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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6388 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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It’s a Sony

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

    Great sound…. Good built quality…. It’s a Sony….

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

      Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear you're enjoying the great sound and build quality of your WH-1000XM5 headphones. It’s always a pleasure to know our products live up to expectations. Enjoy your listening experience!

      Thank you for choosing Sony!
      -Maria Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice 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.

    Great sound and even better sound cancellation. A little touchy on clearing your throat but still great range while Bluetoothing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi GarrieM, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality of your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great but overpriced

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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 but honestly not worth $400. Wish i waited until they had them on sale

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bill'sHPhones

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

    superior for listening to music. Clear with a slight bass edge overall. Perfect for my taste in music.

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

      Great! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good headphones

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

    Awesome headphones the sound quality is phenomenal and the build quality is great too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      They are indeed awesome, Donnyy! We're glad that you are impressed with the sound and build quality of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones for music and gaming

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great pair of headphones. I can listen to music and answer calls through Bluetooth. Lastly, these are great headphones to use with a PS5. You have to use the aux cord to connect to the PS5 controller. Afterwards, you can hear the game and talk to friends in party chat. Great Purchase!

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

      Hello Tone, thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear you're enjoying your WH1000XM5 headphones for music, calls, and even PS5 gaming. It's great that you're using the aux connection with the controller for full in-game and party chat audio–that's a smart setup! Thank you for choosing Sony! Best regards, -Jenn. Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lima charlie <loud and clear>

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

    Head phones are clear. The emphasis is on vocals. If you are looking a pair of anc's that provide top notch experience even at a low volume. These are the one.

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

      Hi Sully,

      Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling function 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!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WH1000XM5 over ear BlueTooth Headphones

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

    Very comfortable... very easy (no cord), nice Noise-Canceling capability.

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

      Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you like the comfortable design and noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Amazing headphones

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

    They are 400$ headphone they are obviously good just wouldn't use them hard like at the gym and you have to be gentle, very good quality headphones i forget when i even have them on noise canceling could be a bit better.

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

      Hi Alex, Thanks for your feedback and insights. We're glad 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

    very happy

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

    They just sound amazing. The app is user friendly, can easily change the bass sounds.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MartinV, We're glad that you like the sound and user-friendly app. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice quality headset.

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

    Easy to set up. Noise canceling is excellent as is the quality of sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      That's great to hear, John! We're glad you are impressed with the sound quality of the headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best over the ear headphones

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

    Sony has the best all around headphones for every kind of music period. May not be as high of volume but for audiophiles they are second to none.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello DavidC, Thanks for your review. We are thrilled to know that our WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones are the best over-ear headphones for you. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy your music! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Good Sound Quality and Comfort, Horrible Build Qua

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The overall sound quality and comfort while wearing the headphones is great, however in good faith I could never recommend anyone spending the premium price tag these headphones carry as the build quality is terrible (all the hinges are thin plastic). The build quality would not be as big of an issue if Sonys warranty covered this very common issue but they refuse and charge a premium to fix it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SpencerR,

      We're glad that you like the sound quality and comfort of the headphones. Your feedback about the design is greatly appreciated. We would like to know more about what happened so we can review your file and help you out. Please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.

      Name:
      Username:
      Model Number:
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      Sincerely,
      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but expensive

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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.

    I bought both the white one and black one. But I prefer black even though the black one attracts more stains easily. Noise cancellation and call quality are one among the best. But audio quality is not at its best for the price point. It could have been little cheaper. Aesthetic wise these feel very cheap compared to xm4

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

      Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM5. We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and call quality of the headphones. To have the best sound experience, you can use the equalizer function of the Sony Headphones Connect app to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. For more information, please refer to this link:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534533.html

      We also appreciate your review about the design of the headphones.

      Our ultra-comfortable WH-1000XM5 headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening and exceptional call clarity. Two processors control multiple microphones for unprecedented noise canceling while Auto NC Optimizer automatically optimizes noise canceling based on your wearing conditions and environment. The specially designed 30-mm driver unit delivers superior sound quality for all your entertainment. Thanks for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent for music lover.

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

    Excellent product. The Bass, clarity of the sound, the vibration, details of the back ground instrument is harmonically combined and it delivers to your ears with the most details. Of course, the source of the sound also has to be good enough to fully appreciate the headphones. Noise cancelling is great works perfectly in the environment I am using. Mostly Airplane, Train and in the park. Voice call is nominal. It does what all the headphone would do. Overall as a NC Headphone this is a great product.

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

      Hi JayC, 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

    Love these headphones

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

    Absolutely amazing sound and noise reduction. Feature of being able to tap on the earpiece when someone is talking to you so you can hear them is super!

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Superb headphones

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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 ever; comfortable, excellent sound, works great with both Apple and other devices, and best sound reduction of background noise I have ever heard. Planes are nearly pin drop silent...

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Doc100, Excellent choice! We're glad that you like the audio quality, comfort, 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

    Best headphones in the market

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Headphones has quite good sound quality compared to other headphones out there and for me the sound is perfect

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi EleazarP, We're pleased to hear that you like the audio quality of the WH1000XM5. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent head phone

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

    Loved the color and design, more importantly loved the way i could set it up without too much of a hassle. Sound quality is outstanding.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Vishashe, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you love the color, design, ease of setup, and outstanding sound quality of your new Sony WH1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for studying

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

    I use these headphones for studying, and they're absolutely amazing. They're so comfortable and i zone out when i use these.

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

      Very nice! We're glad to hear that you like the comfortable design of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy your headphones!

      -David Sony_US