Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WF1000XM5/S
- SKU:
- 12140295
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 often highlight the excellent sound quality, outstanding battery life, and comfortable fit of the product, along with its effective Active Noise Cancellation and clear bass. However, some users have experienced frustrating initial connectivity issues and found the product to be a bit pricey. Concerns have also been raised regarding overly sensitive touch controls and a perceived lack of volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Just the best
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are wonderful. They are just what I was looking for.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RichardB, we're glad you like your purchase! Enjoy your new earbuds! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Disappointed
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It honestly disappointed me. I may have had high expectations but it didnt felt like an upgrade from the Airpods Pro
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HarryG,
We're sorry to hear that you are having some issues with your WF-1000XM5 earbud headphones and it hasn't performed to your standards. This is not the experience we want you to have. Your feedback is extremely important to us and is very much appreciated.
To ensure optimal performance, as well as to obtain the best fit and prevent the headset from falling out, change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ears. If you feel earbud tips are difficult to put into your ears, change the size of earbud tips or squeeze earbud tips lightly before wearing the headset. When wearing them, gently pull up on the top of your ears, put the earbud tips in your ear canal, and then twist the earbuds into place. This makes sure the earbuds are firmly in the ear canal.
Please make sure to follow the guide from this link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm5/articles/00262839
By using the Sony Headphones Connect app, you can make few adjustments to your headphones settings to suit your needs. This will give you more control over your headphones and their performance. For more details, you may refer to this link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm5/articles/00286844
If you still have the unit and you need further assistance regarding your concern, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Jess
Wow
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So I had the xm4 and welll those were amazing little to big but these now these fit perfect
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Geremias, amazing! We're glad you like your new earbuds! The WF-1000XM5 features cutting-edge technology to deliver premium sound quality and the best noise-cancelling performance on the market. Real-time audio processors and high-performance mics power the specially designed driver unit, for wide frequency reproduction, deep bass and clear vocals. They are designed to immerse you in a sound so good, it feels like you’re in the studio with your favorite artists. The WF-1000XM5 headphones raise the bar for distraction-free listening and clarity. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good sound but the fit is awful
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These had great sound. Unfortunately they did not fit in my ears and caused great irritation in my right ear. I tried every single little ear tip size and there was no difference in the way they fit.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DylanT,
While we are glad to hear your good feedback with the superb sound quality of our WF-1000XM5, we are really sorry if they didn't fit you well. This is certainly not the news we'd like to hear from you. For optimum fit, comfort and to keep the headphones from falling out, we always recommend following the steps on this article:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00262839
I hope this helps.
Should you need more assistance or information with our product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details so we can best assist you.
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BestBuy Username:
Model Number:
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We value you, and thanks for choosing Sony.
Sincerely,
Romeo
Sony Social Support
Almost Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its very good but the ambient noise feature could be a bit better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TechWolf, thanks for commenting! We are thrilled to know your satisfaction with the superb performance of your WF-1000XM5. We greatly appreciate your input with the ambient sound feature of these headphones. Thank you very much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
Great sound!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's complicated but it works great. I switched from Apple AirPod to these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Starrsa297, we're glad you like your new earbuds! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Garbage. Complete and total GARBAGE.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you want a headphone with a high price tag that will absolutely ruin your workouts by cutting out, shutting off, feeding static and needing constant tweaking, then this is the headphone for you. These are COMPLETE GARBAGE. The connection is unstable at best and constantly sounds like the right headphone is cutting out. And none of the “fixes” you will find in the troubleshooting will work. Oh and every time you touch them it triggers some sort of action; pause, noise cancelling changes to ambient…which would be ok if they didn’t constantly fall out. So you are always stuck adjusting them and they screwing around with them bc of some action the “tap” triggered. But if you want to tap them to pause them? Yeah, doesn’t really work. Maddening. I’ve owned these for about 2 months. I replaced an old set of Bose with them. Today I’m going to Beat Buy to try and exchange them. If they refuse it’s 300 wasted. Sony used to be a gold standard. If these are indicative of where they are now it’s sad. Do NOT buy these. Unless you want a headphone to be like a bad relationship that you constantly fight in. Then these are perfect.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendUncomfortable
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is good, but they are super uncomfortable. The eartips are hard and make my ear hurt after a short time of wearing. These are now collecting dust on my shelf.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your feedback, Aidan.
We are delighted to hear that you find the sound quality of the WF-1000XM5 earbuds to be good, but we are truly sorry that they are super uncomfortable due to the hard eartips, which has led to them collecting dust. We understand that comfort is just as critical as sound quality, and we regret that they are causing you pain after a short period of wearing.
We would like to help you resolve this and get back to enjoying your premium earbuds. The WF-1000XM5 includes multiple sizes of ear tips in the box. We highly recommend trying the smallest or largest sizes to ensure a better seal that relieves pressure.
If you would like direct assistance with fit or have further questions, please feel free to reach out to our dedicated support team here:
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
We hope to help you find a comfortable fit so you can enjoy the amazing sound quality!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Sony Earbuds dont waste your time
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not even close to the Beats earbuds or the AirPod Pro while using on any iPhone from 10-15 or smart tvs. I def DO NOT recommend these ear buds and it is why i returned them and got the AirPod Pro.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EmJay631, We are sorry to hear that the WF1000XM5 did not meet all of your expectations and had to return them. This is not the experience that we would like you to have with our premium products and we hope that you consider Sony again in your future purchases.
Regards,
Carl
Sony EarPods
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Classy look ear pod. Unit links to Bluetooth immediately
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ShawnR,
Great! We're glad that you like the design and connectivity of the headset. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Poor quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Regret my purchase read reviews that they are good and tried to return them but they said I had used them.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KennethH, thanks for sharing your feedback! We are sorry to hear that Sony - WF1000XM5 are not working as you expected. At Sony we strive to deliver high quality in our products, therefore we want to make things right for you, please let us know what were the inconveniences you've found on the earbuds. Please email the information below to socialsupport@am.sony.com so we can give you a personalized assistance.
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Thanks for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
Great earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The design and color of the earbuds are very nice. The seal of the earbuds is great and the ambient noise passthrough works very well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Ralmg,
Awesome! Thank you for your purchase. We're glad that you appreciate the design and the color of our Sony WF1000XM5 as well as the ambient noise feature. The WF-1000XM5 features cutting-edge technology to deliver premium sound quality and the best truly wireless noise-cancelling performance on the market1. With a specially designed driver unit, for wide frequency production, deep bass and clear vocals, these headphones are designed to immerse you in a sound so good, it feels like you’re in the studio with your favorite artists. Enjoy and thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
Just okay
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.To be honest, it's not as good as the airpods pro 2 in that (1) ANC is weak (2) it's not on the same par in terms of sound (3) the tips that come with it are very low quality and looks like it will easily rip apart with time. I like the multi-connection tho.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Steve,
Thanks for commenting. While we are glad to hear your satisfaction with the multipoint connection feature of your WF-1000XM5, we are really sorry if its sound quality, noise canceling function, and supplied earbud tips didn't live up to your expectations. This is certainly not the news we'd like to hear from you. If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, tap operations or Speak-to-Chat speech detection may not work correctly, or you may not obtain the correct sound qualities, noise canceling effects, or call performance. For optimum performance, please ensure that you are wearing the headphones correctly. For instructions, please refer to the following links:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00262839
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000779956.html
I hope this helps.
Should more information with our product or technical assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details so we can best assist you.
Name:
BestBuy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
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We value you, and thank you for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Romeo
Sony Social Support
Sony took this to the next level
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.By far the best earbuds on the market. I tried almost every pair there is.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ronmax11,
Fantastic! You've definitely made a great choice! We are very happy to know about your satisfaction with the amazing performance of your WF-1000XM5. The WF-1000XM5 features cutting-edge technology to deliver premium sound quality and the best noise-cancelling performance on the market. Real-time audio processors and high-performance mics power the specially designed driver unit, for wide frequency reproduction, deep bass and clear vocals. They are designed to immerse you in a sound so good, it feels like you’re in the studio with your favorite artists. The WF-1000XM5 headphones raise the bar for distraction-free listening and clarity.
Thank you so much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Awesome while I Work
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.head phones are great while working hands free answer calls was a plus. love them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SharkeraR, we're glad you love our industry-leading noise canceling earbuds. 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 WF1000XM5 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! ~Earl
Not Terrible I Guess
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They're good, I guess. Not as good as I hoped for, but ok. I was actually going to return them for over the ears, but apparently Best Buy only has a 14 day return policy unless you pay them even more money than the thousands of dollars a year I already spend there.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Patrick, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We hope you are enjoying your new earbuds. We have our Support team that is always happy to assist. You can email us anytime at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
The WF-1000XM5 features cutting-edge technology to deliver premium sound quality and the best noise-cancelling performance on the market. Real-time audio processors and high-performance mics power the specially designed driver unit, for wide frequency reproduction, deep bass and clear vocals. They are designed to immerse you in a sound so good, it feels like you’re in the studio with your favorite artists. The WF-1000XM5 headphones raise the bar for distraction-free listening and clarity. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Better than airpods pro
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product much better than apple airpods pro
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Saravanan,
You definitely made the right choice! We're delighted to hear your satisfaction with your WF1000XM5 earbuds. We always strive to deliver the best quality with our products. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
Worst best buy experience I've ever had
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Ordered these on Wednesday was told they would be here today (Saturday feb 28th) walked in to get them and got told by the lady at the register that they had put it in as i had walked out with them and now its going to take an extra week to get them, and im not seeing the protection plan I ALREADY PAID FOR on them either
No, I would not recommend this to a friendNo need to title this
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fabulous fantastic fabulous wonderful fabulous amazing great….
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hey, Patrick! Fantastic! We are truly happy to learn about your satisfaction with the amazing quality & performance of your WF-1000XM5. Thank you so much for the perfect star review and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
Awesome sound, nc and bass, tips not very comfy.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great pair of earbuds, spatial audio with head tracking sounds amazing!!! Minor complaint: the foam tips can get a bit irritating.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tjfen,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WF1000XM5. We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about the 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.
In case you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link:
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph