Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WF1000XM5/B
- |
- SKU:
- 6546812
Customer reviews
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2389 reviews
(2,389 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers love the sound quality of the product. They specifically highlight its great sound and impressive bass.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound quality,
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.You need the keep the right bud in for it to work but I got these for the sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Martinez2B, thanks for commenting! We're extremely pleased it suits your needs. Thank you so much for the perfect star review and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this sony wf-1000xm5. Sound quality and music. Plus it will connected to 2 devices and switches automatic.
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Posted .Hey, Kembric! Fantastic! We are truly happy to learn about your satisfaction with the exceptional sound quality and amazing multipoint connection function of your WF-1000XM5. Thank you so much for the love and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They work perfectly! The noise cancellation is perfect.
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Posted .Hi ChristopherF, Awesome! We are thrilled to learn that the Sony WF-1000XM5 has met your expectations for both sound quality and noise cancellation. Glad to know your investment is worth it. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Jess
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Horrible waste of money. Do not buy.
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Like every other thing in this world these days, you have to download an app. Otherwise it will turn off the noise cancelling at random times. Disconnects frequently. I’ve had mine just over a year and they’ve already crapped out. Won’t charge. What a waste of money. They will not replace it because it is two months out of warranty. Insane that their product barely lasts a year. Bose stands by their products.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bronwyn,
This is not the experience that we want you to have. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Rest assured that your feedback will help us improve our products and services.
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-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GREAT CHOICE FOR WIRELESS BUDS
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very High Quality Ear Buds. Great Noise cancellation and transparency mode. Would Highly recommend.
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Posted .Hi GabrielG, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great sound quality but slips too often.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality. I give it 4 stars because it slips out of my ear too often. I will have to replace the ear buds.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Prince,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WF1000XM5. We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about its fit is greatly appreciated.
To achieve the best fit, make sure that you are wearing the headphones properly. Put the headset units into both ears. Put the headset unit with the (left) mark into your left ear and the headset unit with the (right) mark into your right ear. The left headset unit has a tactile dot. Adjust the fit of the headset to your ears. Twist the headset unit to fit it snugly into the ear canal, and adjust the positioning of the headset unit until it fits comfortably. Wait for about 10 seconds for the earbud tip shape to stabilize.
Hint: If you feel earbud tips are difficult to put into your ears, change the size of earbud tips or squeeze earbud tips lightly before wearing the headset.
You may also find these steps helpful:
-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.
-Wear the headset so that the earbud tip is comfortably situated as deep in the ear canal as possible.
Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very nice
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality and noise canceling feature is excellent, I wish the battery life of the case would last longer other than that very nice headphones.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HappySalesman64, Thanks for the 5-star review! 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
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good enough
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This are very good earbuds, but not totally great. Getting a good seal not automatic, and mic picks up quite a bit of room noise.
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Posted .Hi Beammeeup, thank you for sharing your honest feedback! It is most rewarding to hear that you find the Sony - WF1000XM5 to be very good overall! With their industry-leading noise cancellation, rich sound quality, and intelligent adaptive features, they're built to elevate your listening experience. We also understand that getting the right fit can make a big difference, especially when it comes to noise isolation and call quality. If you haven't already, we highly recommend trying out the different sizes of ear tips included in the box, a proper seal not only improves comfort, but also enhances both noise cancellation and mic performance by reducing external interference. We appreciate your thoughts and thank you for choosing Sony! Best regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sony 1000xm5
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good sound, noise cancelling, and great for working out but mic quality isn't the best.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AdrianB, we're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of our product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the microphone of the WF1000XM5. Three microphones on each earbud, including dual feedback mics, improve low-frequency cancellation performance. This is our biggest ever step forward in noise canceling, resulting in ambient sound captured even more accurately. So you can enjoy one of our purest sounds. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Easy to use Earbuds
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sounding ear buds. My only complaint is that they really don't stay snuggly put into your ears unless you really push them in.
This review is from Sony - WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Silver
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
IPOD kinda a person until you are NOT!!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds great very adaptable. Only complaint is the have a slippery part on the outter shell. Other than that I like them alot
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Posted .Hi TydasB, we're glad you like our product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the build of the WF1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones from Sony, would buy again since theyre the best on the market.
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Posted .Hi MichaelV, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new headphones! Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound and quality come at a cost
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These earbuds sound excellent and are easy to control. Love the wireless charging option. A bit pricey.
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Posted .Hi dinger12, perfect! You've certainly made a great choice! We're extremely pleased to hear your satisfaction with the amazing features and superb sound quality of your WF1000XM5. We greatly appreciate your feedback with the price of these headphones. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best earbuds ever
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best earbuds ever i had the M3 and they were amazing and they lasted forever and these sound so good and the controls on them are very easy
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChanceJ, we're glad you like your new earbuds! 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best earbuds ever. Best ANC. best music quality. Sony
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Posted .Hi DilshanS,
Awesome! Thank you for your purchase and we're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great connection
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The connection is reliable, the audio is pretty good wish it had a better soundstage.
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Posted .Hi Truth, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear you like the reliable connection and great audio quality of your Sony WF1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is impressive. The plugs wear out quickly, but they last a while with maintenance.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OmarS, awesome! We're truly delighted to know that you're satisfied with the amazing sound quality of your WF1000XM5. Thanks for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good - But Not Great or Worth an Upgrade
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The earbuds are good. Their design is sleek, slim, and smooth. I not a fan of how they fit and I did have the XM4's before this, which in my opinion were better. I don't believe they're sealing very good with my ears, which is reducing the effectiveness of the ANC. They do have good sound to them though, but I don't believe most people would hear a difference between the XM4 and XM5.
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Posted .Hi Moose,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WF1000XM5. We're glad that you like the design and sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about the fit and 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.
For more information, please refer to this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html
Aside from having the right fit, the other steps on this link may also 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
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Proper Fit
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounds, but plugs take fair use to understand proper fit.’mk
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ArceliousB,
Thanks for commenting! We are very happy to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality of your WF-1000XM5. We greatly appreciate your feedback with the fit of the supplied Noise Isolation Earbud Tips.
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 very much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Terrible quality for price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these before getting the bose QC ultra. But i have read reviews about these and apparently the generation before these was amazing, i tried these and they were just not it, very disappointed. I wouldnt even recommend to a friend, theyre expensive but yet they feel very fragile and cheap, the buttons on the earbuds themselves are very sensitive youll find yourself accidentally activitating buttons while adjusting them. The app for them is very basic and not much to do, not even customizable. And the buttons for the buds themselves are not changeable. Sound quality is average. What i would recommend are the bose quietcomfort ultra.
This review is from Sony - WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Silver
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Michael,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding the WF-1000XM5 earbuds. We genuinely appreciate hearing your honest opinion, as it helps us understand our customers' experiences.
We are sorry to hear that the WF-1000XM5 did not work out for you. We take your points about the fragile feel, sensitive touch controls, and app functionality seriously.
We would like to share information on features that address some of your concerns, as they may offer ways to improve your experience:
- Touch Sensor Sensitivity and Customization: We understand your frustration with accidentally activating the controls. The good news is that the functions of the touch sensors can be customized using the Sony | Headphones Connect app! You can change what each sensor does, or even disable some functions if desired, which can help manage accidental touches.
For a complete list of customizable options and what you can do with the Sony | Headphones Connect app, please visit this helpful guide: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781980.html
- Sound Quality: While sound preference is subjective, the WF-1000XM5 offers a high degree of sound customization through the equalizer settings in the app.
You may find these useful recommendations on improving sound quality helpful: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000779956.html?search=sound%20
Regarding your concerns about the fragile and cheap feel, we continuously strive to balance compact design, performance, and durability in our products.
If you are interested in exploring the customization options further or need more personalized guidance on the app settings or sound adjustment, please contact our technical support team:
Contact Sony Support: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thank you for considering Sony products!
Best regards,
Dominick




















