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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6207 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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  • 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

    Sony xm5.

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

    Best sound so far. Can't compare to any others. No need too these are all you need.

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

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Sony Headphones

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

    Had these Sony for no more than 7 months and it went out with the wires first coming out where you adjust the length. Then it stopped working. I didn't have protection . It was good while it last.

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

      Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are sincerely sorry to hear that your Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have stopped working and that you are experiencing physical issues with the adjustment mechanism. We understand how disappointing it is when a premium product does not hold up as expected over time.

      We would like to look into this further for you. Please reach out to our dedicated technical support team so they can immediately evaluate your situation and provide guidance on the next steps.

      You can contact our support team through the following link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones

      Thank you for considering Sony products!

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    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.

    These sound phenomenal. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for. Only issue I’ve found is that if you’re warm, they can get a little uncomfortable and cause you to sweat some

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

  • 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

  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones ive tried!

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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 never had a better sound or fit in terms of headphones until i found these

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great everyday and travel headphones

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

    Best ANC headphones I have used and the sound beats any wireless earbuds. Great purchase for travel but not the gym as they are not water resistant

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi SammyFlamingo, 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, Weight

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    it’s doesn’t meet expectations

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

    it’s a pretty decent headphone. very lightweight and feel premium-ish, but the anc did not meet my expectations. the sound quality is there but it isn’t better than the airpods pro max in my opinion.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi peter,
      Thank you for your time writing this review. While we are glad you like the XM5 headphones, we're sorry to hear if the ANC features did not live up to your expectations. Allow us to help troubleshoot the problem. Please some solutions on this link if the noise canceling effect is not sufficient on the headphones: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html

      May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
      Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Telephone Number:
      Model Number:
      Issue:

      We appreciate your feedback and thanks again for purchasing Sony. - Kris 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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    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

  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product but expensive

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

    The experience with the headphonses is great but its $400 price point seems too much. Ideally it is a fair deal but not the great one. Audio clarity is very good in bright profile compared to default one. I dont seem to use the automatic functions most of the time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DeadAlready, We're happy to hear that you like the audio quality 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

    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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones in the game!

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

    They’re awesome, it’s even better than the advertising

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JoseIG! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your review of the WH-1000XM5 headphones.
      We are delighted to hear that you think they are awesome and even better than the advertising suggests!

      We hope you're getting full use out of some of the great technology packed inside, like the incredible industry-leading noise cancellation and the Speak-to-Chat feature, which automatically pauses your audio when you start talking.

      Thanks so much for choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    works good

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

    So I bought these headphones because I travel a lot and would love to not hear the airplane engine noise or crying babies. Overall they are great, the quality is supreme.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi sally, we're glad you are enjoying your new headset! 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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Noise Cancelling Gods

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

    Sony has done it again. They’ve provided a noise cancelling experience that’s to die for. The sound sounds a bit richer. And there have been improvements to the mic— from previous models.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi YesMan, we're glad you like the sound quality of 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:
    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

    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 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 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 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

  • 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