Customer Ratings & Reviews

Hi Jamgar, thank you for sharing your feedback, and we're sorry to hear that the noise cancellation performance of the WF-1000XM5 did not meet your expectations, especially during your flight. We appreciate your positive comments about the earbuds' portability and sound quality.

Noise Cancellation can be influenced by several factors, and we want to help you get the best experience possible. Here are a few troubleshooting steps you might find helpful:

- Ensure the earbuds fit properly in your ears with the best size earbud tips for each ear, as improper fit can significantly reduce noise canceling effectiveness. The Sony | Headphones Connect app can help you measure air-tightness and find the optimal tip size.
- Confirm that Noise Canceling mode is activated, not Ambient Sound mode. You can toggle this directly on the earbuds or in the app.
- Try turning off the Adaptive Sound Control feature in the app, as it can automatically adjust noise cancellation based on detected activity, sometimes switching modes unexpectedly.
- If you’ve already checked these settings, you can reset or initialize the earbuds as a next step—returning them to factory settings to resolve potential software glitches.
- It’s important to note that while the WF-1000XM5 provides strong noise cancellation, it is most effective for low-frequency sounds such as engine noise from vehicles or planes, but some higher-frequency sounds may not be fully canceled.

If you continue to experience issues after trying these steps, please reach out to our support team for further assistance, as we’re committed to ensuring your satisfaction with our products.

Thank you again for your honest feedback—it helps us improve our products and service.

Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team

Hi ErikR, we're glad you like the sound quality of your new earbuds. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl

Hello VannaBea,
Nice! We're glad that you love your Sony XM5, especially the carrying case that can easily fit your small pouch. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco

Hi BubbleFish,

We are beyond pleased to hear that you are having such a fantastic experience with the WF-1000XM5! It is wonderful to know that these earbuds stand out as a top choice for you, and we are glad we could provide the high-quality audio experience you were looking for.

Thank you for making Sony part of your daily listening.

Regards,
Dominick

HI Deviceaid , We regret that the noise canceling did not meet your expectation. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. We'd love to help and turn your experience around. If the noise canceling is not sufficient, please try the following steps below:

Make sure the noise canceling function is turned on.
If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, tap operations or Speak-to-Chat speech detection may not work correctly, or you may not obtain the correct sound qualities, noise canceling effects, or call performance.

Ref: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000780044.html and
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00298372?utm_source=glean



If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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Sincerely, Erin

Hi MarianoG, That's awesome! We're glad you like your new earbuds. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig

Hi Jaymac,

Fabulous! We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the exceptional features and amazing sound quality 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 awesome review and for choosing Sony!

- Romeo

Hi ArtieR,
Thank you for your valuable feedback regarding the WF-1000XM5 earbuds. We sincerely apologize for any disappointment you've experienced with the noise-cancelling feature. Your insights are essential in helping us improve our products.

To enhance your listening experience, we recommend adjusting the noise-cancelling settings through the Sony | Sound Connect app. This app allows you to customize the noise-cancelling levels and optimize performance based on your environment.

Thanks for considering Sony products and for your feedback!
Regards,
Estefany

Hi KilluaPrime,

Fantastic! We are truly happy to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, industry-leading 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 the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!

- Romeo

That's awesome, TsCs! We're glad your son likes them. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig

Hi Matt,

Fantastic! You've definitely made a great choice! We are truly delighted to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality 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!

- Romeo

Hi Vamsi, That's awesome! We're very pleased to hear you like the excellent noise cancellation of your new Sony WF1000XM5. 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 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

Hi Sable2U, we're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl

Hi IzzyR, Thank you for the positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you find the the best earbuds you've used. We're sorry to learn about the pairing issue that you're having. Please follow the troubleshooting steps on this link to resolve the issue: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000780045.html

Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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Hope this helps and thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam

Hello JoseR,
Great! It's nice to hear that you are satisfied with your purchase and with the audio quality of our WF1000XM5 earbuds. You can now enjoy clear phone calls and awesome music. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco

Hi RyanS,

That's wonderful to hear you're impressed with the sound quality and overall performance of the WF-1000XM5 earbuds! We appreciate your honest feedback on the durability of the noise isolation earbud tips. The tips are a polyurethane foam/silicone hybrid designed for the best ANC seal and, as consumables, they do wear down over time.

For official Sony replacement tips (EP-NI1000 series), we recommend checking authorized online retailers or using the dedicated WF-1000XM5 replacement tips request form on the Sony Support site.

Thanks for choosing Sony.

Best regards,
Eliab

Thanks for commenting, GAT26.

We are happy to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality and fast charging feature of your WF-1000XM5. We are sorry if you are experiencing an issue when using it for calls. The earbuds may not work as designed if they are not worn properly, or the size of the earbud tips doesn't match the size of your ear canals. In order to maximize the noise canceling function and sound quality for music and calls, please refer to the following link:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00262839

I hope this helps.

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.

If there's something we can do to help or you may need more information/technical assistance with our product, please feel free to contact us and we'll be more than happy to assist you. You may send us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following:

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Thank you for choosing Sony!

Best regards,

Romeo
Sony Social Support

Hi TravisW,
Thank you for your feedback! It is fantastic to know you are enjoying the WF-1000XM5 earbuds.

They deliver excellent noise cancellation, clear sound and a comfortable fit, perfect for everyday use.

We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany

Hi Johnny, Fantastic! You've made an excellent choice! We're thrilled to hear you're pleased with the amazing sound quality, exceptional noise canceling feature, and reasonable price of your WF-1000XM5. Thank you very much for your purchase and for choosing Sony! - Romeo

Hi RedFalcon57, That's awesome! We are glad to hear that your new Sony WF1000XM5 wireless in-ear headphones are the best headphones you have ever used. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent