Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WF1000XM5/B
- |
- SKU:
- 10111512
Customer reviews
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2361 reviews
(2,361 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony Does It again
|Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are incredible! Upgraded my QC 35 to these because only one side on the bose would work by itself. The noise cancelling is 2nd to none. The audio quality is amazing and they heard the reviews and made the buds smaller and the case. This was a home run by Sony.
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Posted .Hi Emoney,
You made the right choice upgrading to the WF1000XM5! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function, sound quality, and size of the headphones. It's also great that you like the option to use any headset unit of the 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!
-Ralph
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very please with the sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Clear sound and much better sound quality than the airPods I have used in the past. Noise canceling is nice and helps with studying when in coffe shops noisy than normal
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Posted .We're glad that you are enjoying your new Sony earphones, WhyWhen! 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound quality and noise canceling. Call quality with the noise canceling is great! Id recommend this product to others in the market.
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Posted .That's great to hear, RobinD! We're happy that you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They have great sound quality and noise canceling and the ambient sounds is pretty good haven't had any problems with them so far and its been 3 month's . Overall i am very happy with them
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Posted .Hi there,
That's fantastic! It is really lovely to hear that you are well-pleased with the amazing 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these better than my olds ones. They were to heavy and fall out my ear. These are much lighter and fit better. Money well spent!!!
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Posted .Hi CharlieC, it is nice to know that you love your new earbuds. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound and base. Very good charge time. Pricey, but worth it
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Posted .Wonderful, Cza91! We're glad that you like the sound quality of the earbuds. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Lack of a secure fit... exchanged
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought them then returned for Bose QCII's. I bought them originally for the longer battery life but the lack of a secure fit, being the only thing holding the headphones from dropping all the time and eventually breaking would be the ear tips. I don't prefer jamming them in my ear so the Bose have a more relaxed fit. Just my 2 cents I have an active job and maybe if someone is doing rigorous exercise to avoid. Maybe Sony will make ear-fins?
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bmar916, we're sorry to hear that you had returned your Sony unit. It is recommended to follow this link when wearing the unit and secure the fit:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html?search=wearing
We have our Support team that is always happy to assist. You may email us anytime at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
We hope you consider Sony again. ~Earl
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It takes a bit to find a true noise cancelling mode on the earbuds, but once you do they are very good.
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Posted .Hi John, That's awesome! We're very pleased to hear that you were able to find the most suitable noise cancelling configuration to perfectly suit your needs. 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
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Over hyped!! But good.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have the WF-1000XM4s and they were great head phones. Then I got the WF-1000XM5s and though they are better to wear in the ears, the bone sensing feature os extremely annoying. When I'm on the treadmill or even chewing gum or doing something with my jaw the audio gets cut off because of the headphone having to adjust. This is extremely annoying! Its the one thing I regret about buying an upgrade?
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ref3129,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WF1000XM5. We're glad that you like the fit of the headphones. Your feedback about the Speak-to-Chat function is greatly appreciated. The Speak-to-Chat mode activates when the headset detects the speech of the person wearing the headset, but in rare cases, it may activate in response to vibrations caused by devices such as electric toothbrushes, electric massagers, and electric shavers, or by activities such as brushing your teeth, coughing, or humming. In cases where the Speak-to-Chat mode frequently activates by accident, set Speak-to-Chat to “L Sensitivity”. You can change the sensitivity by using the Sony Headphones Connect app. For more information, please refer to these links:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781980.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783877.html
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
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not worth the money.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I just bought a pair of JBL pure bass, zero noise, earbuds that are normally $99 dollars on sale for $69, .That put these to shame. Don't wash your money on these. They have more bass, more clarity, more battery life.
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Posted .Hi RandyV,
We regret to hear that you are not satisfied with the headphones. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the headphones is up-to-date (via the Sony Sound Connect app).
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. If any of this is the case, try the following.
-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 Sound Connect” app will help you to determine which earbud tips suit you best to achieve the optimal noise canceling effect, sound quality, etc.
-Check that you are wearing the headset properly in your ears. Wear the headset so that the earbud tip is comfortably situated as deep in the ear canal as possible.
Additionally, you can use the Equalizer/CLEAR BASS setting of the Sony app to fine-tune the sound quality to your needs.
For more information, please refer to these links:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781980.html
Please note that usage hours may vary depending on the settings and usage conditions. Make sure to charge both earbuds sufficiently. You may find these links helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781965.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783897.html
Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very Happy
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Once I figured out how to put it in my ear correctly, it is comfortable and sounds amazing. Don't use the noise cancellation, but it does work very well.
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TexasJim47,
Awesome! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and comfortable design of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Terrible quality for price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these before getting the bose QC ultra. But i have read reviews about these and apparently the generation before these was amazing, i tried these and they were just not it, very disappointed. I wouldnt even recommend to a friend, theyre expensive but yet they feel very fragile and cheap, the buttons on the earbuds themselves are very sensitive youll find yourself accidentally activitating buttons while adjusting them. The app for them is very basic and not much to do, not even customizable. And the buttons for the buds themselves are not changeable. Sound quality is average. What i would recommend are the bose quietcomfort ultra.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Michael,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding the WF-1000XM5 earbuds. We genuinely appreciate hearing your honest opinion, as it helps us understand our customers' experiences.
We are sorry to hear that the WF-1000XM5 did not work out for you. We take your points about the fragile feel, sensitive touch controls, and app functionality seriously.
We would like to share information on features that address some of your concerns, as they may offer ways to improve your experience:
- Touch Sensor Sensitivity and Customization: We understand your frustration with accidentally activating the controls. The good news is that the functions of the touch sensors can be customized using the Sony | Headphones Connect app! You can change what each sensor does, or even disable some functions if desired, which can help manage accidental touches.
For a complete list of customizable options and what you can do with the Sony | Headphones Connect app, please visit this helpful guide: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781980.html
- Sound Quality: While sound preference is subjective, the WF-1000XM5 offers a high degree of sound customization through the equalizer settings in the app.
You may find these useful recommendations on improving sound quality helpful: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000779956.html?search=sound%20
Regarding your concerns about the fragile and cheap feel, we continuously strive to balance compact design, performance, and durability in our products.
If you are interested in exploring the customization options further or need more personalized guidance on the app settings or sound adjustment, please contact our technical support team:
Contact Sony Support: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thank you for considering Sony products!
Best regards,
Dominick
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Case sucks
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works pretty well. Case sucks opens up after minamal moving and earbuds end up flying all over the place to get broke.
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Posted .Hi Earbuds,
Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to hear the WF-1000XM5 earbuds themselves are working well for you. We're really sorry to hear about the issue you're having with the charging case. That's definitely not the experience we want our customers to have. We'll certainly pass this feedback about the case durability and design to our product development team. It's valuable insights like yours that help us improve.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a great day!
DiegoV
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Call quality was poor
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Although the call quality was poor, it had great base and music sounded so amazing. The noise cancellation was amazing compare to my others
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Posted .Hi iiGR33DYii, thank you for your honest review of the Sony - WF1000XM5. We're very glad to hear you're enjoying the powerful bass and the impressive noise cancellation, it's great to know the music experience stood out for you!
We're sorry to hear you're having issues with the call quality. That's definitely something we take seriously, and here are some troubleshooting steps that may help:
1. Make sure the earbuds are worn properly. Hold and rotate the headset unit with your thumb, index, and middle finger to adjust the headset to fit your ear.
2. If there is a gap between your ears and the headset units, your ears may not be sealed properly. Try the different ear tips included with the unit and Perform [Determines Optimal Earbud Tips] on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app and confirm that [Earbud tips are air-tight.] is displayed.
3. Make sure the earbuds are updated to the latest firmware through the Sony Headphones Connect app.
If the issue continues, our support team is available to help you further. You can contact them through: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thanks for considering Sony products!
Regards,
Dominick
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Please with item, use the earbuds everyday all day no issues. Comfortable to have in ear, dont even notice them after a while. Battery life is great!
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Posted .Hi Styles,
Great! We're thrilled that you like the comfort, battery life, and functionality 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
For the enthusiasts
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Like most sony products, you need to give them some time to set in fully and break in the drivers, but once they do, they sound amazing like full and even in all frequencies. I love em
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Posted .Thanks for sharing your experience, Jandohittin! We're glad that you are impressed with the performance of your Sony WF1000XM5 Wireless 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Craig
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Ear Buds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent Noise cancelling for ear buds. The sounds is fantastic as well. Really enjoying these as they were replacements for my WF1000XM4's
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Posted .Hi ChristopherD, Awesome upgrade! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WF-1000XM5 earbuds! Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! -Carl
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Handsdown the best wireless earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is by far the beat wireless earbuds that truly gives you the excellant noise cancelling feature. I love using it during my workout.
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Posted .Hi Krsna, Perfect! We're so pleased to hear that you're enjoying the excellent noise cancelling feature of the Sony WF1000XM5 especially during your workout sessions. 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
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fantastic sound!
||Posted .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!
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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
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good they stay in your ears well while at work charging case isn't as good as the older versions tho
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Posted .Hi TomM, Thank you for your feedback with the Sony WF1000XM5. We're very happy to hear you like the comfortable and stable fit of these earbuds. We value your input about the charging case and strive to continually improve our products to meet the expectations of our customers. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam





















