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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6386 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:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Here's a review.

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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.

    Awesome. Best headphones all around. Comfortable and excellent quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AntonioT, We're glad that you love the comfort and over all quality. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    top noise cancelling

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

    the noise cancelling is excellent and the weight is super light compare to the other product. However, the sound quality seems to be relatively poor compare to its same level product like the momentum 4 and B&W px7s2.

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

      Hi QQLiu, Awesome! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and lightweight design. As for the sound, you can customize the sound to fine-tune your music using the headphones Connect app.

      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 HEADPPHONES

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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 amazing, noise cancelling really is superb hands down , I use it for everyday use and gym and I have no regrets

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JoshC, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best 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.

    Awesome Headphones. I had a hard time deciding to go with the XM4 or XM5 and finally decided to go with the XM5. These are the best headphones I've ever used.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Battery length

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

    They are excellent headphones. I have only one problem, the battery is crap compared to the 1000XMS. They do last all day but the older model lasted for 2-3 days. I know more electronics but that's a pretty steep drop-off.

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

      Thank you for the review and we're glad to hear that you like the headphones. You might have different sound settings from your previous Sony headphones and that might be the reason why the battery last longer. Check this link for more details regarding your concern.

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000541091.html

      If you run the settings that is indicated in the link, the available operating time of the battery becomes even shorter. 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 appreciate your support and thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic headphones.

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

    Fanatic headphones. Love the ability to connect to multiple Bluetooth devices at the same time. Adjusting the audio settings in the app really make them sound superb.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Colin, We're pleased 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

    I love the Sony XM5 headphones

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

    These head phones are amazing! Sound in is incredible, noise canceling is top tier. I work at Apple and I recommend these to all my co-workers

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi EddieF, Thanks for sharing your feedback. We are glad that you love your new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. With our WH-1000XM5 headphones, you can enjoy magnificent sound quality which is engineered to perfection and have a battery life that can last up to 30 hours with quick charging (3 min charge for 3 hours of playback). With 8 total microphones, these headphones are our biggest step forward in noise canceling technology. For everyday convenience, just Speak-to-Chat and Quick Attention mode stop your music and let in ambient sound. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphones ever

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

    Excelent quality, the product is awesome. Would definitely recommend to my friends.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ClaudiuT, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones! Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Noice Cancelling Headset WH10000XM5

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

    I love this head set, For the first time I can watch a movie on long flight and not be aware of surrounding noises! Highly recommend these as sound quality is excellent

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

    Get them now

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

    Best headphones EVER. Not only is the music so crisp, but it also does a great job blocking out my mom’s voice!! I can finally be in peace without her asking me to look at her Facebook memes.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I really enjoy 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.

    On a plane 3.5 hour flight there and back with noise cancellation on plus light listening in between the flights and battery was still above 50%

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

      Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the noise canceling function and battery life 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Comfy with great build and sound quality!

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

    I’ve had these for a few months and I love them! I like that there is an app to get the most out of the headphones and you have a lot of options for customization of your sound. I was on the fence between these and the AirPod Max but I’m glad I got these! These are also able to be controlled by the touch sensors on the outside of the earphone, which is a cool option.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Meeechelle, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your Sony WH-1000XM5. It's great to know that the app and customization options are enhancing your experience. We're also glad you appreciate the touch sensor controls on the earphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome!!!!

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

    I love them! They are great for working out or toning out lol great buy!

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

      It makes us really happy to hear that your headphones are the perfect companion for your workouts and for "tuning out" the world when you need to. Providing that balance of reliable performance and immersive noise cancellation is exactly what we aim for.

      Thank you for choosing Sony.

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing noise cancellation

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

    The noise canceling is amazing! The best headphone I’ve ever used.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Zenith, We're glad that you like the noise canceling. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Headphones

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

    Not bad, I expected the sound to be better but I use it a lot, for gym, work, etc. For the price, its a 4 star

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

      We are pleased to learn that your WH-1000XM5 headphones have become such a versatile part of your daily routine, from your workouts to your professional life. We would like to mention that you can further enhance and personalize your audio experience by using the Sony | Sound Connect app. Within the app, you can use the Equalizer settings to choose from various presets or manually adjust the frequency levels to find the specific sound profile that resonates best with you.

      Thank you for trusting Sony.

      Best regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I LOVE THEN

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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 them! Theyre very comfortable on the ear and very cute! The sound quality is amazing and the noise cancellation is phenomenal!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thanks for commenting, JennaJ! We're thrilled to know that you love your WH-1000XM5 and that you're satisfied with its very comfortable fit design, exceptional sound, and industry-leading noise canceling feature. Thank you very much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Service, Great Product.

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

    AMAZING Product. You get what you pay for. I was gifted these headphones and initially thought to return due to the price. We went to Best Buy looked at others, spoke to staff and I decided to keep and try them. I'm so glad I did, I wouldn't trade them for anything now.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JimF, thank you for the fantastic score! We're delighted to hear that you've chosen to keep the WH1000XM5. This headset truly is an exceptional gift, and we appreciate you giving it the opportunity to prove itself. Thank you for choosing Sony! Regards. -Jenn Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Prefect Headphones!!

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

    Excellent sounds quality. Would recommend. Perfect gift for anyone.

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good headphones

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

    Sony has improved these in the last two years or so. They are sturdier now. They look better. The interface is a little better. The sound is a good as always.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RogerB, Excellent choice! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5! 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

    Best headphones ever

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

    Amazing set of headphones never had a issues and have had them for almost a year and no issues

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We’re excited to hear that your WH1000XM5 headphones have provided you with nearly a year of smooth, trouble-free use. It’s wonderful to know they continue to deliver the quality and performance you rely on. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US