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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5939 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 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, Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    Comfortable wearing and long battery time. It’s friendly to people who wearing glasses.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi John We're happy to hear 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it

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

    Pricey but worth it and they work with my PlayStation! Crazy sound quality and I love the app you can use to change the equalizer, noise cancellation, etc.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Lynn, Thank you for the great review! We're pleased to hear that you're enjoying the ease of use of the app and excellent sound quality of your Sony WH1000XM5. And good to know it works great with your PlayStation. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Headphones

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

    Amazing product extremely happy with it!! Flawless quality best set of headphones I've owned!

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

      That's wonderful to hear! We are absolutely thrilled you are so happy with the flawless quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones and consider them the best set you've owned. Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards, Eliab Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Efficient

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

    They are super comfortable and it works its magic when it comes to noise canceling.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi CeciliaM We're glad that you like the comfort 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, Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Comfort

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

    I love the quality and comfort of these headphones. Great for long term use and hardly ever need to charge.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Brandon, 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:
    Comfort
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    You wont regret it.

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

    Much lighter and softer on the ears than over priced Apple Airpod Max.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Beemaa, we're glad you are enjoying our industry-leading noise canceling headphones. The WH1000XM5 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:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great bass sound

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

    Way better than the beats pro headphones cant compare to bass or quality sound

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

      Thank you for your purchase and we are honored to have customers like you. We're glad to hear that you like the bass sound quality of the Sony 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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the price.

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

    The noise canceling is very good but if you already own the WH-1000XM3 the upgrade it not worth it. The XM3 sound way better and feel better made.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good quality

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

    Great sound quality and noise cancellation for the price

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DanielV, thank you so much for your thoughtful review!
      We're thrilled to hear you love the sound quality and noise cancellation of the WH-1000XM5! Your feedback means a lot to us. It's great to know our headphones are enhancing your listening experience with advanced noise-canceling tech and exceptional audio at an accessible price.

      Thanks for choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Stephanie Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony WH1000XM5 Review

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

    Wow! These headphones sound incredible. Probably the best sounding headphones that I've ever used for music. The noise cancelling is insanely good too which helps for blocking out any unwanted noise while listening to music.

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

      Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic headphones for any upgrade

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

    Superior sound quality, a great design, and a sleek case that doesn't take up too much space in the backpack.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Great choice WillieDyNamite! 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:
    Comfort, Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but wish it was more sturdy

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

    The sound and comfort is great, but I read too many reddit posts.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Ziyou,

      Thank you for the purchase and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and comfortable design of the headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for supporting Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones

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

    Amazing headphones. True noise cancelation. Very easy to connect very easy to use. Great for workouts and sound quality is awesome.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Naiomy, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We are thrilled to hear that the noise cancellation, seamless connectivity, and sound quality of your Sony XM5 headphones meet your expectations. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! -Maria Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    light weight and good sounds, not hurting my ears.

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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 the best noise cancelling headphone compares to other brands that I had tried, I had to returned other headphones, and tried this one, I loved it a lot.

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

      You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM5! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect sound

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

    Excellent choice. Sound is clear and perfect. Only the perfect choice

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for the wonderful review, JosueR!

      We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you consider the WH-1000XM5 headphones to be the perfect choice! It is rewarding to know that you are experiencing the exceptionally clear and perfect sound that we strive to deliver in our premium audio line.

      Thank you again for choosing Sony!

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Headphone

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

    I liked the Cancelling-noise feature it’s really amazing. Also the battery life is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MohammedA, You've made an excellent choice! Thank you for upgrading to your new WH-1000XM5 headphones. We're glad you're enjoying all the improvements we made on these 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 so much for the amazing review and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun

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

    Excellent product, good quality perfec, I love it.

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      It's truly wonderful to know you're loving your WH-1000XM5 headphones and find them to be an excellent, high-quality product. Your experience motivates us to continue delivering high-quality products. Keep enjoying them!

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    This headphones have been just amazing excellent sound quality and the charge lasts long

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Munno, Great! We're pleased to hear that you like the sound quality 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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphone!

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

    These headphones are the best and definitely worth the cost! I use these nearly everyday! Great to tone out loud environments or to immersed with your show or music. I’ve had no issues with these and I’ve had them for over 7 months!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi CoreyBlake, Amazing! We're glad that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones

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

    It’s all in the title. Amazing quality. I’ve always loved the wh1000xm series

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We are delighted to learn that you are enjoying the WH-1000XM5 and have consistently loved the WH-1000XM series. Your recognition of the exceptional quality of our headphones is incredibly meaningful to us. We continually strive to ensure our products surpass your expectations, and it is truly gratifying to hear when we have achieved that.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US