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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6245 reviews

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  • Sound Quality

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    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 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 5 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.

    I absolutely loved the noise cancellation on the headphones a couldn’t hear anything when people were talking to me. The sound quality was also great so great I fell asleep listening to my music

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Excellent choice EmilyB! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the noise canceling of 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:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Can’t hear you !

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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 love these there so comfy. Wore them all the way to Spain

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thanks for the 5-star rating, JenniferH! We're glad you are impressed with the comfy design and amazing noise canceling performance of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good purchase

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

    These headphones definitely have excellent sound quality. Initial use of The noise-canceling and ambient sound features are great also. One small minor critique I have with the headphones is that they're not sweatproof or water-resistant. You think for the price, they would have at least some type of water resistance. But the sound quality is impressive.

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

      Hi Silky, Great! We're happy 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

    very happy

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

    They just sound amazing. The app is user friendly, can easily change the bass sounds.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MartinV, We're glad that you like the sound and user-friendly app. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    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.

    They are very good. Easy to set up, and the sound quality is excellent. The noise-cancelling feature really works, which does sometimes annoy the people around me.

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

      Hello PBGa,
      Great! Thank you for purchasing our WH1000XM5 and for sharing your feedback. We're glad that you easily setup your new headphone and it's nice to know that you are pleased with the sound quality as well as the noise canceling capability of our XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy!- Marco Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wife says they are amazing but ugly

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

    Spent a lot of time researching which ones to go with almost picked the Bose really glad went with these. Sound is amazing, the noise cancelling works perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Nobodyspecial, thanks for your output. We're glad that you like the sound and noise canceling function. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Headphones

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

    My brother loves these headphones! He enjoys them for the gym and everyday activities!

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      It brings us great joy to hear that your brother is enjoying the WH1000XM5 headphones both at the gym and in his daily routine. Knowing they enhance his activities means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate you sharing this with us. Thank you for your kind words!

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones for the $$

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

    I was going to spend alot more for the next level model but these work well for reading and listening to music to drown out the background noise from family.

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

      Hi DB902,
      Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're happy to hear that your WH1000XM5 headphones perfectly suits your needs and expectations. Nice to know you are enjoying the amazing sound quality, noise canceling features and overall performance of the unit. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris Sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Poorly designed noise cancelling feature

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

    These headphones have an automatically adjusting active noise cancelling. Basically, depending on the environment, how you move your head, or how you are wearing these headphones, you will HEAR the noise cancelling change completely. You will randomly hear it become less strong or more strong, etc… it does this seemingly at random. This is extremely annoying and this feature cannot be turned off, it ruins these headphones for me personally.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Lucas,

      We are very sorry to hear about your frustration with the noise-canceling performance of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. What you are describing sounds like the Adaptive Sound Control or Speak-to-Chat features, which can be adjusted or disabled.

      We recommend opening the "Sony | Headphones Connect" app and turning off Adaptive Sound Control on the Status tab. Additionally, please ensure Speak-to-Chat is disabled in the Sound tab, as this can also cause the audio to shift when it detects movement or speech. While the Auto NC Optimizer adjusts to your environment, disabling these specific settings usually provides the consistent experience you are looking for.

      Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,
      Eliab Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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

    Noise-canceling works wonders! The touch is pretty sensitive, otherwise great product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RicardoL, we're glad you are enjoying your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SONY STILL HAS IT!

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

    Excellent headphones! The store salesperson helped me pick them out. He was very knowledgeable and professional.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for your review, FredrickC!

      We are delighted to hear that you consider the WH-1000XM5 headphones to be excellent!

      It's also wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience with the salesperson at the store. We value our retail partners and are always pleased to hear when their staff are knowledgeable and professional, helping customers make the perfect choice.

      Thanks again for choosing Sony!

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A1 W headphones

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

    Light on head, comfortable for hours even if you got big ears.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bill'sHPhones

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

    superior for listening to music. Clear with a slight bass edge overall. Perfect for my taste in music.

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

      Great! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super Comfy Crazy good Sound!

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

    Some people dont like that they dont fold. Its not a big deal for me. Sound is amazing and you can wear them all day.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MikeyM, Thank you for the positive review! We're thrilled to hear you like the amazing sound and all-day comfort of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great but overpriced

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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 but honestly not worth $400. Wish i waited until they had them on sale

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Sean, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Not what you're expecting... but in a good way!

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

    They're *just* great sounding headphones. I read reviews and got myself hyped and nothing too complain about, at all, but they're slightly over hyped. Not over rated though, just amazing sounding headphones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AlHen, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you like the audio 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:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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

    I think these headphones are very worth it for people who are seeking good noise canceling headphones. Great for excercising, phone calls, and homework!

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

      Great! We're thrilled that the noise canceling function of the headphones is perfect for your lifestyle. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony 1000XM5 is fantastic

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

    Incredible headphones! Great sound quality and great noise cancelling.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RyanC, Thank you for your feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones! We're glad to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise-canceling features. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Top notch!

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

    Top notch! ANC is awesome and sound quality is simply super. Stylish.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi VenkatB, We are glad to hear that you are enjoying the WH-1000XM5 headphones! They are indeed known for their top-notch Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and excellent sound quality. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones i own

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

    I don’t remember who helped me but she was super helpful and I originally was gonna get the AirPods max but they werent as comfy and didnt sound as good as the sonys

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

      Hi Tyler , Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the 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