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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2407 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 value the exceptional sound quality and outstanding battery life that these earbuds provide. Users also frequently highlight the comfortable, lightweight fit, noting that they stay securely in place during use. While the overall experience is highly positive, some individuals have noted minor frustrations regarding initial connectivity and the sensitivity of the touch controls. Additionally, a few users mentioned that the price point is somewhat high and expressed a desire for a higher maximum volume.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Poor Fit and Connectivity

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

    I tried every bud tip and even some old ones I had laying around and I could not get a good seal. As a result they kept falling out of my ear and active noise canceling would not work. The sound seemed very distant and low quality and they feel very bulky in the ear. Had to return them.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello user729855,

      Thank you for considering Sony products.

      We sincerely apologize that the WF1000XM5 earbuds failed to live up to your expectations. It’s disappointing to hear about the fit issues and the sound quality concerns you experienced. This certainly doesn’t reflect the high standards we aim to deliver.

      Please know that your feedback is very important to us, and we will share your comments with our dedicated Sony team for further review as we continue improving our products.

      Thank you for sharing your experience and for your understanding.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Probably the best in ear earbuds ive ever bought

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

    I love the foam earcups they come with, ive alwasy struggled to keep ear buds in my ears because they alwasy fell out but these are absolutely perfect.

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

      Hi Bates117, perfect! We are truly happy to know that you love your WF-1000XM5 and that you're satisfied with its very comfortable fit design. Thank you so much for sharing your great experience with these headphones and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for being solo

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

    You need both headphones in to control music properly so hopefully you don’t need to hear anyone well using them.

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

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good buds

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good sound quality and great base. Do not like to stay in ears if you are working out though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi EricB, Thanks for the positive feedback. We're glad you like the sound quality. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ear buds

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

    Use them mostly for the steam deck but also my phone. It does have an app to use which was nice to customize it specifically for what you want.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JoeyW, perfect! You've certainly made a great choice! We are extremely pleased that it suits your needs and expectations. Thank you very much for sharing your excellent experience with your WF-1000XM5 and for choosing Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    Owned the XM4 before this, and there was a issue with it not charging anymore, and Sony's warranty covered it, and i decided to get this set

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi sgvjon, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. Hope you are enjoying your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not as powerful very delicate

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not durable, not something to work not secure in your ears

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello TSB3,

      Thank you for considering Sony products.

      We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced with the WF1000XM5 earbuds. We understand how important durability and a secure fit are for your daily use. We would like to gather more details to assist you further and help find a suitable solution.

      Please contact our support team at the following link for personalized assistance: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good upgrade

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

    I like how small and portable it is, easy to put on my pockets and easy to plug into my ears.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Javier, Excellent! We're thrilled to hear you like the compact design and you find them convenient to carry and effortless to wear. 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

    Good

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

    Not so good for phone calls it could be better but good price just for listening tablets

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Fatimacazares, thanks for commenting. We're thrilled to hear about your satisfaction with the reasonable price of your WF1000XM5. We're sorry if its call quality didn't live up to your expectations. Please ensure that the earbuds fit snugly in your ears. If the earbuds do not fit your ears, the phone call quality may decrease. Here are some important factors to consider:
      • Make sure that headphones are worn properly.
      • Make sure that the earbuds are firmly and completely attached. If you are using the supplied earbuds (EP-NI1010), lightly turn over the earbud tips to make sure that the sound output hole is completely covered by the earbud tip.
      • Use the earbud tips that best fit with your ears. Measure the air-tightness of the earbud tips and find the optimal size of earbud tips using the Sony | Headphones Connect app.

      For more details, please refer to the following articles:
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00298371
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00262839

      I hope this helps you, and thanks for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,

      Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    They are mid

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

    They are mid for the price . Maybe worth if it was cheaper

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for the feedback, Isaiah!

      We appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the pricing. Hearing how you feel about the price point versus the value is really helpful, and we will make sure your comments are passed along to our team.

      If you ever need a hand with settings or want to check out some optimization tips, feel free to connect with our support team at https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,
      Gus, Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony is better than Apple

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

    Extremely nice and don't fall out of my ear, went through two sets of Apple Airpods and they both broke on me so much better job Sony!

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

      You made the right choice! We're happy to hear that you like your new Sony headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not so great earbuds

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

    Very compact with good battery life. The noise cancellation is lousy, I was very surprised at how bad they were.

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

      Thanks for the review. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Rest assured, we will forward your comments to our dedicated Sony team for their review as we continue to work diligently to improve our products.

      Thanks for considering Sony products, have a nice day.
      -DiegoV Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Earbuds

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

    Work great when using but sometimes they connect in case and drain the batteries

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JustinC, we're glad you are enjoying our product. We understand your feedback regarding the battery of your Sony unit. Please make sure the contact pins fit properly when you put the earbuds on the case. Please follow this link for more details:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783897.html?search=battery

      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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love

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

    Used the XM4 for over 1,700 hours till the batteries didn't even last an hour on a "full charge". We'll see how these hold up!

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

      Thanks for commenting. While we are thrilled that you love your WF-1000XM5, we are really sorry if you're experiencing an issue with the battery life of your WF-1000XM4. This is definitely not experience we wanted you to have. If you haven't yet, let's try to isolate and fix the problem by following the troubleshooting steps on these articles:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000432577.html
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/articles/00266785
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/articles/00271301
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00284577

      You may also try the steps on these links to refresh the content of the headphones:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000428696.html
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000428697.html

      And lastly, as a general recommendation, if you haven't tried yet, we recommend updating its firmware to the latest version. The firmware update improves the functionality and features of the headphones. It also provides fixes to any performance issues that you are encountering.
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/downloads

      If the issue persists or you may need more information/technical assistance, please feel free to email us and we'll be more than happy to assist you. You may send us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following:

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

      We value you, and thank you very much for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,

      Romeo
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Bad ear fit with Sony WF1000XM5's

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

    Probably pretty nice earbuds but neither myself nor my wife could make them fit and seal properly in either L or R ears. We tried all the ear tip sizes included with the buds, but none would achieve a proper seal according to the included test. Fit is of primary importance to us and includes their stability in the ear, wear comfort, and seal (for correct sound isolation/cancelation). If earbuds don't fit, then all their positive attributes fade into the background. Thankfully Best Buy allowed us to return them for full credit. So 5 Stars to them. We have moved on to evaluation of Bose Quite Comfort Ultra Earbuds, also from Best Buy. Evaluation is ongoing.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi S22UltraOwner,

      Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re sorry to hear the fit didn’t meet you and your wife's expectations. We really wished we could turn your opinion around regarding our Sony WF1000XM5.

      It is recommended to follow this guide when wearing your Sony WF-1000XM5: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html

      We appreciate you giving our product a try and value your input, as it helps us continue to improve. If you decide to explore our products in the future or need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at socialsupport@am.sony.com.

      Thank you once again for your understanding, and we hope you will consider Sony for your future purchases!

      Sincerely,
      Maria Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Calls are awesome

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

    WOW! super impressive voice calls in a noisy environment. Picks up your voice for the other caller instead of the noise. The best so far

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Kate, We are happy that our WF1000XM5 wireless in-ear headphones are the best headphones for you and that you are super impressed with their call quality. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony buds

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are my favorite earbuds. Sony never lets me down.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JoseG, Fantastic! We're very pleased to hear that the Sony WF1000XM5 headphones have lived up to your expectations. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing buds

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

    [Employee of bestbuy] Probably one of the best on the market. Sony has a great integrated app system to fully control the buds. Very responsive to touch

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

      Awesome! You've made a great choice! We are very happy to know your satisfaction with the customizable settings through the Sony Headphones Connect app and very responsive touch control function 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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

    Love the features that comes with these little things. The link with the phone and the buds is also a great convenience!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Nickname, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear you love the easy Bluetooth pairing and overall features of your Sony WF1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 3 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.

    Doesn’t get very loud and they are very unstable in the ear

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BrandonF, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're sorry to hear that you have issues with your Sony unit. For low sound level, please follow this link:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000780052.html?search=low%20volume

      When wearing the unit for better fit, you can follow this link:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html?search=wearing

      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:

      ~Earl Sony_US