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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6240 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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92%would recommend to a friend
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My sons gift

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

    I purchased this for my Son. He remarked how the music sort of swam around his ears. Much better than his older Inner Ear plugs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Brutus, Great! 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

    Gotta love them

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

    Absolutely love these headphones! Made the switch a few years ago and love the Sony headphones. While they’re not collapsible like the previous model, they still don't take much space and are also very convenient for travel

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

      Hi Anon, Amazing! We're glad that you love 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

    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.

    Sound amazing and noise canceling is perfect. Got it on a discount. Best headphones i’ve ever worn.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BeepakT, Thank you so much for your review! We're happy to hear that you're satisfied with the sound quality and noise-cancelling capabilities of your perfect Sony XM5 headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! -Maria Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best headphones in the market right now, Great sound quality, The best active noise canceling Better than apple

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fits like a glove…or a hat

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

    If you get any other headphones than this you’re not really enjoying quality. This is a overall fantastic pair of headphones. While at work or at home the smart -noise-concealing features will have you raving at your friends

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello JonattanE, We are thrilled to know that you now have a fantastic pair of 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 your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome headphones

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

    I was skeptical at first when I bought these headphones but wow do they sound amazing. The noise cancellation could be a tad bit better but it does the job by dialing the airplane noise way down. Would most defiantly recommend these to friends and family.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LuisP, Thanks for sharing your awesome experience. We are glad that you like your new Sony 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 your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great over the ear headphones

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

    Excellent for flights and trips. Took them all over the country and they work excellent.

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

      Thank you for the purchase! We're happy to hear that you like your new Sony headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing headphones!

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

    Love my headphones! Love the noise canceling feature so much

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hey Carolina, thanks for that 5-Star review!
      We are delighted to hear that you are enjoying the noise-cancelling feature! The XM5 headphones comes with multiple features to take your listening experience to a whole new level!

      We appreciate your review and are thrilled that you enjoy your headphones!

      Thanks for choosing Sony!
      Gus Sony_US

  • 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.

    Probably the best quality headset, for the price, that I have ever purchased.

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

      We are ecstatic to learn that these are the best quality headphones you have ever purchased for the price! Delivering top-tier audio performance and value is what we strive for, and we are thrilled that you are so happy with your choice.

      Thank you for choosing Sony.

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Value

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

    Best headset I’ve owned in years. Ease of use and comfortable. Noise canceling is great but can be iffy when people are screaming around you. It will try to block there voice but is very wierd.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MarcR Great! We're happy to hear that you like the ease of use, comfortable, and noise canceling function. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!

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

    I've upgraded from my XM2 and this is similar with better quality. I was debating to do the upgrade since my XM2 still works but I'm really glad I got this when it was on sale!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JagerD, Thank you for upgrading to your new Sony WH1000XM5! You've definitely made a great choice. We're glad you like the overall quality of your new Sony headphones. Thank you for your continued trust in Sony products! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They are Exactly what I hoped for. The noise canceling and sound are what I needed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Luca, we're glad you like our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Headphones

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

    Great pair of headphones with awesome noise cancelling. I bought it for a flight, and now I use them to record music covers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi CodyG, We're delighted to hear 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

    Sony headphones

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

    Headphones work great. They are soundproof and others cannot hear what you’re listening to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      That's wonderful to hear, MollyB! We're glad you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good product, just had issues

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

    Of course it's going to be high quality and the noise cancelation is absolutely wild but it mine had some issues where within the first week it stopped working. Also had some comfortability issues but that just might be me

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi CSGamer,
      Thanks for the feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones. We're glad to hear you're enjoying the high-quality sound and the impressive noise cancellation.

      However, we're really sorry to hear that you've had some issues, though. Having them stop working so soon is definitely not the experience we want for you and we also want to make sure you're comfortable with your headphones.

      To get this sorted out, please reach out to our support team. They'll be able to help you troubleshoot the issue and figure out what the best next steps are. You can locate their contact information here: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones

      Thank you for considering Sony and for your feedback.
      Sincerely,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality, Weight

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Sonym5

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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.

    Best noise canceling ever. You hear nothing around you and using them to talk on the phone is great . Light weight and looks nice and very very comfortable but noone told you this before even on youtube. They are not loud at all . I need twice the sound they have to keep them.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Sonyearbudsm4, While we're glad that you like the noise canceling function, we regret that the sound quality did not meet your expectations. Allow us to help you and turn your experience around.

      For low sound level, please try the following steps below:

      Turn up the volume of the headset and the connected device.
      Connect the Bluetooth device to the headset once again.
      Reset the headset.
      Initialize the headset, and pair the headset and the device again.

      Note: Depending on the connected device, the volume of the device and the headset may or may not be synced. If the volume on a device is not synced to the volume on the headset, it will not be possible to use the device to turn up the volume on the headset once the volume is turned down on the headset. In that case, turn up the volume of both the headset and the connected device.
      Ref:​https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534511.html


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

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

      Sincerely, Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great set of headphones

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

    Excellent quality headphones, sound is superb. Durable

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

      Thanks for the comments and for the 5-star rating! It’s great to hear that our product has exceeded your expectations We are sure their amazing Sound quality, Noise Cancelling Technology and their comfortable and lightweight design will make you love them even more! Do not forget to download the Sony Sound Connect app to enhance the experience!

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Vast sound quality improvement over the XM4

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

    I did not expect any major changes besides the aesthetics but the sound quality on these is so much more dynamic and sharp than it is on the XM4s. The noise cancelling in a way is improved but it sounds like it is always adapting to background noise and your head movements which may bother someone using this to nap with.

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

      Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM5. We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. The Adaptive Sound Control function can be turned off by using the Sony Headphones Connect app. You may find this link helpful:

      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00229328

      Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.

      Full Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Telephone Number:
      Sony Headphones Model Number:
      Issue:
      Additional Information regarding your experience with the WH1000XM5.

      Our ultra-comfortable WH-1000XM5 headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening and exceptional call clarity. Two processors control multiple microphones for unprecedented noise canceling while Auto NC Optimizer automatically optimizes noise canceling based on your wearing conditions and environment. The specially designed 30-mm driver unit delivers superior sound quality for all your entertainment. Thanks for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wireless headphones

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

    I love them. Beautiful color amazing sound quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MrsRiddle,
      Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you love the WH-1000XM5 headphones. It's fantastic to know that their beautiful design and exceptional sound quality have made such a positive impression on you.
      We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy your listening experience!

      Thanks for choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Stephanie Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony rules!

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

    I had the pleasure of using these headphones on a trip to Hawaii. The plane ride was long, but the Sony headphones made it an extremely pleasurable trip. The noise canceling is amazing, along with full range, sound, and deep bass.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Berber, We're pleased to hear that you have a wonderful plane ride. We are also happy to hear that you like the noise canceling function and audio 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