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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6239 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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this!

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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 fit very comfortable in my ears.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jonathan, nice! We're glad you like the sound quality and comfort of our 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

    Great Sound quality

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome headphones, it has a great sound and bass!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony headphones

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

    Great for the gym! When I go to the gym, it is very comfortable and never bother me.

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We're immensely pleased to hear your WH-1000XM5 headphones are performing exceptionally well at the gym and offering you remarkable comfort during your workouts. It's wonderful to hear that our product has positively impacted your active lifestyle. Keep enjoying your workouts with incredible sound!

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Headset

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

    We Love it! Noise cancellation is great. The headset feels very light on your head.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Adrian, Awesome! We are so 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best over ear headphones for the price.

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

    I have owned these for almost 2 years and believe they are the best headphones on the market. The fact that even on sale they haven't dropped in price since I bought them is proof enough, but I have used these daily since I bought them without any issues. The firmness of the pads has gone down, but not enough yet to justify a replacement. I use these for work, and they have lasted thousands of hours of constant and hard use, along with airplane rides and more. The sound suppression is comparable to none, and I have since purchased a second pair for my gf. I am literally wearing them right now.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Cadon1, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5 headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl 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.

    The noise canceling is awesome. The sound could be better but with the app, you can get it to where you want it. My one complaint is the sides of the headphones are very sensitive. While I'm working out its constantly pausing or skipping my music. One thing I love though is it cancels out all gym noise. So for me that makes it worth every penny.

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

      We appreciate the positive feedback and we're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling of the headphones. We value your feedback. You can use the Sony Headphones Connect app to change the tap detection sensitivity. 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

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

    Fit is good and the sound is amazing. I would buy it again.

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

      That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the fit and sound quality 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 and your continued support is greatly appreciated.

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    5 stars

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

    Most comfortable and best noise cancellation headphones available

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy this!!!

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

    Amazing!!!! Love the noice cancelation and all the other features.

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      It's wonderful to hear how much you’re enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones! The powerful noise cancellation and extensive features are designed to elevate every listening moment, so it’s great to know they’re making a real difference for you. Thank you for sharing your experience!

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice headphones

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

    Always buy sony great sound and noise canceling, very clear sound

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RobertR, thank you for your wonderful feedback! It brings us great joy to hear that you appreciate the exceptional sound quality and noise-canceling features of our WH-1000XM5 headphones.
      With advanced noise cancellation and crystal-clear audio, these headphones are designed to provide an immersive listening experience.

      We are grateful for your support and hope you continue to enjoy your Sony products!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best

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

    Great headphones. Fantastic noise canceling and extremely comfortable.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Spendy but love them

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

    Bought these to use on plane rides. Has great sound and noise cancellation abilities. Sometimes the functions are hard to figure out. But I still love them. Kind of spendy though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Recommend

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

    Nice headsets, sound really good and the battery life it's long

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello LordM, We are happy that you like the sound quality and battery life of your 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Better than AirPods

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

    Great sound quality not true noise cancellation still can hear a sound in the background from the street but does a pretty good job better than AirPods.

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

      Thank you for considering Sony products.

      It brings us great joy to hear that you appreciate the sound quality of the WH-1000XM5 and find it performs well compared to other products. We understand that some background noise can still be heard, and we want to help you get the most out of the noise cancellation feature. To maximize its effectiveness, please ensure the headphones are worn properly with the ear pads sealing well around your ears. Additionally, turning off Adaptive Sound Control and setting noise cancellation to its highest level manually can improve your experience. For more detailed information, please visit: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html.

      We are committed to resolving this issue for you. If the problem persists, we recommend contacting our dedicated support team for advanced troubleshooting. You can access all available contact options and resources here: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for Travel

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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 and comfortable for travel. I used Bose before and I do not regret the change.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than MX4's esp, in the Noise-Canceling.

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

    Yes ! An obvious improvement in Noise Canceling especially in the treble and mids. I hear almost next to nothing except for a faint hint of voices in the higher frequencies, very faint though. These are better than the MX4's. Lighter, more pronounced sound quality, ... clarity. No more flippy flop folding cans. These are perfect... hope they last long. :)

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi PeterHugh, Thank you so much for your awesome review! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and noise canceling of your new WH-1000XM5! From airplane noise to people’s voices, our WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones with multiple microphone noise cancelling keep out more high and mid frequency sounds than ever. And with Auto NC Optimizer, noise cancelling is automatically optimised based on your wearing conditions and environment. -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones

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

    I had bought the m4 and didnt really use them as much since I was mostly a earbud guy but now I wanted to switch back into headphones since i gave my m4 to my sister who used them more and i love these these although the feel of these are more comfy the designs of the m4 still holds up better

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Gamingmouse, Thanks for your feedback. We are glad that your new Sony WH1000XM5 headphones are the best headphones for you. Your continued support means so much to us. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great anc headphones

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

    Great anc headphones, fast charging and long battery life

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

      That's very nice to hear! Thank you for reaching out to us today. We're always happy to hear from you. We're glad to hear that you like the battery performance 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:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Headphone

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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 good sound and good battery good connectivity

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JeandedieuN, Amazing! we're so delighted to hear that you are enjoying the sound, battery life, and connectivity. 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 2 out of 5 stars

    "underwhelming"

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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 own several sets of headphones including, Bowers & wilkins, Sennheiser, bose, bang & olufson, shure. I currently own sony xm-3's and had xm-4's. (which I sold for the xm-3's). This was not a downgrade, it was an upgrade. Just because there is a new version of something doesn't automaticlly make it better and that's the case with the xm-5. 1st I must say the noise cancelling in version 3 is as good as the latest edition. Also for the 400.00 price tag I cant hear any more detail from the new ones over the 3rd edition. If anything, fine details are muted. The bass is still muffled like version 4 and turning up the bass only muffles it more. The best part of these headphones are the comfort and phone call quality, which I don't buy headphones for anyway. I'm looking for sound quality, anc performance and comfort. Based on sound quality alone, I had to return these. Also, when I turned them on and put them on my head I kept smelling burning rubber. It was coming from the ear pads. Probably chemicals they use in packing from over seas. Not good, It made me sick. There are much better options at a cheaper price point. What comes to mind are the shure aonic 40's for 250.00. To each his own!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi rockme395, While we're glad that you like the comfort and phone call quality, we regret that these headphones had to be returned. This is definitely not the news we'd like to hear from you. We do have some recommendations for sound related concerns that are also available on the Help Guide. You can also fine-tune your music through the Headphones Connect app.
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/index.html


      We regret that we can no longer help you troubleshoot the problems you've encountered. We apologize for the inconvenience and we hope that you will consider the XM5 in your future purchase.

      Sincerely,
      Erin Sony_US