Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WF1000XM5/B
- SKU:
- 6546812
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 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.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
cool earbuds before i washed em
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.fantastic sound, great ease of use and really cool features that flow with the experience
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KlausM,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It makes us really happy to hear that your WF-1000XM5 earbuds deliver fantastic sound, are easy to use, and offer cool features that enhance your overall experience. Enjoy every listen!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Okay, but not great.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The call quality on these is very good. The noise canceling is only fair. I can hear a lot of surrounding sounds. Even when active is on, the sound is mostly muffled. These won't stay in my ears when I use them for any extended period of time, or when I am walking. Running is out of the question. This is a little annoying because when I re-seat them, it cycles through the modes. Pros: These are good for calling in noisy environments and road noise doesn't seep into my calls. The battery life is very good. Sound quality is good. Cons: Active noise cancellation is okay at best. Not stable enough in the ear to remain in place when active.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are great. I had the airpods pro (2nd gen) and these are certainly better, even for iPhone owners. Incredible noise cancelling, better sound than airpods, better battery life, and better build. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Vermalix, Thank you for the awesome review! We're very pleased to hear you like the incredible noise cancellation, excellent sound and built quality, and long battery life of your 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. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome!!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are exactly what I was looking for. My AirPods wouldn’t hold a charge and the ANC was horrible. I got these for the noise canceling and they are great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello WilliamGuerrant,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It's rewarding to hear that the WF-1000XM5 earbuds are exactly what you were looking for! We're glad their great noise-canceling feature has made such a positive difference for you. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
The Budz
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are GREAT!! They are better than the xm4's. They are comfortable in the ear canal. When you are on the phone whomever you are talking with hears you clear as if you are in front of them. You also hear them clear as day.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ClassyC,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the comfortable design and clear call quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy your headphones!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Can't go wrong with Sony and BestBuy
Posted .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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Great sound but...
||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 friendBrand 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Birthday Gift
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these for my husband because a friend of mine's husband suggested them. The quality is equivalent to the Sony brand and congruent with the price point. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello DanceMommaOC,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It’s rewarding to hear that you and your husband are enjoying the WF-1000XM5! We're glad that a friend's recommendation led you to us, and we appreciate your kind words about the quality. Thank you for your high recommendation – it means a lot to us!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best Earbud I have Ever Used
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Conrad, we're glad you like the comfort and noise canceling feature of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is great. Not very comfortable at first but you will have to get used to it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JELV,
We're so happy to hear you're loving the great sound of your WF-1000XM5 earbuds! We understand that finding the perfect fit can take some time, and we appreciate you sticking with it to experience the amazing audio quality. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good, but not great - suggest trying before buying
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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:
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Regards,
Sam
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Overall Decent
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Worth every penny
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Bright in Sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony products have always had a bright sound when in use. These earbuds are no exception. A truly enjoyable experience.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ascrilla,
We're so glad to hear that you’re enjoying the bright sound and truly pleasurable experience with your Sony WF1000XM5 earbuds. Thank you for the perfect 5-star rating—it means a lot! The immersive sound quality of your Sony earbuds is designed to bring every note to life, and it’s wonderful to know that this feature is making a difference in your listening moments.
Thank you for choosing Sony—hope your day is outstanding!
DiegoV.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellence
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
- Cons mentioned:Volume
Sony ear phones
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Needs more volume and bass, falls out easily from your ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your review, Consumer.
We are sorry to hear that the WF-1000XM5 earbuds are not meeting your expectations regarding volume and bass, and that you are experiencing difficulty with them falling out of your ears. This is definitely not the comfortable, high-performance experience we intend to deliver.
The fit of earbuds is crucial for both comfort and audio performance, especially bass response and noise canceling effectiveness. We recommend trying the following:
Change Ear Tips: The WF-1000XM5 comes with multiple sizes of noise isolation earbud tips. Please experiment with the different sizes (L, M, S, and SS) to find the one that creates the tightest, most secure seal in your ear canal. A good seal is essential for maximizing bass and volume.
Check the App EQ: If you still desire more volume and bass, you can adjust the equalizer settings directly within the Sony | Headphones Connect app to customize the sound profile to your preference.
If you continue to experience discomfort or poor sound quality after trying different tips and EQ settings, please contact our support team directly. They can provide more personalized guidance to ensure you get the reliable performance and fit these earbuds are designed to deliver:
Sony Support Contact: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
We appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great
Posted .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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Not as good as the wf xm4s
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
- 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
Sony Earbuds - Not great fit.
||Posted .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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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