me down

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi KevinP, Great! We're glad that you like the sound 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headphone

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

    Awesome noise canceling headphone. I used it on the plane to block the noise for more than 4 hours and I don’t feel uncomfortable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Yilih, Great! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sounds awesome

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

    These have a very cool look to them and feel comfortable. The sound is top notch just as expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MaribelR, we're glad you like the comfort and sound quality of our product! 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-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Headphones

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

    Great headphones. Love the bass. Sound cancellation is great too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi hikikomori, Awesome! We're glad that you like the audio quality and noise canceling function. Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    !!!!!

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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 and noise canceling! They fit nice and snug as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JasmineH, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound, noise canceling, and fit. Thank you for choosing Sony Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sounding headphones

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

    Love the way the these headphones fit and sound. Quality headphones. Would definitely recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Izr88,
      Thank you for an amazing review and recommendation! We're so happy to hear that you love the exceptional sound quality and comfortable fit 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! - Kris Sony_US