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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6170 reviews

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  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solid but too advanced.

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

    Extremely good audio quality and noise cancellation, but the touch controls are far too sensitive. I dislike that they can so easily be activated.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting the excellent audio quality and noise cancellation of the WH-1000XM5, ChaseP. Regarding your concern about the touch controls being overly sensitive, we understand that accidental activation can be frustrating.

      While there isn’t an option to directly adjust the sensitivity of the touch controls on the WH-1000XM5, there are some best practices that may help reduce unintended touches:

      - Ensure that you are making swipe gestures perpendicular (forward/backward) or parallel (up/down) to the headband, as the angle and direction can impact how the touch sensor interprets your input. Using correct gesture alignment may help avoid accidental activations.
      - Be mindful of how you wear the headphones, as the orientation and how snugly they fit can affect the response of the touch sensors.
      - When setting the headphones down or adjusting them, try to avoid contact with the touch control panel to minimize unintended input.

      We appreciate your input, as it helps us continually improve our products and user experience.

      Thanks for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,
      Gus
      Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    XM5 Review

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

    Best headphones under the XM6. Definitely go for this option to save money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BrianR!
      Thank you so much for your feedback! We are really happy to hear you found the WH1000XM5 headphones to be a great choice.

      These headphones offer industry leading noise cancellation, long battery life and a comfortable fit, perfect for enjoying your music anywhere.

      We appreciate you choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Top Class ANC Headphones

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

    Have had these for 2 years and they're still amazing sounding and noise cancelling headphones. I switch between these and earbuds and I'm amazed every time by how great these headphones are in comparison

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good quality.

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really good quality headphones and the noise cancellation is great. My school library gets very loud at times but when these headphones help me focus on my homework by cancelling out that noise.

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome!

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

    Love these sony headphones! Great sound and very comfortable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JordanH Amazing! We're delighted to hear that you like the sound 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

    Fantastic Headphones!

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

    These headphone have fanstastic sound quality. I mostly use them for gym sessions and it does a gread job of blocking out everything.

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

      Thanks for sharing your experience with the WH-1000XM5 headphones! We're glad to hear that they deliver fantastic sound quality. It's great that they effectively block out distractions during your gym sessions.
      The WH-1000XM5 offers an impressive battery life, with up to 30 hours of listening time. They feature a lightweight design and plush ear pads for long-lasting comfort during extended listening sessions.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      - Stephanie Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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

    excellent item and sound with very light design...

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ArmenS, We are happy that you like the sound quality and design of your Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! Vincent Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Comfort

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

    I love the quality and comfort of these headphones. Great for long term use and hardly ever need to charge.

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great upgrade

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

    Fantastic noise canceling and comfort, can leave on for hours without ear pain

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones IsraelA! 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 headphones

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

    Amazing headphones. Awesome for planes rides or any rides in general. The noise cancellation is so good. Just like the airpods

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi YeseniaA, Thanks for the fantastic 5-star review! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying the Sony - WH1000XM5 headphones! The Industry-leading noise cancellation is optimized for every environment that you encounter, seamlessly adapting to block out distractions so you can enjoy the magnificent sound. Thank you for choosing Sony. Regards, -Dominick Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lightweight headphones

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

    Amazing sounds and base.I love the noise canceling feature and the lightweight design .

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello VirgieN, We are glad to hear that you love the noise canceling feature of your 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic headphones for any upgrade

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

    Superior sound quality, a great design, and a sleek case that doesn't take up too much space in the backpack.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Great choice WillieDyNamite! 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

    I like them

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

    These are comfortable and the sound quality is really good.

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

    Rev3

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

    Great products. Sound and quality are great. Would recommend for daily users

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the WH-1000XM5, Drizzy!

      We’re thrilled to hear that you find the sound and quality exceptional. Many users have praised the excellent audio performance and comfortable design, making them ideal for daily use. Features like Adaptive Sound Control and customizable EQ settings enhance the listening experience, letting users tailor their sound preferences.

      Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we’re glad to have you as part of the Sony community!

      Best regards,
      Gus
      Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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

    Very comfortable and excellent sound quality! Exactly what I was looking for.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MeganP, Thank you for giving the WH1000XM5 a perfect rating! We're very happy to hear you like the comfortable fit and excellent sound quality of this headset. 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 5 out of 5 stars

    I love these headphones

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

    great quality, great sound, great noise cancellation, great design

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

      Perfect! We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, and 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It has a dumb feature but everything else is great

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

    Pretty good sound. Crap gimmick in the left ear cup that pauses music when it's taken off. OK Mic I guess, it's an upgrade from the last one for sure. REALLY long battery life

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Milo We're glad that you like the sound quality 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

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good quality but connectivity problems

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

    Its really good quality however i found problems with the connectivity not sure if it was just my headphones or its a general problem

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We're pleased to hear that you appreciate the quality of the WH1000XM5. However, we’re sorry to learn about the connectivity issues you've encountered. This isn’t a typical issue, and we want to help you resolve it as quickly as possible. We recommend reaching out to our support team, as they can collect further details about the connectivity problems and work with you to resolve them as quickly as possible.

      For technical support information, please visit the following link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones.

      We also encourage you to check out the article linked below: "What Can I Do to Solve a Problem?"
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534602.html.

      Best regards,
      -Fred 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.

    These are so light weight and comfortable and the battery lofenis amaizng

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jgonzalez94, Amazing! We're very pleased to hear you like the lightweight and comfortable design, long battery life, and overall features and performance of your Sony WH1000XM5.
      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 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    Comfortable wearing and long battery time. It’s friendly to people who wearing glasses.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi John We're happy to hear that you like the battery life 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