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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6088 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:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony 1000XM5 is fantastic

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

    Incredible headphones! Great sound quality and great noise cancelling.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RyanC, Thank you for your feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones! We're glad to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise-canceling features. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Top notch!

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

    Top notch! ANC is awesome and sound quality is simply super. Stylish.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi VenkatB, We are glad to hear that you are enjoying the WH-1000XM5 headphones! They are indeed known for their top-notch Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and excellent sound quality. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones i ever bought

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

    The equalizer and just the headphones in general are amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi XM555,

      Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're happy to hear that you like the equalizer function 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 and enjoy your headphones!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My son is enjoying them

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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.

    Excellent sound quality over the full frquency spectrum. Noise cancelling was very good. Then I had to give it to my son for his grad present....LOL

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Kingkongjohn, We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling feature and audio quality. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony

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

    Excellent quality and noise cancelation. Bass, mids and highs well balanced running flat using EQ. You have to purchase 360 sound which is a drawback. Best headset I own at the moment.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TimD, Thank you for the positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you like the excellent quality, top-notch noise cancellation, well-balanced EQ, and overall sound quality of your Sony WH1000XM5. We'll certainly consider your concern regarding the 360 sound, as enhancing the user experience is our top priority. If you have any specific suggestions or features you'd like to see, feel free to share them with us. Your insights are important to us as we work to meet and exceed your expectations.
      Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Noise Cancelling 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 WH-1000XM5 are a must have for the person who enjoys their music isolated away from outside disturbances and surroundings. Their noise cancelling processing can't be beat. Paired with Sony app allowing the user to bring out the exact style of audio with the built in EQ.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony does it again

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

    I like bass Sony delivers bass. These are top tier for any occasion. This can be the last pair of headphones you ever buy.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony

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

    The sound quality is impressive, along with the noise cancellation. It is not designed for a challenging workout where you will sweat too much.

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

    Great Bass

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

    Bought it as a gift and they loved it. The bass was awesome!

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

      That's wonderful to hear! We're delighted your gift recipient loved the WH-1000XM5 headphones and found the bass awesome. Thanks for choosing Sony. Best regards, Eliab sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great sound, good fit

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

    Overrall these headphones are for anyone who enjoys good sound quality although for the price one may look for other alternatives like the XM4s. If you can snag them on sale Id definitely recommend them. Only complain is they do get a bit warm around the ears if wearing for long periods of time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Ticopapa,
      Thank you for sharing your feedback on your experience with your Sony WH1000XM5. While we're glad you like the amazing sound quality of the unit and how it fits your head, we regret to hear you're having some heat discomfort when wearing the headset due to the tight seal over the ears. Wearing the headphones correctly is essential, not just so they are comfortable but also to ensure the noise-canceling function works as intended. You can view a video or see the texts on this article for instructions on how to wear the headphones correctly:
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00282845

      You may also find the following article helpful:
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00015243


      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.


      I hope this helps and thank you for choosing Sony!

      Marco Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice 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.

    Really like however they are a little loose for my head. The sound is great and I like the way you can turn it off and on. They are very pricey so hoping they last a long time as my Beats did not.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Shel, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your new headphone. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony! Regards, Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best ANC over the ear headphones

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

    I've had Sony Headphones in the past. They wee great. These are a major upgrade. Excellent all around. They do the best job of cancelling low frequency noises that I have experienced. Think foot steps and door closing stuff.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Tyler, we're glad you are enjoying 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_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Leveled up in quality and sound

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

    Replaced my Bose headphones with these Sony. So glad I did. I like them better than the Bose

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    The perfect gift

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

    I bought these for my wife for her birthday. She loves these headphones. Loves how simple you can operate them. Loves how tapping the right headphone cup you can play the music or stop it. Swipe up or down controls the volume. Just all atound a great headphone and they sound amazing.

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

      That's awesome! Thank you for the purchase and we're happy to hear that your wife loves 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 and have a great day!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good headphones

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

    Awesome headphones the sound quality is phenomenal and the build quality is great too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      They are indeed awesome, Donnyy! We're glad that you are impressed with the sound and build quality of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome 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 these, would definitely recommend them as they work extremely well especially when the environment around me is really noisy and trying to sleep or study!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony WH1000XM5

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

    These headphones turned out to be the best for what I was looking for. They block out the sound that was distracting for me. I mostly use them for listening to music and they make listening to music great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Cherry, Awesome! We're thrilled 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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    very happy

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

    They just sound amazing. The app is user friendly, can easily change the bass sounds.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MartinV, We're glad that you like the sound and user-friendly app. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    Amazing sound quality, worth most of the money! Enjoy

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Shifter,
      Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback about the WH-1000XM5 headphones! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying the amazing sound quality they provide.

      Thanks for choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      - Stephanie Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great but overpriced

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

    Great headphones but honestly not worth $400. Wish i waited until they had them on sale

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