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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6365 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 regard the product's sound quality as impeccable, frequently praising its comfort, impressive battery life, and lightweight design. While many also appreciate its good bass, snug fit, and decent active noise cancellation, some concerns have been raised. These concerns primarily revolve around its portability, price, occasional connectivity issues, and a desire for louder volume and water resistance.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    You won’t regret it!

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

    Hands down the BEST headphones I’ve owned. PERIOD!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Gamer, We're glad that you are satisfied 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

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don't buy Sony headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The XM5's were my second pair of noise cancelling sony's. I previously had the xm4's and let me tell you. They break very easily my xm4's lasted less than two years and it has been less than a year since I bought the xm5's from best buy and they too are broken. I call sony support because it should still be covered under warranty, but "physical damage" is not covered and it will cost over $100 to fix. I bought these for $350 a little over 8 months ago!

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

      We are genuinely sorry to hear about your experience with both your previous XM4s and your current WH-1000XM5 headphones. We understand how frustrating it is to deal with damage on a premium product you've owned for only eight months.

      However, our limited manufacturer's warranty strictly covers factory and component defects, which means any form of physical damage is explicitly excluded from coverage.

      Please be assured that your feedback regarding product durability is very valuable to us and has been shared directly with our product engineering teams.

      If you change your mind and decide to proceed with a repair, our authorized service provider, Encompass, offers a dedicated repair service for the WH-1000XM5 model. You can reach them directly at:

      Phone: 1-866-835-1146
      Email: service@encompass.com
      Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST

      Thank you for considering Sony!

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Incredible

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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 amazing. They worked better than any headphone or airpods I have ever used.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SharryL, thanks for your wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to know that the Sony - WH1000XM5 have made a great impression on you. Their Magnificent Sound has been engineered to perfection and its ultra-comfortable, lightweight design is perfect for all day listening! It's great to know these headphones are hitting all the right notes for you, thank you for choosing Sony. Best regards, -Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    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.

    Excellent product. Good quality. I would buy again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello French, That's awesome! We are glad you like the quality of your 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! Vincent Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but still waiting more

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

    I had hoped for more from Sony's latest offerings. They leave much to be desired. As for my preferences, I lean towards the competition this year. "I had hoped for more from Sony's latest offerings. They leave much to be desired. As for my preferences, I lean towards the competition this year.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jose, we appreciate your taking the time to share your thoughts about the WH1000XM5. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products. We're always looking to make Sony better. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Hmm

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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 love these headphones listening to music on these is awesome

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi PlayStationdude, Awesome! 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

    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.

    Best headphones ever!!! Would recommend to everyone.

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

    Best Sound

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

    Nice product nice sound, very good and highly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi 1Good1, Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality. 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

    The Best.

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

    Exelent product. Totally recomended Absolutetly.Best accord ever take. Thanks.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JapolinarAyalaLopez, we're honored to hear you're enjoying the industry-leading noise cancellation technology and the magnificent sound of the Sony - WH1000XM5! Thank you so much for your recommendation and being part of the Sony family. Enjoy the music! Regards, -Dominick Sony_US

  • 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.

    Great product! Can’t wait to use these on the plane - I also got a bluetooth transmitter so hopefully when I plug it into the plane’s headphone plug, I can be wireless!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi bestbuycustomer, You've made an amazing choice! We're glad to hear that you're satisfied with your new Sony WH1000XM5. Safe travels and thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound quality

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

    Highly recommend, better sound quality than the Bose

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Warrior4963, Awesome! We're pleased to hear that you like 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome headphones

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

    These Sony Headphones are awesome! So comfortable!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi pyrogirl50, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5! 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! -Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent, wish it was water and dust resistant

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

    If it had water and dust resistance or user replaceable earcuffs then it would get 5 stars

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Shupo, Thank you for choosing Sony. 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 your input regarding the earcuffs as this will help improve our product.

      Regards,
      Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Requires EQ, but work great

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

    The default EQ is very bassy and muddy, but they're easy to tune. Work great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DevinXtreme, thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the Sony - WH1000XM5. It's great to know that you found them easy to customize and tune the sound to your preference. With their excellent noise cancellation, long battery life, and smart features, we hope they continue to enhance your listening experience every day! Thank you for choosing Sony. Regards, -Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Headphones

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

    Best headphones ever and better than the iphones headphones

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi NelsonBonilla, Glad to hear that you found the best headphones for you! 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

    Autism certified

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

    As a very noise sensitive individual, this has been a life saver for my day-to-day life. The noise cancelling works wonders and theres so many small but significant quality of life features.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BestBuyer, perfect! We're extremely pleased it suits your needs and expectations. Thank you very much for sharing your awesome experience with your WH-1000XM5 and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I would buy them again.

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

    I have these and prefer them to my wife's Bose. Both are excellent but I prefer the way these fold up into a thinner case. They are easier to pack.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not So Great

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

    Not as good as the previous gen or even the ones before that which I have used before. I purchased these I immediately regretted it. Made me miss the wh-1000xm3. For me the only good I can say is how light they feel. The worst part of my experience with these was listening gets paused so frequently.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi QuLDR, Thanks for your feedback and insights. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible.  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 4 out of 5 stars

    Power and battery issue.

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

    Still getting use to the power and battery settings. Seems like the sensor doesn't work to turn them off when placed in the case. Also irritating is I can't listen and charge. I have had to use my old buds for important meetings that don't work great due to this. However everything else so far is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Randy, Thanks for sharing your experience with the Sony Xm5 Wireless 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. We apologize if your are experiencing issues or troubles with the headphones. Unfortunately, you won't be able to use them while charging. As for the sensor, make sure that your device has the latest firmware version to improve its performance. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Ones

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

    I buy them for my Son, He is so happy with them, love them

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi User335283, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We're honored to hear that your son is loving his new Sony - WH1000XM5 headphones. With their industry-leading noise cancellation, rich and balanced sound, and ultra-comfortable design, they're perfect for diving into music, studying, or just relaxing in peace. It means a lot to us that you chose Sony for such a special gift, thank you for sharing this great moment with us! Best regards, -Dominick Sony_US