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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6409 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, with many also praising its comfort, amazing battery life, and lightweight design. They appreciate the good bass, sleek design, snug fit, and decent active noise cancellation. However, some customers find its portability lacking compared to competitors and note that it is on the pricey side. Additionally, concerns have been raised about inconsistent connectivity and insufficient volume levels.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing sound quality and the noise canceling is amazing. I use these when I'm working in a loud and noisy area. noisy

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

      Very nice! Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling 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!

      -David Sony_US

  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great all around!

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

    [Employee of bestbuy] Great pair of headphones. Would recommend to anyone looking for a pair of the over-the-ear.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Drake, Amazing! We're glad that you are happy with your purchase. 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 4 out of 5 stars

    good

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

    good audio quality and is very comfortable but it starts to hurt after a while. also tends to stutter when connected to pc

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JoshW, We're glad that you like the audio quality and comfort. We're also sorry if it starts to hurt after awhile. There are different reasons why your ears may hurt when putting on or wearing headphones such as:

      Under certain environmental conditions, especially when the air is very dry, it is not uncommon to experience a slight static electricity discharge or mild shock when your body comes in contact with another object, in this case the ear buds touching your ear(s). The energy from this natural discharge is extremely small and was not generated by your product but rather a natural environmental occurrence. There is no safety issue with the product itself.
      You may be experiencing a symptom called listener fatigue. That is where your eardrums work hard to manage the volume that flows through your ear canal. The louder the volume, the bigger the strain on your eardrums, which then causes the feeling of fatigue. Note: Try lowering the volume or take a break from wearing them for a while.
      How long have you been wearing the headphones? The longer you wear headphones, the more your ears may hurt. Note: You may need to limit your headphone usage.

      Should you need further assistance, please visit the Sony support site or email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com and we'll be glad to assist you.

      Regards,
      Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great heaphones

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

    I have sensitive ears and while wearing these on a 5 hr flight i had minimal discomfort. I would recomend these headphones

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

      Hi Justinb, 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones of 2022-202X!

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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 headphones of 2022-202X! These headphones surpassed my expectations and I would highly recommend these to anybody looking for a high quality pair of headphones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Javi, Amazing! 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Get it while you can :)

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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 dollar. The sound is immaculate. From someone who switched from beats to this.. huge and impressive change.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Rivera, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony - WH1000XM5 Wireless Headphones

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

    I would like to say that overall the sound quality is excellent, just a little bulky.

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

      That's greaty! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Review

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

    The sound of the headphones is really good and they feel really light

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JoseA, 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 4 out of 5 stars

    Ok headphones

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

    Build quality could be better. The noice cancellation is ok. Personally, if ALL you care about is ANC on a sturdy device....go for the airpods max and put up with apples nonsense

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Francisco, We're glad that you like the build quality and noise canceling. 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

    Definitely Recommend!

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

    These headphones are actually nose cancelling and they are very comfy and light on the head.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi HannahM, Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling, comfortable and light-weight design. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    SonyHeadPhones

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

    Beautiful sound quality, comfortable to wear, not ideal for intensive workouts/ movements however I still easily wear them in the gym

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BenSera, awesome! You've made a great choice! We are thrilled to hear about your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality and very comfortable fit design of your WH-1000XM5. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones I’ve owned

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

    Great aound and great noise cancelling. Well worth the price. Can’t go wrong with these!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi jedicoach44, Fantastic! We're very pleased to hear you're enjoying the great sound quality and top-notch noise canceling feature of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Headphones!

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

    Great product. Comfortable and has a fantastic sound. I think it is the best in its category.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RichardIII, Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality and comfortable to use. 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

    Great purchase

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

    Amazing headphones. Really loved them. Totally worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Zaki, We're glad that you love these headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent buy! Fully recommended.

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

    Top-notch quality and sound! 10/10 recommended! I've been using them for nine months and have no complaints!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi usmankayy, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound and overall quality 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Would purchase again.

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

    Great set of headphones! Listening to music is a whole new experience now. Noise canceling feature is top notch. Holds it charge very well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Great choice Oscar! 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 3 out of 5 stars

    I wouldn't buy them.

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

    I found these headphones to be uncomfortable. They do not provide enough padding on top of the head. Also they hurt my ears because they don't have enough that in the ear pads.

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

      We're genuinely sorry to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones didn't provide the comfort you need, particularly with the padding on the headband and earcups. We understand how important a comfortable fit is for an enjoyable listening experience.

      If comfort is a key concern, you might be interested in exploring our newest model, the WH-1000XM6, which features a redesigned headband and earcups that many users find offers enhanced comfort for longer listening sessions.
      Thanks for considering Sony Products.
      -Eliab Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    xm5

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

    the noise cancelling on this headset is just a entire new level, design is simple and light, in love with this

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Chilling, Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling function and 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

  • 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.

    I have been wanting headphones for a while, and I am so happy with these! Sound quality is fantastic and they are very comfortable to wear.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Cad72, 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