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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5900 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WX-1000XM5 ROCKS

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

    I listened to every pair in the store, the Sony WH-1000XM5 sounded better than any other brand they had by far. My salesperson told me this is the one he recommended to everyone and also had bought himself a pair.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JohnB, we're glad you like our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing features

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

    I finally landed on these after trying a few other headphones. The audio quality and customizability are great and the awareness mode made them a keeper!

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

      We're so happy to hear you're loving the WH100XM5 Headphones! It sounds like you found the perfect fit. Great to hear the audio and awareness mode sealed the deal.
      Thanks for choosing Sony.
      -Aldair Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I really enjoy these headphones

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

    On a plane 3.5 hour flight there and back with noise cancellation on plus light listening in between the flights and battery was still above 50%

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

      Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the noise canceling function 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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Would recommend

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

    Bought these headphones for my daughter and she absolutely LOVES them! the sound is incredible; the sleek look is pleasing to the eye. overall great purchase!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      That's great to hear, StephanieP! We're happy to hear that she's enjoying her new 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Foldability
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great quality and sound

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

    The headphones sound great and are have a high quality build. I also likemhow they sound compared to my Beats Studio and Apple Airpod Max. However, I do not like that they don’t fold. The carrying case is nice though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Ramsay, We are glad to hear that you like the quality and sound of your new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. 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. We take all user input seriously and will make sure your comments reach the appropriate person. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good quality

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

    Very good quality in both how they work and how they are built. They are the best I have owned and will get years of use.

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      It brings us great joy to hear that you're impressed with the performance and build quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones! It's wonderful to know they are the best you've ever owned, and we're confident they will provide you with lasting enjoyment. At Sony, we are dedicated to creating products that blend innovation, durability, and an exceptional listening experience.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The smoothest over-the-ear ever

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

    Worth every penny. The noice cancelling is best in class + the comfort is outstanding!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JordanH, We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and comfort. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound quality is great

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

    Sound quality is better than my Bose 45. Has deep bass and clear vocals. Noise cancelling works great, I fly a lot and when these are on, I don't hear the engine noise and fall asleep quickly. Highly recommended

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Kensirey, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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. Regards, Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great, but too expensive.

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

    Comfortable ear pads. Sound is great. Downside is the price. Really expensive, so it takes away from the value. Because of the price, I do not recommend.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi genaro, thanks for commenting. We are happy to know that you're satisfied with the amazing sound quality and very comfortable fit design of your WH1000XM5. We greatly appreciate your feedback with the price of these headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quiet

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

    Christmas gift for my son and he loves them Only challenge on my end is if you don't switch on the outside sound, the headphones are truly quiet and you won't hear any outside noise, including your parents yelling for you to come down to dinner......

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi KeyPro,
      Thank you so much for the 5 stars! It sounds like the WH1000XM5 headphones were the perfect Christmas gift for your son! With that top-notch noise-canceling, it’s no surprise he’s fully immersed—but we understand how it might make dinner time a challenge! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Maria Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best choice for a money range

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

    Simply in love with the headphones. These are my first ever headphones and they are great. Have longer battery life, fits perfectly

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AditiV, Congratulations! We're glad that you love the battery life and fits perfectly. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    2 Months

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

    Ive had the headphones for 2 months and they’re comfortable, sound great, and look great.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great until i left them over seas....

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

    It was between these and the Bose these seemed to be a bit more comfortable but on a long flight over seas the top of my head would hurt a bit. but nothing to worry about anymore, i forgot them over there and there is one happy person in the Philippines with a nice head set.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JohnW, We're glad that you like the incredible features and amazing performance of the headphones. That's unfortunate, we're sorry to learn about what happened. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Regards, Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect gym gear

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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.

    Love them work through the trenches of high intensity very adjustable comfortable and can handle the sauna app works well can be glitchy if not updated normally

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

      Thanks for the great review and the 5-stars rating! We are glad our headphones have effectively met your needs. Keep enjoying the amazing sound quality from the headphones, and their amazing Noise Cancelling feature!

      Thanks for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day!
      -DiegoV Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Weight

    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.

    Amazing headphones, the sound is great, they feel very light but well built and the noise cancellation is next level

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Waterpaint, This is great! We're happy to hear that you like sound, light-weight design, built, and noise canceling function. Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound cancelation is to good

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

    Excellent, the best sound cancelation, the weight is to light

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

      Thanks for the fantastic five stars! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the industry-leading noise cancellation on your WH-1000XM5 headphones.

      A key design goal for the XM5s was to create an ultra-lightweight and comfortable experience for all-day listening, and we're glad that feature is standing out for you!

      Thanks for choosing Sony!

      Sincerely,
      Jenn | Sony Social Media Team. sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best noice canceling headphones ever!!

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

    Best noise canceling headphones from Sony! Love the feature of being about to cover one side with my hand in order to hear everything around me. Comfortable and stylish!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Moneywellspent, Great! We're thrilled to hear you love the speak-to-chat feature, comfortable fit, and stylish design of your Sony XM5. 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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best

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

    These are my favorite headphones. The calls are clear and they block out background noise.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi VanessaD!
      It brings us great joy to hear that you love your WH-1000XM5 headphones! We truly appreciate your feedback. These headphones are equipped with advanced noise-canceling technology and exceptional sound quality, ensuring you can enjoy your music and calls without any distractions.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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

    Perfect headphones. They extremely comfortable, amazing sound, incredible well noise cancellation. Might cream just thinkin about these bad boys…. Overall great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Zurc, Excellent choice! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5! 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

    Better than promised!

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

    Perfect product in my opinion, I had an older version from 6 years ago that worked perfectly well, but a friend needed a pair to work in quiet so I gifted them to her. These WH1000XM5's are simply a phenom! They perform as promised and allow me to get rid of the sound from the a/c unit in my rental home. Forget about the music, just LISTEN and you will fall in love this Sony headset.

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

      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