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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6226 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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92%would recommend to a friend

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Customers love the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones for their terrific sound quality and comfortable design. The headphones are also lightweight and have a long battery life. Overall, customers seem very satisfied with these headphones.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Headphones Minor Annoyances

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

    I like the headphones. The sound quality and customizability with the EQ is good. ANC is also amazing. The only complaints that I have are that the ear cups make my ears sweat and it’s not really comfortable for extended use. The touch controls are also not my favorite because if I accidentally touch the side then the whole song is interrupted. Overall tho the headphones are great.

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

      Hi JaideepL,

      Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and equalizer of the headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love them! Wish they had other colors

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

    Great sound as you would expect from Sony! Noise cancelling is not full proof but it works. Battery stays charged a good amount of time. Best of all, if you get the protection from Best Buy, they will deal with it directly unlike beats where you have to go to the dreaded apple store. I personally think it has better sound quality than beats.

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

      Hi BebeRia, Great! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality, battery life, and noise canceling function. 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

    Headphones

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

    Sound is amazing! And shipping was fast and convenient. Highly recommend

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

      Hello YobiH,

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We’re elated to hear that you’re enjoying the amazing sound quality of the WH-1000XM5 headphones and that the shipping experience was fast and convenient. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re glad to have contributed to your positive experience.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones

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

    Best sound quality and noise cancellation headphones on the market. Far better than Bose and apple. On top of that, these headphones have the most comfort out of the three. Wore these for school for studying and never had head fatigue

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

      Hi Paul, 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:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Would recommend

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Comfortable and has great sound quality. The battery lasts a long time. It's also easy to connect via Bluetooth, which I thought would be a downside to choosing these over AirPods to connect with Apple products, but it's really just as convenient.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi HelenaM Amazing! We're happy to hear that you like the comfort, sound quality, battery life, and ease of pairing. 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 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love these. I have very sensitive ears and these don’t hurt me at all. Love the gestures to turn the volume up and down. Works good with iphone too.

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

      We’re so glad to hear the WH-1000XM5 is comfortable for your sensitive ears! It’s great that you’re enjoying the touch gestures and the seamless performance with your iPhone.

      Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,
      Eliab Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Headphone review

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

    These headphones would be great for activites that dont have a lot of outside noise and for those that don't blast their music. These would be great in an offic setting or for walks around the block. Their noise cancelling is good and i love their ability to stop noise cancelling when talking or being talked to. They're not the loudest headphones. If you want something loud for the gym I wouldn't recommend these.

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

      Thanks for the review! We are really happy to hear how much you are enjoying your Sony Headphones and their amazing Sound quality and Noise Cancelling feature! We appreciate the feedback and it will definitely be taken in consideration for future references as Sony strives to deliver excellence!

      Thanks for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
      -DiegoV Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It's okay on sale. If not, get the XM4s

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

    Sony comes with good ANC that you won't really notice and their bass forward sound signature. My main gripe is that the comfort of the earcups and headband is dinky. It kinda lives up the premium price tag, but shouldn't be 300+

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Will, Thanks for commenting. We're happy to hear your satisfaction with the amazing noise canceling feature and exceptional bass sound quality of your WH1000XM5. We greatly appreciate your feedback about the price and fit of these headphones. The WH-1000XM5 is 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. You may try adjusting the headband slider so that they cover your ears and have more personalized comfort. You may also find the following article helpful:
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00015243

      I understand that this may not fully resolve your issue. If there’s anything we can do to help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following so we can best assist you:

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

      Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,

      Romeo
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect sound quality and battery life

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

    The sound quality is perfect and the EQ is amazing. The sound is better than the Airpods Max for sure. The battery life is amazing as well. Standby battery use is also good, so I don't have to turn the headphones off every single time I take them off my head as they don't burn any battery. I would recommend these 100%.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AnonymousHeadphone, 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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wh 1000xm5

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

    I love the noise cancelation on the headphones and can barley hear anything with no music on

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Shawn, We're thrilled to hear that you are loving the noise cancelation. 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

    The best noise cancelation!!

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

    Coming from XM3, these are far better in noise cancelation. And it's still super comfy for long-duration periods.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DLC761, Fantastic! We're thrilled to hear that you find the WH-1000XM5 headphones to be a significant improvement in noise cancellation compared to the XM3. It's great to know that they remain super comfortable for long-duration use. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Amazing headphones

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

    Sound quality is solid. The ANC is the best I ever heard. You cannot hear any outside noise once these headphones are on. Microphones for voice calls are amazing. I found these to be slightly uncomfortable but overall these are still once if the best headphones on the market

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi KoreyG, We're glad you are happy with your headphones. Make sure to adjust the headband slider according to your preference to avoid discomfort. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Purchase

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

    Amazing noise control, Bass and app features. They are really comfortable and I love how the app let's you choose the best sound features to your liking.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Ivon39, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5 headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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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 sound and feel amazing. They help me immerse myself into anything i listen to

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jamuel, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing sound!

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

    Amazing sound quality with very clear base, would definitely recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Junk, thanks for sharing your experience with the Sony - WH1000XM5! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the extraordinary sound quality. With industry-leading noise cancellation technology, every beat in your songs comes to life! Thanks for choosing Sony. Regards, -Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    exceeded expectations

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

    super comfortable and light yet they feel durable. very easy to set up and use even though it has a companion app. the noise cancelling is way past what i would have expected

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ImpulsePurchase, That's really cool! We're extremely pleased to hear our industry-leading, Noise Canceling headphones WH-1000XM5 meets your needs, and it exceeded your expectations! It's good to know you are enjoying the incredible sound, excellent noise cancellation and exceptional comfort of these lightweight headphones. Thanks for giving the product a perfect rating and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    All around 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.

    Great sound and definitely very good outside noise canceler.

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

      We are thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the great sound and the industry-leading noise canceling of your WH-1000XM5 headphones! It’s wonderful to know they are performing well for you even in noisy environments.

      Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,

      Eliab Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best

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

    Best noise cancelation, conftable and light. Purchase it in good price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi EMENA, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the Sony - WH1000XM5. This headphones are well-known for having Industry-leading noise cancellation technology, and Ultra-comfortable, lightweight design with soft fit leather! We hope you continue enjoying the headphones, thank you for choosing Sony. Regards, - Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Comfortable, great cancellation, good sound qualit

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

    Very comfortable and stylish headphones. Have been able to wear during longer periods like on flights with little fatigue. Probably the best sound cancellation out of the competition. Sound quality is good but not fantastic (likely due to the cancellation filtering).

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

      We're truly delighted to hear that you like the excellent noise cancellation and you find it very comfortable to use during long periods of time. To get the most out of your purchase, please ensure you've downloaded the Sony Headphones Connect app. This will give you more control over your headphones and their performance.

      If you feel like you are missing some bass or your music missing a bit of oomph, the Sony Headphones Connect app packs numerous audio presets curated by sound experts. Not everyone finds them perfect, nor are they meant to be. You can find one that suits you the most and tweak it to your preferences. For more details, you may refer to this link.

      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00286844

      Thank you for sharing your feedback and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty good, thoroughly enjoyed

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

    I really like the sound and it’s fairly comfortable, had it for almost two years and I will say it’s not as good at holding up against basic movement. Still worlds great though a bit loose.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Awesome, Yoog! We're glad you like the sound quality of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US