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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6389 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 are positive about the product's exceptional sound quality, comfort, and impressive battery life, also appreciating its lightweight design, good bass, and snug fit. However, customers are negative about its portability, price, and occasional connectivity issues. Some also note that the volume could be louder and express a desire for water resistance.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the price if you can afford them.

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

    Comfortable, excellent sound. Wear them primarily during the day listening to music while working from home. Also work as headset/microphone.

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

      Hi jwcarney, Good to hear that you like the comfort and sound quality. 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

    Great product

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

    Great value the sound quality is great and they are very easy to use and comfortable

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DavidG, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you like the sound quality, comfort, and ease of use. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing sounds and comfortable.

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

    I'm about 2 weekish in wearing these as my daily set. I've have the new gen airpods pro's and a fresh new pair of wf1000xm4 from sony as a replacement. After having all tried them all, these hand downs are my favorite and hard to put down once there on. Earbuds are cool when needed especially workingout but man these are just great for working from home and just lounging. Get them if you CAN!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi scum4clout, This is great! Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we're very happy to hear that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony! Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound, good noise cancellation

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

    Softer on the ears than bose , lighter , top band may cause pressure on head if wearing for too long but can definitely be adjusted

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

      Hi Ab1993, We're glad that you like the sound quality 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love It

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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.

    Arrived as described and works flawlessly…………………….

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

      We are thrilled to hear that your WH-1000XM5 headphones arrived perfectly and are working flawlessly for you! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

      Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,
      Eliab Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    worth every penny

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

    this checked all the boxes for my daughters needs. noise canceling is exceptional and the sound quality is top notch

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We couldn't be happier to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones were the perfect fit for what your daughter was looking for. It's great to know that the exceptional noise canceling and top-notch sound quality are checking all the boxes. Thanks for sharing your positive feedback!

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for wireless calls and music.

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

    These are an excellent Headphones, I use for all my wireless phonically and so far no one complained about quality. I listen to music but I want something that's good with phone calls too. IF you are a Bass heavy music lovers may be check others but for my purpose regular music and call really good.

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

      Thank you for sharing your feedback, NagG!

      We are so glad to hear that the WH-1000XM5 is meeting your needs for both "regular music" and high-quality phone calls! We put a great deal of effort into the microphone technology and noise-reduction algorithms to ensure that "phonically," your voice comes through crystal clear even in busy environments.

      We also appreciate your honest note regarding the bass. While we aim for a balanced, high-fidelity sound signature, we love that you’ve found these to be the perfect tool for your daily calls and listening.

      Thank you for choosing Sony and for being a part of our community!

      Best regards,

      Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love these headphones!

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

    The best headphones ever. Love the noise canceling. I use the for work and gaming!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello AshleyJ!
      It's a truly pleasure to hear you feel the WH-1000XM5 are the best headphones, especially since you are getting great use out of the noise canceling for both your work and gaming needs.

      We appreciate you choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Headphones

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

    Best headphones I ave ever owned. It blocks the gym noise excellently. Sound quality is superb.

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


      That is fantastic to hear! We are thrilled that the WH-1000XM5 are the best headphones you have ever owned. It is wonderful that the superb sound quality and the excellent noise cancellation are working perfectly to block out gym noise and let you focus on your workout.

      Thanks for choosing Sony. Best regards, Eliab Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great addition to the Sony headphone line up

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

    Got these headphones as an upgrade to my XM-3s. Sound quality and noise cancellation are top notch. Overall great quality and very long bettery life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Joey, Great! We're happy to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling function 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the quality

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

    Best noice canceling headset I have had. Cant wait to get the next gen thou

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

      That is fantastic to hear! We are absolutely thrilled that you consider the WH-1000XM5 to be the best noise-canceling headset you have ever owned!

      That level of sound isolation is exactly what our engineering team strives for. Your enthusiasm for the current model, and for the future of our line, is the best compliment we can receive.

      Thank you so much for choosing Sony!

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Homework Necessity

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

    Overall sound is great! Only complaint is the product turns off randomly almost every time I use them. The battery is one of the biggest perks. I typically use them every other day and charge about once a week.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RosieReview, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality and battery life. We're sorry if the headphones randomly turns off. Allow us to help and turn your experience around.

      If the headset is turned off automatically, please try the following:
      When you wear the headset over a cap, cloth, a scarf, hair, etc., wearing detection may not work properly. The automatic power off function may trigger and the headset may be turned off automatically. Wear the headset so that your ears are inside the earpads.
      When the automatic power off function is set to [Do not turn off] on the [System] tab of the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app, wearing detection will continue to work and the symptom may be improved.
      Make sure the battery is fully charged.
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000673390.html?search=Automatic%20Power%20Off

      Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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

      Sincerely, Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Headphones

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

    Crisp sound, customizable sound options and seemless connection to all devices. Comfortable to wear and durabel, too!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      HiEdTo, We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, and connectivity. 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

    Great ! Sony XM5

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

    Excelent sound, perfect and comfortable fit. One of the best headphones you can buy

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi FernandoC, Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound, comfortable and perfect fit. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones I've ever purchased

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

    Amazing sound with these headphones. It was recommended to me by one of the Bestbuy employees and don't regret purchasing it one bit. Worth every dollar I spent on these headphones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi OsvaldoL,
      Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the WH-1000XM5 headphones! We're pleased to hear that you've found them to be a worthwhile investment.
      It's wonderful to know that you're enjoying the incredible sound quality these headphones offer.

      Thanks for choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Stephanie Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love these headphones

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

    Best headphones I’ve bought. I’ve had the AirPod maxes and the AirPods, but these are the most comfortable of the bunch.

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

      Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.

      It's wonderful to know you find them to be the most comfortable among other headphones you've tried. We put a lot of work into the new design, focusing on a lighter build and a more comfortable fit, and it's incredibly rewarding to hear that it makes such a difference for you.

      We truly appreciate you choosing Sony and are glad you're loving the experience!

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Supremacy

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

    Got a white XM5 for a bestie this past christmas, sooner or later I bought one for myself so we could match outfits. Also because the XM5 does have some cool features such as the ambience mode, especially the noise-cancelling mode so you can hear your inner demo- I mean, your music. The feel and quality of the headphones is quite sturdy and soft, specifically the thing or part that goes around the ears, it doesnt feel squished or weighted down as much compared to other headphones. So yeah, Sony Supremacy ig.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi IyanC, We're pleased 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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better Evolution in XMS

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

    Better AI ajustment compared to the former version and more fashable disign.

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

      Great! We're thrilled that you like the Auto NC Optimizer and design of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    sony headphones

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

    10/10 best headphones i’ve used, so comfortable and amazing quality

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JeremyD, Thank you for writing your review. We're glad that you like the WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Expensive but maybe worth it.

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

    Great quality in the build and sound. Extremely comfortable however, I don’t know if they are worth the price.

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