Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WF1000XM5/B
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- SKU:
- 11911191
Customer reviews
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2352 reviews
(2,352 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Superior Sound Excellent Cusromization
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fabulous Product, Amazing Sound, Simply The Best Earbuds Ever. Cons Phone Swapping.
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Posted .Hi Sergio,
Thank you for the positive review! We're very happy to hear you like the amazing sound quality and excellent sound customization using the Sony Headphones Connect app. We also want to know more about the phone swapping concern you're having so we can better assist you. Please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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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
Good, but not the noise cancelling in microphone
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony makes good products and these headphones are good and sound great, but the noise cancelling on the mic is sub-par. Considering these are the highest rated ear buds, especially for sound coming in through the mic, these fall very short
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Posted .Hi STRALE, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're glad you like the sound quality of your new earbuds. We understand your feedback regarding the noise canceling feature of your Sony unit. If the noise canceling effects are not sufficient, please follow this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000780044.html?search=noise%20canceling
If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
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 for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best buds ever
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.By far the best buds I have ever used. The WH-1000XM5 are the only thing better.
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Posted .Hi ChristopherD, Awesome! We're very happy to hear that find them to be the best you've ever used. It's also fantastic to know that you appreciate the WH-1000XM5 headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
MR
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is great and noise cancelling works just as well!
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Posted .Hi AveryW,
Awesome! Thanks for commenting! We are very happy to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality and 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony - WF1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Ea
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent and Perfect Sony - WF1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds
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Posted .Hi G403, Thanks for the 5-star rating. We're happy that you are enjoying your new Song Wireless 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. Thank you for choosing Sony and we hope you enjoy your headphones from here on out. Have a great day! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Flawed.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hate the tips and the glossy surface. I dont feel like they sre securely in my ear. The charging case also feels poorly built and cheap. I ponder its long term life. Otherwise, the sound is wonderful.
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Posted .Hi Derose,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WF1000XM5. We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about the glossy design, charging case, and fit is greatly appreciated.
For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing the headphones properly. 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.
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.
-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.
Hint: The function that determines the optimal earbud tips for you measures the air-tightness of the earbud tips and determines whether or not the headset units are being worn in your ears correctly. Select a size that fits comfortably.
Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link:
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Sincerely,
-Ralph
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best earbuds ever
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best earbuds ever!!!!! I’m so glad Best Buy representative help me with this purchase!!!!
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Posted .Hi, Ginster,
Thanks for the comment and the 5-star rating review! We are delighted to hear that you are enjoying Your Sony Earbuds! Do not forget to download the Sony Sound Connect app to enhance the experience!
We really appreciate the preference, thanks for choosing Sony and have a nice day!
-DiegoV
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good earbuds.......................................
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Posted .Hello DanielC,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re delighted to learn that you’re enjoying the WF-1000XM5 earbuds! We’re confident that you will keep experiencing the outstanding noise-canceling capabilities and sound quality they provide. Enjoy your listening experience!
Best regards,
-Fred
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Happy grandson
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These were a Christmas gift for my grandson. He had done a lot of research and these were his top pick. I was able to purchase them on sale, which made me happy. He was so excited when he opened them and tried them immediately. He is more than happy with them.
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Posted .Hi PeggyW,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that your grandson is happy with his new Sony headphones. Thank you for the purchase and choosing Sony!
-David
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Please don't buy these
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely disgusted by this purchase. Got water damage, less than 3 months old. Sony doesn't offer warranties, nor has the ability to repair it. Best Buy won't help. This is totally broken, and costs over $300 with tax. Sony's recommendation is to "check the yellow pages and find a repair center". Please, do not purchase these earbuds. They aren't good quality and break very easily with no hope of fix. Connectivity isn't that great either. Sound is ok, not as good as Airpods. Such a waste of money.
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Posted .Hi ANewBrickForMyDisplayCase, we are truly sorry to hear about your experience with the WF-1000XM5. We completely understand how frustrating and disappointing it must feel to invest in a product, and have it fail in such a short time, especially without the support you were hoping for. That's not the kind of experience we want you to have.
We understand your frustration and want to help in any way we can. We appreciate sharing your honest feedback as it helps us improve.
Please email the information below to socialsupport@am.sony.com so we can better assist you.
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We are here to support you! Regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wow!!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow!!! These sound amazing! Noise canceling is awesome on thses little guys.
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Posted .Hi Rafael,
Great! We're glad that you like 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
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great earbuds. But I was expecting less wind noise intrusion on windy days
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Posted .Hi AmexisB,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the headphones. We recommend using the Sony Sound Connect app to adjust sound settings depending in your preference.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm5/software/00269130
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Could be priced lower
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Any sort of noisy environment will make it very hard for someone to understand you during calls. Sound quality is amazing, same with the noise cancelation.
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Posted .Hi Xvibn, we're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue during phone calls with your Sony unit. Please isolate the issue by following this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000779964.html
If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Comfortable
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works really good they feel really comfortable!!!!
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Posted .Hello Xbox, Thank you for sharing your feedback about the comfort of your WF-1000XM5. We're thrilled to hear that you find these earbuds really comfortable to wear! Your input is valuable to us, and we're glad that they are living up to their promise in providing a comfortable listening experience. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Romeo
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Case charging controller fails.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After owning for about a month, the case stopped taking a charge. The indicator LED stays dormant. And the headphones cant seem to detect the case anymore. Save your money. According to the internet. This is a common issue.
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Posted .Hi Drizzly,
We are very sorry to hear that your charging case has stopped responding. We understand how disappointing this is, especially when you have only owned them for a month. Before considering a return or replacement, please try the following troubleshooting steps to see if we can restore the connection:
1. Please ensure you are using the original Sony USB-C cable provided in the box.
2. Connect it to a USB AC adaptor capable of supplying an output current of 0.5 A (500 mA) or more.
3. Leave the case plugged in for at least 2 hours. Even if the LED stays dormant initially, it may eventually turn on once it reaches a minimum threshold.
4. If the earbuds are not "detecting" the case, it is often due to a buildup of microscopic skin oils or dust on the charging interface. Use a dry cotton swab or a soft cloth to gently clean the gold contact pins inside the charging case and the corresponding contact points on the earbuds.
If the hardware is clean but the issue persists, please attempt the following:
Reset the headset: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783924.html
Factory Reset the headset: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783925.html
If these steps do not resolve the issue. Please contact our technical support team for personalized assistance:
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thank you for considering Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony headphones have always been good. These support LDAC and you can really tell
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Posted .Hi Deso, thanks for sharing your great experience with the Sony - WF1000XM5! We are thrilled to hear your enjoying the astonishing sound quality with LDAC and High-Resolution Audio. The small, light and beautifully design is perfect for long listening sessions! We hope this continues to be a pleasant experience for you, and thank you for choosing Sony. Regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality!! Definitely an improvement from the previous gen.
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Posted .Hi SeanG,
Amazing! We're glad 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These work so well! Noise cancelling is incredible. Highly recommended.
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Posted .Hi NoahJ, That's great! We're very happy to hear you like the incredible noise cancelling feature of your new Sony WF1000XM5. 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not a good choice for iOS
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Keeps flipping between noise canceling and ambient sound modes Can’t do “Hey Siri” on iOS
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Posted .Hello MarkT,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We apologize for the inconvenience you’re experiencing with the noise canceling and ambient sound modes switching unexpectedly on your WF-1000XM5 earbuds, as well as the issue with “Hey Siri” on iOS. We understand how frustrating this can be and want to help you resolve these problems.
To address these concerns, we recommend the following steps:
Firmware Update to Version 6.1.0: Installing the latest software can improve performance and functionality. You can find detailed instructions here: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm5/software/00296561
Reset the Headset: This clears temporary bugs without deleting pairing information. Instructions are available here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783924.html
Initialize (Factory Reset): If resetting doesn’t help, a factory reset may be necessary. Please note this will erase all pairing information. Instructions can be found here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783925.html
After these steps, please follow the instructions to activate the voice assist function (Siri) here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781979.html?search=siri
Additionally, we suggest disabling Adaptive Sound Control, as this feature automatically switches between noise canceling and ambient sound based on your activity or location, which might cause the mode flipping. Details on how to disable this feature are here: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00229328
If the issues persist, our dedicated support team is ready to assist you with advanced troubleshooting. You can reach them through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
We want to get this resolved for you!
Best regards,
-Fred
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony earbuds.
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these earbuds. They're very doable. They block out other sound, and they are very easy to set up.
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Posted .Hi Sunshine, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl





















