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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6093 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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than majority of headphones

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

    The quality of sound and noise cancelation is perfect. Use these at the gym on the daily!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi EliasF, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're pleased to hear that you like the overall features of the WH-1000XM5 and that it is helping you stay fit in the gym. 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! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Poor value for money

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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 should be half the price. They sound good not great. They feel very cheap and are very creaky on the head. Also, the wear sensor doesn’t work consistently. It didn’t work when I first used them and I had to reset them to get it to work but after wearing them for an extended period, it stopped working again. Also, as an iPhone user not all features are available for my use. Sony failed on this one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Adverb, We regret that the WH1000XM5 did not fully met your expectations. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. For optimum performance, please ensure the software is always updated. Please launch the Headphones Connect App to check and verify the software. We also have troubleshooting steps available in the Help Guide. Please check here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/index.html

      For 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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect present for teenager

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

    I was looking for a perfect gift for my nephew and this headphones now his favorites. Great sound.

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

      You made the right choice! We're thrilled that your nephew is enjoying the sound quality 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

    Sony XM5

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

    One of my best purchases ever. Amazing quality makes you feel like your all alone in this world with the noise cancellation

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Shiny, Great! You definitely made the right choice. We are extremely pleased to hear you are satisfied with your purchase and you are enjoying the superb sound quality and excellent noise cancellation of your WH-1000XM4. Your assessment is spot on. It's just you and your music with the WH-1000XM4 headphones. The easy way to enjoy less noise and even purer sound, with smart listening technology that automatically personalizes your experience. Using the Sony Headphones Connect app, Ambient Sound Control lets you adjust the volume of background sound and gives you the option to allow voices alone to be heard. For total convenience, WH-1000XM4 headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. So when a call comes in, your headphones know which device is ringing and connect to the right one automatically. You'll also be able to quickly, smoothly switch your headphones to either of the two devices at the touch of a button. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Music

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

    These headphones are amazing! I haven't had any issue this these headphones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback, Karin! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones and that everything is working perfectly for you.

      The WH-1000XM5 was designed to deliver top-tier sound quality, industry-leading noise cancellation, and all-day comfort for an exceptional listening experience. Your satisfaction lets us know we’re on the right track, and your positive review motivates our team to keep raising the bar.

      If you ever have any questions or would like tips on getting even more out of your headphones—such as customizing sound settings with the Sony | Headphones Connect App—please don't hesitate to reach out. Thanks again for choosing Sony!


      Best regards,
      Gus
      Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good ANC.

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

    It is has better anc than bose q35ii.I suggest to wait until it is on sale.

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

      Hi Wichitsuwan,
      Awesome! We're glad to hear you like your WH1000XM5 headphones. This is definitely one of the best noise canceling headphones on the market. Thanks for your positive feedback and for choosing Sony! - Kris Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Headphones

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

    Great purchase, zones out all noise to focus ona task

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

      You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    have to pay for 360 around separately

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

    excellent sound quality, but the only thing is that you shouldn't have to pay a subscription for 360 sound

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Santo, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the 360 sound. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Broken Right Hinge-- like a lot of other people

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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 sound quality and battery life means nothing if the right earpad is dangling loose. I tried to figure how I could possible have broken these so quickly, then I found all the other customer complaints. The connection between the headband and the earcup broke at the rotator. (And there's no self-help way to glue or tape it back to function.) I got a Bose headset as replacement, and it working great... with parts falling off. This is a product defect. It is a shame because the Sony sound and function were great ...for a few months. For me, this was a waste of money. NOT BestBuy's fault by the way. This is a Sony product defect. (Model: WH1000XM5/B, SKU:6505727, purchased 12/21/2022)

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi WillisM, While we are glad that you like the sound quality, we regret to hear that the right earpad is dangling loose. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products. We're always looking to make Sony better.

      May we also contact you to help and get more information? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
      Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.

      Full Name:
      BBY Username:
      Telephone Number:
      Additional Information regarding your experience with the WHXM5

      We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.

      Sincerely,
      Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic headphones

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

    Incredible headphones!! Noise cancelling is amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BryceO, We're glad that you're enjoying the noise canceling function of your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Headphones I’ve Ever Bought

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

    I was going to get the Apple headphones, but these are cheaper and sound amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Anonymous, You've made a fantastic choice! We're very happy to hear you like the amazing sound this unit delivers. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    They're soo good!!

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

    Looking hella good and sounding hella great. If you have the Mx4, these are even better

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi WeirdTangerine, Awesome! We're delighted to hear 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:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome product!

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

    Fits pretty snug for my liking. Sound quality and the noise cancelation is way better than those apple airpods max no cap!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi XxNotabot420xX, We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality 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 4 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic but one issue

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

    Everthing anout these headphones are great from a sound standpoint the one issue i had but maybe i wss jusr unlucky wass the build quality. My right piece snapped out of nowhere witj little pressure applied

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi mena, While we areglad to hear that you are happy with the performance of your WH-1000XM5 headphones, we are sorry to hear about what happened to the headphones. May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com
      Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.

      Full Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Telephone Number:
      Model Number:
      Issue:

      Regards,
      Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    must have better than apple

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

    highly recommended product for daily use if you are music lover must have product

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi PauloleeC, That's great! We are glad that you like your Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones. You chose the best brand this time. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy your music! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    top tier headphones

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

    good quality the sound is amazing along with the setting

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi mint, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great pair of 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 headphones that can be worn all day. Sound quality is great also.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DominicV, We are happy that you now have a pair of excellent headphones and that you like their sound quality. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic

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

    Sound quality is incredible! They create the most immersive audio experience I’ve ever had before.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Ethan, Perfect! Thank you for taking the time to write such an in-depth review of your experience with your WH-1000XM5 Headphones! Your assessment is spot on! Superlative sound, engineered to perfection. The specially designed 30-mm driver unit of these headphones is fantastic and its great to hear you agree as well. You're now able to enjoy High-Resolution Audio with and without wires. Thank you so much for leaving us such a wonderful review of your new Headphones! -Jess Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Top Tier Wireless Headphones

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

    These are the best headphones I’ve ever purchased. App for personalization takes them over the top.

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones and consider them the best you've ever owned! It's fantastic that the Sony Sound Connect App is elevating your listening experience with its tailored features, making it even more exceptional for you.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A++++++

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

    Nice! Great sound. Great quality built. Sony on the top of the line. Wireless Bluetooth great feature now days.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi usama19,

      Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you like the sound and build quality 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