Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Canceling Wireless Over-Ear Headphones (Silver)

The Sony WH-1000XM5 are very good for commute and travel. They have roughly 27 hours of continuous playback time, which will last through long days on the road. Also, they're well-built and come with a sturdy carrying case to protect them when you're on the go.

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  27-hour continuous battery life., ANC cuts down mid to treble range noise., Well-built design.

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  If you have a small head, you may not find their fit comfortable., ANC struggles to block out bass-range noise.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 is the big upgrade we’ve been waiting for from Sony’s flagship wireless headphones. The new design and AI makes the noise-canceling stronger while the ambient listening mode is splendidly natural.

Sony has a brand new flagship set of noise-canceling headphones: the WH-1000XM5. And as much as we’ve ragged on Sony’s terrible product names before, I think that at least with the 1000X series, people get it: these have always been among the very best noise-canceling headphones you can buy.

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  Even better active noise cancellation, More balanced, tighter sound, Much-improved voice call quality

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  Design is very plasticky for $400, No major new features over 1000XM4, Bulky, awkward carrying case

The fifth generation Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones offer superb sound paired with decadently comfortable cans as well as impressive battery life though the lack of water proofing means that its of less utility for outdoors use and for fitness enthusiasts.

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  Decadently upholstered cans, Excellent ANC, Great sound quality, Fantastic battery life

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  No water resistance, USBC connection only for charging and not music playback, Not foldable

There’s not much that doesn’t tick the right boxes for the Sony WH-1000XM5, although the field is getting crowded.

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  + Newer industrial design makes for an even more comfortable headphone; earpads correspondingly softer and exclude more noise passively; active noise cancellation more refined – more transparent to the music, though actual reduction of noise is only very marginally better; USB-C PD fast charging is...

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  + Newer industrial design makes for an even more comfortable headphone; earpads correspondingly softer and exclude more noise passively; active noise cancellation more refined – more transparent to the music, though actual reduction of noise is only very marginally better; USB-C PD fast charging is...

Sony have outdone themselves with the new WH-1000XM5. Class-leading noise reduction, better sound and better comfort than ever.

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  Best-in-class noise reduction - without any audible hiss! Warmer bass and better resolved sound than its predecessor, Really good call quality, with noise effectively attenuated, Super comfortable!

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  In typical Sony style, the midrange is a little restrained, No longer completely collapsible.

The Sony WH-1000XM5s improve on almost every aspect of the XM4s but it's not quite the slam dunk we'd hope for. It's still a formidable set of headphones with unbeatable noise-cancellation, impressive audio, and all-day comfort, but they'll cost you big, aren't as travel-friendly, and look mightily...

Sony’s WH-1000XM5 offer virtually everything we love about the XM4, refined. They provide as good or better sound, with especially impressive stereo imaging and dynamics. They raise the bar for noise canceling and offer a comfier new design.

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  Lush, powerful sound, Top-notch comfort and features, Incredible noise canceling

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  Same battery as XM4, Less portable than rivals

The freshly overhauled Sony WH-1000XM5 defend their status as a top-class sounding over-ear headphone with industry-leading noise cancelling. Although the gains in the core areas compared to the previous model are rather small, there is noticeable progress in the area of call quality.

Sony this week launched the updated version of its premium flagship noise-canceling headphones. If your only interest is how the $400 WH-1000XM5 from Sony stack up against Apple's $549 AirPods Max , be sure to check out our direct comparison .

These headphones have exceeded my expectations! These are light and comfortable. Easy to set up by Bluetooth or plugging in. They charge quickly and work so well that my husband had trouble using them to talk to clients because it was weird hearing himself.

These headphones have about as much detail as I have ever gotten from a set of Bluetooth cans, with enough low frequency response to be enjoyable without those same frequencies overwhelming the rest of the music. Great battery life, and a nice slim yet protective case for when I travel with them.

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  More detail than similarity priced around the ear Bluetooth cans.More bass than similarity priced cans, but not overbearing

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  They don't have the detail of my wired cans, though they do have the option of running wired. I need to bring my old player out of retirement to see how they sound wired.

Absolutely beautiful and all around superb quality. The noise canceling is the top of the line . Cushion is the best . The light weight of these headphones are what I love the most . The feel of them everything is top of the line . Bass is impeccable and charging is fast and lasts so long .

I researched endlessley for headphones that would be great for the office, but also for listening to music and decided to buy these over the Bose Quiet Comfort 45. I've had these for a couple of weeks and so far, so good!

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  Excellent noise cancelling, great for meetings at work, and good sound quality for music.

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  Fit isn't 100% comfortable and I cannot wear these for extended periods of time, but understand you can only do so much with a standard size of ear cups.

Look no further for your new headphones, these are it. Unboxing alone is a treat with these headphones. Throw the box in the recycle bin and you're good to go. It is a little sad to see no quick start guide with the included paperwork however.

I generally don't like noise reduction in my headphones since it there's no way to get around the fact that it is a sound modifier, but I don't mind having the noise reduction on with these headphones. The app is also very helpful.

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  Good sound overall

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  Could have more room for my ears.

Sony 1000XM5 Noise Canceling Headphones are truly amazing. The sound quality is like no other it’s crystal clear and you really can hear the acoustics unlike other headphones. They are light weight and fit very comfortably on my head the ear cushions don’t smush my ears.

So far, these have been pretty impressive. A full charge has lasted a full week of conference calls. I primarily use these for voice calling in my home office. The noise canceling feature has been nice to use with a busy home.

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  ComfortableLong Charge on BatteryNoise Canceling

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  App could be better

I accidentally broke 2 pairs of the XM4's but with the build quality of the XM5, I feel safer taking this on and off without breaking the metal/plastic band holding the headphones together. Sound quality is on another level but noice canceling could be a bit better compared to the Air Pods Max.

Put these on and say goodbye to the world. The sound is lush and full and brings out detail I didn't know was there. What a wonderful device.

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  Incredibly beautiful sound, comfortable to wear.

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  It would be great if they had a greater tolerance to water.