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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6380 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 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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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Honest opinion

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

    Pretty good! Wish it was more amazing though. Maybe it is my use that’s the issue.

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We truly value your feedback regarding the WH-1000XM6 headphones, and we're delighted to hear that you find them to be quite good. Our goal is to enhance your experience even further. If you’re facing any issues or have any suggestions, please feel free to reach out to us at socialsupport@am.sony.com. When you do, we kindly ask that you include the following details in your message:

      - Name:
      - BestBuy Username:
      - Model Number:
      - Description of the Issue:
      - Telephone Number:

      We appreciate your patience and look forward to helping you get the most out of your Sony headphones!

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones

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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.

    [Employee of bestbuy] Best headphones I’ve ever owned by far, literally owned it for years now and no wear and tear.

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

  • 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.

    Great pair of headphones with awesome noise cancelling. I bought it for a flight, and now I use them to record music covers.

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony headphones

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

    Great headphones to workout in and great over all.

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

      Thank you for your fantastic feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones! We're immensely pleased to hear that they have enhanced your workouts and surpassed your expectations. Your experience inspires us to keep providing top-notch products. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than expected

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

    I have the Sony earbuds (wf-1000xm4) which are amazing and needed a new set of over ear headphones. Got these and I'm hooked. I'm not one to stay with just one brand but it's going to be hard for me to try anything else going forward.

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

    Great Customer Service

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

    Salesman took all the time I needed and answered all my questions.

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We're thrilled to hear that the BestBuy seller took the time to answer all your questions. We hope you enjoy your WH-1000XM5 headphones, which boast an impressive battery life of up to 30 hours and feature quick charging—just 3 minutes of charging gives you 3 hours of playback!

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good pair!

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

    These have been the best over the ear headsets I’ve bought. They’ve held up really well. The only thing I would change would be if I could fold it down.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Hannam, Excellent choice! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WH-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy them

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

    Best headphones I've ever had, or experienced. 10/10

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for your positive review of the WH-1000XM5, voidwaredotexe! We are honored to hear that you rate them 10/10 and regard them as the best headphones you've ever experienced. We strive to deliver exceptional audio quality and advanced noise-canceling features, and it's great to know they're meeting your expectations. Thank you for choosing Sony!
      Gus Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the price

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

    They weren’t worth the price. I won’t be purchasing headphones from Sony any time soon.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Alro,
      Thanks for the feedback and for giving the WH‑1000XM5 a try.
      We're really sorry to hear they didn’t feel worth the price to you. That’s not the experience we want anyone to have with our products.

      We know value is personal, and your comments about cost and expectations are important for us to hear.

      If you think there might be a technical issue with your headphones, please reach out to our support team so we can help check what’s going on and look into options with you. https://www.sony.net/support-contact

      We really appreciate you giving Sony a try.
      Warm regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing 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 love these headphones. Went with them over the Apple Max pair and have not regretted it one bit. The driver software for iOS fets the job done phenomenally and you dont even have to initiatenit yourself at all. Definitley worth the money!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ILOVETECH, 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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Headphones

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

    They great sound quality and noise cancellation are the best. They are great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BigD, Awesome! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function. 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 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Headset

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

    Great durable headset. I like the nice clean look and the audio is awesome

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Indy, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality 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

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Dead after less than 2 months

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

    Says they are 100% charged but they won't play any audio and shut off after 30 seconds. Had to get a warranty replacement. This is the 4th pair of these in 2 years. The plastic always breaks on all the models xm3, xm4, xm6 included. I'll be staying away from Sony once the replacement pair breaks too. They will.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony - WH1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling

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

    Previously bought this in another color. No complains except it must be handled with care because the sound in one side may be faint after a while.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Amazonkindle, We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5 headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Comfortable

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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 product I did used and loving it . Highly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Sandeep,
      Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the WH-1000XM5 headphones. It's always rewarding to know that our products enhance our customers' experiences. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we appreciate your support for Sony!

      Best regards,
      - Stephanie Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony > Apple

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great headphones - takes a little getting used to at first but overall would recommend. Sometimes if you wear too long it could hurt your head but honestly that's most things hats included

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi GHBS, thank you for your output. We're truly glad that you are enjoying your new headphones. We also appreciate your recommendation. Thank you again for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    SAVE YOUR MONEY!

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

    Too expensive, Lots of better choices for less money. You can talk about sound quality all day long, for me Evo Crushers, Crush the premium brands in performance. Save your money. No they don't have noice canceling, because they don't need it!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi EdwardA, Thanks for the feedback. We're sorry if you are not impressed with your headphones. Kindly check the link below. There are few steps you can perform to improve the sound quality of your headphones. https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534519.html Hope this helps. Thanks and regards, -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exactly what I was looking for, overall excellent.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Cicilline, thanks for the five stars! We are immensely pleased to hear that the WH1000XM5 headphones are exactly the quality you expected! Thank you for choosing Sony. Sincerely, -Jenn. Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones

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

    I definitely like that these do not go directly into my ears. But after a while, they start to make the top of my head hurt. Besides that they are amazing headphones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Kahlee, Thank you for sharing your feedback on your Sony WH1000XM5. We're glad to hear that you appreciate the over-ear design and find the headphones amazing overall. We understand that comfort is crucial, and we're sorry to hear that the top of your head starts to hurt after prolonged use. We recommend adjusting the slider (left and right) to find the most suitable fit for you and to use it for longer periods. The step-less slider, seamless swivel and hanger, and silent joints, make it a pleasure to wear. Hope this helps and thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    XM5

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

    Best heaphones ive ever had, App is great as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi UzziahS, thanks for the 5-star rating! We're beyond pleased to hear the Sony - WH1000XM5 have been such an excellent option for you. With their industry-leading noise cancellation and magnificent sound engineered to perfection, these headphones are designed to elevate your listening experience, whether you're commuting, working, or simply unwinding with your favorite tracks. We're also glad you're enjoying the Sony Headphones Connect app; it's an awesome tool that really enhances customization and control, helping you get the most out of your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony! Regards, -Dominick Sony_US