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
to a friend
Good, but not worth the money.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good, but not worth the money. Sound is good but noise cancellation is below average. My wife’s AirPod pros are better.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Awall, Thanks for sharing your experience with the Sony XM5 Wireless earbuds. We're sad to hear that you are not fully impressed with the noise canceling feature. To help improve the noise canceling feature, kindly check the steps in the article below : https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000780044.html
Hope this helps. Thanks and regards, -Craig
Great All around
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise Canceling ✔️ Great Sony Sound ✔️ Super Awesome Eartips ✔️ and to top it off a Great app that actually works
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BryceC, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're very pleased to hear you appreciate the excellent noise cancellation, great sound quality, super awesome and comfortable eartips, and great and reliable app of your new Sony WF1000XM5. 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 earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds good with good noise canceling in a small form factor
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SavornD, fabulous! We're truly delighted to hear about your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality and exceptional noise canceling feature of your WF-1000XM5. Thank you very much for the perfect star review and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
Ok earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound great but are hard to decipher everything about how they work. Did not work with my Samsung phone when on a video call.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Trixie,
Thank you for sharing your review of the WF-1000XM5 earbuds. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoy the exceptional sound quality. However, we understand that you encountered some challenges with their functionality, particularly during video calls on your Samsung phone.
To resolve the video call issue, it's essential to ensure that the appropriate Bluetooth profiles are being utilized. The Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) is designed for music playback, while the Hands-free Profile (HFP) and Headset Profile (HSP) are meant for voice calls. If your earbuds are connected via the A2DP profile, you may experience difficulties during voice calls. Please make sure to select either the HFP or HSP profile when using the earbuds for video calls.
Additionally, check the audio settings in your video calling app to confirm that the earbuds are set as the audio input and output device. If the issue continues, consider restarting your phone, resetting the earbuds, or trying a different video calling app to determine whether the problem lies with the earbuds, the app, or the phone itself.
If the issue persists, we recommend reviewing the following articles for further troubleshooting:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000779964.html
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00298371
If the problem continues or if you need further information or technical support, please do not hesitate to email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com. Kindly include the following details so we can assist you more effectively:
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Unfortunately uncomfortable
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wonderful sound quality and amazing NC. However, they are quite uncomfortable. Its no dofferent than the mx4. If youre going tonmake a product for the passes, switch to a material that is plyable and an earbud shape that can conform to most ears. The bose qc 2 are amazingly comfortable. But their connectivity is atrocious.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendAlmost!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Everything's perfect but a better design for the ear buds would made it perfect, i keep searching for alrernate earbuds just to make sure they stay on. Otherwise perfect earbuds
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chaitanya, Thank you for your feedback on the WF-1000XM5 earbuds! We're thrilled to hear that you find them perfect in many aspects. We appreciate your suggestion regarding the design of the earbuds. Your input is valuable to us as we continuously strive to improve our products. If you have any further comments or need assistance, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
Great!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best in-call noise canceling. Can be working in a loud shop. Other person cant tell
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JesusV, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WF-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Perfect while working in a noisy enviorment
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The beat ear buds you can buy! Easy to use, forget it is in my ear most of the time. Battery last about 7-8 hours.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Wonderful, Wonderbread26! The new Sony XM5 wireless earbuds are truly amazing when it comes to noise canceling. 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
Love them!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really love these! If you’re really looking for noise cancelling this is it!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Samsungtv, we're glad you love our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Overpriced.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For the price, the earbuds are just OK. The noise cancelling function is not as good as on the "big" headphones. And, I had to buy generic foam tips to replace original ones, because the foam was not expanding well. Sound is good, but not better than air pods pro. Overall, I think this item is too expensive for what it is.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendGood earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They work really well and the noise cancelling works great and tons of features.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MatthewC, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new earbuds! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Sony Earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent ear buds for any music lover! Battery lasts for a couple of days!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DustinC, we're glad you are enjoying our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazinf sound and noise cancelling. I never buy anything that expensive but they really are the best
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ssgmatt,
Amazing! We are extremely pleased to hear your satisfaction with the incredible sound quality and exceptional noise canceling 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 the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Clear sound and bass . Music is more enjoyable. Sony once again made it happen
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SalG, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WF-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very happy with those. The sound was amazing. You can’t hardly hear anything. No noise just nice ear buds.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LeRoy,
That's amazing! We are thrilled to know that you are very happy with your WF-1000XM5 and that you are satisfied with its exceptional sound quality & industry-leading noise canceling feature.
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
Not worth it
|Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A decent pair of earphones, but not worth the price. The noise cancelling feature isnt that great either. I can still hear people and machines at the gym. I previously had the Sony Link S earbuds & they do a much better job than these and they fit in your ears more comfortably compared to the M5’s. The M’5 lack overall volume limit, bass, bulkier in desgin & high price point for the quality. Save your time and hassle of wanting to return them lol
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Andre, Thank you for your honest review. We would like to ensure that you get the best out of your Sony earbuds. May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com
Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.
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Carl
XM5 is THE BEST!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.each version just gets better! The XM5's are by far better than anything else right now. So small but huge sound field. Great dynamic clarity and bass is superb!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jeffro,
You made the right choice upgrading to the Sony WF1000XM5! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and size 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 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
Engineers play project that is released early
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Feels like Sony told its engineers to go nuts, then those engineers added everything to this headset but they never really tested it outside in real life. I've had xms since xm2s. They all have been over the ear with the exception of xm4s which I returned because I did not like the size. I have my over the ear xm4s and I will not be separating from them any time soon. I bought these xm5s because they are the smallest in ear phone made by a reputable company which can also fit inside my helmet. These are absolute trash. Left piece keeps cutting out for a split second then connects back immediately. Not sure whats going on with it. It is a random occurrence. Sometimes the volume peaks for a split second then goes back to previous volume level. This is almost immediate so when it goes normal to high to normal volume levels, the high part feels like someone is blowing to your ears as you are listening. If you have the ambient sound mode on, when you speak, you still hear the chime sound like it turns on ambient sound mode for chat? Why? I already have it on, why you making me listen to your on and off chime? If you have the wrong ear pieces on, the sound degrades immensely... and I really mean immensely. I hope these can seal up your ear canals fully because otherwise you might as well listen from a megaphone. They are worth half their price if even then. So yes, the engineers at Sony created an in ear headset that is packed with features while having one of the smallest form factors available in the general market. The problem it feels like is that none of them ever put them on... All these glitches should've been fixed before release. You are paying a premium price but you are not getting a premium product.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendSony WF1000XM5
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Worthy successor to the wf10004.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Elizabeth,
Thanks for the fantastic review!
We can't be happier to hear that you're enjoying your new WF-1000XM5 earbuds. It means a lot to us that you consider them a worthy successor to the WF-1000XM4, as we work hard to innovate and improve with each new generation.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
Sony ear buds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awsome ear buds sound is incredible!! Well worth the money
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jbird72, Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl