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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6375 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, frequently praising its comfort, impressive battery life, and lightweight design. While many also appreciate its good bass, snug fit, and decent active noise cancellation, some concerns have been raised. These concerns primarily revolve around its portability, price, occasional connectivity issues, and a desire for louder volume and water resistance.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    10/10 would reccomend

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

    Couldnt be happier! Great noise cancelation, high quality audio as well as a sleek look!

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

      Thank you for the purchase! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. It's also good to hear you like the industry ieading noise canceling and sound quality 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!

      Regards,
      David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Job Sony!

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

    Love this thing, best sound quality, totally would recommend to anyone!

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    yup yup

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

    kinda crazy kinda werid kinda great on god 222 give it a mango out of twn

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

      Thank you for your enthusiastic and unique review of the WH-1000XM5 headphones!

      We're so pleased to hear you're having such a positive experience, and we're thrilled they've earned a "mango out of ten" from you! It sounds like you're truly enjoying the exceptional sound and features they offer.

      Thanks for choosing Sony!

      Sincerely,
      Jenn | Sony Social Media Team. sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SwagPhones

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

    These hoes are tight best impulse purchase I’ve made yet.

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony is still awesome

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

    I owned the previous version and i didn't think they could improve them....I was wrong. These are awesome.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Tono, congratulations on your upgrade! We're immensely pleased to hear you're enjoying the Industry-leading noise Cancellation and the Extraordinary sound quality of the Sony - WH1000XM5! Their ultra-comfortable and lightweight design is perfect for all day listening. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy the music! Regards, -Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    5/5

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

    Awesome, battery last a long time. Not sweat proof though

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Ps23, Thanks for your 5-star review. We are glad you like your new Sony wireless noise canceling 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 trusting Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Great product. I had the older version that my boy destroyed. This is a perfect upgrade

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

      Hi wushuman1352, 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

    Ms.

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

    Amazing product, sound quality is exceptional and noise canceling superb

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

    Omg

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

    One of the best headphones om the market get u one

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      That's great, GeorgeC! You definitely made the right choice with these headphones. We are thrilled to hear about your amazing experience so far with our newest industry-leading noise canceling headphones, WH-1000XM5. We're also glad to hear you appreciate everything about 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Uhhhhmazing

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

    LOVEEEEEE these!!! The sound quality is bomb.com and they're actually pretty cute too!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Kelsooooo! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH1000XM5 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. -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Sound!

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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! Couldn’t be happier! Love the color. too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Great choice Montanamary57! 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

    Huge upgrade

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

    Great noise canceling and sound quality. This was a fantastic upgrade from my old XM-2s!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi EvanH, Awesome! We're glad that you love the noise canceling function and sound quality 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

    100% recommend

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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! Love that you can control all setting through the app.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Lily, Great! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and features of headphones connect app. 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 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product, a bit hot for my head

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

    A bit hot for my ears after 50minutes but the quality is excellent!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Minh, We're glad that you like the overall quality of your headphones. We appreciate you taking the time sharing your experience with us. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for noise canceling

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

    The noise canceling works great, which is awesome that you can use the ambient sound option to hear your surroundings.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Kimmie, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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

    Television

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

    Perfect for my computer and wathing movies on my large sony 70 inches tv

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

      Thank you for your concise and positive review of the WH-1000XM5 headphones!

      We're delighted to hear that they fits perfectly with you, especially when connected to your computer and for watching movies on your large 70-inch Sony TV. It's fantastic to know that our headphones are enhancing your personal entertainment experiences, providing clear audio and an immersive soundstage for both work and leisure.

      Thanks for choosing Sony!

      Sincerely,
      Jenn | Sony Social Media Team. sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones everr

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

    Upgraded from xm4. These are lighter and still has the best noise cancellation

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Milow! Awesome upgrade! From airplane noise to people’s voices, our WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones with multiple microphone noise cancelling keep out more high and mid frequency sounds than ever. And with Auto NC Optimizer, noise cancelling is automatically optimised based on your wearing conditions and environment. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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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. The sound is amazing and it is definitely worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Homegym, we're glad you like the sound quality of our industry-leading noise canceling 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 WH1000XM5 a pleasure to wear. Thank you for choosing SONY! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mark

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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. Very pleased with them. Sound quality is superb

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Marks, We're happy to hear that you are enjoying the audio 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

    Sound cancelation is to good

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

    Excellent, the best sound cancelation, the weight is to light

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

      Thanks for the fantastic five stars! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the industry-leading noise cancellation on your WH-1000XM5 headphones.

      A key design goal for the XM5s was to create an ultra-lightweight and comfortable experience for all-day listening, and we're glad that feature is standing out for you!

      Thanks for choosing Sony!

      Sincerely,
      Jenn | Sony Social Media Team. sony-global