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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6164 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 enthusiastic about the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones, highlighting the great sound quality, comfort, and long battery life. Many appreciate the lightweight feel, good bass, snug fit, and sleek design. Some customers mention the lack of foldability, the relatively high price, and occasional connectivity issues, while others feel the volume could be louder.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best headphone ever.

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

    Excellent sound quality and great experience. Very comfortable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TamT, We are thrilled to know that your new Sony WH1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones are the best for you. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy your music! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect...perfecter on sale

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

    As advertised. Great noise cancellation. On sale even better. The learning modes are little aggressive, but that not why I bought them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ChristopherR, we're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying our industry-leading noise cancelling WH-1000XM5! These headphones produce a magnificent sound, and the long battery life allows you up to 30 hours of listening. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy the music! Regards, -Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 4 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.

    Love these headphones, so comfortable and light weight , beautiful sleek look , and the noise cancellation is excellent. Definitely recommend, only down side is they aren’t sweat proof , so I can’t workout with them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LGarcia We're glad that you like the comfort, design, and noise canceling function 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:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bose has a contender

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

    I never thought i could be talked out of my Bose but these did it. Noise cancelling is incredible as well as sound quality and battery life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Boydapproved, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best sounding wireless headphones

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

    Compared to others like Apple Max and Bose, these sound the best. Very sleek and comfortable.

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

      Hi EZapata,

      Fantastic! It is really lovely to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, very comfortable fit, and stylish design of our 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 so much for sharing your wonderful experience with our product and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Comfortable!

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

    Sounds good, noise canceling works great and nice color selections.

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      It’s fantastic to know that you’re enjoying your WH1000XM5 headphones! We’re pleased to hear that the sound quality and noise-canceling features are impressing you, and we’re glad you appreciate the variety of color options available. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAAAT

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

    Amazing headphones! I had a iphone 13 and it worked amazing! lightweight and very comfortable!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Deven808 Excellent choice! We're delighted 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, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Headphones

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

    Good headphones that have amazing sound quality. They feel light so you can barely feel the them on your head!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good buy

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

    good buy Very goood, music perfect. I love this purchase, it's fascinating

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      It brings us great joy to hear that you are enjoying your WH-1000XM5 headphones! We're thrilled that you find the music experience to be perfect. Thank you for your kind words about your purchase; we truly appreciate your feedback. Enjoy your listening experience!

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Comfort

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good overall

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

    Good battery life, comfortable, wish I could use headphones while charging or listen via usb-c, and wish the material was more resistant to fiingerprints.

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

      Thank you for the review and we're glad to hear that you like the battery performance and comfortable design of the headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Our ultra-comfortable WH1000XM5 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Product

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

    Sound quality and comfort are top notch. It beats all other comparable products!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Pranav, Amazing! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and comfort. 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:
    Battery life, Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony headphones

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

    This is a comfortable, everyday use headphones. I especially like the battery life, lasts for days!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Dylan, Awesome! We're glad that you like the comfort and battery life. 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, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SONY XM5

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Headphones are great, they sound and feel great. But would stick with XM4’s

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Really good noice cancellation

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

    The controls are little weird. The headphones are very comfortable and effective even with eyeglasses. The noice cancellation is excellent.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi GaryO, We're glad that you like the noise canceling function. We'll take note of your feedback with regards to the controls. 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, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lightweight and comfortable.

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

    Lightweight, great audio, super comfortable. I could work all day with these on.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello whereismyipod, Thanks for sharing your experience. We are glad that you like the sound quality of 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 your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for dorms

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

    Comfy, good fit and work well to reduce the noise in the dorm

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Goodandfitsmyneeds, Thanks for sharing your experience. We are glad that the noise canceling feature of your new Sony WH1000XM5 works well in your dorm. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better then Air Max’s

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

    Great headphones, and the battery life is incredible. The bass sounds great, connectivity is smooth.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Tayloririvera, we're glad you like our product. 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! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Homework Necessity

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

    Overall sound is great! Only complaint is the product turns off randomly almost every time I use them. The battery is one of the biggest perks. I typically use them every other day and charge about once a week.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RosieReview, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality and battery life. We're sorry if the headphones randomly turns off. Allow us to help and turn your experience around.

      If the headset is turned off automatically, please try the following:
      When you wear the headset over a cap, cloth, a scarf, hair, etc., wearing detection may not work properly. The automatic power off function may trigger and the headset may be turned off automatically. Wear the headset so that your ears are inside the earpads.
      When the automatic power off function is set to [Do not turn off] on the [System] tab of the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app, wearing detection will continue to work and the symptom may be improved.
      Make sure the battery is fully charged.
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000673390.html?search=Automatic%20Power%20Off

      Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Sincerely, Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Headphones on 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.

    These are the 2nd pair of Sony M5 I have purchased (1st pair was stolen) and they are the best headphones on the market. Before I bought them the 2nd time around I did hours of research trying to find others at a better price but I always came back to these headphones. Great fit, amazing battery life and so far no complaints.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DivinaC, Thank you for purchasing your 2nd pair of Sony WH1000XM5! We're glad you like the great fit, amazing battery life, and overall performance of these headphones. Thank you for your continued trust in Sony products! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!

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

    Most comfortable headset ive used so far. I use them for hours on end and only charge them once a week

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Akash, we're glad you are enjoying our product. 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. ~Earl Sony_US