Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WF1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 11932696
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
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.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
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]
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Android users should buy these.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pretty much satisfied with these earbuds. I had the Airpods, Bose and these. Out of the bunch, I would pick either the Aipods or Sony. If you have a android phone go with these and obviously an Apple would pair well with the Airpods. Noise canceling is ok. I do work in a loud environment and it would stuggle at times to keep the noise down. The sound from these are the best in my opinion. Sony did a good job on these but noise canceling could be better but its a thumbs up for me
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WindsorM, You've made an excellent choice! We're glad you're satisfied with your purchase. Good to know you appreciate the noise cancellation and exceptional sound quality of your new Sony WF1000XM5. If the noise canceling effects are not sufficient, please follow the troubleshooting steps on this link to resolve the issue.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000780044.html
If you are unable to resolve your concern, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Amazing earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these earbuds for the gym does not disappoint they do not tire your ears out. Comfortable and excellent sound quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AnthonyD, we're glad you love the comfort and sound quality of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The quality of these earbuds meets or exceeds that of my Sony WH-1000XM4, the over-ears these replaced. These earbuds connect much faster via Bluetooth. Sony's app continues to have great features, like a tuneable equalizer. I prefer these earbuds to Apple's AirPods Pro (2nd generation), which I returned in favor of keeping these. The microphone is great for calls indoors, although there is wind-noise outdoors.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Justin, Thank you for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that your new Sony WF1000XM5 has exceeded your expectations. And good to know you're enjoying the quick and seamless Bluetooth connectivity, great call quality, and excellent Sony Headphones Connect app features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Great Buds
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the earbuds just hate the vendor, 6ave Electronics. Poor customer service. Always make sure Best Buy is the vendor when ordering. Especially with total tech.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TimothyD,
We are excited to hear how much you love your WF-1000XM5 earbuds. Our engineering team put a lot of work into making these the ultimate listening experience, so it is wonderful to know the sound and quality are hitting the mark for you.
Thank you for making Sony a part of your daily music journey.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound and features... but the fit
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These earbuds are awesome and i love them. Top notch sound quality and features, i can tell its made by sony. My main complaint is the fit. They seem to be fairly big in my ears and start to hurt just after 10 minutes. I have always had average sized ears, but this seems to be bothering me. I'm thinking about returning them. But if they fit someone else well, they really are perfect
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WilliamT, We're glad that you like the sound quality and features. To keep the headphones from falling out, kindly adjust the fit of the headset units to your ears. Please check the Help Guide for more details: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html
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Sincerely, Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Better than the rest!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Top notch in earbuds. I have had others of same price, but these babies are 1 of a kind. When it comes to sound quality they can not be beat!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Totaltec
Thanks so much for the top notch review of your WF-1000XM5 earbuds!
We are thrilled to hear that you find these earbuds to be one of a kind and that their sound quality can't be beaten.
We're glad you chose Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best in ear headphones so far
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and anc seems to be top notch as well. Bought as replacements for AirPod pros and am happy so far.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SamuelA, we're glad you are happy with the sound quality of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Best Noise Canceling Earbuds
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony has out done themselves with these earbuds the sound is incredible and the buds fit securely in your ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DaraR, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
WOW
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely love these earbuds the noise canceling is nearly absolute. I used them in the gym and working in my shop on my truck I literally could not hear anything I was doing in the shop including hammering away steel on steel and people who tried to speak with me until I tapped off the noise canceling. Sound is extremely immersive I love the ability to choose the way you want to listen to music and the way the earbuds adapt to your usage. Definitely a great buy and well worth the money.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's wonderful to hear, JohnR! We're glad you are enjoying your new headphones! Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
Sony Earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These earbuds are awesome! Great bass and highs ! The bluetooth range is awesome
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JeffJ,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're elated to hear that you are enjoying the WF1000XM5 earbuds, especially the rich bass, clear highs, and impressive Bluetooth range. Knowing that these features are enhancing your listening experience truly encourages us to keep delivering quality products that connect seamlessly with your lifestyle.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
PLEASE BE AWARE!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.There is truly nothing like these sony earbuds. The quality of sound is outstanding. The ANC is better than my over ear bose and my moms over ear sony headphones. The sound is way better than any airpods I’ve tried. BUT…i have had these earbuds fail on me twice for the same reason. The right earbud for both pairs would suddenly not allow ambient noise through. That feature that actively sends the noise of your surroundings into the earbud so you can hear? It just stops. And nothing fixes it. I felt like i was going crazy or i was losing hearing in my right ear. I wanna like these so so bad but i cant trust them if two separate pairs failed for the exact same reason.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your feedback, Natalie.
We are glad you love the sound quality and ANC, but we are truly sorry to hear about the recurring issue with the right earbud’s ambient noise feature. That is definitely not the reliable experience we want for you.
Since this has happened twice, we would like to help. Please ensure the proximity sensor is clean and try a factory reset via the Sony Headphones Connect app. If that doesn't resolve it, please contact us at https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones so we can look into this further.
Thank you for considering Sony.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Ear pods
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love it it super comfy and a lot off settings I could deal with it Sounds amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chino,
Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the comfort, sound quality, and adjustable settings of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
No custom touch controlls
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow. They really need to add custom options for the touch sensor buttons like they do with the wf-xm4000. I want full volume controls on my left ear that I can scale up and down with only 1 or 2 taps. Pressing both side of my ear 4 times to try and get the volume just right is a ridiculous oversight. Its so bad I though it just needed and update but there is still no way for volume customization like the previous model. I don’t know if Sony will update this feature back into the earphones but until they do I would just stick with her older model until it’s addressed. Basically you need to pull your phone out of your pocket every time you want to adjust your volume reasonably. As of now the app allows you to change the touch sensor functions but the presets for each earbud are locked. For example I can choose Ambient Sound Control/Quick access, or Playback Control. If you choose Ambient Sound Control the features are locked to taps. 1 tap is ambient sound toggle. Double and triple tap literally say "Not Assigned" and get this... as if you were a drummer; 4 taps will lower the volume ONE LEVEL DOWN. Like how did this happen? If you choose Playback Controls as one of the presets then 4 taps will increase the volume by one notch just like the Ambient presets lower it by the same amount. This is a very bizarre oversight. Yes the quality of the Sony WF-1000XMFs are nice but the functionalities are just as important as the sound quality or the noise canceling features and unfortunately they removed a key feature that was present in the older previous model. And since use these every day at my job I constantly need to adjust the volume in order to communicate with people and now I begrudgingly have to grab my phone in order to do that now. The custom touch volume controls for the WF-10000XM4 were perfect. Increasing the volume rapidly with a single tap and double tap and holding it to lower the volume is my go to function from my XM4's. And XM5's are completely inferior to the previous model.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Fit
Great fit
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These earbuds fit nicely in my ear and doesn't fall out when I am working out. The app is easy to use. Phone call quality is good for myself and the person on the other line
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sevsun,
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! It is truly wonderful to know that they fit securely during your workouts—we know how important that is. We're also happy that you find the app easy to use and that the call quality is clear for both you and the person on the other end. We designed these earbuds to excel in all of these areas, so your feedback is truly valuable.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good in terms of sound quality.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.really good in terms of sound quality and noise cancellation, just little bit dissatisfied with the fit. Overall it's a good purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NSK1,
We are thrilled to hear that the WF-1000XM5 is delivering the excellent sound quality and noise cancellation you were looking for! Regarding the fit, we recommend trying different combinations of the included earbud tips, as it is quite common for each ear to require a different size for the best seal. You can also use the "Determines Optimal Earbud Tips" feature in the Sony Sound Connect app, which performs an airtightness test to help you find your perfect match. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Fit
Worth it
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works really well and the extra sizes they give you are really helpful in making sure everything fits properly
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .We're delighted to hear you're enjoying your WF-1000XM5, Timo! It's fantastic to know that they're working well for you.
We designed the multiple earbud tip sizes to ensure a perfect and secure fit for every user, which is crucial for both comfort and getting the best possible noise-canceling performance. Your feedback confirms that this feature is a success, and we're so glad it's been helpful to you.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
WF1000XM5 True Wireless Noise earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is one of the best noise canceling earbuds I ever experience. It fits perfect in your ears with plenty of Technology that is well beyond any other earbuds. It is one of the best on the market.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Eric,
You made the right choice with the Sony WF1000XM5! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function and fit of the 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best choice available
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality and noise cancelling. I also have the over-the-ear variant. Both are excellent!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JasonL,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that you appreciate the excellent sound quality and noise cancelling of the WF-1000XM5 earbuds, as well as the over-the-ear variant. It’s wonderful to know that both products are enhancing your audio experience. Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to continuing to provide you with outstanding technology.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice earbuds
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Needed some good-quality noise-canceling headphones and got these. So far, they've delivered. Sound great, and the noise canceling is also great. Sometimes I just put them in just for the sake of dampening loud noise and they get the job done.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nick,
It sounds like you made a solid choice with the WF100XM5. Great to hear they're working well for both audio and noise-cancelling, definitely a win when they double as a way to just block out distractions.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Aldair