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:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony earbuds
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony earbuds are the best I've had thus far. Battery life and sound is great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Derrick,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re excited to hear that the WF1000XM5 earbuds are standing out as the best you’ve experienced so far. Your recognition of the battery life and sound quality is truly appreciated and motivates us to continue delivering products that enrich your listening experience.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Fit, Sound quality
Sony Did it Again
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Simply The Best, Noise Canceling Headphones, 8 hours of music and compact to fit into your pocket.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Zell, This is amazing! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying the noise canceling function, sound, and fits your pocket perfectly. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Buy them!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancelling works great! Comfortable in the ear but if I reposition them too many time my ear becomes sensitive. Perfect for phone calls. Absolutely worth the money.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your feedback on the WF-1000XM5, HaleyK! It’s great to hear that you find the noise-cancelling features effective and that the earbuds are comfortable during phone calls.
However, we understand that ear sensitivity can be a concern with any earbud that requires adjustment to fit. It’s worth noting that the WF-1000XM5 comes with various earbud tip sizes, which can significantly affect comfort and fit.
If you haven't done so already, we recommend trying out the different sizes included in the packaging to see if they help alleviate any sensitivity.
If you experience any ongoing issues, please feel free to contact our customer service for assistance, and we would be happy to help.
Thank you once again for your valuable input and choosing us!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great sound and decent noise control
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great earbuds, I use them for my job mainly 8 to 10 hours with no problems on the battery life, but the real deal for me is the noise cancellation because I do a lot of concrete chipping , grinding, sometimes sandblast and those are really noisy, normally if I use a regular ear plugs the level of noise is bad and I end up with a ring in my ears for the rest off the day but with this earbuds I can work listen to my music and still have a conversation with someone else without having to blast the volume all the way up.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JulioM, That's great! We are happy that you like the sound quality, battery life and noise canceling feature of your new Sony WF1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Noise cancelling buds
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these for the noise cancelling feature. I was going to be on a long flight and wanted to drown out the background noise. They worked tremendously for this purpose, my wife would say too well. The reason for missing a star is the voice to talk feature has its flaws if I cleared my throat it would react as if I was talking. Also when ear buds are in case my phone app would not recognize them so could not tell charge level until I took them out of the case.
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Posted .Hello FourMD, thank you for this great score. We are very glad to hear you're enjoying the top-tier noise cancellation technology of the WF1000XM5 earbuds! We also really appreciate the feedback regarding the Speak-to-Chat feature, we'll surely take it in consideration. Thanks for choosing Sony! Sincerely, -Jenn.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Daily driver
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is quite immersive. Good base level without sound distortion. Battery with noise cancel 6.5 hrs Best Sony earbuds yet.
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Posted .Hi Stealth2012,
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We're elated to hear that your listening experience with the WF-1000XM5 earbuds is so immersive. It's great to know that you're enjoying the deep bass without any distortion and the excellent battery performance, even with noise cancellation activated. Your feedback that these are our best earbuds to date is truly rewarding and shows that our dedication to high-quality audio has been successful.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Best buds!!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So like half of the world having the I phone ear buds I was tired of them always falling out or distorting so I went and got these buds!!! THE BEST ones that I know of!! Bass is there treble is there the clarity is on point!!! The noise cancel is mind blowing!!!! I get that they are a little expensive but ditch the I phone buds and get these !! You won’t go wrong!! Also a big upgrade they don’t fall out
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Posted .Hi RandyL, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WF1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Better than i products
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sound and work better than smearPods pro. Sounds better and battery life if better.
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Posted .Thank you for the review, ChrisB!
We love hearing that the WF-1000XM5 is hitting all the right notes for you! We put a lot of work into our Integrated Processor V2 and the Dynamic Driver X to ensure the sound quality and battery efficiency are at the top of their class. It’s great to know they are outperforming your expectations!
Welcome to the Sony family!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Solid Earbuds
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Size options were good. Earbuds felt snug . Audio was best I’ve heard so far.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your feedback, Timothy! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the variety of size options and that the earbuds provided a snug, comfortable fit. The WF-1000XM5 is designed with multiple ear tip sizes to help users achieve the best possible comfort and audio experience, so it's wonderful to know this worked well for you. We're especially glad you found the audio quality to be outstanding—it means a lot to us that it’s the best you’ve heard so far! Enjoy your listening experience, and thank you for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
The best on the market!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The WF1000XM5 fit so much better and is much lighter than previous version. The sound is awesome, and I use them while I'm cutting grass. You cant beat the noise cancelling on these ear buds!
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Posted .Hi, Hookman,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating review! It is fantastic to hear that you are taking advantage of their top technology Noise Cancelling!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a great day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great Earbuds
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones work great, some of the best noise cancelling I've ever used. They're super comfortable too!
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Posted .Hello JoeB,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're elated to hear that you’re enjoying the exceptional noise cancelling and comfort of the WF1000XM5 earbuds. Your recognition of their quality means a lot to us, and it inspires us to continue delivering products that enhance your listening experience with both performance and ease. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
One of the best with LDAC
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had the previous XM4 version of these and the XM5 are a much better fit. They are smaller in size which is major. The ear tips sent are not great. I would suggest finding other ear tips, which is what I'm doing now. The sound is really the reason to buy these, as long as you're using LDAC. Meaning most everything except iPhone. The app for these is also a stand out. Get better eartips + adjust the sound settings in the app and you won't be dissapointed.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for the wonderful feedback, James! We're glad that you are impressed with the amazing sound quality of the earbuds. 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. We also appreciate your comment about the ear tips. Rest assured it won't go unnoticed as it can help us improve in the future. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Excellent sound quality and noise cancellation
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been using these for a month now and am very happy with the purchase. It took a bit of time to get the right size ear attachment but the fact that multiple sizes are included, along with an app to help determine the proper fit made it easier. Battery life is excellent and only have to charge at most twice a month (I use about 5 days/week). Noise reduction is excellent including on planes and with wind noise while walking/jogging.
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Posted .Hi MarkB,
Fabulous! We are truly delighted 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 very much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Earbuds
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great to wear for a little bit but wouldn't really prefer working out just get the xm5 instead even if you don't like the bulkiness trust me i had my fair share with these earbuds dropping
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Posted .Thank you for sharing your feedback, Bao2Devious!
We’re glad you’re enjoying the WF-1000XM5 for shorter sessions, but we appreciate the honest tip about fit during workouts. For anyone looking to stay active, we recommend trying out the different-sized Noise Isolation Earbud Tips included in the box to ensure a secure, "drop-free" seal!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Great headphones for listening to music!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good headphones. Sound quality is amazing. Nice bass. Good noise cancelling. I like that you can switch between devices. I use two phone for work and this a very handy. I would have given five stars but the call quality is not very good. People have a hard time hearing me when. Using the headphones.
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Posted .Hi Chino, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. We understand your feedback regarding the call quality of your Sony unit. Please isolate the issue by following this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000779964.html
If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Great sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fit and sound are great. Wouldn't recommend for calls
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Posted .Hi NicholasF,
We're delighted to hear that you find the fit and sound of the WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds to be great. We sincerely apologize that your experience with calls has been disappointing, as call clarity is a crucial function. We understand that call performance, especially in noisy environments, can sometimes be affected by the aggressive noise suppression on the microphone. Please ensure your earbuds have the latest firmware update via the Headphones Connect app, as we frequently release updates that address performance concerns. Additionally, checking that you have the optimal ear tip seal (using the fit test in the app) and cleaning the microphone mesh can sometimes improve voice pickup. If the issue persists, contact our support team, as they can provide more advanced troubleshooting or determine if this requires further assistance. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good, but some rough patches.
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony WF1000XM5s? Yeah, they sound fantastic, like a solid punch to the face with sound. ANC is on point, blocks out the world like it’s not even there. But, uh, they’re not exactly comfy. Like, you’re aware you’re wearin’ 'em, you know? The smart ambience thing? It’s useless. Speech recognition for auto-adjusting ANC? Might as well be a brick for all the good it does. And don’t get me started on the charging. Right earbud just won’t charge after a while, and the case? It’s a freakin’ nightmare—don’t always charge when you drop ‘em in. They’re great for sound and ANC, but everything else? Not so much.
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Posted .Hi Tastey,
We're delighted to hear that you appreciate the sound quality and noise cancellation of your WF-1000XM5 earbuds. However, we're sorry to learn that you're encountering charging issues and that some features aren't functioning as expected. Your feedback is extremely important to us and is very much appreciated. The WF-1000XM5 earbud headphones may fall out or feel uncomfortable during use if they are not worn properly or the earbud tips doesn't match the size of your ear canals. Check that you are wearing the headset properly in your ears.
We have a recommended way of wearing these earbud headphones to reduce discomfort. Please make sure to follow the guide from this link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm5/articles/00262839
For the Speak-to-Chat function, you can use the “Sony Sound Connect app" (formerly Sony Headphones Connect app) to switch between enabled/disabled, change the sensitivity of the automatic audio detection, and change the time until the Speak-to-Chat mode ends. The Speak-to-Chat mode activates when the WF-1000XM5 detects the speech of the person wearing the them, but in rare cases it may activate in response to vibrations caused by devices such as electric toothbrushes, electric massagers, and electric shavers, or by activities such as brushing your teeth, coughing, or humming. In cases where the Speak-to-Chat mode frequently activates by accident, set Speak-to-Chat to “L Sensitivity”.
If the earbuds do not charge, please visit this link to help resolve the issue: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00298367?utm_source=glean
Should you need technical assistance, please let us know so we can turn your experience around. Sony has just the ticket! Reach out to our new Product Enthusiast. They are Sony fans, just like you, who can help you troubleshoot/setup your headphones issue. Connect with them on the link below, just click on Chat with an Enthusiast.
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
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We value your feedback and aim to restore your trust in Sony.
Sincerely,
Jess
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
I'm hard to please but these are impressive!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I already have the Bose Quiet Comfort II and Airpod pro 2 earbuds. Both have fantastic noise cancellation but lack multi-point connect to any 2 devices. I purchased these xm5s so that I can connect to my iphone and work pc. I was afraid the ANC wouldn't meet my standards but wow! I think the ANC on these may be the best I've experienced yet. The key is to get a good fit by choosing the right tips. They are very comfortable, stellar sound and setup was easier than I thought it would be. I still have to test out the call quality but so far - I'm very happy with these earbuds.
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Posted .Hi HereWeGoAgain, Thanks for sharing your experience with the new Sony WF1000XM5 Wireless earbuds. We're happy that you are impressed with the WF1000XM5 wireless earbuds. 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. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great purchase, I recommend them.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are practical, comfortable, and have excellent sound.
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Posted .Hello AngelicaF,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that the WF-1000XM5 earbuds are practical, comfortable, and deliver excellent sound. Your appreciation inspires us to continue creating products that enhance your everyday audio experience with convenience and outstanding quality.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've had these earbuds for about a month and a half now, and they are some of the best sounding true wireless earbuds I've heard yet! Even comparing them to some of my wired IEMs, these have great bass response and crystal clear highs, I don't find myself looking for more of either with these. Definitely worth the money if you listen to HiFi music but don't want a wired connection!
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Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, NathanG!
We are so happy to hear that your WF-1000XM5 earbuds are holding their own against your wired IEMs! It’s wonderful to know that the bass response and clarity are hitting the mark for your HiFi tracks. We designed these with our new Dynamic Driver X to deliver that level of detail, so we're glad it’s making a difference in your listening experience.
Thank you for choosing Sony and for the high recommendation!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team