Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WF1000XM5/B
- |
- SKU:
- 11932696
Customer reviews
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2326 reviews
(2,326 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
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing earbuds!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best earbuds ive ever owned. The sound is really clear and immersive. The app to set them up is ok, ive used it once.
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Posted .Hi ChrisS,
That is fantastic to hear! We are delighted that you find the WF-1000XM5 earbuds to be the best you've owned and that you are enjoying the clear, immersive sound.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellence
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent noise cancelling, great sound quality, decent ambient sound mode. They gotta be slammed into your ear canals to sound good, though. The app is cool, and it’s neat to be able to fine tune the audio. AI-audio upsampling on the fly is extremely nice.
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Posted .Hi, DanielG,
Thanks for the review! We are delighted to hear how much you are loving your Sony headphones and their amazing Sound quality. We are glad you are taking advantage of the App and the features you can enhance over there! As a recommendation, you might want to give a try to different Earbuds Tips to find the ones you feel most comfortable with.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day!
-DiegoV
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
I've had better ear buds
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got these for my wife, she stopped using them because they would not last the day. Connection issues sometimes. I had some cheap ear buds that stayed connected and were no hassle. I wouldn't buy them again.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your honest experience, Gris1969.
We sincerely apologize that the WF-1000XM5 earbuds did not provide the long-lasting battery life or reliable connection you expected for your wife, especially when compared to other earbuds you have used. We understand the frustration of having a premium product that does not consistently last the day or maintain a stable connection.
The issues you described, particularly battery drain and connection stability, can sometimes be linked to specific settings or firmware. We encourage you to try the following steps, which often resolve these issues and may improve her experience:
Ensure the earbuds are running the latest firmware using the Sony | Headphones Connect app. Updates often include stability and battery optimizations.
Perform a Reset of the earbuds, and if the issue persists, perform a full Initialization (which restores them to factory settings and deletes all pairing info). Instructions for both can be found in the Sony Help Guide for the product.
Within the Sony | Headphones Connect app, check the following settings as using certain features simultaneously (like Noise Cancelling, DSEE Extreme, or setting the Sound Quality Mode to "Prioritize Sound Quality") will significantly decrease the available operating time. Switching to "Prioritize Stable Connection" can sometimes help with dropouts.
Ensure the charging contacts on both the earbuds and inside the charging case are clean and free of pocket lint or debris, which can interrupt charging and cause unexpected drain.
If these troubleshooting steps do not resolve the short battery life and connection issues, the earbuds may require service. Please reach out to Sony Support directly for personalized assistance or to explore warranty and service options.
We regret that this purchase has not met your expectations.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love them they are good quality, I would buy them again.
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Posted .Hello Andy,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re excited to hear that you love the WF-1000XM5 earbuds and appreciate their quality. Knowing you would choose them again means a lot to us and inspires us to continue delivering exceptional audio experiences.
Best regards,
-Fred
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sony wf-x1000
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and anc! The foam nature of the earbud tips hurt my inner ear tissues. Which was my main purpose for not keeping this pro set of earbuds!
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Posted .Hi TylerG, we're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of the product. We're sorry to hear that had an issue with the earbud tips of your Sony unit. We really wished we could turn your opinion around regarding our WF1000XM5. It is recommended to 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.
We have our Support team that is always happy to assist. You may email us anytime at socialsupport@am.sony.com
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. We hope you consider Sony again. Thank you. ~Earl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony Xm5
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony Xm 4 are the best pair of earbuds ive used. I use them for work and gym and they do great. The sound, sound cancelation, and battery are they beat qualities ive noticed from using them.
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Posted .Hi KalebR, we're glad you like our industry-leading noise canceling 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 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
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Recommend
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I definitely love everything about these headphones but I found out that they get damaged from having the volume up all the way all the time and I didn't know that about Earbuds before just learned it from owning these but other than that I would definitely recommend these
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Posted .Hi Jakie23,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WF1000XM5. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Your feedback is extremely important to us and is very much appreciated. The overall volume may vary depending on the source content. Using the headphones at max volume all the time may damage your eardrums. It is recommended to use the headphones with precautions.
Hope this helps. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good but somewhat overpriced
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great anc and sound but the standard sound profile is too bassy and the passthrough could be improved a bit and it is a bit pricy
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Posted .Hi KaiG, Amazing! We're very pleased to hear you like the top notch noise cancelling and great sound quality of your Sony WF1000XM5. If the sound profile is too "bassy" to your liking, there are a variety of presets and custom features using the Sony | Headphones Connect App that tailors the sound to your personal preference. Hope this helps and thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bought a second pair again!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Decided to buy this pair again because of the over all design and quality sound. I grabbed a pair of the new Bose ultra and the Bluetooth connection and discomfort made me buy these again. Looking forward to the next model. Over all these Sony don’t need much improvement.
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Posted .Hello Jaeger,
We're thrilled to hear that you decided to purchase the WF1000XM5 again due to its overall design and exceptional sound quality. Your enthusiasm for our products means a lot to us! We’re also excited about what’s coming next and hope you’ll love our future models just as much. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
-Fred
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony at it again.
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Use them daily the noise cancelling is awesome and the sound quality is the best!
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Posted .Hi GrahamW,
It is most rewarding to hear that you use the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds daily and that you find the noise canceling to be awesome and the sound quality to be the best!
We really appreciate you being part of the Sony family!
Regards,
Dominick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality and they fit really well in your ear.easy setup as well.
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Posted .Hi SamJ, Fantastic! We are thrilled that you are satisfied with the outstanding sound quality, effortless setup, and excellent fit of your WF-1000XM5. Thank you for your perfect five-star review and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality and offering. The only issue I've had is not with the earbuds themselves.. Rather it's the case (if you drop it on the floor.. It will open up and your earbuds will fly away rather far). [Wish the hinge was way stronger]
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Posted .Hi, EnriqueL,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! We appreciate the feedback and it surely can be taken in consideration for future references. We are really happy to hear how much you are enjoying your Sony Earbuds and the amazing Sound quality!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a wonderful day!
-DiegoV
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best sounding earbuds ever!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome! I can not express how great the sound is! Plus it comes with an equalizer that you can download on your phone and can adjust your personal preferences.
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Posted .Hi Dude!
We are really happy to hear that you're loving the WF-1000XM5. It's fantastic that you're finding the sound great and making the most of the equalizer feature. It's super easy to customize the audio to fit your own unique taste.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
All the best,
Estefany
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They're great to wear for long periods since they're very comfortable and sound amazing! The noise cancelling for in ear headphones is amazing also!
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Posted .Hi Juan, Congratulations! You've certainly made a great choice! We are extremely pleased to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, very comfortable fit design, and superb noise canceling feature of your WF-1000XM5. Thank you very much for the perfect star review and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing headphones
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect build quality, insanely comfortable, and sound amazing, definitely pick up a pair.
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Posted .Hi HAHdnenwfnafjtjfwjwtnwtna, Thank you for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear you like the exceptional built quality, comfortable fit, and amazing sound quality of your Sony WF1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best earbuds for the price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality and excellent noise canceling
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Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, user447997!
We are so glad you're enjoying the amazing sound and top-tier noise canceling on your WF-1000XM5 earbuds. It’s great to know they’re hitting the mark for you.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great purchase
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product! Very easy to set up and sound quality is awesome.
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Posted .Thank you for the great review, Mogin!
We are thrilled to hear that you're loving the awesome sound quality of your WF-1000XM5 earbuds! It’s great to know that the setup was quick and easy so you could get straight to the music.
Enjoy the listening experience and thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Better than before, but I have a defective unit
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been a happy owner of the previous version of these earbuds (xm4). When I saw the newer version, i was so excited, preordered, and was one of the first to receive it. The sound quality is definitely better, fitment is nice, and the overall quality has improved. However the left earbud kept losing its charge. When I open the case and try to use them, i would see the left at 1% or 0% batery while the right and case are at 100%. I would need to get a replacement to hoping that I had a defective unit.
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Posted .Hi Daniel,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WF1000XM5. We're glad that you like the sound quality and fit of the headphones. It's unfortunate that the left earbud is not working properly.
For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the headphones is up-to-date (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).
You may also find these steps helpful:
-Make sure the headset units are stored securely in the supplied charging case. If the headset units are floating in the charging case, the headset units may not be charged.
-When the charging ports of the headset units or the charging case get dirty, the headset units may not be charged. Clean the charging ports with a soft dry cloth.
-The left or right headset unit works as the main headset unit, so it consumes the rechargeable battery faster than the other unit. There is a difference in charging time between the left and right headset units, but this is not a malfunction. The left or the right headset unit can be the “main headset unit” depending on the usage environment.
Resetting and initializing the headset may also help resolve the issue:
Resetting the headset
-Set the headset units into the charging case. Leave the charging case lid open.
-Press and hold the reset button on the back of the charging case for about 20 seconds or more. After about 15 seconds, the indicator (orange) on the charging case flashes for about 5 seconds. Then, the indicator on the charging case turns off and the headset will be reset. Note: Do not release your finger from the reset button on the charging case while the indicator (orange) is flashing. If you release your finger, the headset will be initialized.
-Check that the indicator turns off and then release your finger.
If the headset does not operate correctly even after resetting, initialize the headset to restore factory settings.
Initializing the headset
-Set the headset units into the charging case. Leave the charging case lid open.
-Press and hold the initialize button on the back of the charging case for about 15 seconds or more.
The indicator (blue) on the charging case repeatedly flashes twice in a row, and then the indicator (orange) starts flashing.
-Release your finger within 5 seconds after the indicator (orange) on the charging case starts flashing. When the initializing is complete, the indicator (green) on the charging case flashes 4 times.
This operation resets volume settings, etc. to the factory settings, and deletes all pairing information. In this case, delete the pairing information for the headset from the connected device and then pair them again.
Hope this helps. If still not resolved or you need further assistance, please 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
Great earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fit nice and are comfortable for hours of wear time. Definitely an improvement from my Soundcore buds when talking in a noisy environment. It would be nice if you could customize controls within the app.
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Posted .Hi Clyde,
You made the right choice upgrading to the Sony WF1000XM5! We're glad that you like the fit, comfort, and sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about the Sony app is greatly appreciated. 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
Love them
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is amazing. Very comfortable, easily more than the last model XM4’s. For calls it’s decent, not the best
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Posted .Hi RobertoI,
Fantastic! We are thrilled to know that you love your WF-1000XM5, and that you are satisfied with its very comfortable fit design, ease of use, and exceptional sound quality. 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





















