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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6221 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not really a fan

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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.

    I liked the sound quality, it was pretty good. But the build quality wasn’t great. Also I thought they were too big, as in the earcups stuck out too much. To me they looked goofy. I didn’t keep them.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Vega007, thank you for sharing your feedback on the WH-1000XM5. It's great to hear you enjoyed the sound quality, that's something we work hard to deliver. We're sorry to learn that the design and build didn't meet your expectations. We truly value your input, as it helps us improve future models to better meet the needs of our users. If you ever consider Sony again, we hope to offer a product that fits both your style and performance preferences. Thanks again for giving us a try! Regards, -Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good, but not worth the upgrade.

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

    As per usual Don't delivers great sound quality, however I don't see the need to upgrade to these over the previous xm4 headphones.

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

      You made the right choice upgrading to the Sony WH-1000XM5! We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones.

      Upgrading to the XM5 will be worth it! The WH-1000XM5 headphones are our biggest step forward in noise canceling technology. From airplane noise to people’s voices, our WH-1000XM5 features 2 processors control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm precision-engineered driver, DSEE – Extreme, and Hi-Res audio support, the WH-1000XM5 headphones provide awe-inspiring audio quality. And with the totally revamped design and beautifully finished in newly developed soft fit leather that fits snugly around the head with less pressure on the ears while keeping out external sounds. Our elegant design with stepless slider, seamless swivel and hanger, and silent joints, makes WH-1000XM5 a pleasure to wear.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    So good I bought two

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

    I got the black ones. I liked these so much I got the white one as a gift. I did drop two stars because the mic does not work with the Sony Playstation which is dumb. But it works amazing when switching from my pc and phone and handling calls.

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

      We are so glad to hear you love the WH-1000XM5 enough to gift a second pair! It’s great that you’re enjoying the seamless switching between your PC and phone.

      Regarding the microphone with your PlayStation, while these are primarily designed for mobile and PC use, you can actually use the mic with your console by connecting the included 3.5mm cable directly into your controller! For a fully wireless mic experience on PS5, we usually recommend our INZONE gaming headsets.

      Thanks for choosing Sony!

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Berrin Carrillo

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

    Its looks and sounds incredible. I’m so happy with my amazing headphone. I made great choice. Thanks a lot you guys all…

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BerrinCarrillo, Great! We're delighted to hear that you like the sound quality and looks. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GoodImprovement

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

    The headphones are better than the last versions however I would only recommend it as a new headphone or if you have the xm3 or below. My only complaint is the travel is a bit harder.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Headphones XM5

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

    I can't take these off, i like them so much. Definitely recommend these to anyone looking for great sounding headphones with awesome noise canceling

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi 59417Guy, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound 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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great performance, with incredible battery life

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

    Absolutely love to performance and build quality. The sound is deep and warm and materials used feel wonderful. Love em’!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AnthonyM, We're delighted to hear that you love the performance, build quality, and sound. 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

    Sony headphones - better than the rest

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

    Great Over the ear headphones - Good sound quality.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    King of ANC

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

    Sounds great and it's the King of Active Noise Cancelling. Sony also has one of the best apps for customizing the equalizer to get the sound how you want. Worth the upgrade in my opinion.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Norm, Good to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of 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

    Improvement over XM4

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

    Definitely better than the XM4, my XM4 stopped charging 5 months in. Sound quality and build quality is also so much better!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Potato, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. The WH-1000XM5 headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support they provide awe-inspiring audio quality. Our Voice Pickup Technology uses 4 microphones that are calibrated to only pick up your voice, resulting in crystal clear calls. The automatic Speak to Chat feature will stop your music once you start talking and let in the ambient sound. With up to 30 hours of battery life and a quick charge feature. The new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great noise canceling headphones god tier

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

    Works great in loud environments great sound and bass has the perfect balance

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi R2d3tv, We appreciate your feedback and we're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love these

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

    Been wanting these for a while now but wasn't too sure how much id like it. These are best headphone I ever owned i loved re-listening to my favorite songs,

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

      Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! We couldn't be happier to hear how much you are enjoying your Sony Headphones and their amazing Sound quality and Noise Cancelling feature! We appreciate the preference and we hope you can continue to enjoy listening to your favorite tunes.

      Thanks for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
      -DiegoV Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality

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

    This is one of the best gifts you could get for someone and they are better than the Apple ones

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Beans, We're glad that you like the WH1000XM5. Thank you for your output and for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great sound, not good for working out

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

    Very good sound quality, awesome noise canceling, but when it comes to working out, they always fall of , so its very annoying, cant return them now so i had to get a new in ear set to workout with.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Butterball,
      Thank you for your time writing this review. While we are glad you like the amazing sound quality and noise canceling features of the WH1000XM5, we're sorry to hear that headphones is falling off your head while working out. Here are few tips to prevent these kind of issues:
      Wear the headset on your ears properly.
      Extend the slider to its full length before putting on the headset.
      Put on the headset with the earpads fitting snugly over your ears.
      Adjust the slider to a length where the headband touches the top of your head.
      Adjust the orientation of the left and right units so that the earpads fit snugly all around your ears. If you put on the headset without adjusting the slider, the headset may not be positioned properly on your head, resulting in discomfort or a weak noise canceling effect. For reference: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000539062.html

      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. We do apologize for the inconvenience and thanks again for purchasing SONY! - Kris Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MUST BUY

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

    I went into Best Buy to only buy a laptop and I walked out with a laptop…AND the sony headphones! The best headphones I’ve ever had!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jaz7,

      Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! We couldn't be happier to hear how much you are enjoying your Sony Headphones and their amazing Sound quality and Noise Cancelling feature! It's really great to hear that you have given them the opportunity and they have been exceeding your expectations!

      Thanks for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
      -DiegoV Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product!

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

    Excellent product. Noise cancelling works great and sounds amazing! Really happy with my purchase!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TomasM, This is great! We're happy to hear that you are enjoying the sound and noise canceling function. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    “Best Buy” 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 Buy” ever! Crystal clear sound! I would highly recommend this product!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JohnJ, Awesome! We're pleased to hear that you like the sound quality. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    DO NOT BUY SONY HEADPHONES!

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

    They sound fine, but there is a known flaw in the engineering of the headphones. After 10 months of use, the hinge randomly cracked, and now the headphones are unusable. This is such a known issue that they have collaborated with another company to repair the headphones at the customer's expense. While online it is allegedly listed for those whose break happens "out of warranty," when you actually seek a warranty repair, they say it constitutes physical damage and is not covered. THEY WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THE PRODUCT OR HONOR THE WARRANTY. Buy literally any other brand- these are not worth it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MaPo, We're sorry to hear about your situation. This is definitely not the experience we wanted you to have. Unfortunately, the limited warranty of your headphones does not cover any kind of accidental or physical damage. For us to better assist you, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:
      Case ID :

      -Craig Sony_US

  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones

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

    Amazing fit around my ears, amazing EQ set up, and easy to move around

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AlanS, We’re glad you like the WH1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommended!

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

    Not a big jump from the x3’s but, it’s noticiable when talking. These are great for talking, watching movies, and of course listening to music. These and the x3’s do not a big difference.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Thecooldude45, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you're enjoying the crystal clear phone calls and amazing sound quality when watching movies and listening to music on your new Sony 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! -Sam Sony_US