Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WF1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 6546812
Rating by feature
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are impressed with the WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds, particularly the sound quality, battery life, and comfortable fit. Many appreciate the clear sound and booming bass, as well as the effectiveness of the active noise cancellation. However, some users have noted connectivity issues and overly sensitive touch controls, while others feel the product is a bit expensive.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Birthday Gift
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these for my husband because a friend of mine's husband suggested them. The quality is equivalent to the Sony brand and congruent with the price point. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello DanceMommaOC,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It’s rewarding to hear that you and your husband are enjoying the WF-1000XM5! We're glad that a friend's recommendation led you to us, and we appreciate your kind words about the quality. Thank you for your high recommendation – it means a lot to us!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome!!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are exactly what I was looking for. My AirPods wouldn’t hold a charge and the ANC was horrible. I got these for the noise canceling and they are great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello WilliamGuerrant,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It's rewarding to hear that the WF-1000XM5 earbuds are exactly what you were looking for! We're glad their great noise-canceling feature has made such a positive difference for you. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Great Product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are outstanding devices. Well worth the cost. Much more comfortable than my over the ear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, AlaskaJim!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you find the WF-1000XM5 earbuds to be outstanding devices and well worth the cost!
We especially appreciate you highlighting the comfort. We engineered these earbuds to be significantly more compact and comfortable than previous models, and it's wonderful to know they are a much better fit for you compared to over-the-ear options.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Fit
Sony ear buds !
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect fit ! These are so much better than AirPods, a very good fit.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your fantastic review, Case!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the WF-1000XM5 earbuds are a "perfect fit" for you and that you find them so much better! The fit and comfort were key design goals for this model, and it's incredibly rewarding to know that the efforts to make them smaller and include multiple sizes of our noise-isolating foam tips are delivering a superior wearing experience.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Really good
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The only problem I had with these were the ear tips I actually had to buy different ear tips because the original ones were so uncomfortable and hurt my ears other than that ANC is amazing sound quality is better than the predecessor and overall really good headphones
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChristopherJ,
Thanks for sharing your 5-star review and experience with the WF1000XM5. We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about the supplied ear tips is greatly appreciated.
For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing the headphones properly. You may find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html
The WF1000XM5 features cutting-edge technology to deliver premium sound quality and the best noise-canceling performance on the market. Noise reduction algorithms developed with AI machine learning suppress ambient noise and ensure the person on the other end of the phone can hear your voice clearly even in noisy situations. For total convenience, the WF-1000XM5 can be paired with two Bluetooth devices simultaneously so, when a call comes in, your headphones can automatically connect to the right one. With an IPX4 water resistance rating, splashes and sweat won’t stop these headphones – so you can keep moving to the music. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice earbuds
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Needed some good-quality noise-canceling headphones and got these. So far, they've delivered. Sound great, and the noise canceling is also great. Sometimes I just put them in just for the sake of dampening loud noise and they get the job done.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nick,
It sounds like you made a solid choice with the WF100XM5. Great to hear they're working well for both audio and noise-cancelling, definitely a win when they double as a way to just block out distractions.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Aldair
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Quality sound, perfect fit
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Quality sound, and I have had many different buds including Bose, Beats, and JBls, everthing is perfect, except for getting them out of their case.. they also fit perfectly
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Metalatino, We're so happy to hear you're enjoying all the improvements we made of these earbuds headphones. Also, we are glad to know you appreciate the design and comfortably in your ears while keeping out external sounds. The slippery headsets can be easily removed from the case by simply tilting & lifting the headsets horizontally from the inside outward. ref: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html
Thank you for taking the time to write such an in-depth review of your experience with your WF-1000XM5! Enjoy! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
One of the best
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice battery life good sound a little bit big for my ear, still comfortable, noise cancelling ok
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GerardD,
Thanks for commenting! We're extremely pleased to hear about your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, very comfortable fit design, long-lasting battery life, and exceptional noise canceling feature of your WF-1000XM5. Thank you very much for your purchase and for choosing the best brand, Sony!
Best regards,
Romeo
Sony[FTW-1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Jamming Tidal, these sounded as clean as my ROG Cetra USB-C ll ear buds used to plugged into my ROG 8 Pro. They're well worth the money for quality and included features.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoshM,
We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the pristine audio quality of the WF-1000XM5 while streaming Tidal. To achieve that level of clarity, we integrated our Integrated Processor V2 and the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN2e, which work together to provide 24-bit audio processing and high-performance amplification. Combined with our specially designed Dynamic Driver X, these earbuds deliver rich vocals and fine-tuned detail that truly do justice to high-resolution tracks. It’s also great to know you're finding value in the extensive feature set, from our best-in-class noise cancellation to the seamless multipoint connection.
Thank you for choosing Sony and being part of our community of audiophiles.
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Clear as a Bell
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound great! Wonderful bass and nice noise reduction technology. But don’t stay in your ears very well when running.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello BestBuyer11,
Thank you for your feedback and we are happy that you are enjoying the awesome sound quality and noise canceling feature of our XM5. Try changing the rubber tip of the earbuds from the smallest to the largest size so you see which one will fit snugly into your ears. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
5/5
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pros: Exceptional sound quality. Audio is rich and balance. Active Noise cancelling is top-notch. No issue with the connectivity for Iphone16 pro max. Cons: limitation in foam ear tips. Hopefully next version will provide more foam tips.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Princess,
Very nice! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback is noted. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best earbuds I've purchased
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best sound quality I have had with earbuds. Setup was easy, the buds are comfortable. I use them mostly in the gym and on runs and they stay out and are comfortable. They are pricey but worth it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KeithR,
You made the right choice with the Sony WF-1000XM5! We're glad that you like the sound quality, comfort, and user-friendly functions of the headphones. The WF-1000XM5 features cutting-edge technology to deliver premium sound quality and the best noise-canceling performance on the market. Noise reduction algorithms developed with AI machine learning suppress ambient noise and ensure the person on the other end of the phone can hear your voice clearly even in noisy situations. For total convenience, the WF-1000XM5 can be paired with two Bluetooth devices simultaneously so, when a call comes in, your headphones can automatically connect to the right one. With an IPX4 water resistance rating, splashes and sweat won’t stop these headphones – so you can keep moving to the music. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great, high quality sound!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these earbuds. The noise canceling works pretty well. My favorite thing is the high quality audio playback. If you listen to lossless audio, these are the perfect choice. I can finally enjoy listening to the quality of FLAC audio on my phone. I also have them paired with my PC. The app for the earbuds is also very easy to use, it recently got a design overhaul. Highly recommend these earbuds.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi killzoomer, it is so great to know that you love your new earbuds! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony WF1000XM5 earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love them comforable to wear sound quality is good once sync to phone for the first time they automatically connect once taken out of the box
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChristinaP, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WF-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is great. Not very comfortable at first but you will have to get used to it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JELV,
We're so happy to hear you're loving the great sound of your WF-1000XM5 earbuds! We understand that finding the perfect fit can take some time, and we appreciate you sticking with it to experience the amazing audio quality. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Eliab
Amazing headphones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I consider myself an audio file. I spend a lot of money on audio. I was very skeptical about buying these headphones. Typically I buy beats / Apple products Just because they pair well and are easy to use But don’t always have the best sound. I did a lot of research on these headphones and read a lot of good reviews and gave them a shot. Now that I’ve had them for a few weeks, they are my headphones and I think they are absolutely amazing and worth every penny I spent. They’re very easy to set up. The equalizer is very easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Starns1,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the sound quality of your new Sony headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
Love these
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome ear buds. Noise cancelling is excellent. Volume lacks a little!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EsetaS,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Nice to hear you love the noise canceling features of your WF1000XM5. We're sorry if the volume lacks a little. Please refer to this link with steps to troubleshoot if the sound is low: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000780052.html
Should you need further assistance, feel free to contact us by sending an email to socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following:
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We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter. - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Satisfied gift giver
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This item was purchased as a gift, and the recipient loved it. They previously had the XM4, and is happy that the XM5 is much smaller and love the sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi S767, we're glad you are happy with your new earbuds! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound, uncomfortable fit
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound was honestly amazing! But the noise canceling and comfort of the headphones made them 3-4 stars to me. The headphones were very uncomfortable to wear after a long periods of time or if you fall asleep on them (like on a plane). Compared to the AirPods they AirPods for me have a better fit and noise canceling. For sound though it definitely goes to the Sony. It may be because I have smaller ears so the more average ear may have better luck with fit and noise canceling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Carolina, Thanks for the feedback! We're glad that you like the sound quality. We recommend trying different ear tip sizes and experimenting with the positioning to achieve a snug fit. You can change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ears. When changing the earbud tips, try the earbud tip sizes in order from the larger ones to the smaller ones. The most suitable size of the earbud tips for left and right ears may be different. Please follow this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781968.html
Hope this helps. Thanks and regards, -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Personal favorite ear buds
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best earbuds I’ve had im an audiophile and man these earbuds did wonders! Great app for customization adjusting to how you want them the noise suppression is amazing couldn’t hear a peep from the outside world while in and jamming out!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JosueG,
We appreciate you sharing your experience with the XM5 earbuds. Sound like they're hitting the mark for both sound quality and noise cancellation. Always good to hear from someone who really knows audio.
Thanks for chsoosing Sony.
-Aldair