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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2400 reviews

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  • 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

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83%would recommend to a friend

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.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    beautiful sound quality with excellent noise cancellation even in a warehouse with party speakers

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello QN710,

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      It makes us really happy to hear that you're enjoying the beautiful sound quality and excellent noise cancellation of your WF1000XM5 earbuds, especially in a loud environment. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Annoying

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The sound quality is very good. The noise cancelling is very good. I really dislike using them because they cut out for no discernible reason. It is very very annoying to be enjoying a a piece of music then have it just stop. It happens all the time.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi JohnW, thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear you really enjoy the noise cancellation and magnificent sound quality of the Sony - WF1000XM5. But we're sorry to learn you experienced audio drops while using them. We understand this can be frustrating.

      Here are a few steps and recommendations that can help to solve the problem:

      1- Try to rotate the earbuds depending on the shape of your ear. Covering the microphone can affect the performance causing audio dropouts.
      2- Set the headset to [Prioritize Stable Connection]. You can do this by using the Sony Headphones connect app.
      3- If you're enjoying music from your smartphone, the situation may be improved by closing unnecessary apps or restarting your smartphone
      4- Turn off the Adaptive Sound Control setting. This can be found on the Sony Headphones Connect app too.

      If you'd like to know more troubleshooting steps and recommendations you can visit the link below:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000779959.html?search=skips%20

      If the issue persists, please do not hesitate to contact our technical support team via:
      https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones

      Thank you for considering Sony products!

      Best regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pretty good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They were a bit pricey, but definitely worth it! These sound wayyyyy better than my old Sonys.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi LuffymanYT,

      We're excited to hear that the Sony WF-1000XM5 headphones were a worthwhile investment for you and that the sound quality is a major upgrade from your previous pair.

      Your feedback is truly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New design, for a reason.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fits comfortably due to the new design. The sound is near perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi IsaiV,

      Thanks for commenting! We are very happy to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality and very comfortable fit design 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 your purchase and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Sony Earbuds

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Another Great Sony earbuds! Premium sound you can taylor to your sound preferences.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for your fantastic review, DanPC.

      We are so pleased to hear that you are enjoying the premium sound of your new WF-1000XM5 earbuds. It's truly rewarding to know that you are taking advantage of the customization options to tailor the sound to your preferences. We designed these earbuds to deliver a personalized and exceptional listening experience, and it's great to know we've succeeded.

      Thank you again for choosing Sony!

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best that I've tried

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sony keeps improving their WF earphones! I had the XM4, and now the XM5, and both are awesome! I use the XM5 for everything, including workingout. They do not fall out and the noise canceling is the best that I've tried! Yes, they are a bit expensive, but it's rather spend good money on good quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Awesome, iamartimus! We're glad you are happy with your earphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great headphones in the market but probably not the best.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for the feedback, Alif!

      We’re glad to hear you find the WF-1000XM5 to be a great choice. We always strive to be the best, so we appreciate you giving them a try. If there is anything specific we can do to improve your experience, feel free to let us know!

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,

      Gus,
      Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good sound quality, would have liked the buds to have wings like the beats does, but overall really happy with the product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Beastgun7, Thank you for your fantastic review of the WF-1000XM5! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality of our product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the design of the earbuds. While the WF-1000XM5 does not include wings like some other brands, we are always looking for ways to improve our products based on customer feedback. We're glad to know that overall, you are really happy with the product. Enjoy your listening experience and thanks for choosing Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good item, I even dropped one of the earbuds in a water bucket and ir was working good after that.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JOSEIGNACIOF,

      It is truly wonderful to know that your earbuds are still working perfectly after an unexpected dip in a water bucket! The WF-1000XM5 is designed with IPX4 water resistance to handle splashes, but we are incredibly glad to hear they survived that accident and are still delivering great performance.

      Thank you for trusting Sony!

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great earbuds

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They are great for the gym. Have good sound overall good product. No, issues yet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Cody,

      It's a true pleasure to hear you are enjoying the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds at the gym! We are delighted that you find them great for your active lifestyle and appreciate the high overall sound quality.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit, Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the price. XM4's were way better.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i find that the sound quality and fit of the WF1000XM4 are way better. The XM5 sporadically will stop playing on one ear, and then start playing again. This has not been fixed yet with a firmware update. This issue is very brief and only lasts less than 1 second. i also find myself always having to adjust the earbuds in my ear because they feel like they will fall out or the noise cancelation is not working correctly and i have tried different sized tips. Overall i dont like the XM5.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi JovanyT, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're glad you like the sound quality and fit of the WF1000XM5. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the audio playback and noise canceling feature of your Sony unit. Please set the earbuds to “Priority on stable connection” using the Headphone Connect app. Disable Speak-to-Chat feature. The Speak-to-Chat mode starts automatically when you talk to someone. The headset pauses or mutes the music being played. It may sound like the sound skips when this occurs, but it is not a malfunction. Please follow this link for more details:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000779959.html?search=skip

      If the noise canceling effects are not sufficient, please follow this link to isolate the issue:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000780044.html?search=noise%20canceling%20

      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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love the sound not the style.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They are amazing headphones and are of amazing quality. However they are not for me. The design with the glossy finish is a big no for me. They remind me of the old galaxy buds. They are slippery and feel like they're about to fall. Whitfield fel

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi JuanC,

      While we are thrilled to know that you love the amazing sound & quality of our WF-1000XM5, we are really sorry if its design didn't live up to your expectations and if it didn't fit you well. 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

      We truly appreciate your feedback. 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.

      Name:
      BestBuy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Thank you for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,

      Romeo
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pioneer elite

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Sony earbuds was a good buy great quality sound great deep bass crystal clear sound also the app is amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Pioneerelite,

      Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect) 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good quality good sound very good earbuds a lil pricy but good

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Tabi, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    love these!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    the noise cancelling is so amazing! would absolutley reccomend these

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MrPiggy,

      Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We're excited to hear you're loving the Sony WF-1000XM5 headphones. We designed these with our most advanced noise-canceling technology yet, featuring the Integrated Processor V2 and HD Noise Canceling Processor QN2e. This powerful combination works to block out a wider range of external sounds, so you can truly get lost in your music or podcast without any distractions.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing ear buds

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    [Employee of bestbuy] Purchased for my husband as he has severe tinnitus so while mowing pur yard he can drown out the ringing. The noise canceling helps him to only hear the music he plays and he doesn't hear the sound of the mower or weedeater!! He absolutely loves them

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi SamanthaR, This is great! We're also glad that your husband loves the WF1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Earbuds

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best sounding ear buds ever. Comfortable and easy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello Alex,
      Great! It's nice to hear that you are comfortably using our WF1000XM5 and are pleased with the sound quality as well. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Upgrade worth making

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had the older version of this kind of wireless / sport Sony headphones, and I was in need of an upgrade. Just getting older and worn out, nothing unexpected and purchased these. So glad I did. It’s almost as if Sony actually listened to consumers who reviewed the older model and this is the byproduct. Very pleased with the upgrade.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Joey,

      That's awesome! You've definitely made a great choice! We are very happy to know that you're well-pleased 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 rating and for commending Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i love the earbubs sound quality is amazing and long battery life

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Theuser115,

      Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and battery life 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love love love

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love these earbuds the noise cancelling is amazing! I definitely recommend Sony has the best headphones. Plus the color is so cute

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for sharing your positive feedback about the WF-1000XM5, MiaalexisM. It brings us great satisfaction to hear that you love the noise-cancelling feature and find the color cute. At Sony, we take pride in providing high-quality audio products, and we're glad our earbuds have met your needs. We appreciate your recommendation and are glad to know that we've been able to enhance your listening experience. If you have any further thoughts or suggestions, feel free to reach out.
      Thanks for choosing Sony!
      Gus Sony_US