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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6237 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Noise cancelling and durable headphone

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

    I just loved this headphone from Sony, although it is a little bit long in the tooth, it sounds great but it is a step lower than my new Sony-WH-1000XM5, the 1000XM4 is a much better when I'm traveling because it is foldable. It is also durable. My only minor complain is the touch sensitive right side, sometimes it's not that 100% consistent. I still recommend it since the price is dropping quicking. It is the best value headphone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Iced, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with your WH1000XM5! We're very happy to hear that you love the great sound quality, foldable and durable design, and top notch noise canceling feature of these headphones. At Sony, we are always looking to improve our product quality and features. We have noted your input about the touch sensor panel and will be sure to forward this feedback to the appropriate department. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Headphones

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

    Best headphones I ave ever owned. It blocks the gym noise excellently. Sound quality is superb.

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


      That is fantastic to hear! We are thrilled that the WH-1000XM5 are the best headphones you have ever owned. It is wonderful that the superb sound quality and the excellent noise cancellation are working perfectly to block out gym noise and let you focus on your workout.

      Thanks for choosing Sony. Best regards, Eliab Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    2 Months

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

    Ive had the headphones for 2 months and they’re comfortable, sound great, and look great.

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

      Hi BrandonB, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The smoothest over-the-ear ever

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

    Worth every penny. The noice cancelling is best in class + the comfort is outstanding!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JordanH, We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and comfort. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 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 noise canceling and fit on ears. If you need to workout, take the XM4s instead as they are better in that way.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BhavishyV, We are happy that you like the noise canceling feature of your new Sony WH1000XM5 wreless noise canceling headphones. We take all user input seriously and will make sure your comments reach the appropriate person. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony x5

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

    Wife loves these headphone’s sound quality is unparallele

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Why don’t they fold?

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

    Loved the color and this is one version higher than my previous headset however, this version has such a large footprint. It doesn’t fold so the carrying case is large. I didn’t set it up, went back and upgraded to the 6.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi 3angels,

      We appreciate your honest feedback on the design of this particular headset. While we're glad you loved the color and the quality, we understand your point about the larger footprint and the non-folding design impacting portability, especially when compared to your previous model. We continuously strive to balance sound quality, features, and design, and user feedback like yours is incredibly valuable as we refine our products.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product and great service

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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, really worked well. I will never travel again without noise canceling headphones- they made that much of a difference. Also thanks to the Best Buy staff for helping me pick the perfect pair.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi, JoW1, Thanks for the great review and the 5-star rating! We are delighted to hear you are enjoying your Sony headphones and its comfortable, modern and lightweight design! Do not forget to download the Sony Sound Connect app to explore all the features and options included!

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Workout Headphones?

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

    Did extensive research on this product. And the sound quality is superb. No question about it. Perfect for a casual listen. Now here comes the part with some cons with working out. Training for about a decade, i know the style of movements one should be training if that makes sense. So when you’re perform pullups or decompression hangs to stretch your back. Your arm MAY accidentally change songs by brushing the side of the headphones. Now the side sensitivity configuration can be disabled but it be beats the purpose of the headphones. Also, if you’re workouts or if you’re a sweaty person. Be advised that it can be slippery when they are over your ears. Love the headphones for is functioning (audio). Would this be a good workout headphones? Do some more research.

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

      We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about the touch controls and design is greatly appreciated. For optimum performance, make sure to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).

      The sensor of the touch sensor control panel is built into the flat surface of the right unit. Operate within the range of the sensor.

      These headphones are not sweatproof nor waterproof. Touching the headset with sweaty hands, or using the headset in situations where the headset may get soaked in sweat may result in malfunction. They can still be used while doing light exercises.

      For more serious workouts or if you sweat a lot, we suggest our headphones that are specifically designed for these tasks like the WF1000XM4.

      Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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

      Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link:
      https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones

      Sincerely,
      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent product and service

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

    I had a great experience with this product. The quality exceeded my expectations, delivery was quick, and the customer service was responsive and helpful.

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We're beyond pleased to hear about your great experience with the WH-1000XM5 headphones! It's wonderful to know that the audio quality has exceeded your expectations and that you found both the delivery process and Best Buy customer service responsive and helpful. Your experience motivates us to continue delivering high-quality products.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing headphones

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

    These are some of the most comfortable headphones I have ever worn. The noise canceling is a life saver for traveling to. Absolute must for planes!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jb1rd, We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! 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:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Yet Listening for Music or TV!

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

    I have difficulty with my hearing and these headphones are the best thing I have found. They’re comfortable and give great sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Alva, That's nice to hear! We're delighted that you find these comfortable and you're 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, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones

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

    Great headphones both in sound quality and noise cancelling. Easy to use and very comfortable. Good construction quality.

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

      Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality, noise canceling function, comfort, design, and user-friendly functions 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Headphones are great!

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

    I have a year using these headphones and they are great! Wish the volume could go a little higher but overall they’re really good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jairo, Thanks for your feedback. We're glad that you like the overall performance 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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Painful

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

    Sound quality is great and so is the noise canceling but they're uncomfortable after only wearing a short time hurts ears after pnlt 20 minutes

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones.

      We are so pleased to hear that you are impressed with both the sound quality and the noise canceling performance—these are two areas we worked hard to refine!

      However, we are genuinely sorry to learn that you are experiencing discomfort and pain after wearing them for only 20 minutes. This is certainly not the all-day comfort we designed the XM5s to provide. Headphones that cause pain defeat the purpose of great audio and ANC, and we want to help.

      Discomfort can sometimes be related to fit or pressure. We recommend trying different ways to adjust the headband to ensure the earcups are sitting properly and the clamping force is evenly distributed.

      If the discomfort persists, we encourage you to contact our dedicated product support team so they can troubleshoot the fit with you and explore potential options.

      You can reach them here: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones

      We appreciate you choosing Sony and hope to ensure you can enjoy your headphones comfortably.

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Review for giftcard

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s rlly a 4.5 star headphone but better than the AirPod maxs imo better battery life, lighter, but it’s uglier than the AirPods

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi kunuh, Thanks for your feedback and insights. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible.  We also appreciate that you like the battery life and lighter 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:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BEST THING EVER!!

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

    I owned a pair of noise cancelling earbuds but nothing comes close to what these headphones do. These are absolutely amazing to wear, it feels like im not wearing anything and so comfortable.

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

      Awesome! We're glad you like noise canceling and comfort-ability 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!

      Regards.
      David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for the gym

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

    They are pretty loud and comfortable but the only downside is the fact that one little touch on the sides and it pauses or thinks your trying to talk to siri. Other than that I absolutely love them. Perfect noise canceling.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Nyyy, We're glad that you like the loudness, comfort, and noise canceling function. You can adjust or change the touch control settings using the Headphones Connect app. 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

    Best bluetooth phones I've owed!

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

    The Phones are great. Sound amazing! Connects easily to everything I asked it to. Super comfortable. Excellent noise canceling.

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

    Awesome headphones

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

    Awesome headphones. My son recommended them after he saw I had purchased another brand. I love these. I can work in the yard or use power tools and don't have to continuosly turn up the volume. The sound is a very good qaulity which makes listening to music more enjoyable.

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

      Very nice! We're glad to hear that you love your new Sony headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US