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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 6443 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 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 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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

    Nice sound quality , perfect for gym , fly or ignore people lol

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

      Hi Karim, Awesome! We are so 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good

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

    Great noise canceling headphones and they sound great too!

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

      Hi MAfromPA1234, Awesome! We're glad that you re enjoying the noise canceling function 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

    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.

    Very High quality Headphones. Sony is my new favorite Brand.

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

      Hi Courtney, we're glad you like our industry-leading noise canceling 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. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good

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

    Very gooddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd

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

      Hi DavidS,

      We're so happy to hear you're loving your WH-1000XM5 headphones! Thanks for the enthusiastic review.

      Thanks for choosing Sony. Best regards, Eliab sony-global

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    yup yup

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

    kinda crazy kinda werid kinda great on god 222 give it a mango out of twn

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

      Hello JaylynD,

      Thank you for your enthusiastic and unique review of the WH-1000XM5 headphones!

      We're so pleased to hear you're having such a positive experience, and we're thrilled they've earned a "mango out of ten" from you! It sounds like you're truly enjoying the exceptional sound and features they offer.

      Thanks for choosing Sony!

      Sincerely,
      Jenn | Sony Social Media Team. sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Aesthetically pleasing

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

    Super light but not sweat resistant aesthetically pleasing

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

  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pricey But Very Good

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

    Very good headphones. They are a little pricey but not as high as the Apple product I was considering.

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

      Hi StevieG, We're pleased 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality

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

    Hands down best headphones I’ve owned up until this point. I use them on a daily basis. 10/10 would recommend

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

      Hi, JosephB,

      Thanks for the comments and for the 5-star rating! It’s amazing to hear that our product has exceeded your expectations! We are sure their amazing Sound quality, Noise Cancelling Technology and their comfortable and lightweight design will make you love them even more! Do not forget to download the Sony Sound Connect app to enhance the experience!

      Thanks for choosing Sony, have an excellent day!
      -DiegoV Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    best out there

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

    great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! better to many brands,like beats by dre,etc... sound is great,noise cancelling ufffffff out of this world,battery life is like if they had some kind of solar charged battery cause they last forever

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

      Hi JoseT, 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

    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.

    Good quality headphones. Very comfortable and noise cancelling is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi jmp53, Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! 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.-Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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

    Kind of complicated to figure out the settings but really nice quality

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

      Thank you for the review! We're glad to hear that you like the quality of the headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. We recommend visiting our Sony support website where you can find the help guide 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!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sit down Bose. Sony is King of sound

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

    Superb noise cancelling and features. Puts out excellent sound.

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Television

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

    Perfect for my computer and wathing movies on my large sony 70 inches tv

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

      Thank you for your concise and positive review of the WH-1000XM5 headphones!

      We're delighted to hear that they fits perfectly with you, especially when connected to your computer and for watching movies on your large 70-inch Sony TV. It's fantastic to know that our headphones are enhancing your personal entertainment experiences, providing clear audio and an immersive soundstage for both work and leisure.

      Thanks for choosing Sony!

      Sincerely,
      Jenn | Sony Social Media Team. sony-global

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worker

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

    Good service good actitud . They help me very good

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mr.

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

    Better than expected!! Crisp sound, excellent noise cancellation

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi FranP, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WH-1000XM5! From airplane noise to people’s voices, our WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones with multiple microphone noise cancelling keep out more high and mid frequency sounds than ever. And with Auto NC Optimizer, noise cancelling is automatically optimised based on your wearing conditions and environment. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    it’s okay.

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

    the headphone itself works great. but i cant seem to redeem any of the gift codes included with the purchase. and also, i got the headphone for $248 on Black Friday sale and the price seems to remain the same to this day.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony XM5

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

    So light and the multi connection is awesome. Couldn’t be happier

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

      Hi scottd715,

      Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear you're enjoying all the improvements, especially the lightweight finished and multipoint connection features we made on these 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 so much for leaving us such a wonderful review of your new Headphones!
      -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Cant complain

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

    Sounds really good, turns off after a little while if you are wearing a knitted hat.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AlexG, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality. We'll also take note of your feedback when using these with knitted hat.  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 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely love these if your thing about buying them i would definitely recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Hg4661! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! It brings us great joy to hear that you absolutely love the WH-1000XM5 headphones.

      These headphones are designed with advanced noise-canceling technology and offer exceptional sound quality, making them perfect for immersing yourself in your favorite music. We truly appreciate your recommendation!

      Thanks for choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    very cute and very good

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

    unlike apm, the headphone is very light. easy to carry around

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