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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2393 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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Always SONY

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

    When it comes to Earbuds, SONY its always my preference

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RamonO,
      Thank you for being a loyal fan of our earbuds!
      We are honored to hear that Sony is always your top choice. It’s great to know that we’ve earned your preference and that you’re happy with your latest pair.

      We appreciate you choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful sound

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

    Noise cancelling is incredibly effective. Sound quality very impressive.

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

      Hi Sopaynefull, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature and sound quality of your new earbuds! 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great head phones just love them

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

    I love the sound quality! Iove the app that you can down load, the control

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LarryC, we're glad you like the sound quality and the Headphone Connect app 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Buds

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

    These earbuds do an amazing job on call quality and blocking background noise.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Rojo, we're glad you like 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

  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    You can’t track these on I Phone!!!

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

    [Employee of bestbuy] Imagine buying a pair of $300 earbuds and not being able to track them? Because it only supports Android and you can’t track them on Find My.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ghostrobles, Thank you for your feedback regarding the WF-1000XM5! We understand your concern about the lack of tracking support for iOS devices. Currently, the WF-1000XM5 earbuds support tracking features primarily through Android devices. We appreciate your input and will consider it for future updates. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony earbuds

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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] Best earbuds by Sony. Great upgrade from the previous generation

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Itama, We're very happy to hear this feedback! Glad you're satisfied with your purchase. 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

    Amazing Sound!

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

    very similar sound profile to the wh-1000mx4 but in an extremely compact form factor perfect for gym use excellent noise cancelling

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

      You made the right choice upgrading to the WF1000XM5! We're glad that you like the size and noise canceling function of the headphones. 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!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    These are worth it!

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

    I love these earbuds the noises cancelation is awesome and the ambient sound is so clear. Im glad i got these when they came out

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

      You made the right choice! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function and ambient sound mode 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 3 out of 5 stars

    Great sound and calls, comfort not so much

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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 and calll quality but uncomfortable unfortunately. Your results may vary! At least there’s a return window! They are uncomfortable to me in the same way the AirPod pros one and two are. So if you have comfort issues with those you will likely have the same here.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ZekkaryKendar,

      Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WF1000XM5. We're glad that you like the sound and call quality of the headphones. Your feedback about its comfort is greatly appreciated.

      For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing the headphones properly. Put the headset units into both ears. Put the headset unit with the (left) mark into your left ear and the headset unit with the (right) mark into your right ear. The left headset unit has a tactile dot. Adjust the fit of the headset to your ears. Twist the headset unit to fit it snugly into the ear canal, and adjust the positioning of the headset unit until it fits comfortably. Wait for about 10 seconds for the earbud tip shape to stabilize.

      Hint: 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.

      You may also find these steps helpful:

      -Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ears. 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.
      -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.
      -Wear the headset so that the earbud tip is comfortably situated as deep in the ear canal as possible.

      Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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

      Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link:
      https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones

      Sincerely,
      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WalterB

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

    Outstanding sound, Outstanding Quality, and Outstanding app

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Awesome, WalterB! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best buds I’ve ever had and I have had many different brands

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for the high praise, ChristopherB!

      Hearing that the wf1000xm5 are the best earbuds you’ve ever had—especially since you’ve tried many different brands—is the ultimate compliment! We worked hard to pack industry-leading noise canceling and high-resolution audio into such a compact design, so we’re thrilled to know they are outperforming the competition for you.

      Thank you for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience!

      Best regards,

      Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ear buds

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

    Excellent reception, great noise cancelling. A very good buy

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi StanleyW, we're glad you are enjoying the noise canceling feature of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great earbuds

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

    One of the best earbuds I've had in years! Ambient and noise cancellation is awesome!

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We're honored to hear that the WF1000XM5 earbuds stand out as some of the best you've had in years. Your praise for the ambient sound and noise cancellation truly motivates us to continue delivering exceptional audio experiences. Thank you for sharing your positive thoughts!

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mr

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

    Amazing sound quality and the noise canceling ability is impressive for ear buds.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi leland, Perfect! We're so happy to hear you like the amazing sound quality and excellent noise cancellation of your 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 Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Fine I guess, but hoped for better

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

    Disappointment is the only feeling I have for these. They are a downgrade from the WF1000XM5. They are smaller but it feels like that came at a high cost. They don't want to stay connected to my phone, not completely dropping, but microdrops were they drop and re-connect super quick. Phone is in my pocket and wasn't an issue with the XM4s. They don't seat as well in the travel case and seem to auto-default to noise cancelling on just one of the two headphones no matter the setting i adjust on the app. Phone quality is good to great according to those i speak with while on them.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony is The Best

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

    So glad I got these, the sound is incredible! The noise cancelling is next level.

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

      Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling function 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony WF-1000xm5

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

    Solid pair of ANC earbuds. Up there with the airpods pro 2 and Bose QC 2/ ultra

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

      You've made a great choice! We are truly delighted to know that you are well-pleased with the 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!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony

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

    These are some of the best noise, cancellation, headphones on the market

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

      Thanks for commenting! We are very happy to hear your satisfaction with the 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 so much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound quality

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

    Best headphones ive ever had i really wish i knew about these sooner

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hey Able,

      Awesome! You've made a great choice! We are truly happy to know that you're satisfied with the exceptional sound quality and superb performance of your WF-1000XM5. Thank you so much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Two thumbs up

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

    Love them the sound quality is amazing I go back and fourth between my AirPods and these I love them both but the are really good

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Derrick, Thanks for the positive feedback on the new Sony WF1000XM5 Wireless earbuds. We're glad to hear that you are impressed with the sound quality of the 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US