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
compare to linkbuds to make sure which is best 4u
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They sound very good and good noise cancel -- not as good as some review say. They seem to be a bit better, but not much than my linkbuds that wore out (and were way less $$). Seems these are a bit better on noise cancel, and without comparing the links side by side I have to say they sound nearly the same. I'm not blown away by the 'upgrade' I did. Not disappointed either. Indfiferent lol.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Ear buds
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The ear buds don’t stay in your ears very well but the sound is great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AngelaC,
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 its fit is greatly appreciated.
For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing both earbuds properly. Wear the headset so that the earbud tip is comfortably situated as deep in the ear canal as possible. 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. Perform [Determines Optimal Earbud Tips] and confirm that [Earbud tips are air-tight.] is displayed. If the display is a display other than the above, push the earbud tip slowly into your ear canal or replace it with another earpiece and measure again.
For more information, please refer to this link:
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Great ear buds!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have had several high end ear buds, these are the best! Noise canceling could be better and had to buy different tips as I have weird ears BUT - love these, well worth the $$!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Refrigerator,
We're truly heartened to learn that your Sony earbuds have stood out as the best among other high-end models—thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! It's great to know you love them and that they're well worth the investment. The WF-1000XM5’s customizable fit and impressive sound quality are features we design with comfort and performance in mind, and we appreciate your feedback about the noise canceling and ear tips.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you an enjoyable day!
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.excellent product, sounds great for music and videos. phone calls sound clear for both sides of call and active noise cancelling works seemslessly
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LukeY,
Fabulous! We are truly delighted to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound, exceptional noise canceling feature, and superb performance 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!
Best regards,
Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Bass
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Headphones are really good quality i like these and my galaxy buds pro 2 alot i think these have more bass.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlejandroS, we're glad you like our industry-leading noise canceling 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 for trusting Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Upgraded to these after I lost my pair of sennheiser true wireless 2 ear buds. The sound and noise cancellation are better on the Sonys.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for commenting, Chatin.
You've made a great choice! We are extremely pleased 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 very much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Very nice
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] I personally dont find these a steep up from the xm4. However, not a downgrade either. My xm4 was starting to not hold a full charge, and i needed a new pair. The Sony music app held my settings, so setup was easy. Om not a fan of 360 audio or any of that so eq is all i need to get set up personally .the pass through voice festure is a grest piece of tech and does a grest job telling voices from noise in most environments.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Theish9, we're glad you are enjoying your new 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 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Fit
next gen
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.it is easier to use and fits in my ear much better than the old model.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's great, LukeB!
We are thrilled to hear your satisfaction with the ease of use and very comfortable fit design 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Definitely Recommend
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love them great for the gym as well as everyday. I even use them as a mic for my gaming laptop. So talking quality is great as well as the sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lovelyluke, we're you love our product! The WF1000XM5 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 WF1000XM5 headphones raise the bar for distraction-free listening and clarity. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Surprised!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sound fantastic! I can hear more of the music’s detail that I could with my Beats. Outstanding product.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OLED Great! We're glad that you are enjoying your WF1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They sound amazing! I got these as an upgrade over the XM4. It was worth it! Best Buy always has excellent customer service and a good return policy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's great to hear, Michael! We're glad that you like your new Sony 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! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Worth the price
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is brilliant also the noise cancelling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AditiK, Great! We're very happy to hear that you're enjoying the brilliant sound quality and noise canceling feature of your Sony WF1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great if the fit... They didn't.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.TLDR: They always felt like they were falling out, or actually fell out. I didn't keep these long enough to properly review everything about this product because they simply would not stay in my ears. Extremely disappointed that something this highly recommended had a fit so poor, even for me. I'll give them 2 stars because the build quality and case are excellent quality. I honestly have a hard time with earbuds staying in. The little ear fin that the Sennheiser Momentum headphones come with are with every extra cent.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jboston511,
Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding the WF-1000XM5. We're pleased to hear that you appreciate the excellent build quality of both the earbuds and the charging case. However, we sincerely apologize that they did not fit you comfortably. This is not the experience we intended for our customers. To achieve the best fit and comfort, and to prevent the headphones from falling out, we recommend following the guidelines outlined in this article:
How to wear the earbud headphones and select the right size earbud tips - https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00262839
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- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Hope the batterys last....
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality ranks up in the top 10 on my list. But the B&O beoplay ex are still my favorites
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Memyselfandi, Thank you for placing the Sony WF1000XM5 on your top 10 list! We're glad you're enjoying the great sound quality this unit delivers. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very nice
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality and noise canceling feature is excellent, I wish the battery life of the case would last longer other than that very nice headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HappySalesman64, Thanks for the 5-star review! 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! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Don’t purchase IPHONE users
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality if you just want to listen to music. Terrible when it comes to phone calls, on your end you can hear them fine. On their end you get either an echo or a lot of interference. I’ve tried multiple people, different locations. Thought it was maybe service on my end or my phone. Also on an iPhone you can’t edit the “change tap function”.. just buy the AirPods Pro.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Works good
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They work pretty good, but the case and earbuds are pretty small
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JasonM,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re excited to hear that the WF1000XM5 earbuds are performing well for you. We appreciate your observation regarding the compact size of the case and earbuds, and we will be sharing this valuable feedback with our product development team to inform future improvements.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Sounds good.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great buy! Excellent addition to my gym bag. Fits well and are very comfortable while you exercise.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EdgarG, we're happy to know that you like your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Work great, but not as comfortable as XM4
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.To be honest, I don't love the way these fit in the ears compared to the last model. However, the audio quality is great. I don't think you'd be missing out if you got the xm4 instead however.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JacobS, Thank you for your feedback on your new Sony WF-1000XM5. We're glad to hear that you are enjoying the audio quality, which is one of the key strengths of the WF-1000XM5. We understand that finding the perfect fit can vary from person to person. We recommend trying different ear tip sizes and experimenting with the positioning to achieve a snug fit. 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 follow this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781968.html
Hope this helps and thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Husband Loves
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought for my husband, loves the sound and long battery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JennieB, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear that your husband loves the sound quality and long battery life of the WF1000XM5 headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam