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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2213 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 4 out of 5 stars

    Sounds great but….

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

    It has great sound but the ear bud tips are not that great. The memory foam feels a bit awkward at times and it slips out.

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

      Thanks for commenting. We are glad to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality of your WF-1000XM5. We greatly appreciate your input with the supplied earbud tips, and we are sorry if they didn't fit you well. For optimum fit, comfort and to keep the headphones from falling out, we always recommend following the steps on this article:
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00262839

      I hope this helps.

      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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One of the best earbus on the market.

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

    Excellent pair of earbuds. A clearer, richer quality of sound over other name brands. Enriches listening through all types of applications and devices. Mahalo Sony!

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

      Hi 808shopper,

      Fantastic! You've made a great choice! We are very happy to hear your satisfaction with the amazing 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 so much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great ear buds

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

    The sound quality is top tier, and not to metion the noise cancelation, which is also top notch highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Color, we're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of our WF1000XM5! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nc top tier

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

    Works great with my iphone. Fits perfectly & snuggly on my ear. Good control for sound and voice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Holla, we're glad you are enjoying your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    For the enthusiasts

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

    Like most sony products, you need to give them some time to set in fully and break in the drivers, but once they do, they sound amazing like full and even in all frequencies. I love em

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thanks for sharing your experience, Jandohittin! We're glad that you are impressed with the performance of your Sony WF1000XM5 Wireless earbuds. 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! -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony WF1000 - They sound good.

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

    They sound good and solid. Need for a secondary app for more functionality isn't something that appeals to me. They function just fine without the app. 5/5

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

      Hi James, Amazing! You've made an excellent choice! We are truly happy to hear you are very satisfied purchase and you are enjoying its exceptional audio quality and overall features of these earbud headphones. Thank you for your purchase and for giving the product a perfect rating! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Headphones

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

    Love the sound on these new headphones, recommend highly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Tjidrone, We're really glad to hear you're happy and satisfied with the features, amazing sound quality, and overall performance of our best truly wireless noise canceling earbuds WF-1000XM5! At Sony we strive to put forward the best possible products for our customers. It sounds like we hit the mark with the WF-1000XM5. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great overall buds

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

    A great upgrade over my Galaxy Buds. I am a Sony fanboy but a Samsung faithful. I read reviews for a while before I finally pulled the trigger. No regrets so far!

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

      Fabulous! You've definitely made a great choice! We're extremely pleased to hear your satisfaction with the amazing 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 the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Connection problems! Need case to pair! ANC bad!

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

    Today the left earbud stated the battery was low and turned off. I put them in the case to reset for about 1 minutes, took them back out, and they are at 99%. These are complete garbage! These glitch every day. 50% chance one won’t connect to Apple Watch. I’ll have to reinsert into the case, which I don’t carry into the gym with me. If I tap to turn off noise cancelling to talk to someone, one earbud will turn it off and the other won’t. The only fix is to put the earbuds in the case or forget pairing and re-pair them altogether. I don’t bring the case with me into the gym or on a jog, that would be ridiculous. This trend of requiring the charging case to pair is absolutely absurd . If you’re in the gym or out for a jog and the charging case is in your car or at home, you can’t re-pair your earbuds when they glitch. Rebooting your phone or watch doesn’t fix the problem. Repairing is often the only way to fix. Why can’t we long click both earbuds to setup pairing mode? Common Sense! Why does this need to be more difficult than it should be? Imagine needing to put your phone in a special case to pair it to Bluetooth devices. That sounds really foolish right? So why do we require that for earbuds? The ANC is less than average with these. I suspect the foam tips are part of the problem. I’ve had about 6 pairs of earbuds in the past 3 years. These have the worst ANC of them all.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good sound...lasts great.

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

    Sounds goods.. I'm kind of inbetween ear bud sizes.. Connects to two devices, which was a must for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LJKIV, We are glad that you like the sound quality and multi-connection feature of your Sony WF1000XM5 wireless noise canceling in-ear headphones. Thank you for trusting Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome product!

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

    Awesome! My son loves it. Great sound! He got this for Christmas and has to show everyone how cool they are. He is 15.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TimberlynW, that's great! We are happy to hear that your son loves our product! 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! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best Ear buds.

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

    I love the sound quality. The case is a little weak but has held up pretty well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi EddieS, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the case of your Sony unit. Thanks for choosing Sony unit. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome!!

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

    Earbuds are phenomenal! Only problem is when im playing music and the slightest sound turns my music off and puts them in ambiance mode.

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

      Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WF-1000XM5. Your feedback about the Adaptive Sound Mode is greatly appreciated. This function automatically adjusts the noise canceling function depending on your behavior. You do have the option to turn this function on or off by using the Sony Headphones Connect app. For more information, please refer to this link:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/hpc/v1/en/contents/TP1000553425.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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony ear buds

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

    Great ear buds really sleek and pretty loud i work in construction and love the auto noise cancel

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Yessi16,

      Thank you for the purchase and we're glad to hear that you love the noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy your headphones!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I would buy them again!!!!

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

    I was pleasantly surprised at how much better the sound quality was on these Sony’s vs. my air pod pros!!!! Best ear buds on the market and worth the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Criag, we're glad you like our industry-leading noise canceling earbuds! 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best earbuds

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

    I own multiple pairs of earbuds, but the sound and noise canceling on these are by far the best. A great update from tye previous model.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Will, Amazing! We're delighted to hear that you like the sound and noise canceling function. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good upgrade from the XM3s

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

    Good battery life and can connect to two devices without needing to reset the pairing every time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Casual, It's wonderful to hear you are enjoying the great audio and amazing battery life of these earbud headphones. Your assessment is spot on! The WF-1000XM5 is a new design, with intelligent and intuitive Ambient Sound Control features that include improvements to Multipoint connection and our industry-leading Noise Cancelation, exceptional sound quality, and Smart Listening that adjusts to your behavior and location. Thank you for upgrading to your new WF-1000XM5 and for trusting Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    EAR BUDS

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

    GREAT SO AWSOMENTO WAER AND RUGGED WATERPROOF ESPIEACLLY WHEN RIDING MY BIKE.

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

      That's awesome! We're thrilled to hear you're loving the sound quality and durability of your WF-1000XM5 earbuds. Their IPX4 water-resistance rating makes them great for active use like cycling, so we're happy they're keeping up with your adventures.

      Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,
      Eliab sony-global

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Okay. Not good for loud surroundings for calls.

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

    These sound great for music but the call quality is not so good for loud environments.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TanyaC,
      Thanks for being so honest about your experience with the WF-1000XM5 earbuds.
      It's fantastic to hear you're loving the sound quality for music. But we totally get how frustrating it is when the call quality doesn't keep up in those noisy spots.

      Here are a few tips and settings you can check that might improve your call quality in those loud environments:

      1) Try to make sure the earbuds have a snug fit using the right-sized eartips.
      You can check this by opening the Sony | Sound Connect App, going to the System tab, and running the "Optimal Earbud Tips" test. Make sure the app confirms a good air-tight seal in both ears, and if it doesn't, you should try a different size foam tip from the package.

      If you'd like a little more detail; with some videos to walk you through it, just click the link here:
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00262839

      2) Turning off the "Capture Voice During a Phone Call" setting in the Sound Connect App (found under the System tab) can help improve call clarity in loud environments.

      3) Make sure your earbuds and the Sound Connect App are running the latest firmware versions.

      Give those a shot!

      We appreciate your review of our Sony product and apologize for your experience.
      Sincerely,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    upgrade from the xm4 which i already thought were great except for the size and these come out perfect size.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Juan, great! We're glad you like your new earbuds! Enjoy! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US