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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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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Noise canceling 9.238/10

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

    Extremely happy with the sound quality and the noise canceling on these! I work in construction so keeping my ears healthy is very important to me!

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

      Fabulous, MattK!

      We are truly delighted to know that you are very happy with the amazing sound quality and exceptional noise canceling feature of these headphones. 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Great if the fit... They didn't.

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

    TLDR: They always felt like they were falling out, or actually fell out. I didn't keep these long enough to properly review everything about this product because they simply would not stay in my ears. Extremely disappointed that something this highly recommended had a fit so poor, even for me. I'll give them 2 stars because the build quality and case are excellent quality. I honestly have a hard time with earbuds staying in. The little ear fin that the Sennheiser Momentum headphones come with are with every extra cent.

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

      Hi jboston511,

      Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding the WF-1000XM5. We're pleased to hear that you appreciate the excellent build quality of both the earbuds and the charging case. However, we sincerely apologize that they did not fit you comfortably. This is not the experience we intended for our customers. To achieve the best fit and comfort, and to prevent the headphones from falling out, we recommend following the guidelines outlined in this article:
      How to wear the earbud headphones and select the right size earbud tips - https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00262839

      If there's anything we can do to assist you or if you need information about our product, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are always here to help! You may send us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following:

      Name:
      Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue/Concern:
      Telephone Number:

      Sony also 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

      We value your input and are committed to improving our products based on customer feedback. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

      Sincerely,

      Romeo
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Buds

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

    [Employee of bestbuy] It has excellent Audio, and a great microphone. I am not quite sure how I feel about the foam tips but they are comfortable.

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

      Fantastic! We're extremely pleased to know that you are satisfied with the amazing sound & call quality, very comfortable fit, and superb 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 very much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Work great, but not as comfortable as XM4

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

    To be honest, I don't love the way these fit in the ears compared to the last model. However, the audio quality is great. I don't think you'd be missing out if you got the xm4 instead however.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JacobS, Thank you for your feedback on your new Sony WF-1000XM5. We're glad to hear that you are enjoying the audio quality, which is one of the key strengths of the WF-1000XM5. We understand that finding the perfect fit can vary from person to person. We recommend trying different ear tip sizes and experimenting with the positioning to achieve a snug fit. When changing the earbud tips, try the earbud tip sizes in order from the larger ones to the smaller ones. The most suitable size of the earbud tips for left and right ears may be different. Please follow this link for more details:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781968.html

      Hope this helps and thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buds dawg

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

    These were such a good product that my ex decided to lose them in an airport in North Dakota. Highly recommend keeping them and not losing them.

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

      We are beyond pleased to hear that the Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds were such a good product that they inspired such a passionate review. We hope you get to enjoy their exceptional sound and industry-leading noise cancellation again very soon!

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Hope the batterys last....

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

    Great sound quality ranks up in the top 10 on my list. But the B&O beoplay ex are still my favorites

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Memyselfandi, Thank you for placing the Sony WF1000XM5 on your top 10 list! We're glad you're enjoying the great sound quality this unit delivers. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Call quality was poor

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

    Although the call quality was poor, it had great base and music sounded so amazing. The noise cancellation was amazing compare to my others

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi iiGR33DYii, thank you for your honest review of the Sony - WF1000XM5. We're very glad to hear you're enjoying the powerful bass and the impressive noise cancellation, it's great to know the music experience stood out for you!

      We're sorry to hear you're having issues with the call quality. That's definitely something we take seriously, and here are some troubleshooting steps that may help:
      1. Make sure the earbuds are worn properly. Hold and rotate the headset unit with your thumb, index, and middle finger to adjust the headset to fit your ear.
      2. If there is a gap between your ears and the headset units, your ears may not be sealed properly. Try the different ear tips included with the unit and Perform [Determines Optimal Earbud Tips] on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app and confirm that [Earbud tips are air-tight.] is displayed.
      3. Make sure the earbuds are updated to the latest firmware through the Sony Headphones Connect app.

      If the issue continues, our support team is available to help you further. You can contact them through: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones

      Thanks for considering Sony products!

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Don’t purchase IPHONE users

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

    Great sound quality if you just want to listen to music. Terrible when it comes to phone calls, on your end you can hear them fine. On their end you get either an echo or a lot of interference. I’ve tried multiple people, different locations. Thought it was maybe service on my end or my phone. Also on an iPhone you can’t edit the “change tap function”.. just buy the AirPods Pro.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    You get what you pay for.

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

    Great sound quality. Fantastic noise canceling. Highs are crisp & clean and lows are clear and powerful. Only knock is their a bit of a task to set up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi tomn, Thank you for the amazing review! We're very thrilled to hear you like the great sound quality, fantastic noise cancellation, crisp and clean highs, and clear and powerful low of your new Sony WF1000XM5. We have noted your input about the initial setup process and will be sure to forward this feedback to the appropriate department. 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! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the price

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

    The sound quality is brilliant also the noise cancelling.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AditiK, Great! We're very happy to hear that you're enjoying the brilliant sound quality and noise canceling feature of your Sony WF1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    New Buds are great, trade in credit falls short

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

    Sony buds are great, but haven't heard anything on the trade in credit that I qualified for. Feel like I gave away my earlier model Sony Buds for free. Can't get any information on the status, been over a month

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    excellent product, sounds great for music and videos. phone calls sound clear for both sides of call and active noise cancelling works seemslessly

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

      Fabulous! We are truly delighted to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound, exceptional noise canceling feature, and superb 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 your purchase and for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,

      Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    How to be the Best and Beat the Rest

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

    Sound quality excellent needs better fit for ears still need to act on activation to iPhone

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Brandon1,

      We're glad that you like its incredible audio quality. We're sorry you've been running into difficulty. For fit concern, our WF-1000XM5 earbuds feature a shape that perfectly matches the human ear with an ergonomic design for a more stable fit and the new Noise Isolation Earbud Tips are made from an exclusive material that improves fitting and increases comfort thanks to reduced pressure in the ear due to a newly designed shape. The earbuds come in four sizes, including SS.

      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.

      In addition, the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app will help you to determine which earbud tips suit you best to achieve the optimal noise canceling effect, sound quality, etc. Thank you for sharing your feedback and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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

    Upgraded to these after I lost my pair of sennheiser true wireless 2 ear buds. The sound and noise cancellation are better on the Sonys.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thanks for commenting, Chatin.

      You've made a great choice! We are extremely pleased to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality and exceptional noise canceling feature 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surprised!

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

    These sound fantastic! I can hear more of the music’s detail that I could with my Beats. Outstanding product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi OLED Great! We're glad that you are enjoying your WF1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Definitely Recommend

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

    Love them great for the gym as well as everyday. I even use them as a mic for my gaming laptop. So talking quality is great as well as the sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Lovelyluke, we're you love our product! The WF1000XM5 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 WF1000XM5 headphones raise the bar for distraction-free listening and clarity. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Case sucks

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works pretty well. Case sucks opens up after minamal moving and earbuds end up flying all over the place to get broke.

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

      Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to hear the WF-1000XM5 earbuds themselves are working well for you. We're really sorry to hear about the issue you're having with the charging case. That's definitely not the experience we want our customers to have. We'll certainly pass this feedback about the case durability and design to our product development team. It's valuable insights like yours that help us improve.

      Thanks for choosing Sony, have a great day!
      DiegoV Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Headphones

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

    They sound amazing! I got these as an upgrade over the XM4. It was worth it! Best Buy always has excellent customer service and a good return policy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      That's great to hear, Michael! We're glad that you like your new Sony 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! -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good earbuds

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

    Good sound, sounds better than many cheaper options

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Marrenia, Thank you for the positive feedback! We're very pleased to hear that you're enjoying the good sound quality of your Sony WF1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Husband Loves

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

    Bought for my husband, loves the sound and long battery life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JennieB, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear that your husband loves the sound quality and long battery life of the WF1000XM5 headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US