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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6351 reviews

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    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 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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful 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.

    Beautiful design, light, and great sound quality. definitely worth the money, especially if it is on sale.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Chris Amazing! We're glad that you like the light-weight design 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cant go wrong with this line ever

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

    Great upgrade from my xm3. I love the new design. If I had one gripe, it’d be that you cant fold them over anymore for minimal storage. But that’s not a deal breaker for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi M2DC13, Great! 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

    Amazing

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

    Absolutely stunning. I don't ever think ill need any other headphones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BestBuyCustomer592, We’re glad you like the WH1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    XM4 and More!

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

    Beautiful in and out over-the-ear headphones by Sony. Love the new design after the XM4s. Exceptional listening experience in all genres of music.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jjosephh, We're glad that you ae 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 4 out of 5 stars

    Good headphones

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

    Good quality sound, a little uncomfy for big ears but overall the noise cancellation is spot on and it has great battery for bunch of hours of nonstop favorite music, I really recommend them

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi sabecriss, Great! We're thrilled 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 3 out of 5 stars

    It’s ehhhhh

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

    Headphones don’t feel like 400$ but the sound is solid, compared from other headphones I like it a lot. But wish it had more bass and more colors

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AnthonyH, Thank you for your honest review. We are glad to hear that you are happy with the overall performance of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. For the bass, please check our help guide link to troubleshoot the issue https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534519.html

      You may also check if this occurs on different devices and audio source.

      Should you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com
      Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.

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

      Regards,
      Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Buy

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

    Both these for a military veteran that has ear trouble and a brain injury and these are very comfortable with the ear ringing, popping, and other ear issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mytyme83, Great! 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony did it again, Noise cancellation is superb!

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

    Was surprised these Sony headphones sounded better then the rest and it really does a great job at noise cancellation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Anasco,
      Awesome! We're really happy that you are impressed with the incredible sound quality and noise canceling features 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Kris Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    First time user for mx5s

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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.

    Love these i use to be a bose loyal fan but these mx5 are superb, bass and quality of the music is wonderful also i also use the Sony WF 1000mx4 now I am a loyal Sony customer

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Deadpool, Awesome! 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones ever!

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

    By far the best headphones I have ever used. Very long battery life. Definitely worth the money

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thanks for the 5-star rating, WP7337! We're glad that you are impressed with the sound quality and battery life of the headphones. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Headphones

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

    Bought these noise canceling head phones for my son. He was going on a trip and used them on the plane.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JonB, We're delighted to hear that your son likes his new new headphones. 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Comfortable and 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.

    Sound is great even on an airplane. They were comfortable and the noise cancelling worked well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Rick, We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great overall quality

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

    [Employee of bestbuy] Get the app the maximize your experience. Handle headset with care

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ValuedCustomer, We're thrilled to hear that you like the overall quality and use of app. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worthy purchase

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

    Noise cancellation was great! A very comfortable fit when compared to Sony - WH1000XM4

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SravyaV, this is great! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best!

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

    My son loved it so much! He bought different kind of headphones but si far this is the only one the exceeded his expectations.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Maria, We're glad that your son likes his 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

    Comfortable headset

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

    I like the noise canceling feature. Only complaint is callers cannot hear me on Microsoft teams if my phone bluetooth is connected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TinaB, We're glad that you like the noise canceling function of your new headphones. We're also sorry to hear that you're having issues when using the headphones with Microsoft teams. To use your headphones for video calls on your computer, you need to make sure that the Speaker and Microphone settings are set correctly. Otherwise, the voice of the other party may not be heard or the other party may not hear you.

      Before we walk you through the settings, it's important that you know the different types of Bluetooth® profiles and what they are used for. Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) is intended to playback music. The Hands-free Profile (HFP) and Headset Profile (HSP) are intended for voice calls.

      Depending on the video calling app, the voice call may not be available when connected using the A2DP profile, so make sure to select the HFP/HSP profile when you want to use the headphones for video calls.
      For more details, please check our support website and look for "How to use Bluetooth headphones for video calls on a computer" article.

      I hope this helps but if you still need assistance, do not hesitate to drop us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Sincerely,
      Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony headphones - better than the rest

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

    Great Over the ear headphones - Good sound quality.

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

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    Really good, just hate that it’s super quiet. The quality itself is great just want it louder

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi EdgarN95, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're glad you like it. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your Sony unit. For low sound level, please follow this link:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534511.html?search=low%20sound%20level

      If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:

      Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony 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've been using these for a couple weeks now, and the noise cancelling is really impressive. Sound quality is great as well. Really good headphones.

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I like

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

    Good sounds for how understand how to use all options But it’s pricey.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mzaki, We're glad that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US