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 love the exceptional sound quality, outstanding battery life, and comfortable fit of the product, often highlighting its clear sound with booming bass, effective active noise cancellation, and lightweight design. However, some customers have experienced frustrating initial connectivity issues. Additionally, a few find the product a bit pricey, the touch controls overly sensitive, and note a lack of volume.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Good earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love them, they work really well. Great color. Great sound, comfortable fit.
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Posted .Hi Dmr25!
Thanks so much for the great review and for sharing your experience with us.
We are excited to hear that your new WF-1000XM5 earbuds are a hit and that you're loving the color and comfortable fit. It’s wonderful to know they are working out so well for your daily listening!
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great sound. Dumb volume adjustment.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound quality. More comfortable, Good noise cancellation. Excellent battery life. All in all, a worthy upgrade to the WF1000XM4. The one thing that I REALLY dislike is that the option to assign volume control to one of the earbuds is no longer available. Now the only way to control volume is 4 taps on the earbud, right for up, left for down. This is a step down from the previous version for which sound controls were a function that could be selected for either earbud.
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Posted .Hi Amadams,
Thanks for commenting. We are thrilled to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, very comfortable fit design, long-lasting battery life, and exceptional noise canceling feature of your WF-1000XM5. We greatly appreciate your feedback about the volume control function of these headphones. For more details about the touch sensor, please refer to the following Help Guide link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781367.html?search=volume
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.
If there's something we can do to help or you may need more information/technical assistance with our product, please feel free to contact us and we'll be more than happy to assist you. You may send us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following:
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Thank you so much for your purchase, and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Jammin
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are my second pair of headphones. They are incredibly comfortable, and the battery lasts for a considerable amount of time.
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Posted .Hi AdanR,
We are thrilled to hear that your second pair of Sony earbuds is providing such incredible comfort and great battery life! We're glad they’re keeping you jammin'.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Fitment is awesome.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.At first I was a little skeptical just because they look bulky. But they surprisingly stay in my ear better than any other ones I’ve had. Sound is great. Would buy again 100%
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Posted .Hello Alexroa,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that the WF1000XM5 exceeded your expectations in comfort and sound quality. It means a lot to us that they stay securely in your ear and deliver a great audio experience. Thank you for your trust and enthusiastic support!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Fit, Sound quality
Great Earbuds!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Sound, Battery is amazing, looks okay, odd shape, feels slightly odd, stays in your ear like a champ, no real issues, worth the price.
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Posted .Hi JoelH,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality, battery life and price point of the headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Love them
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best earbuds ever.. sound is amazing and comfortable
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Posted .Hello CarlosR,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that you enjoy the WF-1000XM5 earbuds and appreciate both their sound quality and comfort. Your kind words inspire us to continue delivering exceptional products that enhance your everyday experiences.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Great.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I lost an AirPod and was done buying more. I watched a hundred Youtube reviews and bought these. I figured if they sucked like the Sennheisers I bought, I would return them and try the Samsung Buds Pro 2's and if all else failed, go back to AirPods. Welp, these are FIRE. They hit the highs, the mids, the lows. The ANC works. They look cool in the ear. The ONLY con I have is that the tracking on these when you have an iPhone SUCKS. You can't find them. I ended up putting them in a little pouch with an Airtag and now they are perfect... Would buy again.
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Posted .Hi AmberR,
Fabulous! You've made a great choice! We are very happy to hear 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
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Just about perfect.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.There's no doubt the Sonys sound great, and fit very comfortably in my ears. The noise cancellation is good, but cannot compare to my Apple AirPods Max over the ear headphones, but I think that is just the nature of the way each of them works. My only negative with these Sonys is that mine are sometimes slow to pair with my iPad Pro and Dell Laptop. But they do eventually get there, and when they finally pair, I find them very enjoyable to listen to and firmly stable in my ear.
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Posted .Hi JudgeTony, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your WF1000XM5. We're very pleased to hear you like the great sound quality, comfortable and fit, and excellent noise cancellation of your new Sony WF1000XM5. We're sorry to hear about the slow pairing with your iPad and Dell laptop. Please make sure that the firmware version is up-to-date via the Sony Headphones Connect app to ensure optimal performance. 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
SONY outperforms most if not all earbuds available
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Be sure to start with the largest ear cushion, and work your way down to the smallest; as the product manual dictates. These earbuds have exceptional sound quality, better than my BOSE QC quiet comfort earbuds to say the least. My BOSE QC earbuds have a tendency to completely lose all sound output in one of the earbuds. I have found the Sony WH1000XM5 earbuds have far be/er sound qualitiy than the BOSE QC that i no longer use. Unfortunately my SONY WH1000XM5 earbuds got stollen and no way to locate the. In any regard, with which ever earbud you choose. Be wise by going the extra mile, by putting forth a little effort and time ASAP and register your product. I failed to do this with my SONY wh-1000xm5 earbuds, and now I remain without them, as they have gotten stollen. Now with the cons or con rather, as I was self explanatory earlier. There is no way to track down who stollen your buddies without registering them, then download a tracking app in hopes that you get lucky enough to vet reunited with you earbuds that you may have spent you hard earned money on. Oh, one feature that is vital and can be greatly improved on with all earbud types and models, are the QC quiet comfort features. should be greatly improved on. While listening to music (not very loud at all) I was unable to hear my family talking to me. The ambient noise (surrounding noises, mainly someone talking to you) was very hard to hear them or anyone else, without them raising their voice, almost at a point that they was yelling before i could hear them talking. I understand the QC feature is to immerse you into your music or audio book, without disruptions. But at the same time you need to hear people when they open their mouth and speak.
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Posted .Hi jfloyd1289, That's perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Definitely worth the price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds cancelling is good, sound app has good options, nice sound quality all round and ear pieces are more of a foam so the fit closer to eat plugs than most ear bubs. Wish the battery and range were abit better but never too far from my phone
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Posted .Hello CollinJ,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It’s rewarding to hear that you're enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling of your WF-1000XM5 earbuds, as well as the useful options in the Sony Sound Connect App. It's also good to know that the foam earpieces are providing you with a comfortable and secure fit.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the battery and range. We're always looking for ways to improve our products, and your insights are valuable to us.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
The best pair of wireless earbuds yet.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are amazing. So light (xm4 would hurt my ears if worn too long). The battery life is great. Quick charge time is so fast. My XM4s didn't hold a charge anymore. I'm so happy I could replace them with these. Best wireless earbuds yet. I turned off the chat feature because every time I would sing or cough it would trigger the ambient sounds and pause my music. Very sensitive, but it's a great feature. I use it when I travel (and not sick). Get yourself a pair today. I was patient and waited for a sale.
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Posted .Hi Invisibleman21, we're glad you are happy with your new earbuds! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Sony wf1000xm5
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've baught many other ear buds over the years but i keep comong back to the sony's. There just the best in quality, in noise cancelation and in portability. Not to mention comfort. Id highly recommend.
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Posted .Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback on the WF-1000XM5, Jandohittin! We couldn't be happier to hear that you keep coming back to Sony and that you consider them the best in quality, noise cancellation, portability, and comfort.
Your loyalty and high recommendation mean a lot to us. We designed these earbuds to deliver a premium, all-around listening experience, and it's fantastic to know that they've met your high standards.
Thanks again for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
they just work!
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] -very comfortable to wear -great noise cancelation -long battery life -seamless connection between two devices
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Posted .Hi Foslix, we appreciate your positive review! Hope you are enjoying our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been looking at the ear buds for a while. I am happy I finally got them, the fit is great and I love the sound.
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Posted .Hello NickB,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re honored to hear that you’re enjoying the WF-1000XM5 earbuds. It’s wonderful to know the fit feels great and the sound quality enhances your listening experience. Your decision to finally get them and your positive feedback truly motivate us to keep delivering exceptional products.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing pure SONY audio performance via LDAC
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are amazing always, but especially with LDAC with a hi quality audio source. The transparency, noise cancellation, long wear comfort both exercising and sedentary, and even the sound stage are not as good to me as my airpod pro 2 gen earbuds. But, OMG these are for the music and WOW do they ever deliver! I have SONY IEMs and headphones and these deliver a PURE ROBUST MUSIC experience with a decent DAC and LDAC transmitter. They are very good via AAC and SBC, but once you hear what they can be it is really hard to settle for what lower quality BT forces them to be.
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Posted .Hi Erin, Perfect! We're thrilled to hear you like the LDAC support, ambient sound mode, excellent noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and great sound quality of your Sony WF1000XM5. 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Worth the money
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worth the money. The ear tips work well, but don’t last very long. Had to order replacements after 18 months of use.
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Posted .Hi Michael!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review! We are very glad to hear that you feel your Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds are worth the money.
We truly appreciate you bringing the durability of the ear tips to our attention.
Your insights are incredibly helpful as our engineering teams continue to refine and improve the longevity of our materials for future designs.
We are so happy to have you as part of the Sony family!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Sony WF1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I boight these Sony WF1000XM5 True wireless noise cancelling earbuds - black because of the great reviews they had. These are an expensive set of earbuds but figured you get what you paiy for and the reviews bosted great quality. As the reviews state, you do need to figure out which earpads fit the best. For me, the ones attached were too big for my ears, but it does come with 3 other pads for easy adjustments. This device paired easily with my Android Samsung S20 phone, and as well as my Lenovo Carbon X1 and my Dell laptop. The noise reduction could be a little better, however, still playing with the fit in my ear, and that can contribute to that. The battery does last a long time. I was able to take 4 train trips, 3 hours long each, and taking phone calls and MS Teams meeting, and had not charged the set for a week and a half before plugging them in. As for the soind quality, I am on the fence. The sound works best when listening to NetFlix movies, and when listening to music on Spotify, the sound doesnt appear as good, but could be the playlists I have choosen. Telephone calls are clear and the person on the end staes they can hear me loud and clear ( except for spotty reception areas. Would I buy these again, yes,!! I have only had them maybe 3 weeks, and clearly need to read the manual to figure out all the functions this device can offer.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Fit, Sound quality
Great Earbuds!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great fit,sound, excellent battery life, and features are great not confusing. Will be buying a pair fory daughter.
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Posted .Hi RaymondD,
Awesome! We're thrilled that you like the fit, sound quality, battery life, and user-friendly functions of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Fit
Great pair of headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use these headphones for noisy yard work (mowing the lawn) to protect my hearing and listen to music. I also use them for running and gym. They stay in my ears just fine, and the battery life is great. This is my third set, charging system gives out after about 2 yrs
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and does not feel uncomfortable or itchy, very good quality and speakers . Battery lasts all day.
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Posted .Hi GermanG, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin