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:Sound quality
Sony WF1000XM5 Review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise cancelling and sound quality. The software app could use some work though.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JakobC,
We highly appreciate the feedback! We're so glad you're enjoying the noise cancelling feature and sound quality of the WF1000XM5. We'll pass your note about the app along to the team,
Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Aldair
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Music
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are great sound good long battery life. Fit in my ears great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CodyE, awesome! We're glad you like the sound quality, battery and fit of the WF1000XM5! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Not comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They sound great, but are really uncomfortable. Could not get them to stay in my ears without discomfort, and had to return them
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Larry,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We sincerely apologize for the discomfort you experienced with the WF-1000XM5 earbuds, which ultimately led to your decision to return them. This is certainly not up to the quality standards we strive for, and we take your concerns very seriously. Please be assured that we will forward your comments to our dedicated Sony team for a thorough review as we continue to work diligently to improve our products.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing best earbuds I've ever used you have to get these if your trying to have the ultimate experience with your music you have the Sony app to better your music with the equalizer setting and noise cancelling is supreme
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Posted .Hi JonathanD,
Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality, equalizer, and noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great fit, noise cancelling, connectivity and battery life.
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Posted .Hi Amol, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature and battery of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love them they are good quality, I would buy them again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Andy,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re excited to hear that you love the WF-1000XM5 earbuds and appreciate their quality. Knowing you would choose them again means a lot to us and inspires us to continue delivering exceptional audio experiences.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great purchase
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product! Very easy to set up and sound quality is awesome.
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Posted .Thank you for the great review, Mogin!
We are thrilled to hear that you're loving the awesome sound quality of your WF-1000XM5 earbuds! It’s great to know that the setup was quick and easy so you could get straight to the music.
Enjoy the listening experience and thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good sound, I can only be unsatisfied with one, they are too slippery and you can drop when pulling out, besides, they sit very well in the ears and are comfortable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Marek, thank you for your great review! We're so glad to hear you're enjoying the excellent sound quality and the comfortable, secure fit of the Sony - WF1000XM5. We also appreciate you sharing your feedback about the earbuds feeling a bit slippery, we understand how important handling is, and will be sure to pass your comments along to our development team. Thank you for choosing Sony, and enjoy the music! Regards, - Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
They are not worth the price.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The ear buds fall out and the active noise is bad. The ANC is good though sound is decent, battery life is great, but there is no touch feature everything is done by tapping. The case is tiny and these thing will be easy to lose not to mention the box it comes in is just a recycled cheap box. They kept falling out of my ear. They sound good but have a bad base sound when you hit bumps or it hears loud thump noise. I was walking and with each step there was a base noise in my ear. These things can probably be fixed with updates but I don't see the high expense worth it. The ambient sound is also bad.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Andres,
While we are glad to hear your satisfaction with the long-lasting battery life our WF-1000XM5, we are really sorry if it didn't live up to your expectations. This is certainly not the news we'd like to hear from you. We greatly appreciate your input with the touch control function, charging case, and box of the headphones. We'd love to help you isolate the issues you're having and turn this into a better experience. To start, if you haven't already, we suggest updating your WF-1000XM5 firmware to the latest version. This update enhances the headphones' functionality and features while addressing any performance issues you might be experiencing. For more details, please visit the link below:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm5/downloads
And for optimum fit, comfort, to keep the headphones from falling out, and in order to maximize the noise canceling function and sound quality for music and calls, we always recommend performing the steps on this link:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00262839
You may also find the following articles helpful:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00229328
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00298372
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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We value you, and thank you for choosing Sony.
Sincerely,
Romeo
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sound Amazing and Great ANC
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sound pretty good right out of the box and become even better once you start tuning the EQ. They have a feature where you play a song and select different circles of what sounds the best for it to then create an EQ for you. My only gripe is specific to the white pair is that the foam tips will very quickly stain from ear wax.
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Posted .Hi TomF,
Thank you for your kind words! It always makes our day to hear that customers like you enjoy our product. We're extremely glad that you are enjoying the amazing sound, noise cancellation, and EQ settings of your WF1000XM5 earbuds. We appreciate your insights with regard the foam tips. Rest assured that your feedback will not go unnoticed and will pass this to the rest of the team. You may also find this link helpful on how to clean your headphones:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00249895?utm_source=glean
Thanks for the 5-star rating and for purchasing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Realy like these , sounds great good battery life .
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MarcusH, amazing! We are truly happy to know that you like our WF-1000XM5 and that you're satisfied with its amazing sound quality and long-lasting battery life. Thank you very much for the perfect star review and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Sound/NC
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Some of the best sounding earbuds out there. I know the price is high but comparing these to even the top of the competition is a walk in the park for these guys. The lows are amazing and the highs are crisp. I wear these everyday and for yard work the noise canceling is amazing!
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Posted .Hi Clayton,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony and have a nice day!
-David
- Cons mentioned:Touch controls
They're pretty sweet.
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love them, the only real issue I have is that they don't have an actual button. With the touch button, if you're wearing a hood, especially when it's wet out, the button gets triggered over and over. I had to turn off what the button does because of this but other than that one thing, they are absolutely worth it.
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Posted .Hi Yeee, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback on your new Sony WF1000XM5. At Sony, customer satisfaction is our priority. We take all feedback seriously and use it to continuously improve our products. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
There Great
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are by far my favorite headphones I have ever had over the last 20 years. I would say I had tried most if not all headphones on the market and these are the best in terms of audio sounds and keeping noise out with their noise blocking technology.
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Posted .Hi Hurricane,
You made the right choice with the Sony WF1000XM5! We're thrilled that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Review over Sony earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality was amazing but the fit wasn't as great. The sound quality is worth it but the fit isn't great if you're gunna use it while running or working out. Otherwise, the sound quality is better than the Bose imo
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Giovanni,
Thanks so much for sharing your feedback on the WF-1000XM5. It's fantastic to hear that you're loving the sound quality.
We're genuinely sorry, however, that the fit isn't quite working out for you, especially during activities like running or working out.
To help you get that perfect seal and stability you need for active use, we strongly recommend you experiment with the different sizes of ear tips included in the box. Even a slight change in size can make a huge difference in stability and overall seal.
We hope this suggestion helps you get the secure fit you need!
Thanks for considering Sony and for your feedback.
Warm regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Alright
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Honestly the only reason why I bought these is because my previous model died on me. I dont think the active noise cancelation is all that great. Unless my music is real loud i still here everything thats around me. The earbuds are comfortable but wait untill these are on sale if you can
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Andrew,
We’re sorry to hear your experience about the active noise cancellation with the WF1000XM5 earbuds. To get the most out of noise cancelling, make sure the earbuds create a secure fit in your ear—adjusting the ear tip size can really help. It’s also a good idea to check if noise cancelling is set to its highest level trough the Sony Sound Connect app. As well, a firmware update might be needed, which you can confirm in the Sony Sound Connect app, you can find more information in the following link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm5/software/00296561 If you’re still hearing a lot of background noise, gently cleaning the earbud microphones may also improve performance.
Thank you for considering Sony products.
Best regards
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound and sound canceling. The price was fair as well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you so much for your feedback on the WF-1000XM5, JacobR! We’re delighted that you’re enjoying the sound quality and noise cancelling features—those are two aspects we’ve worked hard to perfect for our users. It’s great to hear that you found the price fair as well. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and your comments will inspire our team to keep delivering the best possible experience. If you have any questions or want to share more about your experience, we’re always here to listen!
Thank you once again for your valuable input and choosing us!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Fit
Wireless headphones
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product, fits in ear, and works well. Make sure to use the app and get proper bud sizing
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Posted .Hi MoisesG,
Thanks for that fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that the WF-1000XM5 earbuds fit so well and are working for you. The ergonomic design, which is 25% smaller and 20% lighter than our previous model, was developed specifically to provide a more stable and comfortable fit for a wider range of ear shapes. We also appreciate you emphasizing the importance of using the Sound Connect app to find the right earbud tips; it's a crucial step for achieving the best possible experience.
Thanks for choosing Sony, and have a wonderful day!
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very nice
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is excellent and the app makes it so i can costomize the listening experience
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Posted .Hello TylerJ,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It brings us great joy to hear that you’re enjoying the excellent sound quality of your WF-1000XM5 earbuds and that the app enhances your listening experience through customization. We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad to support your journey to better sound.
Best regards,
-Fred
- 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