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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6232 reviews

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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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  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones out there

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

    Best headphones in the market. Sony is the brand to go. This headphones are worth it

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

      Hello EstebanS,

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We’re honored to hear that you regard the WH-1000XM5 headphones as the leading choice in the market and recognize Sony as a trusted brand. Your endorsement of the product’s quality and value is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and for placing your confidence in our technology.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great pair of headphones

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

    Tested out the headphones on a flight, it blocked out EVERYTHING! Way better than my airpods in that department. The carrying case feels nice and the accompanying app is great as well.

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

      Hi DarthBane,

      You made the right choice with the Sony WH-1000XM5! We're thrilled that you like the noise canceling function, supplied carrying case, and dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect) 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony noise cancelling headphones

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

    Best option, before you get another manufacturer try these.

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

      Hi EndUser, We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not good to carry with you. Big bulky case.

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

    In all honesty the headsets though they have great noise cancellation and great sound, I really (really) disliked the fact that they are hard to transport. The case is big and awkward and takes up a lot of space. I love the folding capacity of Sony Beats Solo 4. Traded up from my 3’s. I have since returned my CM5’s. Sorry. I would recommend the headset for the sound but not in terms of easy transport.

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

      Hi MyHeadphones,

      Thanks for your honest and detailed feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones.

      We're glad to hear you find the noise cancellation and sound quality to be great, as those are key features of the XM5.

      We also appreciate your valuable feedback regarding the carrying case and the lack of a folding design. We understand how important portability is for many users, and we'll be sure to pass your comments along to the team. We're sorry to hear that this particular feature was a deal-breaker for you, and we appreciate you sharing your experience with us.

      Thanks for the recommendation and for choosing Sony!

      Sincerely,
      Jenn | Sony Social Media Team. Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing noise cancellation

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

    The noise canceling is amazing! The best headphone I’ve ever used.

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

      Hi Zenith, We're glad that you like the noise canceling. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Anniversary Gift

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

    Gift for husband for our anniversary and he loves them! Says they work & sound great!

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

      Hi NinaC,

      We are delighted that the WH-1000XM5 headphones were a perfect anniversary gift and that your husband is enjoying their great sound and performance.

      Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards, Eliab Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones

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

    Absolutely love these headphones. The Sony app lets you adjust the EQ as well which is super helpful. Sound quality is amazing.

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

      Hello Tjv123,
      Great! We are truly happy that you are loving the sound quality of our WH1000XM5. Also, good thing that you were able to utilized the Sony app to adjust the sound settings to your liking. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Better then AirPod maxes

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

    Head are great but the sound connect app can be annoying

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

      Hi Brahim, thanks for taking the time to share your experience with the Sony - WH1000XM5. We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the extraordinary sound quality, and industry-leading noise canceling technology on these headphones. Your satisfaction is our top priority, therefore we want make things right for you, please let us know what were the inconveniences you went through with the sound connect app. You can contact our technical support team if you have questions or need assistant via: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
      Best regards, -Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    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.

    The product was better than we expected. We had read great things but really does what it says and worked excellently. Would definitely recommend

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

      Hi Geri,

      Thank you for the purchase! We're happy to hear that you like the headphones and it is living up to your expectations. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    T from up north

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

    Sound is excellent. The noise canceling feature works well as advertised and the ohone voice recogniotn/cancellation of surround ind sound works wel.

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

      Hi BigTim, We're glad that you like the sound, noise canceling, and features. 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

    Prefect 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.

    Excellent sounds quality. Would recommend. Perfect gift for anyone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MatthewC, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Comfy with great build and sound quality!

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

    I’ve had these for a few months and I love them! I like that there is an app to get the most out of the headphones and you have a lot of options for customization of your sound. I was on the fence between these and the AirPod Max but I’m glad I got these! These are also able to be controlled by the touch sensors on the outside of the earphone, which is a cool option.

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

      Hi Meeechelle, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your Sony WH-1000XM5. It's great to know that the app and customization options are enhancing your experience. We're also glad you appreciate the touch sensor controls on the earphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommend

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

    Has really good sound quality. Noise cancellation is phenomenal.

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

      Hi HarisaT,

      Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Sound, poor App management

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

    The headphones are great! The app on the other hand kind of sucks. Sometimes I wish it didn't need the app to work on my phone. The App is the only reason I wish I would have bought Bose instead. But the sound quality is good.

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

      While we're glad you like most of the features of your WH-1000XM5, we regret to hear you are not having the best experience with the companion app. Your feedback is extremely important to us and is very much appreciated. You can use the headphones without the app, however, to get the most out of your WH-1000XM5, the Sony Headphones Connect app allows you to customize the following:

      • Update the headset software
      • Turn the voice guidance on/off
      • Switch the touch sensor control panel on/off setting
      • Set the Bluetooth connection mode (sound quality mode)
      • Set the wearing detection automatic power off function
      • Set the wearing detection automatic music playback pause and resume function
      • Check the connection status and the settings of the headset
      • Switch the multipoint connection (Connect the headset to 2 devices simultaneously) on/off setting
      • Select the Equalizer setting
      • Customize the Equalizer setting
      • Adjust the noise canceling function and Ambient Sound Mode (ambient sound control)

      Be sure to review the help guide link below, as it tells you what you can do with the Sony Headphones Connect app.
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534533.html

      If you need further assistance regarding your product, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Regards,
      Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Headphones

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

    Sounds amazing great quality, and noise cancellation comes in handy

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

      That's awesome, EdgarB! We're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Review

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

    Good sound quality, but seemed to have a looser fit.

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

      Thanks for the review! Feedback is well appreciated as Sony always strives to deliver the best quality products, so we can definitely look into the concern encountered for future references. We are glad you are enjoying the amazing sound quality from the headphones, and do not forget to download the Sony Sound Connect app to enhance the experience!

      Thank you for choosing Sony, have a great day!
      -DiegoV Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My review

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

    Great quality headphones. Impressive noise cancellation. Served me well on a long flight and had no issues with wear and tear due to the travel case that’s included.

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

      Hi Ithurtssogood, Awesome! We're glad that you're enjoying the noise canceling and 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best headphones

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

    The best sounding headphones I've ever owned. Just crisp clear sound. Unfortunately, someone stole them a month ago while I was commuting.

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

      Hi DerekS,

      We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. It's unfortunate that the headphones were stolen. We hope you will be able to replace these amazing headphones. Thanks for sharing your review and for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph 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.

    Excellent sound and clarity. Noise cancellation works perfect

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I like it

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

    I get this for my daughter is very comfortable easy to use she love it

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

      Hi AracelyA,

      Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're happy to hear that your daughter loves the comfortable design of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US