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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6377 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    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 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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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love my Sony XM5's!

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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 are absolutely phenomenal! The sound quality is excellent. I tried the Bose competitor and the Sony headphones had noticeably better sound quality. With the noise cancelling on I feel like I'm somewhere else. The touch controls are so easy to use and very convenient. The cover-to-hear feature is great. It lets you hear someone while also providing a social que that you are busy, to keep conversations short.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Poorcustomerservice, We appreciate your feedback. We're also glad that you are enjoying the features of your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound quality

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

    Sound Quality is awesome! A few differences than previous but fine

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We’re honored to hear that you find the sound quality of the WH-1000XM5 headphones impressive. We appreciate your understanding of the differences from previous models and are glad they continue to meet your audio preferences. Your insights help us as we strive to refine each product.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must buy!

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

    Amazing quality. I researched and tried multiple different NC headphones and these are by far the best. Also very aesthetic, lightweight and easy to transport

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

      Hi ChelseaR,
      Awesome! We're glad you found the best headphones that perfectly suits your needs and expectations. We really appreciate you like the quality, design, lightweight, and portability 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

    All around very good

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

    Great sound and definitely very good outside noise canceler.

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

      We are thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the great sound and the industry-leading noise canceling of your WH-1000XM5 headphones! It’s wonderful to know they are performing well for you even in noisy environments.

      Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,

      Eliab Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great audio and comfy

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

    These are extremely comfertable and block out sounds from people talking to the wind and have a auto talk function that turns off the noise caceling so you dont have to take them off.

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

      Hi Kelli, we're glad you are enjoying our product! 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. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony headphone

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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. Gentle on the ears and superb sound quality.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great sound, decent build

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

    Great sound, awesome NC, and super lightweight. That said, the light construction is a byproduct of more plastic materials and the skimmer design has resulted in an inability to fold down the way it had. But the sound and the noise canceling continues to shine in this latest iteration of the WH series.

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

      Hi justinwrites,

      Thank you for the feedback. We're glad you appreciate the sound quality and industry leading noise canceling 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!

      Regards.
      David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony WH-1000XM5 earphones

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

    Amazing audio, it’s easy tu use, the battery life it’s good and recommend!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Rigo, Thanks for the 5 -star rating! We're glad you are happy with your new headphones. Enjoy and thansk for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones i have wver bought

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

    My step dad loves these head phones. They have a vary balanced spund with a little bass kick. They are very comfortable for long use. I highly recommend these headphones.

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

    Top Notch Headphone for the price

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

    Excellent sound quality, Very functional features along with good noise suppressant

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

      We are pleased to learn that you are enjoying the excellent sound quality and the highly functional features of your WH-1000XM5 headphones! It is great to hear that the noise suppression is working effectively for you.

      Thank you for making Sony part of your daily listening.

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing headphones

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

    [Employee of bestbuy] These are some of the most comfortable headphones I have ever worn. The noise canceling is a life saver for traveling to. Absolute must for planes!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jb1rd, 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth every penny

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

    These are by far the best headphones I have ever bought. After asking around and trying another major competitor I settled on them. The sound quality is as you’d expect from higher end headphones from Sony, very good. I love the deeper end of the sound. I use them when I work outside because I love the noise canceling. It removes at least half the noise from the lawnmower. I was told they wouldn’t work well with my Xbox because the dialogue would be off. That is wrong. I use them every day and never notice any dialogue or other sounds being “off”. It was well worth what I paid.

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

      That's fantastic to hear! We're thrilled that you're so happy with your WH-1000XM5 headphones and that they've exceeded your expectations, especially with the sound quality, bass, and noise canceling. We designed them to provide a premium listening experience, and it's great to know they're delivering for you, even during outdoor work. It's also great to hear your positive experience using them with your Xbox.

      Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,
      Eliab sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Can you repeat that?

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

    Best headphone ever, best noise cancellation I have experienced.

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

      We are beyond pleased to hear that the WH-1000XM5 has earned the title of the best headphones you’ve ever owned! Achieving the best noise cancellation you have ever experienced is exactly what we strive for with our Integrated Processor V1 and HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1.

      By using eight microphones and our advanced Auto NC Optimizer, these headphones are designed to automatically adapt to your environment, whether you are in a noisy office or a crowded cabin. We are so happy to provide you with that perfect, quiet sanctuary for your music.

      Thank you for choosing Sony.

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Carlos

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

    Excelent earphones nice sound and nice contrast very good presentation

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

      Hello CarlosG,

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      It’s a true pleasure to hear that you appreciate the sound quality and presentation of the WH-1000XM5 headphones. Your recognition of these features encourages us to continue delivering products that combine exceptional audio performance with thoughtful design.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love these!!

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

    Love these! The sound is great and the comfort is top notch!! I thought it would be tricky flying with them because of the longer case but I didn’t have an issue at all!

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

      Hi Demi,

      Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you love the sound quality and comfortable design 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!

      -David Sony_US

  • Rated 4 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.

    Headphones are lightweight, cancel sound excellent. They hold a great charge and the sound is very clear.

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

      Hi SHANONH,

      We are pleased to learn that you are enjoying the clear sound quality, lightweight comfort, and excellent noise cancellation of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. It is great to know that the strong battery life is keeping up with your listening habits, and we hope they continue to provide an outstanding audio experience.

      Thank you for making Sony part of your home entertainment.

      Best regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful noise cancelling headphones

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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.

    The Sony XM5s are comfortable and durable headphones that sound great and have a stunning noise cancelling effect.

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

    Fabulous

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

    My daughter wanted these for a couple years and they are everything she thought they would be.

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

      Thank you for the review, StacypS! We are so glad to hear the WH-1000XM5 headphones lived up to all of your daughter's expectations after waiting for them for a couple of years! They are packed with our best noise cancellation and premium sound quality, so it is awesome to know they are delivering everything she thought they would be. Thank you for choosing Sony! Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones, but not for someone with a large

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

    I thought they were very nice. They had excellent sound quality. Ans they looked great. The noise canceling feature was awesome. I really enjoyed these. But the reason I returned them was they felt too tight for my head. No matter how I adjusted them, they always felt like they were too tight.

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

      Thank you for considering Sony products.

      We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the sound quality and design of the WH-1000XM5. However, we’re sorry to learn that they felt too tight, even after adjustments.

      We strive to uphold the highest quality standards, and your insights will be forwarded to our dedicated Sony team for further review as we continuously work to enhance our products.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent purchase

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

    Excellent headphones for my daughter thay has down syndrome and don't like load noises. Sound very clear and loud

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for sharing this incredibly review, FernandoP!

      We are so pleased to hear that the WH-1000XM5 headphones are providing such a positive and meaningful benefit for your daughter. It is truly rewarding to know that our industry-leading noise-canceling technology is helping to create a quieter, more comfortable world for her by mitigating the loud noises she finds challenging.

      Thank you for choosing Sony to be a part of her daily life.

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