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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6436 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 commend the impeccable sound quality and exceptional comfort of these headphones, which are frequently praised for their lightweight design and impressive battery life. While users appreciate the sleek aesthetic and effective noise cancellation, some note that the product could be more portable and competitively priced. Additionally, a few users expressed concerns regarding occasional connectivity issues and a desire for higher maximum volume levels and water resistance.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I'm happy with my headphones!

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

    The good: great for music, phone calls. I love the feature to minimize the sound. Cons: Not great for workouts which is one reason for my purchase. The sound is great but the material that covers the ear gets clammy.

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

      Hi Danielle,

      Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WH1000XM5. We're glad that you like the sound quality and sound settings of the headphones. Your feedback about design and fit is greatly appreciated. For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing the headphones properly and adjust the headband depending on your head shape. You may find these links helpful:

      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00282845

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000539062.html

      Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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

      Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link:
      https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bulky

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

    Loved loved loved the noise cancellation on these! Far superior to the XM4. The microphone is so much better too, the only thing is I feel they’re slightly bulkier than the Xm4 but it’s much better quality.

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

      Hi FlorCin, Great! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and 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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommend

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

    Has really good sound quality. Noise cancellation is phenomenal.

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

      Hi HarisaT,

      Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing headphones.

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

    [Employee of bestbuy] Awesome loved them, best sound quality I’ve heard in a while!!

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

      Hi Anonguy, Great! We're glad that you like the audio quality of your headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony noise cancelling headphones

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

    Best option, before you get another manufacturer try these.

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

      Hi EndUser, We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying your headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony. Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Go get em!

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

    So good! Much much MUCH better than the Bose QuietComfort, which are priced similarly.

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

      Hi AidanP,

      It is great to hear that your experience with the WH-1000XM5 has been so positive! We are delighted that you find them to be a superior choice and that you are enjoying the performance our headphones offer.

      Thank you for choosing Sony.

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAT 3 mics for calls

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

    Amazing sound Quality, Best Noise Canceling out there, BETTER than any other brand. Bose. Etc. I use it everyday. You must have this.

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

      Hi KAIBIL, We are thrilled to hear that you like the sound quality of your new Sony WH1000XM5 headphones and they have the best noise canceling feature for you. 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 trusting Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Life Changing lol

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

    The sound quality is amazing on top of the features. Coming from not owning wireless headphones and only owning wireless earbuds, this headset is a game changer

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Newton, 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 Headphones!

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

    Incredible noise-canceling! Fit comfortably over your ears, especially with earrings. Great sound quality and easy to connect!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JustineB, This is great to hear! We're also glad that these headphones fit comfortably and you're enjoying the sound and ease of connection. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    Love this headphones. Highly recommend it. Really smooth sound and the noise cancelling is superb

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

      Hi Thankyou,

      Awesome! We're glad to hear that you love the sound quality and noise canceling of the headphones. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great sound, not good for working out

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

    [Employee of bestbuy] Very good sound quality, awesome noise canceling, but when it comes to working out, they always fall of , so its very annoying, cant return them now so i had to get a new in ear set to workout with.

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

      Hi Butterball,
      Thank you for your time writing this review. While we are glad you like the amazing sound quality and noise canceling features of the WH1000XM5, we're sorry to hear that headphones is falling off your head while working out. Here are few tips to prevent these kind of issues:
      Wear the headset on your ears properly.
      Extend the slider to its full length before putting on the headset.
      Put on the headset with the earpads fitting snugly over your ears.
      Adjust the slider to a length where the headband touches the top of your head.
      Adjust the orientation of the left and right units so that the earpads fit snugly all around your ears. If you put on the headset without adjusting the slider, the headset may not be positioned properly on your head, resulting in discomfort or a weak noise canceling effect. For reference: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000539062.html

      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 do apologize for the inconvenience and thanks again for purchasing SONY! - Kris Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than expected

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

    Headphones are unbelievably good. I am shocked. I was going to get the apple air pods iPods. I don't know the big ones but these are much better

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

      Hi Eddie, Awesome! We're thrilled 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

  • Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not what I expected

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

    I was about to replace my Bose headphones with a new pair, but was also interested in these, after reading couple of reviews. Listened to advice of a salesperson who told me these will be 100% better in all aspects. I tried them both at the store and the sound of these was pretty pretty good and the volume great. Today I have them on for maybe 10th time and I wish I have never switched to Sony. The noise canceling is awful and not comparable to Bose whatsoever. When on a flight, I sometimes used my Bose QC with noise cancelling and no music to avoid hearing people around me. That doesn’t work with Sony. Volume - never gets loud enough. I am not sure how the store sample was set up, but Ive tried everything and it’s just ok. Swiping sensor works maybe half of the time. Woke, skipping or shuffle… You name it. I wish I have opened them and tried them on within the return policy timeframe because I would be having Bose again.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Lulu, Thank you for your feedback regarding the WH1000XM5 headphones. I'm sorry to hear about the issues you're experiencing with noise canceling, volume, and the touch sensor.

      For the noise canceling issue, please ensure the headphones are worn properly, as an improper fit can significantly affect the noise canceling performance. You can also try adjusting the settings using the Sony | Headphones Connect app. Make sure the Adaptive Sound Control is turned off and manually set the Noise Canceling function to its maximum level. If the issue persists, you might want to reset or initialize the headphones to see if that resolves the problem. For more details, please refer to this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534745.html

      Regarding the volume not being loud enough, it might be helpful to check the volume settings on both the headphones and the connected device. Additionally, ensure that any volume limiting features on your device are disabled.

      For the touch sensor issues, make sure the sensor area is clean and free from any obstructions. If the problem continues, resetting the headphones might help.

      If these steps do not resolve the issues, please consider reaching out to Sony support through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US.
      for further assistance. Or email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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

      Sincerely,
      Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones!!!

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

    Fantastic headphones with amazing sounds. I am beyond impressed with the quality of these headphones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ChrisR, Great! We're glad that you're enjoying your WH1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    They are decent headphones but not great

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

    The head band is just not comfortable for me. I'm also not a huge fan of the sound on these. The spatial audio is not top tier for gaming and the bass is relatively washed out. I do like the ear cups though. Also the ANC is hands down some of the best in the game as far as over ear is concerned.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi STRG, we appreciate your time sharing your feedback on the WH-1000XM5 headphones.

      Regarding the headband comfort, you might find it helpful to ensure that you are wearing the headphones correctly. Adjusting the sliders so that the headband touches softly on the top of your head can improve comfort.

      For the sound quality, you can try adjusting the sound quality mode using the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. There are two modes available: "Priority on sound quality" and "Priority on stable connection." Switching to "Priority on sound quality" might enhance your listening experience.
      Ref: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/contents/TP1000534501.html

      Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com.

      Regards,
      Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones

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

    I love these headphones. The sound quality is great, especially with the app where you can change the different frequencies to match what you want. The noise cancellation is very great as well

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Nathan, Awesome! We're glad that you like the sound quality, app, 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 buy

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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.

    Ufff OMG!!! SOUNDS AMAZING ... QUALITY WITH AFFORDABILITY. MUST BUY.... BEST BUY

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

    Best headphones around

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

    Excellent headphones. Love the built quality and the sound that provides. Comes with a case that i can attach to my backpack for an easy carry.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MartinO, Amazing! We're pleased to hear that you like the build, ease to carry, and 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Jon

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

    Goodbye for the money very good set of headphones would highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Rambo, Amazing! We're delighted to hear you like your new Sony WH1000XM5. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Comfortable and stylish

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

    I really like how comfortable they are and how you can tap the side of them to control things like sound and you can skip or go back on songs. They also look very good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi maxk, We are glad that you like your new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent Sony_US