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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6377 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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sounding headset

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

    I tried the similar sony ones first and enjoyed them but when i tried this it had a much better all around experience.

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

    Great headphones. Little downside

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

    Really great sound and options. Good connectivity as well. Next level noise cancellation. Only nit pick is how it goes open when on your shoulders

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AntoineB, Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality, noise canceling function, 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    VERY GOOD

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

    They were the best headphones on the market (before the wmx6). They have very good noise cancelling and ambient noise.

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

      It's truly wonderful to hear that you consider your Sony headphones the best on the market before the new generation. Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review and for highlighting their very good noise cancelling and ambient sound features. Performance like that is what sets your Sony headphones apart and helps create an immersive listening experience.

      Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you an amazing day!
      DiegoV. Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best

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

    Best headphones ever. The noice canceling is a life saver. They're comfortable and simply amazing to wear all day.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Marie, Great! We're pleased to hear that you like the noise canceling function 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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones!

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my Sony headphones! the noise canceling works so good! better than Beats by Dr. Dre any day!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JeanetteM, Great! We're delighted 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must have for Teams calls

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

    The best over ear headphones I’ve used! The ANC is amazing! It works great with iPhone and with a windows platform laptop

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

      That's very nice to hear! We're glad that you're enjoying the noise canceling of the headphones for your iPhone and computer. 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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    New design same quality sound

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

    Amazing quality. Honestly hard to notice or justify the price vs the xm4 it comes down to preference of appearance. Nonetheless you’re getting quality as always.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi CalvinB, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad that you are still impressed with the amazing sound quality of your new Sony XM5 headphones. We appreciate your comment regarding the price and new design of the XM5. Rest-assured your inputs will not go unnoticed. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones improved by eq

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

    [Employee of bestbuy] Great sounding headphones once you adjust the eq a little. Straight out of the box they sound a little soulless. However the wuality and oberall product is great

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Great choice Cookiemonster! 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:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones!

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

    The best headphones money can buy! Basically the noise cancelation is perfect and so is the comfort. Great for relaxing and listening to audiobooks and music.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Fantastic, Chantell! We are happy that you enjoying your new WH-1000XM5. We are also delighted that you are satisfied with the amazing sound quality, industry-leading noise canceling feature, comfortable fit design, and superb performance of 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 the 5-star review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are the best headphones ive ever gotten hands down would buy them again

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RobertD, We're glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Probably the best noise cancellation headphones

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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 quality, impressive sound noise reduction and isolation and easy controls. Worth the price!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DJ914, Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying the audio quality, controls, 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

    Sony WH1000XM5

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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 that sounds as great as it looks. Easy to switch from phone and computer.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent headphones, the best sound I’ve ever heard personally from headphones, let alone Bluetooth ones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Wowman, Amazing! We're glad that you like 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

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Slightly bigger than the 4’s

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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 great and the noise canceling is the best you can get of any over ear headphones right now, but they are too big for my head. I had the 4’s and they fit a little big too, but the 5’s are a good bit bigger. Because they don’t clamp tight enough and the head band is too long, they don’t seal well and pull away from my ears when I turn my head side to side. This effects the noise canceling because it won’t seal around my ears consistently. And because it doesn’t have enough clamping force, the headband puts more pressure on the top of my head and hurts after awhile. I love Sonys, but I prefer the fit of the 4’s. I don’t have an abnormally small head either!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Carly, Thank you for choosing Sony. While we are glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones, we are sorry to hear that it did not meet all of your expectations. The WH-1000XM5 is for All day comfort with an elegant design! 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 elegant design with stepless slider, seamless swivel and hanger, and silent joints, makes WH-1000XM5 a pleasure to wear.

      Regards,
      Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just get it

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

    The best Noise Canceling headphones I've ever purchased. Sony is always on the right track.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Techmoves, We're glad that you love the noise canceling function. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • 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.

    I received these as a gift and couldnt be happier. Great noise cancelation, and the best sounding headphones I've had.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Whiteknight, Excellent! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function 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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wholesome

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

    Love the sound quality and how you can tune out the world around you, if you have the money its a great investment for sure.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Slade193, That's good to hear. We are glad that you love your 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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    More than worth it

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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 quality and noise cancelling that is well worth its value. If you're looking for the best set of headphones at this price point, you're in the right place

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi alanthropy, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with 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. -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony - WH1000XM5 Wireless Headphones

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

    I would like to say that overall the sound quality is excellent, just a little bulky.

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

      That's greaty! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAT HEADPHONES

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

    the sound cancellation is amazing, the best pair of headphones for working out!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello SalG,
      That's awesome! We're glad that you are amazed by the superb noise canceling capability of our XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! - Marco Sony_US