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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6207 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 enjoy the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones for their excellent sound quality, comfort, and battery life. Many appreciate the lightweight feel, satisfying bass, and sleek design, as well as the snug fit and active noise cancellation. However, some customers find them less portable compared to previous models and a bit expensive. Others have noted occasional connectivity issues and that the volume doesn't always get as loud as they would like.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy

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

    This was a gift for my daughter, it was a great purchase, but I wish we would’ve bought the older ones, they are not as flattering as the older once

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Stars322, Awesome! 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony make happy life

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

    Is a great device Sony make perfect gif for my daughter she love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JulioR, We're thrilled to hear that your daughter loves her WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Ok but not for the price for comfort

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

    Its a ok pair of headphones had to return due to the head band being uncomfortable compared to the xm'4s i think ill stick to those until sony makes a better headset with the same cushioning

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Dylan, We're sorry that the headphones had to be returned. This is definitely not the news we'd lie to hear from you. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible.  We hope you'll consider this in your future purchase. Thank you. Erin Sony_US

  • 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.

    Good product completely new and sealed you can by here

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pricey but very good headphones

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

    I like the matte finish. Excellent headphones but i wish the slide controls were better.

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAT HEADPHONES

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

    the sound cancellation is amazing, the best pair of headphones for working out!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello SalG,
      That's awesome! We're glad that you are amazed by the superb noise canceling capability of our XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! - Marco Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Comfortable!

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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 solid headphones. Not the best option for actual neutral music listening, but they excel in comfort and noise canceling.

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

    Comfortable and excellent quality

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

    These headphones are amazing. My last headphones were also Sony so I didn't expect any less.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AnasofiaS, Thank you for upgrading to your new Sony WH1000XM5! We're very happy to hear that you're enjoying the comfortable fit and excellent quality of these headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best!

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

    My son loved it so much! He bought different kind of headphones but si far this is the only one the exceeded his expectations.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Maria, We're glad that your son likes 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome very much worth the money.

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

    Everything works very well. I was concered about connectivity with samsung devices bit connects well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Daniela We're thrilled 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

  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Get these

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

    They are my first good pair of over ear headphones and I was not disappointed. Highly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Jake, That's really good! We are glad to hear that your new Sony WH1000XM5 headphones are your first good pair of over-ear headphones. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great choice

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

    I was very impressed with these Sony headphones. I made a wise choice to purchase these over the other brand.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DavidD, We're glad that you are very impressed with 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's the best

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

    I purchased this headphone, and it is the best!! It came so quickly and with a nice package. It definitely worths the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Melanr, You've made an amazing choice! We're glad to hear you feel that the WH1000XM5 is worth its price. 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

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Just Not It

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

    I was pretty disappointed with the XM5s. Aesthetically less pleasing than last generation (opinion), no clear improvement in sound eq, noise cancellation doesn’t seem any better than cheaper headphones, AND there’s the subscription for using a feature on them??? My biggest complaint would the comfort on the ear cups. The material gets very warm and eventually sweaty if you use them an extended period of time. Overall, I think you can buy better at a similar price point.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AydanR, Thanks for sharing your experience with the new Sony XM5 Wireless headphones. We're sad to hear that you are not impressed with it. Our WH-1000XM5 has a slider that you can use to adjust the length of the headband to get the best fit and for comfortable listening experience. Note: If you put on the headset without adjusting the slider, the headset may not be positioned properly on your head, resulting in discomfort or a weak noise canceling effect. The WH-1000XM5 headphones have a built-in equalizer on the Sony Headphones Connect app which can be customized to fine-tune your music to your liking. You may also find different devices will perform better than others, as will different apps due to different types of audio compression and transmission. If the effect of noise canceling is not sufficient, you may refer to this link for troubleshooting steps to isolate and fix this issue: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00267839

      If you need further assistance with your device, you may reach us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details :

      Full Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Telephone Number:
      Sony Model Number:
      Additional Information regarding your experience with the unit:

      We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.

      Sincerely,
      -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It’s ehhhhh

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

    Headphones don’t feel like 400$ but the sound is solid, compared from other headphones I like it a lot. But wish it had more bass and more colors

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AnthonyH, Thank you for your honest review. We are glad to hear that you are happy with the overall performance of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. For the bass, please check our help guide link to troubleshoot the issue https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534519.html

      You may also check if this occurs on different devices and audio source.

      Should you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com
      Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.

      Full Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Telephone Number:
      Model Number:
      Issue:

      Regards,
      Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No Folding

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

    Amazing headphones. However, it does take up a lot of space when storing as it does not fold.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best NC hesdphones

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

    Much more comfortable than older models with better aound and nc too boot.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Manku, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, and comfort.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

    10/10

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

    10/10 worth the purchase. Would recommend to anyone.

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

      Very nice! We're glad to hear that you like the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It was okay

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

    The sound quality and noise cancellation was not good for the price.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi icandy, Awesome! We're pleased to hear that you like the sound and noise canceling function. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Incredible Audio Quality

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

    Sounded like a pair of studio headphones, best over the ear ive ever used

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi leopetro04, Great! 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