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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 1730 reviews

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  • 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

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83%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers often highlight the exceptional sound quality, comfort, and long battery life of the WF1000XM5 earbuds. They appreciate the improved noise cancellation and sleek design. However, some users express concerns about the high price, occasional connectivity issues, and the durability of the ear tips.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Can't go wrong with Sony and BestBuy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent sound quality form Sony! Fantastic customer service at BestBuy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Solomon,

      Perfect! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of the headphones. It's also great that you were assisted professionally. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great sound but...

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Sony XM# line of earbuds have phenomenal sound. These xm5 are the most compact. I love the size. Just wish the earbuds had a grippier surface. They are very slippery when handling.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi joruhe. Excellent choice! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WF-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Overall Decent

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The buds seal great against my ear so I hardly use the noise cancelling and the long battery life is a plus. I usually get about 7-8hrs at a low-medium volume with no noise cancellation/ pass through.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello M3tr0d0b3b00min,

      We're delighted to hear that the earbuds seal well and that you appreciate the long battery life. It's fantastic that you are getting 7–8 hours of use at a low-medium volume without noise cancellation or pass-through. You can control the noise-cancelling settings via the touch sensor on the left earbud or through the Sony | Headphones Connect app, which allows you to toggle between noise-cancelling modes and ambient sound modes according to your preference. This feature could be particularly beneficial in noisy environments to enhance your listening experience. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good, but not great - suggest trying before buying

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I would encourage to try them in-store first... The sound quality is good in a controlled environment, but for activities and plane travel not so good in my opinion. I bought these after using the Sony WH-1000XM5 over-ear headphones. I wanted a more portable option. Unfortunately these will not fit my ears well. At home I tried all ear cup options that came with it, and also bought an after market version. After finding the best fit and wearing them at home (still concerned with them falling out), I traveled with them. On the plane they kept falling out after 15-20 minutes. Then touching them causes the controls to kick-in. I finally disabled the touch controls, and had to keep pushing them in. Even with tight fit after pushing in, the noise canceling is not near the quality of the Sony WH-1000XM5. I know it won't match an over-the ear style, but was quite disappointed overall. For plane travel now I will only use the Sony WH-1000XM5.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi gonzmustang, Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Sony WF1000XM5.We understand your concerns regarding the fit and performance of the WF-1000XM5 earbuds, especially in comparison to the WH-1000XM5 over-ear headphones. For further assistance regarding the fit of the earbud tips, we suggest contacting contact our product support team through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US.

      Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Regards,
      Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Earbud I have Ever Used

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very comfortable and the technology employed on this earbud is amazing with the noise cancelling and ambient sound option. Been using it everyday and super delighted putting it on my ear.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Conrad, we're glad you like the comfort and noise canceling feature of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellence

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    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth every penny

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've been a big fan of the Sony WF headphones since the XM3s came out and while the XM4s were good I feel like Sony knocked it out of the park with the XM5s. They're smaller and lighter so they fit in my ear better than the XM4s did and they sound even better than the XM4s did.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi lost687,

      You made the right choice upgrading to the Sony WF-1000XM5! We're glad that you like the size, weight, fit, and sound quality 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony Earbuds - Not great fit.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sound is good. They are not very good for active use - they keep popping out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mike,

      Thank you for your 4-star review of the Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones! We're glad to hear you're enjoying the sound quality, which is something we pride ourselves on with the XM5s.

      We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding active use. While the WF-1000XM5 are designed with a comfortable and secure fit in mind, we understand that ear shapes vary widely, that is why there are different tip sizes included for you to go with the ones you feel the most comfortable with!

      Thanks for choosing Sony, have a great day!
      DiegoV Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony earbuds

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    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 friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have the headphones but bought these earbuds to workout. Even though they are smaller they sound similar and don’t compromise on sound quality

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Alex,

      You made the right choice with the Sony WF1000XM5! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the size and sound quality 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great earbuds

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent sound and noise cancellation! Very balanced sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Saiyan,

      We couldn't be happier to hear that you are enjoying the excellent sound and noise cancellation of the Sony WF-1000XM5!

      Achieving a very balanced sound alongside our industry-leading noise cancellation technology was a key focus, and we are delighted that you recognize these core strengths.

      Thank you very much for choosing Sony and sharing your five-star review!

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not as good as the wf xm4s

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Some how it lost the noise canceling that the wfxm4s had. I personally replaced the foam tips to regular tips. Nothing changed but the comfort got better. Other than that. I over everything else the sound, the fit and the cae size.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Someone,

      Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WF1000XM5. We're glad that you like the sound quality, fit, and charging case of the headphones. Your feedback about the noise canceling function is greatly appreciated. For optimum performance, make sure to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).

      If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, tap operations or Speak-to-Chat speech detection may not work correctly, or you may not obtain the correct sound qualities, noise canceling effects, or call performance. If any of this is the case, try the following.

      -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.
      -Check that you are wearing the headset properly in your ears. Wear the headset so that the earbud tip is comfortably situated as deep in the ear canal as possible.

      Aside from having the right fit, the other steps on this link may help you have a better experience with the noise canceling function:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000780044.html

      Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sounds

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound! you will love it. battery last a long time too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SusanG,

      You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality and battery life of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very happy...

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Over the past 6 months i have tried probably 2 dozen pairs of buds. these have great sound and comfort. very happy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AaronS,

      You made the right choice with the Sony WF1000XM5! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality and comfort of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bought a second pair again!

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    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony earbuds

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great earbuds sound quality is great and I got it for the noise cancellation and I couldn’t be any happier.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for your fantastic review, ArielP!

      We are so pleased to hear how much you are enjoying your WF-1000XM5 earbuds. It's truly rewarding to know that the great sound quality and industry-leading noise canceling have met your expectations. We designed these earbuds to provide a premium and distraction-free listening experience, and it brings us great satisfaction to know we've succeeded.

      Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience.

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Headphones, Everything Works Great

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are great sounding headphones. The pairing process to Apple products is pretty clunky and kind of frustrating however, and Sony could do a better job at making the process more seamless. Once you pair these they sound really great. I'd say the AirPods Pro 2 sound just a little better than the Sony's, but I believe you can play around with the EQ settings in the Sony app to make it sound to your liking. Also, I believe these headphones and Sony headphones in general will preserve your hearing more than other brands, I have nothing to back it up, it's just from observation and my personal experience from using these Sony headphones and others. These are high-quality headphones and would recommend picking these up if you're in the market for in-ears.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BestBuyNolan, We appreciate your feedback and we are glad that you like your new Sony wireless noise canceling headphones. We take all user input seriously and will make sure your comments reach the appropriate person. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best wireless earbuds

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm on my second pair of these since I used the others so much the battery started to give out. They are the best wireless earbuds I've used and I've used quite a few different ones. I love that they can connect to two devices at once and seemlessly switch back and forth.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for sharing this incredible review, Seeman245!

      We are absolutely thrilled and honored to hear that the WF-1000XM5 earbuds are the best wireless earbuds you have used, and that you loved your previous pair enough to purchase them again when the battery eventually gave out! That kind of loyalty is the highest compliment we can receive.

      We are especially glad that you are benefiting from the multipoint connection feature, which allows you to seamlessly switch between two connected devices—a capability we prioritized for maximizing convenience.

      Thank you again for your strong endorsement and for consistently choosing Sony!

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love them

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had the previous model and loved them until the battery on them gave out. These are even better, the case is smaller and shape fits nicer into a pocket, the earbuds are smaller and more comfortable and the sound quality/noise cancelling is still awesome too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mase, we're glad you like 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great earbuds with awesome equalizer

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought these and they were great. Was not impressed with how the bass was not punchy but it does not take away the quality of sound they produced.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for sharing your feedback on the WF-1000XM5, GooberBooger84. We are very glad to hear that you find them to be great and that you are impressed with the overall quality of the sound they produce.

      We understand your point about the bass not being as "punchy" as you would have liked. We designed the WF-1000XM5 to deliver a balanced and accurate sound signature across the entire frequency range, aiming for clarity and detail. However, we also know that bass preference is a very personal aspect of listening. If you haven't already, you might find that adjusting the equalizer (EQ) settings within the Sony | Headphones Connect app allows you to customize the sound and boost the bass to your liking.

      We truly appreciate your detailed and honest review. Your insights are invaluable as we continue to refine and improve our audio products. Thank you for being a Sony customer.

      Best regards,

      Gus
      Sony Social Media Team Sony_US