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
Amazing sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound wuality is great, the shapy is bery convenient. 10/10 recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello yourshadeofcool,
Nice! We're glad that you are pleased with the superb sound quality of your new WF1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony and for your recommendation! - Marco
Disappointed in Performance
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.TL;DR for the price, the Bose QC II was a better sound profile and noise cancellation. Even though I got these on-sale, I would’ve rated these lower had I paid full price. Overall I would give these 2.5 stars, so I rounded up to 3. Why? Sony needs to ditch the foam ear tips or figure out how to engineer those better because they don’t seal all that great and there’s a significant amount of ear fatigue after maybe an hour of wear. ANC technology might be good, and it might not because I can’t get a solid seal, so lots of ambient sound makes its way in. I thought my AirPods Pro 2 were bad, these are worse, by a significant margin. If I could go back and do it, I would have bought a new pair of Bose. But I didn’t because after 1.5 years with the Bose QC2 it started getting super finicky with connection issues. I guess I’ll just continue to hunt for the “perfect pair”
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Vinhsanity,
We regret to know that you're not having the best experience with your WF-1000XM5 and you are having issues, particularly with the fit of the unit. Your feedback is extremely important to us and is very much appreciated. If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not properly worn on your ears, tap operations or the speech detection of Speak-to-Chat may not be successful, or you may not obtain proper sound qualities, noise canceling effects, or call performances. If any of this is the case, we recommend to try the following.
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.
Please make sure to follow the guide from this link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm5/articles/00262839
We want to make sure you’re taken care of. Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
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Sincerely,
Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Top tier sound quality. I use them for work and working out every day. Goodbye airpods!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi pathlete, You've made an excellent choice! We're so thrilled to hear you like the exceptional sound quality of your new Sony WF1000XM5. 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
Very much happy
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Im so happy in purchasing this product,it was such a great experience
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, AngelD!
We are so happy to hear you're having a great experience with your WF-1000XM5 earbuds. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great earbuds for people who like to customize the eq levels. Sound quality is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HavenB, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. 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 for trusting Sony! ~Earl
Good sound earplugs not ideal for me
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The fitting on my ears is not ideal even though I have tried all the sizes available
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for sharing your feedback, NicolasG! It's unfortunate to hear that the fitting on your ears is not ideal, even after trying all available sizes of ear tips. Proper fit is crucial for maximizing both comfort and sound quality, as well as effective noise cancellation.
For assistance with this matter, please reach out to our support line. You can find contact options by following this link:
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones.
We value your feedback and are committed to providing you with the best support possible. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
Close to perfection as possible
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect headphones, only a slight improvement if it was possible for me to use the app to find it if it was lost and also Sonia use some memory foam for the earbuds and the inside of the ears to make it more of a custom fit. Even if it was the cost $100 extra, I think people would’ve paid for the custom fit but perfect headphones for the current technology/desgin.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CloverM, Thanks for sharing your experience with us. We're glad that you like the new Sony WF1000XM5 Wireless 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 feedback regarding the app. This can help us improve our products in the future. Enjoy and thank you for choosing Sony! - Craig
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
The best
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had to use them all day every day for around 8 hours. they work perfect all the time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi IvanH,
Fabulous! We are extremely pleased it suits your needs. 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
As close to perfect as there is. For now.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The transparency mode or ambient sound mode is greatly improved. The sound quality is slightly diminished. I prefer the sound profile of the wf-1000 xm4’s. However, I do like that these can be used with the LDAC codec while connected to 2 devices at the same time. The xm4’s were only capable of one or the other but not both at the same time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi 1941player, Thank you for the positive review! We're thrilled to hear you like the improved ambient sound mode, LDAC codec support for multipoint connection function, and overall performance of your new Sony WF1000XM5. At Sony, we are always looking to improve our product quality and features. We have noted your input about the sound quality and will be sure to forward this feedback to the appropriate department. Please make sure to adjust the equalizer via the Sony Headphones Connect app to ensure optimal listening experience. Hope this helps!
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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent condition, sound just what I wanted to block out noise when exercising.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CPitt,
That's very nice to hear! We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling of the headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent head phones they worked perfectly on everything cause music everything
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the review, Ikeo!
We are thrilled to hear that your WF-1000XM5 earbuds are working perfectly for everything you do! Whether it's catching every detail in your favorite music or staying connected throughout the day, we designed these to be the ultimate all-around companion.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound amazing noise canceling. The app gives lots of customization for your music like.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sharknado,
Thanks for commenting! We are very happy to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality and customizable sound settings through the Sony Headphones Connect app 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:Sound quality
Best earbuds ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These earbuds are amazing. They have great sound quality. I use them while working out.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CharlesD, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. 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 for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Fit
High hopes, poor experience
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really wanted to like these, but they don't have any real noise cancelling. They fit good, they look good, case is nice.....but they aren't great for the price. I might return them.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Puig,
Thank you for the purchase. We're glad to hear that you like the fit and design of the headphones. We regret to hear that the headphones failed to meet your expectations. Please check this article on how to resolve your issue.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm5/articles/00298372
If you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Best Buy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Better improvement
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.From the slimmer size to the quality in sounds. This are the best choice in headphones .
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Davidamu,
Thanks for commenting! We are extremely pleased it suits your expectations. 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:Sound quality
Sony ear buds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awsome ear buds sound is incredible!! Well worth the money
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jbird72, Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great for workouts!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The earbuds are great. I've tried many different brands in the past but these ones are on a different level when it comes to noise cancelling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for the perfect rating, Sammy! We're happy to hear that you are impressed with the noise cancelling feature of the new Sony XM5 Wireless 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. Thank you for choosing Sony and we hope you enjoy your headphones from here on out. Have a great day! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Incredible
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good noise canceling and sound quality and with different ways to answer the phone call
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlexisS,
Amazing! We are truly delighted to hear your satisfaction with the exceptional sound quality, industry-leading noise canceling feature, and amazing functions 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:Sound quality
Great headphones but not worth the pricetag in my
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My real score is more in the middle of like a 3.5 . Their great headphones but i dont see why they should be priced at 300 dollars . Great sound quality and easy to use . Dont fit in my ear as well as a pair of raycons and the battery life could be better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AdrienM,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience so far with your new WF-1000XM5 headphones. While we are glad you like most of the features, we regret your experience with our product and we apologize if the unit did not fit your ears well. 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. For the proper sound quality, noise canceling function, and call sound quality to be effective, it is advisable to follow this Help Guide link for wearing the earbuds properly:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html
If the available operating time is short or the battery power does not last long, please visit this help guide link for some helpful information: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783897.html
Should you need further assistance, please let us know so we can turn your experience around. You may email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Best Buy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Regards,
Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Ear Phones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to setup and sound quality is great. You tend to forget they are in your ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi joeconig,
Thanks for commenting! We are truly delighted to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, ease of setup, 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 very much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo