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 are impressed with the WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds, particularly the sound quality, battery life, and comfortable fit. Many appreciate the clear sound and booming bass, as well as the effectiveness of the active noise cancellation. However, some users have noted connectivity issues and overly sensitive touch controls, while others feel the product is a bit expensive.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
No custom touch controlls
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow. They really need to add custom options for the touch sensor buttons like they do with the wf-xm4000. I want full volume controls on my left ear that I can scale up and down with only 1 or 2 taps. Pressing both side of my ear 4 times to try and get the volume just right is a ridiculous oversight. Its so bad I though it just needed and update but there is still no way for volume customization like the previous model. I don’t know if Sony will update this feature back into the earphones but until they do I would just stick with her older model until it’s addressed. Basically you need to pull your phone out of your pocket every time you want to adjust your volume reasonably. As of now the app allows you to change the touch sensor functions but the presets for each earbud are locked. For example I can choose Ambient Sound Control/Quick access, or Playback Control. If you choose Ambient Sound Control the features are locked to taps. 1 tap is ambient sound toggle. Double and triple tap literally say "Not Assigned" and get this... as if you were a drummer; 4 taps will lower the volume ONE LEVEL DOWN. Like how did this happen? If you choose Playback Controls as one of the presets then 4 taps will increase the volume by one notch just like the Ambient presets lower it by the same amount. This is a very bizarre oversight. Yes the quality of the Sony WF-1000XMFs are nice but the functionalities are just as important as the sound quality or the noise canceling features and unfortunately they removed a key feature that was present in the older previous model. And since use these every day at my job I constantly need to adjust the volume in order to communicate with people and now I begrudgingly have to grab my phone in order to do that now. The custom touch volume controls for the WF-10000XM4 were perfect. Increasing the volume rapidly with a single tap and double tap and holding it to lower the volume is my go to function from my XM4's. And XM5's are completely inferior to the previous model.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Like them
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Like the ways these earphones feel and sound. Feel more comfortable than jabra elites after wearing for a long time
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GonzaloQ, we're glad you like our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect size, great sound. Keep forgetting there on...kids noises while playing don't bother me anymore.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi IrvingR, 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Fit
Nice Upgrade
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fit is much nicer than the Jabra 75 actives these replaced. ANC is okay, but not outstanding. Battery life is excellent.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GeneR,We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
great sound and bass
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great sound and bass it's a little hard getting them out of the case because they are so smooth. download the app for these is a must, it makes all the difference for sound and noise cancelling. I would recommend these.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BarbaraV, thank you so much for the fantastic 5 star review! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the rich sound and power bass of the WF-1000XM5 earbuds. We do agree with you, the Sony headphones Connect app really unlocks the full potential of the sound and noise cancelling features! Thank you so much for being part of the Sony family. Best regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great earbuds
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are great for the gym. Have good sound overall good product. No, issues yet.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cody,
It's a true pleasure to hear you are enjoying the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds at the gym! We are delighted that you find them great for your active lifestyle and appreciate the high overall sound quality.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
Left earbud won’t pause when using one earbud
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.To me it was good set of earbuds. However where I work I can only use one earbud at a time in case someone needs to talk to me. Instead of using just the right all the time I would use the left but you cannot pause what you are listening with the left earbud and would still play even when you remove it from the ear. I can’t use something if I cant pause what I am listening
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AnnaF,
Thanks for reaching out about the WF-1000XM5 earbuds and your experience using them at work. We understand how important it is to be able to use a single earbud and still have full control, especially for pausing your audio.
You're right, the left earbud on its own can't pause playback. The pause function and the automatic in-ear detection are both tied to the right earbud. So when you take out the left earbud, the audio continues to play, which we know isn't ideal for your situation.
It's a great piece of feedback. We're always looking for ways to improve our products, and customer input like yours is incredibly valuable.
If you’d like to learn more about this, feel free to check out the following link, we put together extra details there that might be helpful: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781982.html
We know this isn't the solution you were hoping for, but we hope this helps clarify why the earbuds work the way they do.
Thanks for considering Sony products and for your thoughtful input.
Sincerely,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony earbuds
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best noise canceling earbuds on the market. I carry AirPods Pro and the Sony earbuds on a daily basis. I often choose Sony over the AirPods because of sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Fit
Happy Alaskan
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had troubled with ear fits with my samsung bud pro II. Dont get me wrong i love their tech.but almost loosing one earbud is not a good option. After carefully researching adjustable buds, sony leaded the pack not only as a better rated ear bud but had multi adjustable earpieces to fit just about anyone ears. BB staff shine again with great support. V/R, Ken H.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ken, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WF-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great overall
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, multi pairs same time, great battry life. Got no cons so far
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lino, We're glad that you're enjoying the sound quality, features, and battery life. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony buds
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound overall. Great noise cancelations and there is a lot of settings that you can play with.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KaramA,
We're thrilled you're enjoying the incredible sound and noise cancellation of the WF-1000XM5 earbuds! It's great to know you're taking advantage of the customizable settings.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Comfort
Great earbuds!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are very comfortable, long-lasting battery too!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alis, Fabulous! We're extremely pleased to hear about your satisfaction with the amazing battery life and very comfortable fit design of your WF-1000XM5. Thank you so much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
microphone problems
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Microphone had issues. downloaded the app nothing. I recently had to reset the earbuds and remove all bluetooth devices from my phone and reconnect the earbuds for the mic to work. sound quality is good. the foam tips are nice. with the bugs these have i dont think it’s worth the price point at all. Much cheaper earbuds work better out the box than these.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JohnP, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the WF-1000XM5 earbuds. We sincerely apologize for the issues you've encountered with the microphone functionality. We appreciate your feedback regarding the reset process and your thoughts on the sound quality and foam tips.
We understand how frustrating it can be to face challenges with your device and we are committed to providing the best possible experience for our customers. If you require further assistance or have any additional concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our technical support team. They are here to help you troubleshoot and resolve any issues you may be experiencing. You can locate their contact information here: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thanks for considering Sony products and letting us know about these issues.
Best regards,
Stephanie
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Sound Quality for NC In-Ear
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Whether on the bus or walking my dog, these are my favorite noise-cancelling in-ear headphones. I tweaked the EQ easily in the app, and the performance is incredible. Highly reccomend as they offer phenomenal noise cancelling and sound quality - better sound quality than the Bose equivalent in my opinion.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Grant, we're glad you are enjoying our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
WF1000XM5 True Wireless Noise earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is one of the best noise canceling earbuds I ever experience. It fits perfect in your ears with plenty of Technology that is well beyond any other earbuds. It is one of the best on the market.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Eric,
You made the right choice with the Sony WF1000XM5! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function and fit 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 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Good Ear Buds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Clear sound quality during calls. Bass distorted at times. Great battery longevity.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ranman, great! We're glad you like the sound quality and battery of our product! We understand your feedback regarding the bass of your Sony unit. You can configure the Equalizer/CLEAR BASS settings using the Headphones Connect app. Please check this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781980.html?search=bass
If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at [email protected] with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing Quality Earbuds, Fitment was not for me
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I want to be fair when reviewing this product. These earbuds are amazing. The quality and features alone stand out among competitors. However, I did have issues with fitment. I tried all of the provided ear tips but the never fit well enough and this is a larger issue for me cause I wanted to use them while working out with as well. I am not a fan of the memory foam type ear tips so I did return them and tried out the Bose which had better fitment but did notice that the Sony buds had better sound quality and loudness.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nick,
Thanks for sharing your 5-star review and experience with the WF1000XM5. We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. It's unfortunate that you were not satisfied with its fit and design. For optimum fit and comfort, it is recommended to wear the headphones properly. 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 also helps you determine which earbud tips suit you best to achieve the optimal noise canceling effect, sound quality, etc.
Thanks again for sharing your review and we hope you will consider Sony for your future purchases.
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best ANC in an earbud!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These things kick @$$. Sound great in all ranges! With the ANC off they have really decent isolation. ANC on and you're in your own world by yourself. Pricetag was worth it (in my opinion) I daily drive these with the ambient pass through for a couple hours at a time. Best earbuds ive owned hands down. The app is not super intuitive but offers decent customizations and the full array of toggles for the features they offer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi N0tVeryN1nja, perfect! You've certainly made a great choice! We are extremely pleased that it suits your needs and expectations. Thank you very much for sharing your excellent experience with your WF1000XM5 and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Immaculate
|Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are hands down the best earbuds I have tried. From the noise cancelation to the sound quality and the wide variety of features as well the extreme comfort. Massive upgrade from the 3s and 4s
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome, CROWLEY79! We're glad that you are impressed with the new Sony XM5 wireless earbuds. 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. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Great sound quantity ear buds
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality for buds. Clear bass, great noise canceling. Not much improved from the XM4s though.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NickP, Thank you for the amazing review! We're glad you like the excellent sound, clear bass, and great noise cancellation of your Sony WF1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
