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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5893 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    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:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good for casual listeners (only them)

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

    Earphones are very good if you’re looking for a well mastered casual listen, definitely not for audiophiles! The hi-fi system is tuned to a specific master/engineer and will change the producers intentions to instrument (or song in totality)! Would not recommend to music producers! But for casual listeners, it’s a good choice… maybe not for the price though, if you like how they sounds they’ll be a good suite, but if you want true transparency this is not your choice!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Eric,

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feedback on the Sony XM5 headphones. Although they may be considered pricey, these headphones are crafted to cater to a diverse range of customers. Additionally, we also offer professional headphone models that cater specifically to those with a profound passion for music. Again, we appreciate your feedback. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love them, no complaints!!

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

    After almost 2 months of daily use, I would say these headphones are worth it! The noise cancelling feature is fantastic, i ise it at work daily. It is convenient to have a button that turns off the noise cancelling for when coworkers come up to ask a quick question. I only need to charge them once every week and a half.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Julia,
      That's perfect! We are pleased that you are satisfied with the noise canceling feature of your new 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Marco Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Major upgrade from already great 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 upgraded from a pair of Sony WH1000-XM2 headphones. Almost everything is better, from the noise canceling and the comfort to the USB-C charging. The only thing that took a little getting used to is the tones that replace the voice prompts. I even tested the mics, and the non-voice noise is almost eliminated. Best WFH/study aid I could hope for!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sound is amazing, headphones a bit big

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

    Both my wife and I are having issues with these headphones not staying on quite as well as we'd hoped. We opted for these over the Bose because we both really liked the ability to mute/turn off noise cancellation by holding your hand over the right ear. We also both thought these felt more comfortable than Bose, and that the sound was pretty much equal. However, these headphones are a little big for both of us, and that's our main complaint. We also find that we accidentally mute the headphones quite a bit when exercising. Otherwise, that are incredible.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi CatCity, Amazing! We're glad that you and your wife is enjoying the noise canceling function of your new headphones. We're sorry if this is a little bit big, however, you can use the slider to adjust the length to get the best fit.

      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

    Ms

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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 its amazing fit perfect color nice and soft

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

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!

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

    I have had tons of headphones, from shure to bose to bowers and wilkins. These are lightweight sound quality is great and very comfortable! The carrying case is great for flights. I was between these and airpods max, the portability of these is better than airpods max and sound quality sounds better on these! All the way sony nice work!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Chris,
      Thank you so much for taking your time to write this review! Your kind words encourage us greatly. We're really glad you are enjoying the amazing sound quality, comfortable fit, lightweight, carrying case and overall performance of your SONY headphones. The WH-1000XM5 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! - Kris Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Everyday Headphones

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

    Love how lightweight it is and the noise cancellation is crazy amazing. I'm not a huge audiophile so I don't know the particulars of the sound quality, but it's been great for gaming, youtube videos, discord calls, all while looking stylish & fitting in with my office aesthetic.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi feizhou, Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling function and 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:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones I own

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

    Great headphones! Have had them now for a few months and one of my best purchases to date. The sound quality is outstanding and I love how noise canceling these are. They also do not hurt my head at all or feel tight. These are one of the first headphones to not give me headaches. I have many pairs of headphones and these are number one in my list.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jaz9,
      Awesome! We're glad you found the best headphones that matches your needs and expectations. We're really glad you are enjoying the outstanding sound quality, comfortable fit and noise canceling features of the WH1000XM5. These 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! - Kris Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    noise cancelling is great but app gives me issues

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

    excellent noise cancelling! I would give 5 stars however the price is high in my opinion. I love all the features, the app looks dated but is still useful. The only issues I have are regarding app settings changing and having to reset them each time I turn the headset on/off. Specifically the feature that pauses music when you turn your head gets annoying, I change it in the app however it changes back between uses. Overall, solid headphones but pricey for app annoyances.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great noise canceling headphones

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

    The noise canceling headphones are absolutely amazing. The microphone is very good as well as the comfort and app capabilities. However, the sound quality is lower. They are also quite large and need a big box.

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

      Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling, microphone and comfortable design of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I think they really are 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 don't feel there's anything wrong with these. The sound is amazing, noise cancelling is pristine. There are so many different options to customise your listening. The finish on them pick up grease, that I consider just a teent annoyance but otherwise they're not too heavy, they're really comfortable. 10/10

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi EmmA, Thank you for the excellent review! We're delighted to hear you like the amazing sound, exceptional noise cancellation, tons of customization options using the app, and comfortable fit of your Sony XM5. At Sony, we are always looking to improve our product quality and features. We have noted your input about the finish and will be sure to forward this feedback to the appropriate department. 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:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony

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

    Nice sounds, nice fit, nice ANC, battery is good, best for gym goers

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

      You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the sound quality, fit, noise canceling function, and battery life of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph 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
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      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:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!

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

    Once you learn the controls this is fantastic! Sound comes through clear, the mic works very well, and I love that you can change between hearing background noise to cancelling all the noise with one button. Charges up fast and lasts for hours!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DreyaR, That's cool! You definitely made the right choice. We're glad your investment is worth it. It's amazing to hear you are enjoying all the improvements, especially the superb audio. noise cancellation, ambient sound mode and clear call quality we made on these headphones. It sounds like we hit the mark with the WH-1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Sony WH Series Headphones Yet!

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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 skeptical when I saw the design of these headphones, and they were going to be overpriced and cheaply built. I was surprised at how comfy, and well-built these were when I put them on. The noise canceling is the best iteration yet and doesn't hurt my ears like previous models. If you want to splurge on over-ear headphones, then give these a try! I use these in the office daily and couldn't be happier.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AdamH,
      Thank you so much for your positive feedback and recommendation! We're glad to hear we were able to meet your expectations with the WH1000XM5. Nice to know you are enjoying the amazing sound quality, comfortable fit, noise canceling features and overall performance of the unit. With our WH-1000XM5 headphones, you can enjoy magnificent sound quality which is engineered to perfection and have a battery life that can last up to 30 hours with quick charging (3 min charge for 3 hours of playback). With 8 total microphones, these headphones are our biggest step forward in noise canceling technology. For everyday convenience, just Speak-to-Chat and Quick Attention mode stop your music and let in ambient sound. Thank you for purchasing Sony! - Kris Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love these 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.

    The best headphones ever. Love the noise canceling. I use the for work and gaming!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello AshleyJ!
      It's a truly pleasure to hear you feel the WH-1000XM5 are the best headphones, especially since you are getting great use out of the noise canceling for both your work and gaming needs.

      We appreciate you choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent upgrade from WH-1000XM3

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

    I previously owned the WH-1000XM3 and the XM5s are a wonderful upgrade. The ANC is better than the old model without that pressurized feeling. Sound stage is great on the default eq settings but a little tweaking really makes these shine, especially with LDAC enabled on Android. It's a shame that apple users miss out on that feature. These headphones are also very comfortable, I've been wearing them 4-5 hours at a time without any issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi atan1, we're glad you are enjoying our newest industry-leading noise canceling 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. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best Headphones I used

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

    The XM5 is a bit expensive but worth the price for what it offers: Sound quality, ANC and comfort.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi D12345KS,
      We appreciate you choosing our WH-1000XM5. We're glad you considered the quality and features you will get with our headphone over other brands. Enjoy good sound quality and comfort with our WH-1000XM5. Our XM5 has 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:
    Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent sound and comfort

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

    Top sound and comfort. Great battery life. Worth the spend.

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

      You made the right choice! We're glad that you like 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    "Loved it"

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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.

    Must product to buy. It has the best sound quality and is comfortable.

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

      Thanks for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you love your WH-1000XM5 headphones. Comfort and top-notch sound quality make all the difference. Thanks for choosing Sony! Enjoy your music!

      -Maria Sony_US