WH-1000XM5 Best Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones with Mic for Clear Calling,Battery Life 30 Hours -Black

These are the best headphones from Sony. Previously I used Sony headphones but they're entry-level headphones. I also used headphones from other brands like Sennheiser, One Audio and JBL but all of them are entry-level headphones. This is the first time I bought high-end headphones and I trust Sony. You can't go wrong with Sony as per my experience. Coming to the headphones, I already knew that these were best. However, I researched thoroughly on YouTube and read many articles for almost 3 months before buying these. I want to get the best value for the price. These headphones are costly and I don't want to go wrong with my purchase decision. Build quality: These are made of high-quality plastic and feel lightweight and comfortable to wear for longer durations. The only thing is, that the headband is thin and hurts a little on my head after wearing it for a few hours. Just move or adjust it a little and I'm good to go for another hour. Sound quality: It's Sony, no need to brag about sound quality. Sony is known for sound clarity. Every small musical instrument is heard in great detail. I can't forget my first experience of listening to music using these headphones. I'm blown away by the details and the clarity of sound. Battery life: It is mentioned 30 hours. Seems to be true. Headphones will easily last up to two days of mixed usage. Noise cancellation (N.C.): These headphones are my first experience with noise cancellation. When NC is turned on, it is silent. Zero noise. But after a few days, I realised that I could still hear voices from other people when they were shouting or talking loudly. It's good not to completely block all sound. Update on N.C.: I want to address one thing people who are saying that NC is not good. I think they feel like that because of the adaptive NC feature in the Sony headphones app. Due to this feature, the level of Noise cancelling is adjusted automatically according to the surroundings. I know it doesn't work 100% accurately every time. It works sort of 70 - 80 % accurately depending on the surroundings. That's why some people complain that NC is not completely silent or perfect. Some are complaining there is no option to disable the adaptive NC feature. It is available in the Sony headphones app after the latest update. We can also manually disable the adaptive NC of headphones using the app. I mentioned these details because some people may not be aware of these features available in the headphones app. Note: When NC is turned on, a sound pressure is created between ears and headphones. So there is a vacuum-like seal between ears and headphones and it blocks external sound. I'm not sure how NC works. This is the first time for me experienced noise cancellation. It was a shock and a surprise feeling when NC was on. My brother got scared due to this effect. I got used to it now. Check the Sony manual regarding the safety of NC. In the Sony Headphones Connect app, there is a safe listening setting. Please follow it and you don't need to worry about your ears getting damaged due to headphones. I have attached screenshots of the same. Please check. Final Verdict: I can say that these headphones are the best consumer headphones. Audiophile headphones are different that's why I mentioned them as the best consumer headphones. Most people who use them will love them.

Using these headphones for my S24 Ultra. These headphones are truly worth the investment, with exceptional sound quality that immerses you in your music. The comfort level is outstanding, making them easy to wear for extended periods without any discomfort. The noise cancellation feature is simply incredible, effectively blocking out distractions and allowing for pure listening enjoyment. Overall, this is a fantastic premium purchase, providing a top-tier audio experience. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking a superior set of headphones! Didn't use them much for calls but can vouch that they have good mics. Don't have to frequently keep the charger plugged in, so definitely a premium headphone with good battery life.

The best for noise cancellation, fit is excellent, sound quality is simply superb out of the box and if you apply the sony EQ it sounds excellent with powerful bass. Mic quality is decent for taking calls even in the middle of traffic and loud and noisy areas. Only con is they cannot be used for GYM specially if you even sweat a littel the sweat will seep through the earpads and enetr the insides of the cups and there are chances of damaging the sensors. But the I use it for 2 hours of intense workout sessions and the soultion to protect is install sweat resistant earpad covers from WC SweatZ XM5. Highly recommend these headphones.

These headphones are incredibly comfortable over-ear headphones that offer great noise cancellation. It easily blocks out any low-frequency background noise like fans and air conditioners, and you don't get any sort of strange feeling in your ears when it's turned on. The transparency mode is also great - it sounds just like the outside world, with the only difference being that you can feel the headphones while you wear them. Why 4 stars? Well, the speak-to-chat feature lets you begin talking and mutes the audio of what you're listening to. This would be fine if it paused your media, but like the headline mentions, I use these with the AUX wire connected to my laptop and it doesn't pause YouTube. I turned speak-to-chat off and simply switch to transparency mode when I need to talk to someone. Speak-to-chat also makes your voice sound pretty tinny and loud, too. Also, you need to do a lot of fiddling with the EQ in the Sony headphones app. I settled on the Vocal setting because it seems to make everything sound balanced and full, not just voices as it would imply. Any other setting made voices sound a little too low for my liking. Lastly, they need to be turned on to use the NC and transparency, and the battery needs a charge every three to four days. The battery life is just a minor issue, but I do wish it came with a charging cable that's barely a foot long. Make sure you have a long enough USB-C charging cable for these headphones. TL,DR: Great quality, noise cancellation and transparency works well both wired and when connected to bluetooth, speak-to-chat is finicky and is better when turned off, the default EQ is kinda average and you need to set it to your liking, and the charging cable is ridiculously short and might as well not even be there.

I had been an AirPods Pro user and was always of the belief that they have the best music reproduction with lossless audio from apps like Apple Music. Was seriously wanting to try the XMs when the XM4 was launched but wasn’t happy with the reviews of mic quality as I generally take calls for more than 7 hours on my work days. But when XM5s came in was tempted to try them after the reviews paying more details on the improved mic quality. I wanted to give it a try and tried the music when I was in France in a store, but the sound quality was very poor since the store let me use it only with their wired audio source and said NO to try with my phone. Back in India I tried again once in a store using my phone and Apple Music and Boy o Boy I was proved wrong!!! I was simply blown over on how the headphones were clear with the Spatial Audio even with the default EQ setting. I’m not a bass heavy person but rather love the different tones and this is a Pro quality one in that. With the ANC microphones it was even a blessing that the call trials(both with MS Teams and Phone) I did were fantastic. Decided to grab this and ordered in Amazon when it was available for around 28K net with cashback and I would say this is the best investment I had made. The dual connectivity, monstrous battery back up, ANC combined with the best mic makes it a great headphone one can ever have. The size and case as most say as negative isn’t a problem at all. The build also is good and this is a keeper. If you are not worried about the budget and need a headphone that u can use for both work(calls) and music blindly go for this.. 👍🏻

One of the best ANC headphones available in the market. If you have money to spend, you can definitely get this as this is slightly costlier but it is a value for money product. You won't regret after using it. Battery lasts for like a week with around 6 hours/day usage with ANC on. You have to tweak Equalizer settings to get the best sound out of it, there are presets already available on the internet.

EDIT 09/10/2023 : The headphone hinge for the right side just snapped off without any warning. The headphones are unusable now. Went to multiple Sony Service centers in bangalore, and they do not support any repair or replacement even if the headphones are in warranty. DO NOT BUY. If by any chance there is a mechanical failure, the headphones are completely useless. Extremely shameless behavior by Sony for its Indian customers. The Sony centers have also reported that most units being sold in India are refurb units and already have some degree of wear and tear before they reach their first-time customers. I REPEAT. DO NOT BUY. Original Review below: ================== The XM5s were in my wishlist for so long, and I was hyped on finally getting them. But people buying them in India should be wary about a few points: PROS: 1. Excellent sound quality, once you tweak the EQ. Look up the ideal EQ settings online, should be easy to find. I tried the flat profile (which still sneaks some lower frequencies in though, be mindful). 2. Call quality is surprisingly good. Works really well with Teams / Zoom as well. 3. Noise cancellation is supreme. I have not tried out the Airpods Max / Bose QCxx series so cannot compare with those though. 4. Sony Headphones Connect app makes it easy to setup and upgrade firmware (which you should do immediately after switching them on for the first time) 5. Multi Device Connect works flawlessly. Its disabled in the app by default though. CONS: 1. Ear pressure : Sometimes the headphones cause quite a bit of ear pressure. It eventually got better after a day, but check it out on your own. 2. In the hot Delhi summers, wearing these without an AC in the vicinity can cause some serious amounts of sweat to build up. Not the fault of the headphones, our weather can be toasty :) 3. People with spectacles can have varying amounts of comfort. I have thick acetate specs and I took a bit of time to make sure the headphones dont dig in too much. That being said, I'm happy with these headphones, would recommend.

I recently acquired the Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless headphones, and I must say, it's been an incredible addition to my audio arsenal. From the moment I placed the order, the purchase experience was seamless, thanks to the efficient service provided by the seller. The shipment arrived promptly, and the packaging was impeccable, ensuring the headphones reached me in pristine condition. As for the headphones themselves, they've exceeded my expectations in terms of performance and functionality. The sound quality is simply superb, delivering rich, immersive audio across a wide range of genres. Whether I'm enjoying music, watching movies, or taking calls, the WH-1000XM5 delivers crystal-clear sound with impressive depth and clarity. One of the standout features of these headphones is their advanced noise-cancellation technology, which effectively blocks out external distractions, allowing me to fully immerse myself in whatever I'm listening to. The battery life is also exceptional, providing hours of uninterrupted playback on a single charge. One of the standout features for me has been the stylish and durable case that comes with the headphones. It's not only sleek in design but also provides excellent protection for the headphones when not in use However, it's worth noting that the sleek design of the headphones does make them prone to attracting fingerprints and smudges. Additionally, the lack of an IP rating means they require careful handling to avoid any potential damage from moisture or dust. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with my purchase, and I would highly recommend both the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones and the seller to anyone in search of premium audio quality and top-notch customer service.