Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WF1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 10111512
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
to a friend
Nothing short of amazing sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.You have got to get a pair of these earbuds. The difference between the WF1000XM4's and the XM5's is like nigt and day. The sound quality is nothing short of amazing. My only complaint is that pulling out the earbuds from the charging cradle is tricky because my hands slip on the earbuds because the finish is smooth instead of a matted finish.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BarryM, Thank you for the amazing review! We're glad you're enjoying the incredible sound quality 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 difficulty in removing the earbuds from the charging case and will be sure to forward this feedback to the appropriate department.
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
Sound Amazing and Great ANC
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sound pretty good right out of the box and become even better once you start tuning the EQ. They have a feature where you play a song and select different circles of what sounds the best for it to then create an EQ for you. My only gripe is specific to the white pair is that the foam tips will very quickly stain from ear wax.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TomF,
Thank you for your kind words! It always makes our day to hear that customers like you enjoy our product. We're extremely glad that you are enjoying the amazing sound, noise cancellation, and EQ settings of your WF1000XM5 earbuds. We appreciate your insights with regard the foam tips. Rest assured that your feedback will not go unnoticed and will pass this to the rest of the team. You may also find this link helpful on how to clean your headphones:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00249895?utm_source=glean
Thanks for the 5-star rating and for purchasing Sony! - Kris
They're pretty sweet.
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love them, the only real issue I have is that they don't have an actual button. With the touch button, if you're wearing a hood, especially when it's wet out, the button gets triggered over and over. I had to turn off what the button does because of this but other than that one thing, they are absolutely worth it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Yeee, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback on your new Sony WF1000XM5. At Sony, customer satisfaction is our priority. We take all feedback seriously and use it to continuously improve our products. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Good sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound enough of both bass and crispiness. I'd recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your review, NikM!
We are so pleased to hear that you are enjoying the good sound from your WF-1000XM5 earbuds and that they provide enough of both bass and crispiness! We specifically tuned these earbuds to deliver that clear, balanced, high-resolution audio experience, so your feedback is great to receive.
It's wonderful to know you'd recommend them! Thank you again for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Bose Buds
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the most crisp, wonderfully effective buds ive ever had!! I couldn't imagine a more beautiful music entering my ears every day!! :)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JakeZ, thank you so much for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the crisp sound and immersive audio experience of the Sony - WF1000XM5. It's wonderful to know they're bringing such beauty to your daily listening. Thank you for choosing Sony, and enjoy every note! Regards, -Dominick
Ear buds
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are excellent. I use them everyday. They fit my ears nicely and I can have my hands free to do the things I need to do at work.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, CodyB,
Thanks for the great review and the 5-stars rating! We are delighted to hear how much you are loving your Sony Earbuds! It is great to hear how they have met your needs so well, and of course, you will enjoy amazing Noise Cancelling feature and Incredible Sound quality!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day!
-DiegoV
Solid Earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had the XM4 earbuds and felt they were a better product. These earbuds look nicer and are supposed to have some better features, but I haven't figured out why they're supposed to be improved versions yet.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Drew,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re honored to hear your thoughts on the WF1000XM5 earbuds and appreciate your previous experience with the WF1000XM4. To help you explore all the new features and improvements, here’s a detailed video overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLJ6Mos0ki4. We hope this helps you get the most out of your earbuds. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
Best regards,
-Fred
Sony headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great fit, easy to use and very comfortable. Small enough to carry in your pocket.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EfrainG,
Amazing! We're glad that you like the fit, comfort, portability, and user-friendly functions 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
Great Earbuds but not so Durable on Hard floor
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Earbuds, worth the money if you love to have quality sound. You can't really sleep with them on your side. Main problem would be how delicate the earbuds can be. Any slight drop on hard floor may break them. I mean the slightest.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FRLJ,
Thank you for the purchase! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Take note that physical damage is not part of the limited warranty of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Best earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.best earbuds ever made. Noise cancellation is great, as well as the sound quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello fredB,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be more pleased to learn that you recognize the WF1000XM5 the best earbuds you've ever owned. We're delighted that you appreciate the exceptional noise cancellation and sound quality. Your positive feedback truly motivates us to continue delivering outstanding products.
Best regards,
-Fred
Fantastic
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great pair all around use, forget they are even in my ear
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Joey,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re honored to hear that the WF-1000XM5 earbuds provide such a comfortable and versatile experience, allowing you to wear them effortlessly throughout the day. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and encourages us to continue delivering products that seamlessly integrate into daily life.
Best regards,
-Fred
Good product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound quality, would have liked the buds to have wings like the beats does, but overall really happy with the product.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Beastgun7, Thank you for your fantastic review of the WF-1000XM5! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality of our product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the design of the earbuds. While the WF-1000XM5 does not include wings like some other brands, we are always looking for ways to improve our products based on customer feedback. We're glad to know that overall, you are really happy with the product. Enjoy your listening experience and thanks for choosing Sony! - Romeo
Nah.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These noise cancel well, however, if you use them for the gym, be wary, If anything touches the outside of the right or the left earbud, it either pauses the song or it toggles the noise, cancellation, either way it interrupts the song and your workout. I accidentally waited too long to return these so I have another pair of $300 earbuds that don@5 compare to my air pro’ 2’s, nice try Sony. But this is for a housewife, not anybody else Also, sometimes just one of the earbuds connect to Bluetooth, and I have to bring the whole case in now because if only one connects, I have to put them back in the case and take them out again for them to work.. Worthless.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JonpaulA, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback about your WF1000XM5. We're glad you like the excellent noise canceling feature of these earbuds. At Sony, we are always looking to improve our product quality and features. We have noted your input about the touch sensor sensitivity and will be sure to forward this feedback to the appropriate department. You can change the function assigned or you can also choose not to assign any functions to the touch sensors on the left and right headset units using the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app while you're in a gym to prevent the earbuds from pausing a song when you accidentally touch the sensors.
And for connectivity issues, please follow the troubleshooting steps on this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000779975.html
Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
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Hope this helps and thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Love it
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these ear buds. The noise cancellation and sound quality is so good
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mark,
We are truly heartened to learn that your WF-1000XM5 earbuds are delivering such a high-quality experience. Our engineers worked hard to refine the noise cancellation technology to ensure you can immerse yourself in your music without outside distractions, and it is wonderful to hear that both the silence and the sound quality are hitting the mark for you.
Thank you for trusting Sony to provide your personal soundtrack.
Best regards,
Dominick
Clear and perfect
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is clear and it blocks the outside noise when I need to focus.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DantheMan,
We're delighted to hear you're enjoying the clear sound and noise cancelling technology on your WF-1000XM5 earbuds—it's great to hear it is helping you block out noise and focus!
Thanks for sharing your positive feedback and choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
Amazing noise cancelling and sound quality!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had read that the noise cancelling had been much improved on these earbuds. I became very dissatisfied with my Apple Pro 2s. The Sony WF1000XM5 are amazing in this regard with outstanding music quality too!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PhiilipS, we're glad you are enjoying your new earbuds! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Sony Xm5
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound and adjustment. Use it every day. Very comfortable. I can wear them all day
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Danny,
It is truly wonderful to know that your WF-1000XM5 earbuds have become a staple of your daily routine! We are glad that the sound quality and adjustability are providing such a great experience, and it is fantastic to hear that they remain comfortable enough for you to wear all day long.
Thank you for trusting Sony to provide your daily soundtrack.
Regards,
Dominick
Great buds if you leave them in.
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is very good on them. The foam tips have a bad tendency to rips with repeated use. These are ideal if you leave your buds in for a long time. the sound cancellation is great. But they are pretty bad if you pop them in and out for calls a lot.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kenn, We are glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality of your new WF1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
best sounding in ear buds in 2025
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.best earbuds i’ve worn for multiple years in a row
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MIEK,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re elated to hear that the WF-1000XM5 earbuds have been your preferred choice for multiple years in a row. It’s a true pleasure to know they continue to deliver the quality and performance you expect over time. Thank you for your loyalty.
Best regards,
-Fred
LIFE SAVER for my noisy neighbors
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have suffered for years from the extremely loud bass music from my neighbors. These are the ONLY headphones that take away the noise. Literally life changing and worth every single penny I spent on them. My wife has the ear muff version and has had the same experience. WORTH IT.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ProgrammingPrincess, Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying the noise canceling of your new WF-1000XM5 earbuds! Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Carl