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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6373 reviews

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  • Sound Quality

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

  • Connectivity

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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92%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers regard the product's sound quality as impeccable, frequently praising its comfort, impressive battery life, and lightweight design. While many also appreciate its good bass, snug fit, and decent active noise cancellation, some concerns have been raised. These concerns primarily revolve around its portability, price, occasional connectivity issues, and a desire for louder volume and water resistance.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones for the $$

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

    I was going to spend alot more for the next level model but these work well for reading and listening to music to drown out the background noise from family.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DB902,
      Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're happy to hear that your WH1000XM5 headphones perfectly suits your needs and expectations. Nice to know you are enjoying the amazing sound quality, noise canceling features and overall performance of the unit. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome buy

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

    I bought these for my husband to replace some older Sony headphones he has. He absolutely loves them and the quality of the sound is amazing and noise canceling feature is awesome it is nice to have the ability to adjust the amount of sound cancellation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Charirty, Awesome! We're happy to hear that your husband is enjoying his 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

    Cant tell the vacuum is running

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

    Seriously, my mom scared me one day because i didnt hear her vaccuming. These things work so well and are perfect for me while working from home. If youre willing to spend the money to get them they are WELL worth

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

      Hi JJA1ejo, 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

  • 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.

    I have owned Sony XM4s, Boses, etc. Bose has released a competive model. It costs $100 more and have been able to compare in store it depends on concern with sound or noice cancellation. Best buy had this model and sell for $299 and even looked for a price without me asking. The manager, Keith, is really a super person. He told mechechas been at Best Buy for 17 years. I haveckbown him for 12 years, since day I moved back to Gainesville Store. I check online, but purchased most of items at this store I was cocerned with both. My opinion this model is better than the new Bose.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Great buy, DarrelS! We're pleased to hear that you are satisfied with your purchase. We also appreciate you taking the time sharing us your wonderful shopping experience. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones i own

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

    I don’t remember who helped me but she was super helpful and I originally was gonna get the AirPods max but they werent as comfy and didnt sound as good as the sonys

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

    Noise cancelling headphones review

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

    Best purchase I made, it really cancel all the outside noise , and is so comfortable that I can sleep with them on .

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Awesome, MatiasC! Thanks for purchasing our WH-1000XM5 and we are happy that you are satisfied with your purchase and performance of these headphones. Glad to know you appreciate the excellent noise cancellation and exceptional comfort these headphones deliver. Thank you for giving the product a perfect rating! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony XM5s

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

    Loved the headphones. I can’t stop wearing them. They’re loud and comfy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi OluwaseunS, Thank you for sharing your excitement about the Sony XM5 Headphones! It’s fantastic to hear that you’re loving the comfort and sound quality—they really do make it hard to take them off! Enjoy the immersive audio experience, and thank you for choosing Sony! -Maria Sony_US

  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My Favorite

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    [Employee of bestbuy] I love that they go over my ears, it helps with having piercings.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Valerie, Awesome! We're very happy to hear that these headphones go over your ears and you find it very comfortable to wear even when you have ear piercings. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great headphones

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

    Sony makes the best headphones available. Easy to set up and use, great for airplane travel and sound spectacular.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi wassman1, We're glad that you like the ease of setup, use, and sound quality. Th WH1000XM5 is great for travelling. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Repeat customer satisfied

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

    Work well. Great noise reduction. Very comfortable. This is my second pair. I misplaced my other set in an airport and they got taken, so I bought these again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SpikeDDS, Sorry to hear about what happened to your first pair. It's good to hear that you like your new WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones and that you are satisfied with them. Your continued support means so much to us. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy your music! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect headphones

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

    These are the perfect traveling and casual listening headphones! The active noise canceling helps immersion.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the money!

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

    The best headphones I've ever had, they are definitely worth the money. They do slip off my head somtimes but I feel that's a me thing cause my head is small other than that the sound is amazing!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SummerR, 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
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Worth It!

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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.

    [Employee of bestbuy] Amazing noise cancellation with very cool features on the app. Great price and as an employee with a store discount even better!! Only downside to it is for exercising it can be annoying to have on a little as its more fit for relaxing comfort.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Nick, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your WH1000XM5. We're glad to hear you like the amazing noise cancellation and cool new features of the app. While the XM5 headphones are primarily designed for immersive listening experience, we understand that they may not be the ideal choice for intense physical activities. At Sony, we are always looking to improve our product quality and features. We have noted your input and will be sure to forward this feedback to the appropriate department.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wonderful and Light Weight

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

    Well the app allows a seemless transition between the different listening modes. They are practicla and fairly simple to use. However I love that they are light weight and you can barely feel that they are on your head.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi xxdavidx1, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the ease of using the app and light-weight design. 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 4 out of 5 stars

    WH-1000XM5

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

    Good noise cancellation with an app that helps with its updates. The only problem would be its overtime wear and tear like any headphones, but overall the quality is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MartikaG,
      Thank you for your time writing this review! We're glad you are you are enjoying the noise cancellation, companion app, and overall performance of your WH1000XM5. Sony values customers opinion and is always striving to provide the best experience possible. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth every penny.

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

    Fantastic headphones! High quality, comfortable and cool, these headphones work beautifully. I also use them when neighbors blast their music and shake the building, Sony got that covered!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi VladH, 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding Headphones

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

    Excellent sound quality and absolutely the most comprehensive noise cancelling headphones I've ever used. Outstanding quality that I can recommend without hesitation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi KevinP, Thanks for sharing your awesome experience. We are glad to hear that your new Sony WH1000XM5 headphones have the most comprehensive noise cancelling headphones you have ever used. 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 your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Top #1 noise canceling headphones

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

    Owned the sony xm3s before i got these and alot of functional upgrades actually liked the sound a little better in the 3s but i love the 5s just as much already got 3 people to switch from bose to sony just by letting them hear and try these out.

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

      Very nice upgrade! We're glad you like the industry ieading 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. We appreciate the loyalty and thank you for again for supporting Sony!

      Regards,
      David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    the best headset

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

    one of the best headphones i have ever purchased i love the noise cancellation and the way i swipe to change song or swipe up for volume amazing work sony!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JorgeM, thank you for your output. We're pleased to hear that you love the noise canceling and feature of your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Earxplosion

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

    Absolutely worth the price. ANC on these can’t be matched by a competitor. The app is definitely useful and makes it easy to adjust frequencies to make your experience that much more comfortable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi FernandoG, Good to hear that you like the noise canceling, comfort, ease of using the app and adjustment. 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