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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6377 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

Customers are saying

Customers are positive about the product's exceptional sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life, also appreciating its lightweight design, good bass, and snug fit. However, customers are negative about its portability, price, and occasional connectivity issues. Some also note that the volume could be louder and express a desire for water resistance.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good all around headphones

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

    Very good sound quality and it's very comfortable. Works very well on the plane.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Elirob, We're thrilled to hear that you are 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

    Sony Noise Cancelling with Great Sound

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

    Great noise cancellation and great sound. Comfortable earphones. Very pleased with purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi HarveyC, Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling, 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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Wdym-1005

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

    Very good sound quality, the ear fit is a bit off but overall good

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi user491709!
      It is fantastic to know that the sound quality of your WH-1000XM5 is hitting the mark.
      We appreciate your honesty regarding the fit, as your feedback helps us keep improving how our headphones feel for everyone.

      Thanks for choosing Sony headphones!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Noise Cancelling 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 head phones if you are looking for noise cancelling as an option. Overall sound is solid and very comfortable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JayV, we're glad you like the sound quality and comfort of our product. 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:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bill teview

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

    These sound better and more precise than headphones costing 3xs more. Love the amazing Dolby Atmos effect these can do. Bass is crystal clear.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Bill, Great! We're happy to hear you're enjoying the sound quality of 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

    These headphones have no competition.

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

    The audio quality is superb. You think your airpod pros are nice? Put these on and you will want throw your cute earbuds in the food disposal. Whats most impressive about these headphones is the voice isolation feature when on phone calls. You can be in a car with loud music on the phone, and the person on the other end of the line will only hear your voice. The technology is so good it makes everyone else look bad. It doesnt make sense

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JoesReviews, thank you for your input. We're glad that you are enjoying the audio quality of 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 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for everything but working out!

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

    I enjoy the headphones while studying but they are not for working out! They slip off my head constantly & when I’m moving my arms with weights the headphones think I’m trying to change the song, etc. so the music is constantly being interrupted. The music sounds great though & the noise canceling option works extremely well! Great for studying but not for working out!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ElishaT, Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience so far using your Sony WH-1000XM5. We're glad you love the exceptional sound quality and excellent noise cancellation of your headphones. Having read your review regarding the fit and waterproof performance, these headphones have great cushioning and adjustability. This will help the headphones stay on your head while working out. These will work great for you while working out “Non-Hardcore”. That being said, these headphones are not specifically designed for sports activities as the unit is not sweat resistant. If the proximity sensor part inside the left unit housing gets fogged up or there are water droplets on it due to condensation or humidity from sweat, etc., wearing detection may not work properly. We recommend you practice caution when working out with these headphones so they don’t fall or become damaged during your exercise. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones

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

    Great noise cancelling, easy on the ears. I use it at home almost everyday

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Big Head - Sony vs Max

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

    Airpods max vs sony XM5 I brought both and I returned the airpods after I used these. Most of my devices are apple and this works super smooth between them, its easy to connect and everything. The transparent mode is unmatched for the maxs, but I think everything else is better on the 5s. I have a bigger head and to me these fit much better than the maxs, I would suggest this for bigger head people the maxs had a lot of force and did not feel good for long periods.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LickyLion, 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:
    Comfort, Weight
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good

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

    [Employee of bestbuy] Half the price of the airpods max and very similar. Lightweight and comfortable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Fronk, perfect! We're glad you like the build quality and comfort of our industry-industry leading noise canceling headphones! The WH1000XM5 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 WH1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome earphones

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

    A good gift for birthday. Lily really likes it. Comfy and good quality

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

      Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BEST HEADPHONES!!!

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

    Its one of the best headphones I owned. Very comfortable and the sound is outstanding. Highly recommend.

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

      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 sound quality and comfortable design 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 recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    Amazing noise canceling and sound. Great bass with a little playing with the eq

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Cj186, Thanks for sharing your feedback. We are glad that you like the noise canceling feature and sound quality of your Sony WH1000XM5 headphones. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the price

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

    Great deal, loved the sound quality, my favorite thing is the battery life it is actually insane

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      HI ChloeH, Awesome! We're glad that you love the sound, and battery life. 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

    Ready to 1k+ hrs

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

    I love the feel of the new headphones. I had over 1000 hrs on my mx4 before the phyically broke. I look forward to just as much usage with these new ones. I mainly got these for multi connect bluetooth so I don't have to switch devices or take off the headset.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BajonJ, We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Likedoo

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

    Good, it works, they are headphones. Wished they were more transportable like the 4s. Only complaint but better sound and look (personally).

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi HectorG, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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. Regards, Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love!

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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 headphones, I used them everyday for work. They are light, comfortable and the sound quality is second to none.

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

    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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for wireless calls and music.

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

    These are an excellent Headphones, I use for all my wireless phonically and so far no one complained about quality. I listen to music but I want something that's good with phone calls too. IF you are a Bass heavy music lovers may be check others but for my purpose regular music and call really good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for sharing your feedback, NagG!

      We are so glad to hear that the WH-1000XM5 is meeting your needs for both "regular music" and high-quality phone calls! We put a great deal of effort into the microphone technology and noise-reduction algorithms to ensure that "phonically," your voice comes through crystal clear even in busy environments.

      We also appreciate your honest note regarding the bass. While we aim for a balanced, high-fidelity sound signature, we love that you’ve found these to be the perfect tool for your daily calls and listening.

      Thank you for choosing Sony and for being a part of our community!

      Best regards,

      Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound quality was awesome

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

    The headphones were very comfortable to wear and the sound quality was awesome

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