Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Industry Leading Headphones with Auto Noise Canceling Optimizer, Crystal Clear Hands-Free Calling, and Alexa Voice Control, Silver

Design: I love the silver color, looks so glittery and subtle when you look closely. The design looks so much better than the previous models. Sound: Trust me when I say this, they sound way better than Sony Xm4’s. The bass is so much better than what was considered best, before. It feels to me that Mark 4’s lost so much of details in the sound quality, when you listen to this. ANC: Noise cancellation has been improved by a lot. They still cannot cancel noise to a 100%, but well, no headphones can do it yet, but it is the best of any headphone out there. (Airpods max is so close to this), close but not upto this. Transparency/Ambient mode: They sound so much better in this mode than Mark 4’s due to new improved number of mics. Still cant hear 100% of the outside world (like you still cant hear a song playing in an uber as loud as it sounds without an headphone, but still make out what you’re listening to). But I can wear these all day and listen to the world outside, it feels like its removing some useless noises of the real world and that sounds good. Cons: They sound a little better in Androids and pc/laptop with LDAC than on any iphone. But that difference is almost negligible and I still decided to keep them for the iphone because I love the sound. Overall: They’re worth $400, and they’re still cheaper than Airpods max. Lmao.

Only one concern, getting too hot after long term wear around 2 hrs

Obviously these are expensive AF and I would recommend people wait till these are on sale to get them but can say these are amazing! I have had these for a week or to now and can say these work so well and were def worth the money. I don’t like the whole needing to download an app to pair these BUT will say these are great at cancelling noise, amazingly seamless at switching between devices, have a great battery life, and comfortable. Will say it was a learning curve with the fact these are touch sensitive for the controls. Only minor complaint is that sometimes I have to go to my Bluetooth settings to get them to connect since they don’t automatically connect sometimes. Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a good pair to invest in!

The noise cancellation is no joke, I love them!!

I compared these to the AirPods Max and I prefer these a lot more. These actually last 30 hours. I like how light these headphones are and how it’s comfortable even using them with glasses. I have had many problems with other headphones because they weren’t comfortable with glasses on but these are so comfortable with glasses

Had to return to sony for a replacement. Super inconvenient.

I love the Sony WF-1000xm4 so I was excited for the updated version. They sound great but I think the noise cancellation option is better on the xm4.

default signature disappointed me but drives are handled perfectly by Eq. you can customize your perfect signature. high mid and tremble are very responsive. muddy in lows and decent but not great soundstage. overall true high res experience.

The best headphones Ive ever tried

I think often times big time techies and Android users/Apple haters write stellar reviews for this product. I have extensive experience with audio technology and have used other products, both popular and lesser known. These are fine! The NC technology is actually superior in the AirPods Pro 2 for a fraction of the cost. Also, something about a $400 product feeling so CHEAP is driving me insane lol. They are very comfortable for over the head headphones.