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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6388 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 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent WH 1000XM5

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

    It's great but I'm not sure if it's a large improvement from the previous model. I do like the carrying case, however. Much better design.

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

      You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM5! We're glad that you like the design and carrying case of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Leveled up in quality and sound

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

    Replaced my Bose headphones with these Sony. So glad I did. I like them better than the Bose

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super Comfy Crazy good Sound!

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

    Some people dont like that they dont fold. Its not a big deal for me. Sound is amazing and you can wear them all day.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MikeyM, Thank you for the positive review! We're thrilled to hear you like the amazing sound and all-day comfort of your Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good quality

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

    They work great so far... my biggest concern was the noise canceling. I had looked at and tested several different headphones and while some were nice, i didnt find any that came close.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MadCas We're glad that you are happy with your purchase. 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

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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No need to hesitate

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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 the best on the market right now. Great sound, features, and outrageous noise cancellation. I love them - my wife hates them because I can't hear her.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LarryL, We're glad that you are enjoying the sound, features 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 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Gym Headphones

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

    Use these at the gym and on lunch break. Sometimes at home. They are great for everything. Just make sure tk be careful with any liquids if you sweat a lot or get near water.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TimL, Awesome! 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 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality!!!

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

    Perfect item. Good quality coming with fast service from Bestbuy

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TriN, Thanks for the positive feedback. We're glad you are happy with the quality of the headphones and amazing service from your dealer. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent noise cancellation for flights

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

    Superior noise cancellation. Works well on flights to minimize plane and passenger noise. Comfortable to wear throughout the work day as well as sleep with them on during a flight.

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

      Awesome! Thank you for reaching out to us today. We're always happy to hear from you. We're happy to hear that you like the noise canceling 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

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    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best sound in headphones

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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] Some of the best sounding headphones ive used extremely easy to customize sound settings through the sony headphone app

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

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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    All around absolute performer

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

    Excellent headphones if you want to submerge into awesome music.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Selva, Thank you so much for the positive review! We're glad that you're enjoying your Sony XM5 headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony, and enjoy your listening experience! -Maria Sony_US

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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Headphones

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

    Very good sound, I switched from AirPods Max and was delighted with these headphones

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

      You made the right choice with the Sony WH1000XM5! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Headphones

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

    This item was better than I expected! Definitely worth the money. Has a great sound quality compared to the Bose headphones. If I had the chance, I would buy these headphones again.

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

      That's great! Thank you for reaching out to us today. We're always happy to hear from you. We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality 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. We're excited for your next Sony purchase and Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My son loves these

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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 loves these when he’s back in his game room. I don’t have to listen to any of the other kids background noise. Best purchase yet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LoraL Great! We're glad that you're son love these headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones

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

    The headphones work as advertised. I could not hear any background noise while on the plane. It’s definitely a good investment and my first set of ear muffs style headphones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Leon Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling function and work as advertised. 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

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    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful sound and noise cancellation

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

    The sound and noise cancellation are second to none in my opinion. If I must pick a fault it would be coming from the x4's The fifth is not as comfortable. Don't get me wrong it is still very comfortable but but the X4 is worth second to none in terms of comfort.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi impulsebuyer, Thanks for your feedback and insights. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible. We are also glad that you like the sound 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:
    Bass

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bday gift

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

    My mom and I bought these for my brothers birthday and he loved them! I got to try them on and they have great bass and cool features like they stop playing music on their own when you take them off.

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

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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome headphones

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

    Great headphones, noise canceling is amazing and the feature where you put your hand over the one headphone and it let's you hear people talking is awesome!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jade, This is great! We're also delighted to hear that you like the noise canceling function and features of your WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin Sony_US

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    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    MX5

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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] it was a really good product. I really enjoy the music quality cause of the bass and tremble but the bad thing about this the padding on the headphones because it can be uncomfortable with big ears which I have. But overall I enjoyed them

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi OscarS, 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. We'll also take note of your feedback about the ear cushion (padding). Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible.  Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    These are excellent but the comfort is not the bes

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

    After I extensively researched the xm4 vs the xm5 I chose to buy the xm5. After a year they are still amazing. The noise cancellation is amazing when I’m traveling and don’t want to listen to the environment around me. The only downside to these headphones is the headband. There isn’t much cushioning to it which results in discomfort after wearing the headphones after a while. I have to readjust the headphones frequently if I wear them for long periods of times because the headband feels like it is starting to dig into my head. Besides the headband issue the headphones are amazing and I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is willing to pay the price and deal with the headband issue.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Sophie, Thank you for sharing your experience with the Sony XM5 Wireless headphones. We're glad that you like them and we appreciate that you'd recommend this to others. Additionally, we also appreciate your feedback regarding the cushions/pads. We hope that the new lightweight feature of the headphones can provide all day comfort in an elegant design however, we apologize if you have to do some readjustments on your head just to be comfortable. We'll make sure that we'll improve our products in the future. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Headphones

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

    Great Headphones! Sound Cancellation is perfect for those who commute to work and don’t want to hear the chaos of the outside.

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

      Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US