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Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6068 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 regard the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones highly for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and long battery life. The lightweight design, satisfying bass, snug fit, and sleek aesthetics are also appreciated. However, some customers find the lack of foldability and the price to be drawbacks, while others have experienced occasional connectivity issues and feel the volume could be louder.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Love it! The sound, fit, and comfortability are all perfect!

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

      Hi Benjamin, Thank you for the 5-star rating! 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:
    Battery life
    Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best for personal use

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

    I have a using this product for more than a year, It has a excellent battery life and good sound system. Sometimes it disconnects, but overall, it is a reliable pair of headphones.

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

      Hi Fabiola, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity, Foldability

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Mid step

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

    Small spec bump form the previous year if there is a sale I would grab them. I had connection issues and they do not fold up.

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

      Hello BenjaminT,

      Thank you for considering Sony products.

      We're truly sorry to hear you're running into frustrating connection issues with your WH-1000XM5 headphones. That's certainly not the experience we want you to have, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback on the design. We will make sure to pass those comments directly to our product team.

      To get your connection fixed right away, the best next step is to speak with our specialized headphone support team. They're equipped to give you personal assistance and apply their expertise to quickly troubleshoot this issue and get your headphones working flawlessly.

      Please contact them directly here:
      https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones

      We look forward to helping you get back to a seamless listening experience.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Attendant great service in this area

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

    Best Ever, don't remember the name of the guy who helped me. He was the best! You have people who care a lot for customers (like this guy and people who absolutely don't care like a guy who was attending the kitchen appliances that day, he was more interested in taking care of his phone messages than taking care of my questions. Same store. One more time, the young guy who helped me buying my wireless headphone. The best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super comfortable and smart

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

    They’re very comfortable I love them they just don’t fold down and I travel a lot. But the comfort is amazing and their technology is so good. It adjusts noise cancelation automatically. I loved it

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

      Hi KaLa!
      Thanks for your feedback! It is most rewarding to hear that the comfort and smart tech of the WH-1000XM5 are working so well for you. While we understand that the fixed-arm design is a change for travelers, we're glad the automatic features make your trips more enjoyable.

      Thank you for selecting Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best sound and quality

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

    Went from bose to sony. The quality is the best. The sound and bass are great. I would recommend sony or bose.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Kyle, awesome! We're happy to know that you are enjoying the sound quality of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, 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 sound. They a very comfortable with my glasses on. I love the control from the right ear.

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

      Hi Diverdar, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the great sound quality and the comfortable fit of the WH-1000XM5 headphones, especially with your glasses on. It's also fantastic to know that you love the control features on the right ear. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones

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

    Amazing head phones. Soft and it blocks out outside noise real good. Recommended for workouts too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SGin, we're glad you like our industry-leading noise canceling headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    Amazing Quality! PERFECT FIT AND SUPER COMFY!!! The black wasn’t well suited for me but returned and got them in a lighter color and I stilll absolutely love them!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AngL, Thank you for the positive review! We're glad you like the amazing quality, perfect fit, super comfortable fit, and the silver color of your new Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    THE BEST !!!!!

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

    I love these headphones. Super comfortable and light weight , the noise canceling feature comes in super handy... When, I am trying to read or study....

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wh 1000xm5

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

    I love the noise cancelation on the headphones and can barley hear anything with no music on

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

      Hi Shawn, We're thrilled to hear that you are loving the noise cancelation. 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
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones

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

    Best sound quality and noise cancellation headphones on the market. Far better than Bose and apple. On top of that, these headphones have the most comfort out of the three. Wore these for school for studying and never had head fatigue

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

      Hi Paul, Great choice! 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

    The battery lasts forever

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

    perfect quality for what I was looking for, the app is easy to navigate and intuitive. Love the touch controls.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi user780132,


      That's fantastic feedback! We are thrilled to know you are enjoying the premium sound quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. We intentionally designed the Sony | Sound Connect app to be intuitive for easily customizing features like the EQ and Adaptive Sound Control, and the simple touch controls make managing your audio effortless.

      Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,
      Eliab sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Top Tier Headphones

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

    Easily the best headphones I have ever worn. Light, comfortable, sound, and touch controls work great.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful Headphones

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

    Amazing headphones. So soft and lightweight! Look is very modern and sleek

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hii EllaK, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love them! Wish they had other colors

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

    Great sound as you would expect from Sony! Noise cancelling is not full proof but it works. Battery stays charged a good amount of time. Best of all, if you get the protection from Best Buy, they will deal with it directly unlike beats where you have to go to the dreaded apple store. I personally think it has better sound quality than beats.

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

      Hi BebeRia, Great! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality, battery life, 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:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    sony wh-1000xm5

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

    Great pair of headphones. I was never a fan of over the ear headphones till a buddy of mine introduced me to these. They last a long time on a good charge.

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

      Hi AthbarN!
      We are excited to hear you're now a fan of over-the-ear headphones and that the WH-1000XM5s were the ones to win you over!

      It's awesome that they are lasting you so long on a charge, as we've designed them to keep up with even the longest days of listening. With their incredible noise cancellation and premium sound, they're the perfect companion for your music.

      We appreciate you choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My new headphones

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

    The best feature on these headphones is the noise cancellation. I took a flight to Paris 13 hours plus filled with children, i head nothing but my great music, I didn’t even hear the noise from the plane. Love that I hear more than just the base.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Fireplace, What a great experience! We are glad that you like the noise canceling feature of your new Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect sound quality and battery life

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

    The sound quality is perfect and the EQ is amazing. The sound is better than the Airpods Max for sure. The battery life is amazing as well. Standby battery use is also good, so I don't have to turn the headphones off every single time I take them off my head as they don't burn any battery. I would recommend these 100%.

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

      Hi AnonymousHeadphone, Great choice! 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:
    Battery life, Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    Very comfortable. I upgraded from Beats Solo Pro and these are far more comfortable. I am not the neatest or cleanest person and the light grey color has been super durable and not hard to take care of. Battery life makes it worth it. A bit pricey though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi CamillaC, Excellent upgrade! We're glad that you like the battery life and comfort. 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