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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:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth every penny

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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 awesome! Fantastic battery life and quality of sound!

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones!

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

    Best Headphones ive ever had. Some people say case is too big, but worth it for the quality your getting. Great sound, flexibility, convenience and comfort.

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

      Awesome! Thanks for commenting, Kaff!

      We are very happy to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, very comfortable fit design, and superb performance of your WH-1000XM5. 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 so much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound quality is great

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

    Sound quality is better than my Bose 45. Has deep bass and clear vocals. Noise cancelling works great, I fly a lot and when these are on, I don't hear the engine noise and fall asleep quickly. Highly recommended

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

      Hi Kensirey, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new 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. Regards, Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Headphones

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

    The headphones are very light and easy to wear! I love the color as well! I typically use these headphones for my flights and the block out noise very well

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

      Hi Kiki1024
      Awesome! We're glad that your new headphones perfectly suits your needs and expectations. We really appreciate you love the light weight design, easy to wear, color, and noise canceling features of the unit. 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! - Kris Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great and sound proof

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

    Amazing sound quality!! I can remove all the sound around me, and the Black Friday deal was great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Paulie!
      Thank you for the wonderful review of the WH-1000XM5 headphones! We are honored to hear that you think the sound quality is amazing and that you were able to grab a great deal.

      We appreciate you choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Headphone

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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.

    Light weight and very comfortable! I like how it connects easily to any of my Bluetooth devices.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Too sensitive

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

    I like the Headphones and thought they were cute but i did not like the fact that I could not wear them to the gym because they can’t get wet and because they were so sensitive on the outside I couldn’t lay in my bed with them! However the sound quality was amazing and they were pretty comfortable!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LizbethC,
      Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the WH-1000XM5 headphones. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the sound quality and found them comfortable! We understand your concerns about their sensitivity and water resistance for gym use. We value your feedback. We always strive to improve our products based on customer experiences.

      Thank you for choosing Sony.
      Best regards,
      - Stephanie Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony xm5

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sounding earbuds and they are very comfortable for long listening

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

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

      -David Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony wh-1000xm5 with very good noise canceling

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

    These Sony wh-1000 xm5 headphones are very nice, compared to the older Sony wh-1000 xm3 , these have a little more quality, they are light weight and very comfortable, you’ll notice that the the case that they come in is a little bigger, that’s because they don’t fold up like the older Sony xm3 model, something thats not too big of a deal for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony

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

    Not as loud as expected. Quality is good though!!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Samantha, thanks so much for your review and for choosing the Sony - WH1000XM5! We're glad to hear you're enjoying their great quality, our team put a lot of care into delivering clear, immersive sound and top-tier noise cancellation. We appreciate your feedback on the volume level, and we'll definitely share it with our development team as we continue to improve. Thank you for being part of the Sony family! Best regards, -Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Yes.

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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.

    Ive owned several top quality headphones in the past but I gotta say, Sony put in the work on these x5s. Messing around with the EQ and other features on the Headphones Sony app truly makes the product unique such as placing your palm on the right outer headphone surface to activate the 6 mics around the headphones to activate the attention mode to hear your surroundings or the fact that there arent any buttons for replaying the previous song or going to the next or even volume up and down...its all on that same touch sensitive outer surface of the headphone and it amazes me how well it works. Theres even the feature that pauses the music automatically when you start speaking (can be toggles on/off in settings). Not to mention the battery, it charges for like 10 minutes to get about 3 hours of play time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Zam121, Amazing! 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very nice.

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

    Comfortable, and the sound is great. Fantastic noise cancellation

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Wonderful, PaigeR! We're glad you found the right headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy it

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

    Fantastic. Great product for the price! Great sound quality and comfort

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LisaM, That's fantastic! We're thrilled to hear that you love the amazing sound quality and the impressive noise cancellation of your WH-1000XM5. It's great to know that you find them extremely comfortable for long wear without causing any discomfort. Enjoy and thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Headphones

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

    Great headphones. Amazing sound quality and very comfortable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Wonderful, KevinH! We're glad you like the sound quality of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Recommended for comfort and more

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

    This has been by far the most comfortable headphones I’ve ever had. The quality of sound is great. I sold my apple ones to get this one based on comfort. The noise cancelling feature can do better but it’s not a big deal.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Ani2k,
      Good decision! We're glad that you are pleased with the audio quality, comfortability and noise canceling feature of our Sony WH1000XM5. The WH1000XM5 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. - Marco 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.

    These are great headphones! I love the microphones, people tell me they hear me real well. Application has more customization than Bose app. Would recommend to anyone for the price!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Liopr90,

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      It's truly wonderful to hear that you love the microphones on the WH1000XM5 headphones and that people hear you really well. We're pleased to learn that the application offers more customization than other headphone apps, giving you a personalized experience. Your recommendation for the price means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your positive feedback about these features.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome if you can take hot ears

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

    My beige flag is that I didn't like these headphones. I know, everyone else loves them but they just got too hot for me around my ears. I returned them and went back to my Bose QC 45. The sound and noise cancelling were great though.

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

      Thank you for the feedback. It is unfortunate that the unit had to be returned. We're glad to hear that you like the sound and noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for sharing your experience and we hope you will consider Sony again in a future purchase.

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    You get what you pay for

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

    These are a bit on the pricy side but they are very good quality, lightweight, great noise cancellation. I goneslty prefer these over the bose headphones for the weight and confort.

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

      Hi PapaScorpio,

      Fabulous! We are truly delighted to know your satisfaction with the incredible sound quality, very comfortable fit & lightweight design, industry-leading noise canceling feature, and superb performance of the WH-1000XM5.

      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 very much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones on the market!

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

    Worked helped me decide which ones to buy, very great quality and amazing noise cancellation if thats what you’re after

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for sharing your positive feedback, BraydenW!

      We are delighted to hear that you are enjoying the very great quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones!

      It's particularly rewarding to know that you find the amazing noise cancellation to be a standout feature. We engineered these headphones to provide industry-leading ANC, so your endorsement is a wonderful validation of that effort.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    They work really great at noise cancelling. So good that you can’t hear someone talking to you.

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

      We are really happy to hear that the noise cancelling feature of the Sony WH1000XM5 works so effectively for you, making your listening experience immersive. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US