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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6350 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

    Upgrade from the Beats Studio 3

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

    I bought this as an upgrade to my Beats Studio 3. Upon listening to these for the first time, I was impressed with the ANC performance, sound, and build quality which is all a step above the Beats. The only negative I can think of is how the case is larger than the Beats' case but other than that it is perfect. I also enjoyed the Sony app and all the features it offered.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mark, Excellent choice! We're also glad that you like the noise canceling, sound quality, build, use of Headphones Connect app and features. 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

    Good product

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

    Good quality comfortable on the ears good item overall

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

      We are glad to hear you're enjoying the comfort and quality of your new WH-1000XM5 headphones. We hope they provide you with a great listening experience!

      Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,
      Eliab sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quiet sony headset

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

    Really good quality headset Light and beautiful, noise callelling is kext level feature Love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Chilling,
      Terrific! We're delighted to hear your enjoyable experience with the amazing sound quality, lightweight and noise canceling features of the WH1000XM5. These 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! - Kris Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones but pricey

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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 very comfortable over the ears. The speakers sit over my entire ear which makes them more comfortable at the same time cancels sound well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SoTexSmoker We're glad that you like the comfort and 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, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    100% New Favorite over ear headphones

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

    Super comfy on the ears and the sound cancellation is amazing overall excellent

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Don’t hesitate, just buy them!

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

    Amazing sound, tons of great features, long battery life and the best active noise cancelling in the game!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JoeD, Excellent! We're thrilled you like the amazing sound quality, cool new features, long battery life, and amazing noise cancellation of your Sony XM5. 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:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Comfortness

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

    Comfortness and noise cancelling the best on market.

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

  • Cons mentioned:
    Portability
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great audio

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

    [Employee of bestbuy] These headphones are really nice. I had the xm4s and the 5s were a solid upgrade. I just wish that they were foldable like the 4s

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Caleb,
      We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the new WH-1000XM5 headphones and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. It's awesome to know that you're finding them to be a solid upgrade from your XM4s. The improved noise cancellation and even clearer audio are some of the features we're especially proud of in this model.
      We also totally hear your feedback about the foldable design of the XM4s.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very good but not exceptional

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

    Very good headphone with some flaws( minor). 1. The material on the ear cups is finger print magnet. 2. It feels so hot after using it for an hour so. I was sweating after using it for a couple of hours. 3. The case/folder is very large and cumbersome to carry it around. 4. The noise canceling and audio quality is excellent but not exceptional or any better than from the new Boss quiet and apple earMax. Overall very good headphone with some flaws.

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

      Thank you for the review and we really appreciate the time you took to share so many details about your experience with the headphones. We always strive to deliver the best quality with our headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for dorms

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

    Comfy, good fit and work well to reduce the noise in the dorm

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Goodandfitsmyneeds, Thanks for sharing your experience. We are glad that the noise canceling feature of your new Sony WH1000XM5 works well in your dorm. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Value for money

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

    Excellent sound quality and build quality . Battery is going too good

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DipakP, This is great! We're glad that you like the sound sound, build quality and battery life. Thank you for choosing Sony. Regards, Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect gym gear

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

    Love them work through the trenches of high intensity very adjustable comfortable and can handle the sauna app works well can be glitchy if not updated normally

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

      Thanks for the great review and the 5-stars rating! We are glad our headphones have effectively met your needs. Keep enjoying the amazing sound quality from the headphones, and their amazing Noise Cancelling feature!

      Thanks for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day!
      -DiegoV Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing headphones

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

    Amazing headphones.....the noise cancelling is fantastic and they are light and comfortable

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SteveW, Great! We're pleased to hear that you are enjoying the noise canceling function of your 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:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!

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

    Sound is great and comfortable! Highly recommend as a gift or for yourself!

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

      Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality and comfort 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!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones on the market

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

    These headphones are so good. Ive had them on my wish list for a while and I finally pulled the trigger and I dont regret it at all. The customization is honestly the best feature and really sets them apart from competitors. They are really loud and the sound is crisp. They are extremely comfortable to wear and arent heavy on the head at all. The ear cushions are great as well and have a nice seal.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Maha!
      It is truly wonderful to know that you're loving your new WH-1000XM5 headphones.

      We put a lot of work into making them comfortable for long listening sessions, with features like precise noise cancellation and high-quality audio drivers for a rich and clear sound.

      Thanks for choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony headphones H5

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

    Best set of overear headphones comfortable easy to use awesome sound

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi EdwardP, Amazing! We're delighted to hear that you like the sound, ease of use, and comfort. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing features

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

    I finally landed on these after trying a few other headphones. The audio quality and customizability are great and the awareness mode made them a keeper!

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

      We're so happy to hear you're loving the WH100XM5 Headphones! It sounds like you found the perfect fit. Great to hear the audio and awareness mode sealed the deal.
      Thanks for choosing Sony.
      -Aldair Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Really like these for traveling. Noise cancelling is great for the noises of plane/train. Sometimes have trouble switching connection from phone to computer but besides that no issues. I bought them full price and I recommend waiting for a sale or looking at prices elsewhere like Amazon. Had lots of issues with my AirPods charging and now these Sony are my go to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JackieM, we're glad you are enjoying our product! We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your Sony unit. Please follow this link when issues occur:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534602.html

      If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:

      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. Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellen noise cancellation, excellent battery lif

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

    Excellent! I was so pleased with this headset that i bought a second one for my son. I travel almost every week and with this headset I can cancel the noise at airports and the plane engines. Great buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Alexasfriend, 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:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best audio quality I've tried yet

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

    The clarity, bass and overall mix of the xm5 is great. Been using them a couple weeks now and they're super comfortable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi James, Excellent choice! We are glad to hear that you are now enjoying 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