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Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5897 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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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good headphones

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

    Really good headphones bought them at discount price I recommend buying them if you find them with a discount you won't regret it good battery life and really good sound not the best of the best but definitely up there

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sonys

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

    I love the sound quality, easy to style, feels light.. Recommend to who ever is looking for a bass and treble clarity.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Bryan Awesome! We're happy to hear that you are enjoying your new WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin 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.

    Got these for my son and he wears them all the time. Seems to really like them and all the neat features they come with / offer. Also seem to be built well and perform well. They are a bit pricey, but i got these on sale just before christmas and feel like they’re worth what I paid.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mkent667, Thank you for sharing your 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear your son is enjoying the Sony XM5 headphones and making great use of its features. It's great to know you found it to be a good value, especially with the holiday sale. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Maria Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Weight
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product and light weight

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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.

    Been using only for a week, Sound quality is great. Very light weight and spatial sound is good. What’s annoying, auto pauses music even if Im humming a song, have to figure out to stop that!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Planet51, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones ever

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

    Amazing product great noise cancelling and state of the art sound, these headphone are amazingly comfortable also

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TTran,
      Thanks for sharing your review! It is fantastic to know that you are having such a great experience with your new WH-1000XM5. We really appreciate the feedback and are so happy they’ve been a great fit for you.

      We really appreciate you choosing Sony!
      Enjoy the holidays! Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    best headphones ever

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

    amazing product, great quality and sound and top notch noise cancelling. It feels very light when wearing. i highly recommend this product.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony headphones

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

    Very nice headphones, but takes a while to learn all the features entirely. I don't like how to melody is separated from the base on each ear cusp. The ear cusps can get very hot and a little itchy if wearing for 4 hours or more. Battery life is great Fantastic bluetooth and noise cancelation though. The look of these headphones are very nice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JennaP, Thank you for the 4-star rating! These lightweight headphones are beautifully finished in newly developed soft fit leather. This material fits snugly around the head with less pressure on the ears while keeping out external sounds. Our noiseless design with stepless slider, seamless swivel and hanger, and silent joints, makes WH-1000XM5 a pleasure to wear. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Noise cancelling headphones review

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best purchase I made, it really cancel all the outside noise , and is so comfortable that I can sleep with them on .

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Awesome, MatiasC! Thanks for purchasing our WH-1000XM5 and we are happy that you are satisfied with your purchase and performance of these headphones. Glad to know you appreciate the excellent noise cancellation and exceptional comfort these headphones deliver. Thank you for giving the product a perfect rating! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love my Sony headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These a great for everyday use and very comfortable to wear. They can go long periods without having to be charged too. You can even adjust the settings in the headphones for different sound control like a higher bass

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jazmyn 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 noice cancelation

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

    During my hunt for a set of headphones i was pointed in this direction. The headphones are great the noice cancelation and the audio quality are worth the price. If you've tried to use earbuds like i have in the past and couldn't due to sizing issues. These over the ear headphones should be an option.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Im001s, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great job Sony.

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

    Excellent. Great headphones, great sound stage, background noise just melts away. Headband can get slightly uncomfortable over long periods of time. Battery life keeps me going through the work week.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Maximus, We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, 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:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones

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

    Amazing sound andso comfortable. I wanted to try something new and m.Definitely pleased.

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    God loves Sony

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

    The best money can buy! Audio is crisp and accurate with plenty of bass, but not over the top. so comfortable!

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We couldn't be happier to hear that you appreciate the crisp, balanced audio and the exceptional comfort of the WH1000XM5. Your thoughtful comments inspire us to continue delivering products that enhance your listening experience every day. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony headphones WH1000XM5

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

    Great product, great battery life, good sound quality and excellent noise cancellation. I did have an issue with when I am listening to music, it would stop playing when ever I started singing or if I spoke to someone else, not sure why this was happening, overall it’s a great headphones

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

      We are thrilled to know your satisfaction with the exceptional sound quality, long-lasting battery life, and industry-leading noise canceling feature of our WH-1000XM5. Regarding your concern, it's possible that the Speak-to-Chat function (the headset pauses or mutes the music which is being played) of your headphones activates when you sing loudly or speak to someone. The Speak-to-Chat mode activates when it detects the speech of the person wearing the headset, but in rare cases, it may activate in response to the voices of other people, ambient environmental sounds, transportation announcements, etc. But you don't have to worry, you can disable Speak-to-Chat in cases where the Speak-to-Chat mode frequently activates by accident or if you don't want the music to pause when you begin to sing. For details, please visit the link below:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000536742.html

      I hope this helps.

      The WH-1000XM5 headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening. 2 processors control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support, the WH-1000XM5 headphones provide awe-inspiring audio quality.

      Thank you very much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These headphones are reaaly great at blocking out sound and allowing sound through, whichever is need depending on the situation. They are also very comfortable and have great sound quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Edgar, Awesome! We're are glad that you like the sound quality. 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

    Comfortable for glasses

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

    For someone who wears glasses these are surprisingly comfortable. Wore them all day on a flight and the battery barely dropped.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi EricM, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the comfort of your new WH-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony xm5 headphones

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

    Bought these for my college son,he loves them for the sound they put outand best of all the noise cancelation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for the review, user966961!

      We’re so glad to hear your son is loving his WH-1000XM5 headphones for college. It’s great to know the sound quality and noise cancellation are helping him stay focused and enjoy his music.

      Thank you for choosing Sony for such an important gift!

      Best regards,

      Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    Excellent all around headphones. Very comfortable, great sound, and noise cancellation. Sturdy construction. Well worth the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SatisfiedCustomer, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you like the WH1000XM5. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than expected

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

    I was debating whether I should get these over the airpods max until I started to see review for both headphones from youtubers and audiophiles and mostly they were saying that the xm5s or xm4s would be a better pick than the AirPods max considering the overpriced headphones is heavy and can be uncomfortable for longer periods of listening times. 100% recommended

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi GKG123, You've made a right choice! We're also 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:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xm5

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

    Amazing quality and comfort! Been using them for a while and have been nothing but amazed. The noise cancelling and audio quality are what I look forward to the most when putting them on!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AngelE, Thank you for the great review! We're glad you like the excellent noise cancellation, incredible audio and comfortable fit of your Sony WH-1000XM5. It sounds like we hit the the mark with the WH-1000XM5. 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! -Jess Sony_US