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WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

Why we picked it

Wirecutter's Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones (2025) — industry-leading noise cancellation

Warranty: 1-Year WarrantyMade in: MalaysiaSatisfaction: 92%

The Sony WH-1000XM5 are widely considered the best noise-cancelling headphones available, with eight microphones and two processors for industry-leading ANC. The 30-hour battery life, multipoint connection, and exceptional sound quality make them a daily essential. Sony's build quality ensures these headphones last for years of heavy commuter and office use.

1-Year Warranty Made in Malaysia
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Awards & Recognition

  • WirecutterBest Noise-Cancelling Headphones (2025)
  • CNETBest Premium Headphones
  • WIRED9/10 - Editor's Choice
  • RTingsBest Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
  • Good HousekeepingBest Noise-Cancelling Headphones (2024)

Community & Review Summary

4.6/ 5

21,340 Amazon reviews

92%

Reddit satisfaction score

560

Total mentions (490 positive)

#15

Amazon sales rank

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Price History

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$298.00

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Average

$338.50

Highest

$379.99

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Pros & Cons from Reviews

Pros

  • +Industry-leading noise cancellation
  • +30-hour battery life
  • +Multipoint Bluetooth connection
  • +Exceptional audio quality
  • +Comfortable for all-day wear
  • +Speak-to-Chat auto-pause feature

Cons

  • -No folding design for travel
  • -Touch controls can be oversensitive
  • -Ear cushions wear out over time
  • -Not sweat-resistant
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