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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5929 reviews

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    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 recognize the WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones for their excellent sound quality, comfort, and long battery life. Many appreciate the lightweight design and adequate bass. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding the lack of foldability, high price, connectivity issues, and volume limitations.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome!

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

    This is so perfect! To use on airplane, noisy areas, home, you name it! We love this so much, getting a second one soon!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MacarenaC, That's great! We're very happy to hear that you're satisfied with your purchase. We're looking forward to your next purchase! 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Active noise cancelling headphones for travel

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

    Bought as a gift for my cousin and i say its compact, confortable and my cousin enjoys the sound quality in them. Would highly recommend them especially at any discounted price!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BBYEmp, Great gift! We're also glad that your cousin is enjoying the sound quality, compact, 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headphone

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

    Great sound and it’s comfortable to wear it all day!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Benjamin, Fantastic! We're thrilled to hear you like the great sound quality and comfortable fit of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect...perfecter on sale

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

    As advertised. Great noise cancellation. On sale even better. The learning modes are little aggressive, but that not why I bought them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ChristopherR, we're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying our industry-leading noise cancelling WH-1000XM5! These headphones produce a magnificent sound, and the long battery life allows you up to 30 hours of listening. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy the music! Regards, -Dominick Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Headphones

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

    Excellent Set to have To Listen With On T V For Great Sound

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

    Great headphones

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

    My son loves these!!!He couldn’t wait for them to charge!!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than AirPods Max

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

    Better ANC/Sound quality than AirPods Max. More EQ options, too. I love these.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JacobM, Fantastic! We're so happy to hear that you believe your Sony WH1000XM5 has better noise canceling, sound quality, and more EQ options than your previous headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bob

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

    Very comfortable and easy to pair. Sound is amazing as well. Far superior to dated Sony headphones with wired connectivity that I previously owned.

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

      That's very nice to hear! We're glad that you're enjoying the sound quality and comfortable design 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great purchase

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

    Love these, super comfortable, great sound and love their compatibility with my devices.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Comfortable and great sound

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

    Sound is great even on an airplane. They were comfortable and the noise cancelling worked well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Rick, We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best in this price range

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

    Works great. Better sound than Bose, battery on par or better than others. Number one in this price point for noise canceling Call quality is perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jakesplace, 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, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I like them

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

    They last long, sound great, great for studying! They charge fast. Overall very happy!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AngelaG,
      Great! We are very happy that you are pleased with sound quality, battery life and the quick charge feature of our Sony WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear 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! - Marco Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love them

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

    Great noise cancelling and sound is wonderful too! Much more comfortable to wear for long periods of time compared to AirPod max.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MatthewM, Awesome! We're glad that you like that this is very comfortable to use, 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

    Solid but too advanced.

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

    Extremely good audio quality and noise cancellation, but the touch controls are far too sensitive. I dislike that they can so easily be activated.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting the excellent audio quality and noise cancellation of the WH-1000XM5, ChaseP. Regarding your concern about the touch controls being overly sensitive, we understand that accidental activation can be frustrating.

      While there isn’t an option to directly adjust the sensitivity of the touch controls on the WH-1000XM5, there are some best practices that may help reduce unintended touches:

      - Ensure that you are making swipe gestures perpendicular (forward/backward) or parallel (up/down) to the headband, as the angle and direction can impact how the touch sensor interprets your input. Using correct gesture alignment may help avoid accidental activations.
      - Be mindful of how you wear the headphones, as the orientation and how snugly they fit can affect the response of the touch sensors.
      - When setting the headphones down or adjusting them, try to avoid contact with the touch control panel to minimize unintended input.

      We appreciate your input, as it helps us continually improve our products and user experience.

      Thanks for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,
      Gus
      Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Absolutely worth

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

    Iv used this to sleepehen i needed to get around noisy neighbors. Also the battery life is top notch and the sound wont disappoint.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Adexavus, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with 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

    Best headphones ever

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

    Amazing set of headphones never had a issues and have had them for almost a year and no issues

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We’re excited to hear that your WH1000XM5 headphones have provided you with nearly a year of smooth, trouble-free use. It’s wonderful to know they continue to deliver the quality and performance you rely on. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    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.

    Best audio I’ve ever heard. Very clear in the low ranges of volume which is something I value

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      That's awesome, NehemiasS! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Christmas gift ever

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

    The sound , the comfort in wearing these are thee best and I have owned a pair of Beats.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Applelover, We are happy to hear that the Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones are the best Christmas gift ever for you. Thank you for the feedback. Enjoy! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Comfortable headphones!

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

    Super comfortable headphones that are easy to use with the app. They are soundproof pretty well! Recommend for anyone looking to buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Lynda,
      Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the WH-1000XM5 headphones and finding them comfortable and user-friendly. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
      With our WH-1000XM5 you can enjoy High-Resolution Audio playback, ensuring high-quality sound.

      Thanks for choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      - Stephanie Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Comfort

    Rated 5 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.

    Theses headphones are the best by farrr ive ever had very comfortable and sleek and battery life is wonderful.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      HI ChloeH, Awesome! We're glad that you love the sound quality, comfort and battery life 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. Craig Sony_US