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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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

    Great sound quality and noise cancellation, comfortable enough to wear all day

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Djs23, Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound, noise canceling, 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:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great overall quality

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

    Get the app the maximize your experience. Handle headset with care

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ValuedCustomer, We're thrilled to hear that you like the overall quality and use of app. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Headphones

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

    Great headphones, a big improvement over the last model.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi dGEN, That's really cool! We're thrilled to hear you are enjoying all the improvements we made on these headphones. Sony’s industry-leading noise cancellation evolves to further immerse you in your music. It sounds like we hit the mark with the WH-1000XM5. Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VP Sales

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

    Has great sound.little bit difficult to change on bluetooth to headphones

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BarryG, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're thrilled to hear you like the amazing sound quality of your Sony WH1000XM5. We're sorry to know about your difficulty on changing the Bluetooth function of these headphones. If you have any specific suggestions or features you'd like to see, feel free to share them with us. Your insights are important to us as we work to meet and exceed your expectations. Should you need further assistance, feel free to contact our product support team through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent headphones

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

    Great sound quality, and the noise cancelling settings help for concentration and overstimulation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ZacharyB, we're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of our product! 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 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony XM5 headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve had these for over 2yrs now… the headphones are perfect for me and are doing my ears justice. I really can’t complain of how good they sound!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      We're happy to hear that the headphones works perfectly for you, CharlesA. 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 1 out of 5 stars

    Broken Right Hinge-- like a lot of other people

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

    Great sound quality and battery life means nothing if the right earpad is dangling loose. I tried to figure how I could possible have broken these so quickly, then I found all the other customer complaints. The connection between the headband and the earcup broke at the rotator. (And there's no self-help way to glue or tape it back to function.) I got a Bose headset as replacement, and it working great... with parts falling off. This is a product defect. It is a shame because the Sony sound and function were great ...for a few months. For me, this was a waste of money. NOT BestBuy's fault by the way. This is a Sony product defect. (Model: WH1000XM5/B, SKU:6505727, purchased 12/21/2022)

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi WillisM, While we are glad that you like the sound quality, we regret to hear that the right earpad is dangling loose. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products. We're always looking to make Sony better.

      May we also contact you to help and get more information? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
      Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.

      Full Name:
      BBY Username:
      Telephone Number:
      Additional Information regarding your experience with the WHXM5

      We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.

      Sincerely,
      Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ear-gasm

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

    The money I put these headphones on I knew it was going to be glorious, then the base hits… started crying out of joy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Yurr, Great! 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 4 out of 5 stars

    Earcup Size

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

    Absolutely love these headphones. The only reason preventing me from giving it 5 stars is that I wish that the ear cups were bigger (like the Airpods Max). It starts to get uncomfortable after using it for an extended period of time.

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

      Thanks for your feedback! We're glad you love the headphones overall. We understand that comfort is important and we appreciate your suggestion about the ear cups. We'll definitely take that into consideration for future improvements.

      Thanks for choosing Sony!
      Sincerely,
      - Stephanie Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very high quality sound

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

    Very solid sound quality. Noise cancelling is among the best I've listen to. Well made and functional.

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

      Very nice! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling 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!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    Great quality and like the service protection. I would buy again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello brownfamily, We are happy that you like the quality of your Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Comfy and great sound

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

    They are good and comfortable even when wearing them for hours

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Peanutfoster96, We're glad that you like that these are comfortable to use. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love them

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

    They are great. They have really good sound quality with great noise cancelation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DanaM, Awesome! 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love love love

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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 this as a gift for my partner, and they loved it. The packaging and the holder was amazing. They use them at the gym, and at work when they need to lock in. They have ambient feature which is nice

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good sound, not super comfy

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

    Just not a fan of the band if i’m being honest, i prefer the flat band. Sound is great, especially the NC.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Shean, We're glad that you like the sound and noise canceling function. Your feedback matters as it help us improve our products. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great noise cancelling headphones

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

    Great headphones, the noise cancelling is amazing, the sound. The only thing that I didn't like (if you use it for more than 1 hour) is that if hurts on the top.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BrendaO, We are sorry to hear about your concern. For more comfortable listening experience, please make sure to adjust the slider of your headphones to a length where the headband touches the top of your head and adjust the orientation of the left and right units so that the earpads fit snugly all around your ears. Refer to this link on how to wear your headphones correctly: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000539062.html. Despite your concern, it's nice to know that you still like them, especially the noise canceling feature. 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    This aint it.

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

    No more NFC, cups don't flip down while wearing them around your neck, and not an insane difference in sound quality compared to the previous versions. Plus they're $50 more? Nope. Bought these hoping they would replace my M3's, but they just aren't it. If NFC doesn't matter to you (which I can assume it doesn't for most) and you don't already have the M3's or M4's, these will probably be a good buy. Still, you'd probably be better off getting the M4's, the M5's are only okay.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Blay, we regret that the design, feature, and sound quality did not fully meet your expectations. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have with our products. We'd like to help you troubleshoot your problem and turn this into a better experience.

      If the sound quality is low, please try following the steps here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534519.html
      We also recommend ensuring the software is updated. You can check the software version by launching Sony Headphones Connect app.

      For further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Sincerely,
      Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best head phones

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

    They are light that make them comfortable for long period of time and have an amazing sound proof.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Lynn, great! We're glad 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. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    Great headphones for the money. Sound quality and noise cancels is awesome.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi GB70,

      That's great! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling of the headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A tad expensive, but worth the price.

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

    Simply awesome. You can't beat the noise cancelling on this here headphone. I think its even better than the Sennheiser True Wireless that I have.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi dirapproach921, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the 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