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Quick Charge
Customers are generally positive about the quick charging feature of the headphones, with some expressing excitement over the ability to get three hours of playback from just a three-minute charge. However, a few customers have had issues with the charging cord and shorter battery life compared to their expectations.
Sound Quality
Customers have a generally positive opinion about the sound quality of the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, with some expressing that it exceeds their expectations and offers a balanced, clear sound profile across various genres. A few customers suggest that the sound quality is good but not exceptional when compared to other high-end options in the market. The app allows users to customize sound settings for personal preferences.
Battery Life
Customers are generally positive about the long battery life of the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, with some expressing that it lasts them for days of regular use and a few minutes of charging lasting hours. However, there are concerns regarding the safety of prolonged usage and durability issues reported by a small group of customers.
Comfort
Customers generally find the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones comfortable due to their plush ear cups and lightweight design, making them suitable for long listening sessions. However, some users have reported that they felt too large or loose on their heads.
Noise Cancellation
Customers generally praise the excellent noise cancellation feature of the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. Some users suggest improvements to the instructions for utilizing all features, while others highlight the convenience of touch controls and adaptive sound technology. Overall, customers are satisfied with the premium audio quality and industry-leading noise cancellation.
Highlights
Quality
The sound quality is fantastic, with a balanced, clear sound profile that works well across all genres.
The sound quality is amazing and it comes with an app so you can customize what kind of sounds you want.
The noise cancellation is top-tier, effortlessly blocking out background noise whether you're traveling or just in a noisy environment.
Didn't like the fit and sound quality.
Price
I didn't want to pay the extra $$ for sony headphones that seem made for men.
Normally budget for something up to $200 or so.
Got this on sale for black friday for $300.
Packaging/appearance
The packaging is nice--much thought went into the packaging.
Competitiveness
It can also set the anc as well, switching between ambient or anc, and/or off.
Convenience factor is much better than those phones needing portable,dac amps.
I compared these to the cheaper soundcore space one noise cancelling headphones, which had pretty good noise cancelling--not as... Read More
The sound was better than the m4's but not as comfortable as the m4's
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- This product had a total of 15,720 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 18 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Make sure to update the headphone firmware after pairing it with your phone
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But the first headphones had issues with random shutdown glitched with high quality sound profile
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It takes very little time to charge and depending on usage last over 30 hrs
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I compared these to the cheaper soundcore space one noise cancelling headphones which had pretty good noise cancellingnot as good as these but close
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The thing that made me return these was that they felt too large and loose on my head
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Im a smallish woman whose head is actually on the larger side for who i am
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But these headphones even at their smallest adjustment felt long and loose so that most of the pressure fell on the top band covering my head
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I didnt want to pay the extra for sony headphones that seem made for men
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