Customer Ratings & Reviews

Thank you for the great review, Bwired!

We are delighted to hear you are happy with the WF-1000XM5 earbuds, and especially thrilled that you find them to have great sound and be better than the competition!

Thank you for choosing Sony!

Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team

Hi Frresh,

Thanks for commenting! You've definitely made a great choice! We are extremely pleased to know about your satisfaction with the amazing quality 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

Thank you for your thorough feedback on the WF-1000XM5, Alex. Your observation highlights what many users have noticed: the WF-1000XM5 offers outstanding noise cancellation for music and media playback, as well as excellent audio quality, but the noise cancelling experience can be different during calls.

For general listening, the WF-1000XM5 utilizes advanced processors and multiple microphones to deliver industry-leading noise cancellation and high-fidelity sound, which is widely regarded as some of the best available in its class.

However, it is important to note that, like many noise cancelling headphones, the effectiveness of the noise cancellation features may be reduced during phone calls. This is because the same microphones are often used both for detecting external noises (to generate the anti-noise signal) and for picking up your voice. In call mode, the system prioritizes capturing clear speech, which can allow more ambient noise through for both you and the person on the other end of the call. Some users have reported that, compared to listening modes, noise cancellation during calls does not block out as much background sound.

This design is fairly common among leading brands and helps ensure your voice remains natural and intelligible. Still, user experiences can vary based on fit, environment, and expectations. We always recommend ensuring a proper earbud fit and updating firmware, as this can impact both noise cancellation and call performance.

Thank you again for your honest assessment—your points are very helpful to others considering the WF-1000XM5!

Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team

Hi CoreyP, we're glad you are enjoying your new 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 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

Hi JamesC, we're glad you love our product! 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 choosing Sony! ~Earl

Hi, Tdnb,

Thanks for the review and for letting us know your concerns about the Earbuds. It really matters to us, as Sony always strives to deliver the best quality products. We can definitely take in consideration the details provided, and pass the feedback to the appropriate department.

Thank you for choosing Sony, have a nice day!
-DiegoV

Hi Edward,

Thanks for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you're so impressed with the sound quality and noise cancellation of the WF-1000XM5 earbuds, especially since you've used previous generations. It's a key feature that the HD Noise Canceling Processor QN2e works together with the Integrated Processor V2 to deliver our best-ever noise cancellation, which is what gives you that "insane" experience you mentioned.

We're sorry to hear about your concerns regarding the battery life disparity between the two earbuds. We understand your frustration, and we want you to have a product that lasts as long as you expect it to. We would recommend trying a "calibration" of the battery by fully discharging and then recharging the earbuds a few times. If the issue persists, please reach out to our customer support team at: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones

Thanks for choosing Sony, have a nice day.
DiegoV

Hi JOSEIGNACIOF,

It is truly wonderful to know that your earbuds are still working perfectly after an unexpected dip in a water bucket! The WF-1000XM5 is designed with IPX4 water resistance to handle splashes, but we are incredibly glad to hear they survived that accident and are still delivering great performance.

Thank you for trusting Sony!

Regards,
Dominick

Hi JohnnyC,

Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and comfort 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

Hi EstellaF, we're glad you like the sound quality and color of your new earbuds. We understand your feedback regarding the fit of your Sony unit. You can 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. Please check this link for more details:

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

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

Hi Apple,

Thank you for your 5-star review of the WF1000XM5 headphones! We are thrilled to hear that the noise canceling feature has been so incredibly effective for you.

The Integrated Processor V2 and HD Noise Canceling Processor QN2e work in tandem with the six microphones to deliver what we believe is our best-ever noise-cancellation performance, and it's fantastic to know you're experiencing that difference. The goal is to provide a truly immersive and distraction-free listening experience, so your feedback is exactly what we love to hear.

Thanks for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
DiegoV

Thank you for the feedback, Alif!

We’re glad to hear you find the WF-1000XM5 to be a great choice. We always strive to be the best, so we appreciate you giving them a try. If there is anything specific we can do to improve your experience, feel free to let us know!

Thank you for choosing Sony!

Best regards,

Gus,
Sony Social Media Team

Hi Tfau,

We are so glad to hear you're enjoying the WF-1000XM5 earbuds! It's fantastic to know that the audio quality, noise cancellation, and durability are hitting the mark for you. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience.

Thanks for choosing Sony.

Best regards,
Eliab

Thank you for sharing that wonderful feedback, SeleneT!

We're absolutely delighted to hear that the WF-1000XM5 earbuds made a great gift and that your boyfriend loves them! It's rewarding to know that you both appreciate the good quality we engineer into every set, from the comfort to the industry-leading noise cancellation.

Thanks again for choosing Sony for such a thoughtful gift!

Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team

Hi DanielD,

Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review of the WF-1000XM5 earbuds! We're thrilled to hear that you find the sound quality to be clean, crisp, and high-quality, and that you would recommend them to others. A key feature of these earbuds is our Integrated Processor V2, which delivers exceptional audio quality and industry-leading noise cancellation, so we're glad you're enjoying the rich, clear sound.

Thanks for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day!
DiegoV

Hi ThomasW,

Thanks for commenting! We are truly happy to hear your satisfaction with the with the amazing sound quality, industry-leading noise canceling feature, and very comfortable fit design of your WF-1000XM5. We truly appreciate your input with the size of the charging case and Bluetooth range of the headphones. 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

Hi JacobR,

Thanks for commenting! We are extremely pleased to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality and superb noise canceling feature of your WF-1000XM5. We greatly appreciate your input when playing audio with the LDAC codec. For intermittent audio or noise issues with the headphones, we always recommend following our suggested troubleshooting steps on this article:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00232102

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

Hello RosaD,

Thank you for choosing Sony!

We're elated to hear that you’re enjoying the WF1000XM5 earbuds with their clear sound quality and impressive bass. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we’re grateful that our product is enhancing your listening experience. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!

Best regards,
-Fred

Hi ThatguyMo,

Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WF1000XM5. We're glad that you like sound quality, noise canceling function, and Bluetooth range of the headphones. Your feedback about its fit is greatly appreciated.

For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing the headphones properly. You may find this link helpful:

https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html

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:
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones

Sincerely,
-Ralph

Hi WoofGrrrr,
Thanks for sharing your experience with us! We are really happy to hear that the WF-1000XM5 earbuds helped make your flight home more enjoyable. It's great to know that the noise-cancelling was effective for you.

We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany