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Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5894 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:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great audio & comfortable for glasses wearer

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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 quality. It is comfortable and the noise cancelling feature is amazing! If this is your first Sony headphones, it is definitely worth it!

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

      Very nice! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality, noise canceling and comfortable design of the headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for supporting Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony does it again

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

    Fantastic sound, comfortable on head, modern design

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi KAI98, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality, comfort, and modern design. 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

    A must buy

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

    Great noise canceling Love the design also being super comfortable

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JoshA, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Sound and Features

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

    My favorite headphones, they are extremely comfortable the noise cancellation is top tier. The sound is otherworldly. I love all the features it includes and how simple it is to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thanks for the 5-star rating, Emily! 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

    Great headphones, just have to tweak the EQ

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

    Out the box you may be disappointed by the sound, but after looking up posts on the best EQ settings i have zero complaints. Noise Cancellation is amazing, and headphones are very comfortable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Dmnj605, We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function, comfort, and sound quality after customizing the EQ settings. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Does In-fact HAve Best in Class ANC

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

    These are amazing. My primary use for these is actually work as i work from home with our two young kids who like to scream and be loud constantly. They really improve my focus with their best in class noise cancellation.

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

      That's a great use case! We're so glad to hear the noise cancellation is helping you stay focused in a busy home environment! Sounds like the WH1000XM5 are making a real difference in your workday. Thanks for choosing Sony.
      -Aldair Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best of Both Worlds

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

    This noise cancelation headset is in a category of its own. I have tried the Bose and Beats but this one gives me the best of both worlds. The clear, crisp sounds of Bose combined with the deep bass of Beats. I love this headset.

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

      That's great! Thank you for your purchase and we are honored to have customers like you. We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and clear 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dog groomers best friend

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are seriously some of the best headphones you can get on market. Even though it says not to sweat in them its really dependent on how much you sweat. I worked at a dog salon and wore these everyday. Noise cancelation is out of this world. If you work as a groomer, these are really good to have. They withstand extremely high pitched noises in the background as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SabrinaR, It's great to hear that you are enjoying the WH-1000XM5 headphones! They are indeed known for their exceptional noise cancellation capabilities, which can be particularly beneficial in environments with high-pitched noises, such as a dog salon. The noise-canceling technology in these headphones is designed to effectively reduce low-frequency sounds, like those from engines or air conditioning, but it can also handle a range of other noises to some extent. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best pair of ANC headphones for $400

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

    Great pair of ANC headphones. Got these over the black pair because of fingerprints and I do not regret it, they look brand new after a couple months of use. ANC and comfort are the strengths of this headset. The headband is narrow but it doesn’t bother me but your mileage may vary.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Rick! 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

    Amazing sound and ANC

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

    Incredible sound quality and ANC. I wish they had water resistance so that I didn't have to baby them so much but the audio quality is worth it. These aren't gym headphones, they're concentrate on listening to your music headphones.

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

      Thanks for commenting! We are truly happy to know that you are satisfied with the amazing sound quality and exceptional noise canceling function of our WH-1000XM5. We greatly appreciate your feedback with the water resistance/water proofing design.

      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 very much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony Noise Cancelling

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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 cancelling is great however the volume I wish it was able to be louder. The headphones also slide a lot for example when I am doing planks they slide forward.

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

      Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling of the headphones. The volume/sound of the headphones will depend in the source, battery and environment that you're playing. We suggest using the Sony headphone connect app so you can adjust audio settings depending in your preference. These headphones features an adjustable slider (left and right) to ensure comfortable fit for long period of time. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    Great headphones. Amazing sound quality and very comfortable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Wonderful, KevinH! We're glad you like the sound quality of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Steal at this price!

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

    The sound clarity on this one is incredible. The older XMs had a bad mic but that has been fixed. It’s even better when you get a price match.

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

      We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the incredible sound clarity of your new WH-1000XM5 headphones! We especially appreciate you noticing the improvements we've made to the microphone system. Our engineers worked hard to ensure crystal-clear voice pickup, so it’s great to know that the upgrade is making a real difference for you.

      It’s also wonderful to hear you were able to take advantage of a price match—nothing beats getting premium Sony technology at a great value!

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,

      Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing headphones for studying and keeping focus

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

    These are my first time buying noise canceling headphones. I needed some to help me when I am studying, I can’t focus with to many sounds around me but I also can’t focus with music to loud. Even so while play lofi study music and having the noise cancellation on it did wonders. I couldn’t Hear anything and if I did it was so muffled that it wouldn’t distract me. I also love love the feature where you can put your hand on the headphones and it’ll let you listen to your surroundings. Many would say it’s annoying that they can’t hear the person talking to them to clearly or their surroundings but, let’s be real. These headphones are probably only for work use like studying or working and not really for everyday use like normal headphones. These are definitely meant to make your world quiet and muffled.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Paola, Great choice! We're glad 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:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Most amazing headphones I've ever owned

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

    These headphones are amazing, they literally make all the noise disappear. You can hear things in songs that you've never heard before. I also use them on zoom calls where the ambience noise allowance is super helpful. Battery life is incredible.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AMAZING SOUND AND NOISE CANCELLATION!!!!!

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

    My wife suffers from extreme over stimulation from sounds. THIS PRODUCT HAS CHANGED HER WHOLE WORK DAY, in the best way possible! If she has these on and I come home from work, she has no clue I am home. I can bang doors/drawers and she isn't bothered. I tried these on and it basically shut out the world. WOULD RECOMMEND HIGHLY!!!!!

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

      Awesome! We're happy to hear that your wife loves her new Sony headphones. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    98% perfection

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

    Hands down top 5 if not the top 1 in overall spec. Comfort and Audio is just top of the top tier. If you got the money for it or see a good deal, then get it. Only downside is that it's not foldable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jelly, Thanks for your feedback and insights. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible.  We're also glad that you like the sound 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:
    Battery life, Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones

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

    Im a truck driver, the battery lasts me 2 full days of driving. They are extemely comfortable, which is a requirement for me since i wear them at minimum 12 hours a day.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Liter, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with your new Sony WH1000XM5! We're very happy to hear that you're impressed with the excellent battery life and comfortable fit of these headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Get them if you like nice things.

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

    I got these to replace my bose 700 quite comfort i got about 4 years ago and it seemes everything ia an upgrade. The battery seemes like it last for days on end. And I use them atleast 3 hours a day

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TannerM, We're glad that you're 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, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good quality

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

    These things are awesome and light weight, more comfortable than comparable options

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