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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2392 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 find value in the exceptional sound quality, including clear audio and booming bass, and the impressive battery life. They also appreciate the comfortable and secure fit, effective active noise cancellation, and lightweight design. However, some users have expressed frustration with initial connectivity, and a few have noted concerns regarding the price, overly sensitive touch controls, and a perceived lack of volume.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Don't pick wrong pick these.

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

    Absolutely superb earbuds. Easily adjustable tips to fit most any ears.

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

      Hi Jacob,

      Very nice! We're glad to hear that you like the adjustable earbuds of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony and we hope you enjoy your headphones from here on out. Have a nice day!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Soo great in style

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

    Great innovation, uniqueness in application and great sound

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

      Hi DavidO, Thank you for the positive review! We're very happy to hear you like the great sound quality and unique features of your Sony WF1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Hey! They're good!! Now buy it

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

    High quality wireless headphones with amazing call quality. If you're using apps like tidal this also supports 3D audio which is an incredible experience. Highly recommend

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

      Hi Randaman,

      Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality 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 4 out of 5 stars

    good sound...lasts great.

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

    Sounds goods.. I'm kind of inbetween ear bud sizes.. Connects to two devices, which was a must for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LJKIV, We are glad that you like the sound quality and multi-connection feature of your Sony WF1000XM5 wireless noise canceling in-ear headphones. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great huy

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

    I bought these after my bose stop working and been loving them every since

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Cshep,

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We couldn't be happier to hear that you've been enjoying your WF-1000XM5 earbuds after your previous earbuds stopped working. It means a lot to us that our earbuds have become a favorite for you, and we appreciate you sharing your positive experience.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nc top tier

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

    Works great with my iphone. Fits perfectly & snuggly on my ear. Good control for sound and voice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Holla, we're glad you are enjoying your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best earbuds

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

    I own multiple pairs of earbuds, but the sound and noise canceling on these are by far the best. A great update from tye previous model.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Will, Amazing! We're delighted to hear that you like the sound and noise canceling function. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good quality

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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 .

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

      It’s a true pleasure to hear that you are enjoying the high-quality experience of your WF-1000XM5 earbuds. We take great pride in the precision engineering and premium materials that go into our industry-leading noise canceling series, and we are glad that quality shines through for you.

      Thank you for trusting Sony for your personal audio!

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Love them. They fit nice with a few different ear adjustment options. I own the over the ear model of the same and all of my settings carried over.

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

      We are truly happy to hear that you love your WF-1000XM5 and that you're satisfied with its very comfortable fit design and superb performance. Thank you very much for being a Sony WH-1000XM5 & WF-1000XM5 owner and for choosing Sony!

      Regards,

      Romeo sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ballin out of control

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

    Better then airpods/pros in every way. The app is a little janky but once you have them fully set up they're the best wireless buds on the market

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jarebearfergy, Great! You definitely made the right choice. We're glad you're enjoying all the improvements we made on these earbud headphones. Your feedback is extremely important to us and is very much appreciated. Good to know you're utilizing the built-in equalizer on the Sony headphones connect app. Thank you so much for purchasing our WF-10000XM5 and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    These earbuds are really amazing. Sound quality is good. And they are easy to carry

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JamesW, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good ear buds

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

    Good sounding earbuds, was not a fan of how thay fit in my ear but that just me.

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

      Thank you for this fantastic review of your WF-1000XM5. We're really glad you love the features and exceptional sound quality of these earbuds. We designed these earbuds to provide incredible audio performance and take noise cancellation to the next level. Your feedback regarding the fit is greatly appreciated. The WF-1000XM5 earbud headphones may fall out or feel uncomfortable during use if they are not worn properly or the earbud tips doesn't match the size of your ear canals. Check that you are wearing the headset properly in your ears. We have a recommended way of wearing these earbud headphones to reduce discomfort.

      Please make sure to follow the guide from this link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm5/articles/00262839

      Our WF-1000XM5 earbuds feature a shape that perfectly matches the human ear with an ergonomic design for a more stable fit. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sonys best buds

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

    They are truly the best buds I have owned as far as noise canceling there great and they also have hands free Google and Alexa on them and so much more.

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

      Fantastic! You've made a great choice! We're truly delighted to hear your satisfaction with the amazing features 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony ear buds

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

    Great ear buds really sleek and pretty loud i work in construction and love the auto noise cancel

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Yessi16,

      Thank you for the purchase and we're glad to hear that you love the noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy your headphones!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Money we’ll spend

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

    This have to be one of the best earbud I ever had from the AirPod2 and the dr beats this one don’t fall and the noise canceling is the best money can buy .

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Tech11, You've made an excellent choice! We're very happy to hear that you're satisfied with your purchase. 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    The sound is great but needing an app on a a ipad to get best sounds not so great

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

      Thanks for commenting. We are thrilled to know your satisfaction with the superb sound quality of your WF-1000XM5. We truly appreciate your feedback when using it with an iPad. 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great earbuds

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

    Audio and noise cancelling wee great, headphoens randomly turning on while in ur pockets is the only issue i have but you can then them off with app

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

      Hi Advz1, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your WF1000XM5. We're glad you like the great sound quality and incredible noise cancellation of these earbuds. We're sorry to hear that the earbuds turns on randomly while inside your pockets. This is usually not the case for our WF1000XM5 nor the experience we want you to have. To better isolate this issue, can you tell us if the earbuds turns on even when the charging case is closed? In the meantime, please make sure that the left and right earbuds are properly set into the charging case, and close the charging case lid. If you are unable to resolve your concern, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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

      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 Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic sound!

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

    Buds don't wanna come out of the case. This leads to fumbling a bud here or there. If you don't mind chasing em down a time or two then these are FANTASTIC!

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

      Thank you for your feedback on the WF-1000XM5, ThomasC. We're glad to hear you find them fantastic overall. We understand your concern about the buds being a bit tricky to remove from the case, which can lead to fumbling.

      A potential solution might be to ensure the buds are magnetically secured when docked in their case, providing a more secure grip for easier removal. Additionally, adjusting the angle or grip when removing them can help prevent drops.

      If you have further concerns or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to our customer service. Thank you for choosing Sony!
      Gus Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good upgrade from the XM3s

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

    Good battery life and can connect to two devices without needing to reset the pairing every time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Casual, It's wonderful to hear you are enjoying the great audio and amazing battery life of these earbud headphones. Your assessment is spot on! The WF-1000XM5 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. Thank you for upgrading to your new WF-1000XM5 and for trusting Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highest quality earbuds

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

    Excellent sound quality in a smaller form than predecessor XM4s. Good noise cancelling. Customizable frequency response via app. Highly recommended

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

      Hi BBCPA, 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-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! ~Earl Sony_US