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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6389 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    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:
    Sound quality

    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.

    These headphones are amazing for sound quality and the noise canceling is amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Dev13,

      We are beyond pleased to hear that your WH-1000XM5 headphones are delivering an amazing experience. We’ve poured our latest engineering into the Integrated Processor V1 to ensure that our noise canceling remains world-class, so it is fantastic to know it’s creating a peaceful sanctuary for your music.

      It is equally rewarding to hear that the sound quality is hitting the mark for you. We aim to provide a signature sound that reveals every detail of your favorite tracks, and knowing you’re enjoying that level of clarity makes all our hard work worthwhile.

      Thank you for choosing Sony for your personal audio journey.

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones

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

    Noise Canceling is excellent - couldn’t be any better! Comfort is very good. Sound quality is also very good. Perhaps a bit bass heavy, despite attempts to limit the bass and accentuate the midrange and treble. Despite this, I would definitely recommend these headphones!

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

      Hi BobB, Fabulous! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound, noise canceling, 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for studying!

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

    The noise cancellation is no joke, you will have the best concentration you need. They don’t hurt at all, even after hours of wear. The features included are also amazing & helpful.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SayWhaatSara, we're glad 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. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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

    The best headphones I have ever owned. Great sound quality and comes with an actual case for everything. Battery life is 30 hours which is amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DevonM, That's really cool! We're thrilled to hear that you feel the WH-1000XM5 is the best sounding headphones that you've owned. It's good to know you are enjoying the top-notch sound quality, amazing battery life, and overall features of our industry-leading, Noise Canceling headphones WH-1000XM5. Thank you so much for your purchase! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great noise canceling

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

    Very good headphones for this price. The noise canceling is very good for airplane trips and the gym.

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

      Hello Johnny,

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We couldn’t be happier to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones are providing excellent noise cancellation during your airplane trips and gym sessions. It’s rewarding to know that their performance offers you such a valuable and enjoyable experience in different environments.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony headphones WH1000XM5

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

    Great product, great battery life, good sound quality and excellent noise cancellation. I did have an issue with when I am listening to music, it would stop playing when ever I started singing or if I spoke to someone else, not sure why this was happening, overall it’s a great headphones

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

      We are thrilled to know your satisfaction with the exceptional sound quality, long-lasting battery life, and industry-leading noise canceling feature of our WH-1000XM5. Regarding your concern, it's possible that the Speak-to-Chat function (the headset pauses or mutes the music which is being played) of your headphones activates when you sing loudly or speak to someone. The Speak-to-Chat mode activates when it detects the speech of the person wearing the headset, but in rare cases, it may activate in response to the voices of other people, ambient environmental sounds, transportation announcements, etc. But you don't have to worry, you can disable Speak-to-Chat in cases where the Speak-to-Chat mode frequently activates by accident or if you don't want the music to pause when you begin to sing. For details, please visit the link below:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000536742.html

      I hope this helps.

      The WH-1000XM5 headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening. 2 processors control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support, the WH-1000XM5 headphones provide awe-inspiring audio quality.

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

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great headphones

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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.

    sound great and comfy for using for long periods of time

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

      Thanks for the great review! We really appreciate the feedback. It is great to hear that you are enjoying your Sony headphones. Do not forget to get the Sony Sound Connect App to enhance the experience! Than you for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!

      -DiegoV, Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Weight
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product and light weight

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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.

    [Employee of bestbuy] Been using only for a week, Sound quality is great. Very light weight and spatial sound is good. What’s annoying, auto pauses music even if Im humming a song, have to figure out to stop that!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Planet51, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Quality

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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 fall nothing short when it comes to quality and comfort by far in my opinion the best headphones on the market !!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi WilmerO, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you like the quality and comfort. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A concert in your ear hole and light as a feather

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

    Well made. Light. Like feathers on my ears but the sound quality is astonishing! So glad I bought these. I replaced my older Sony headphones so I knew I’d be happy with the upgrade.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ThomasG, We're glad 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:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice!

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

    Nice!! Comfortable to wear and easy to switch between devices

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi user813823,

      We are thrilled to hear that your WH-1000XM5s are providing a comfortable fit and that you're finding it easy to switch between your devices!

      Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,
      Eliab Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful 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.

    Amazing headphones. So soft and lightweight! Look is very modern and sleek

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hii EllaK, 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

    Best Choice of Noise Cancelling Headphone

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

    “I’ve been using the Sony WH-1000XM5 for a while now, and they’re honestly some of the best headphones I’ve tried. The noise cancellation is incredibly effective, and the sound is really rich and detailed.”

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

      Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear that you're enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones. It's fantastic to know that you find the noise cancellation to be incredibly effective and the sound quality to be rich and detailed. We're proud to create products that deliver on those key features.

      Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,
      Eliab Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony is the best

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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.

    Bought bose quite comfort ultra return. Purchase sony wh-1000xm5 blue I live sound quallity base noise canceltion. I am keeping it Thank you Tony from best buy and sony excellent product

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Ovir11801,

      You made the right choice upgrading to the Sony WH-1000XM5! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling function 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 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than expected

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

    I was debating whether I should get these over the airpods max until I started to see review for both headphones from youtubers and audiophiles and mostly they were saying that the xm5s or xm4s would be a better pick than the AirPods max considering the overpriced headphones is heavy and can be uncomfortable for longer periods of listening times. 100% recommended

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi GKG123, You've made a right choice! We're also 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:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pure Bless Experience

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

    Onces in a life time experience that I never throught I would be able to buy; but here I am loving the bass and sound quality,plus battery life ah pure Bless my anime music in 4k heaven.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Yuki, Thanks for sharing your awesome experience. We are thrilled to hear that you are loving the bass and sound quality of 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 your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good headphones

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

    Really good headphones bought them at discount price I recommend buying them if you find them with a discount you won't regret it good battery life and really good sound not the best of the best but definitely up there

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

    Stellar

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

    Will simply echo others...these are the king. Cleaner on the low end brings out more detail in the mids and highs. I had moments of "wow...I never heard that before"...and this is coming from the xm4. I won't say it's massively different than the xm4 (I use the bright eq setting) but it's there. Noise cancelling is impressive. Give it about 2 or 3 seconds to adapt to your surroundings and just listen to the quiet kick in. It's pretty cool. I tested it out with a vacuum cleaner running right next to me. At first the xm4s are full on so you might be fooled in thinking that the 5s are worse but let the xm5s adapt and kick in. Once you do you'll be blown away. Larger case and no fold in doesn't bother me. The case is longer but it's also thinner. All in all I'm happy with these. An IP rating would have been nice but at this point and outside of that I'm not sure how you can make these any better. The 6's will have big shoes to fill.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Favorite headphones!!!

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

    Super comfy and they connect seamlessly. I can wear them for hours and not get tired. Probably only charge them once or twice a month because the battery lasts so long.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi customer, We're thrilled to hear that you like the battery life and comfortable to use. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Headphone

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

    Very comfortable and fast shipping. They are exactly what I was looking for

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi FernandoB!
      Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us.
      It is fantastic to know that these WH-1000XM5 were exactly what you were looking for! We’re so glad they arrived quickly and are feeling great on your ears.

      We appreciate you choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US