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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6221 reviews

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not bad!!

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

    Great headphones little on the expensive side, but overall quality

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

      Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the quality of the headphones. We appreciate the review and thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice headphones

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

    Great headphones but all the warnings make me a bit hesitant to use anywhere near rain or water

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ColeG, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review of your new Sony WH1000XM5! We appreciate your concern about the waterproof performance of the headset. Please note: The headset is not waterproof. If water or foreign matter enters the headset, this can result in burnout or malfunction. We recommend checking out the guidelines on this link to prevent the headphones from burning or malfunction due to getting wet: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000558776.html. Hope this helps and thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy, my daughter loves them.

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

    Works great, still functions wirh very bad wifi and some water drops.

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

    Love them

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

    They work great. Shut off automatically when you talk, I love the features.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jsin, we're glad you are enjoying our product! 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! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    mid on god fr fr

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

    bought them for a gift idk about problems or anything for me they're okay

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

    Sony

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

    The cancel noise is not what I was expecting, by the reviews that I read I did expect much better quality, but it does what I need

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Ronaldo, We're sorry if the noise canceling function did not meet your expectations. The effect of noise canceling is not sufficient.
      Make sure the noise canceling function is turned on.
      Adjust the headset into a comfortable position.
      The noise canceling function is effective in low frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices.
      When the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app is turned on, the wearer's actions, like walking or running, are detected. The noise canceling function is automatically adjusted and the Ambient Sound Mode may be activated according to these actions.
      To make the most of the noise canceling function, turn off the Adaptive Sound Control, and try to turn on the noise canceling function manually when you need it.
      With the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app, check the setting of [Ambient Sound Control]. If it is set to [Ambient Sound], the effect of noise canceling is reduced. Set it to the noise canceling mode.
      Check with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app whether the function of the NC/AMB button is set to [Ambient Sound Control].
      Because the noise canceling performance is automatically optimized by the Auto NC Optimizer function according to changes in the wearing condition and usage environment, you may notice fluctuations in the noise canceling effect.

      If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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

      Sincerely, Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones.

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

    Feels like the music could have stronger range, but the call quality is astounding. Best in class.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MichaelS, We appreciate your feedback and thank you for sharing your awesome experience. We are thrilled to hear that your new Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are the best for you. 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! -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony wireless headphones

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

    Bought this for my son , order online and pick up at store with in hour

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi 2c2believe, We're happy to hear 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

    Excellent headphone

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

    This is a gift for my daughter. She likes it very much. She even took it with her during her Hawaii trip.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Yimin, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5! 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

    Perfect gift

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

    Conversation mode is a life saver. Compares with Bose 700.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AngelXD, We're glad that you like these 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

    Purchased

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

    Purchased these a couple months ago and they are still going good

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Luiz, Excellent! 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 but not better.

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

    Noice canceling isn't as good as the XM4 but other than that, they're amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Atreyu, we're glad you like our product. We understand your feedback regarding the noise canceling feature of your Sony unit. If the effect of noise canceling is not sufficient, please follow this link:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html?search=noise%20canceling

      If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:

      Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony XM5

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

    Great product!! Excellent price. Better than the Apple headphones…

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ApolloO, Excellent choice! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5! 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 1 out of 5 stars

    Would find another alternative

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

    Owned these headphones since December 20th, 2024 and they broke February 25th, 2026 on my right hinge. I would be careful with them daily and put it away and never drop them. I would never take them out of the house. Would not recommend.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for sharing your feedback, KirkM.

      We are truly sorry to hear that the hinge on your WH-1000XM5 broke, especially given the care you took with them. We understand how disappointing it is to experience a hardware issue with a premium product.

      To investigate potential repair options, please contact our support specialists directly at: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones

      We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and apologize for the frustration.

      Best regards,
      Gus, Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    very good

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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.

    very good product, i liked it a lot and it worked well

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mason, we're glad you like our industry-leading noise canceling 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! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good choice for a noise cancellation advocate

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

    Sound quality almost as comparable to Apple AirPods Pro. Noise cancellation was 8/10.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LucasT, We appreciate your feedback. You can still personalize your listening experience by adjusting the Equalizer from the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. If the effect of noise canceling is not sufficient, you can follow the guide from this link to isolate the issue: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html. Despite your concern, we are happy that you still like your 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. Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wonderful

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

    These might be the best on the market for the price. Look nice also.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Static connection.

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

    Great sound and noise cancelation. Connection is unstable and static. I may return it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MichaelW, While we're glad you like the great sound quality and noise cancellation of the Sony XM5, we regret to hear about the static and connectivity issues you're having. This is definitely not the news that we would like to hear. Please allow us to help you and turn this into a better experience.
      To resolve these issues, please make sure that the firmware is up to date and try to reset and initialize the headset. Please refer to the link below for more details on how to initialize the headset.

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541013.html

      To ensure you get the best Bluetooth connection, please set the headphones Bluetooth Connection Mode to “Priority on stable connection” using the Sony Headphones Connect App.

      Should you need further assistance,please refer to our Sony Support website through this link https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US and you can chat with one of our agents who would be glad to help.

      Or email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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

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

      Regards,
      Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great over the ear ear phones

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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 these for my daughter who has very discerning taste especially when it comes to her music. She loves these and says the sound is amazing. You have to really be careful when putting these on not to be doing something that requires you to be able to hear outside sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TRex, Great! Choosing these headphones will definitely be worth it. We are happy to learn you could hear all the effort we have put into the new design of the WH-1000XM5 and your daughter is having an enjoyable listening experience with her 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. Thank you for giving the product a perfect rating and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome!

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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 awesome! I really have enjoyed them!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Kaylee, Thank you for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear you're enjoying your new 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