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
Best earbuds ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These earbuds are amazing. They have great sound quality. I use them while working out.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CharlesD, we're glad you like the sound quality of 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! ~Earl
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.
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Wf-1000xm5 Review
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the headphones execellent sound quality and connectivity
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FABI, we're glad you love the sound quality and connectivity of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.really good but i will say its easy to lose them and hard to locate them using the app.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrianF,
Thanks for the 5-star rating! We couldn't be happier to hear that you're enjoying the XM5 headphones. We understand how frustrating it can be to misplace them, while the app offers a location feature, it does have limitations depending on the last connection. We'll pass your comment along to the team as we're always working to improve the user experience.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Eliab
Sony WF-10000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these earphones, got a great deal with price match
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello BrianP,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're immensely pleased to hear that you love the WF1000XM5 Earbuds! It's fantastic to know that you were able to get such a great deal with the price match. Your support means a lot to us, and we hope you continue to enjoy your earbuds!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Best for the money
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent for planes. Extremely comfortable. Great battery life. Fast charge is fantastic feature.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Macey,
Amazing! We're glad that you like the comfort, battery life, and charging function 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
Long term use ruins transparency/ANC
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After two exchanges (three pairs of XM5 total) I'm hoping to go back and exchange them to get a different brand of earbuds entirely. I don't know what about my daily use case is that does this, but I have repeatedly gotten a loud white noise after a couple months of use that destroys the quality of transparency and ANC. This is NOT the white noise that might typically come from ANC. This is almost like heavy rain, or a loud rumbling coming from one of the buds that completely ruins the listening experience. It appears all the sudden in one fell swoop and then will not go away. While I do truly enjoy the sound quality and user experience, and all the bells and whistles, I cannot accept these long term issues.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hey JedediahB, thanks for your review!
That sounds odd, if the issue keeps happening even after replacing the headphones many times, that may mean we have a special issue going on here.
We have some steps you might check on the links below:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00273844
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00298368
If after checking those steps the issue persist, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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So we can provide you personalized assistance.
Our apologies for the issue, we'll do our best to assist you with it.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Gus
Close to perfection as possible
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect headphones, only a slight improvement if it was possible for me to use the app to find it if it was lost and also Sonia use some memory foam for the earbuds and the inside of the ears to make it more of a custom fit. Even if it was the cost $100 extra, I think people would’ve paid for the custom fit but perfect headphones for the current technology/desgin.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CloverM, Thanks for sharing your experience with us. We're glad that you like the new Sony WF1000XM5 Wireless earbuds. The WF-1000XM5 features cutting-edge technology to deliver premium sound quality and the best truly wireless noise-cancelling performance on the market1. With a specially designed driver unit, for wide frequency production, deep bass and clear vocals, these headphones are designed to immerse you in a sound so good, it feels like you’re in the studio with your favorite artists. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the app. This can help us improve our products in the future. Enjoy and thank you for choosing Sony! - Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony ear buds worth the money
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality ear for work phone calls , Ear phones worth the price!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JoseR,
Great! It's nice to hear that you are satisfied with your purchase and with the audio quality of our WF1000XM5 earbuds. You can now enjoy clear phone calls and awesome music. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Better improvement
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.From the slimmer size to the quality in sounds. This are the best choice in headphones .
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Davidamu,
Thanks for commenting! We are extremely pleased it suits your expectations. 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
Very satisfied
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loved them! Definitely got my moneys worth. Big fan of the foam eartips
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Ear Phones
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to setup and sound quality is great. You tend to forget they are in your ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi joeconig,
Thanks for commenting! We are truly delighted to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, ease of setup, and very comfortable fit design 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent Bluetooth earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent noise cancellation/isolation and supporting LDAC
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Strudel,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy your headphones!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Comfortable fit, excellent ANC
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Much improved over the previous version, foam ear tips add to Sony's already excellent ANC. give em a wiggle in your ear for the best "seal" for ANC.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome, andeker! We're glad that you are enjoying your new Sony XM5 Wireless earbuds. The WF-1000XM5 features cutting-edge technology to deliver premium sound quality and the best truly wireless noise-cancelling performance on the market1. With a specially designed driver unit, for wide frequency production, deep bass and clear vocals, these headphones are designed to immerse you in a sound so good, it feels like you’re in the studio with your favorite artists. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Sound
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound amazing noise canceling. The app gives lots of customization for your music like.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sharknado,
Thanks for commenting! We are very happy to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality and customizable sound settings through the Sony Headphones Connect app 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
Great, hopefully they will improve the ANC.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall the product is excellent. I would like if they improve ANC. I'm a little disturbed by the reviews I've seen that prolonged use can cause a bit of headaches. In the meantime, I didn't experience anything out of the ordinary. I like this set.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ushay, we're glad you like your new earbuds! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best ear buds i have ever used
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you are looking for a grate pair of earbuds i would highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RedFalcon57, That's awesome! We are glad to hear that your new Sony WF1000XM5 wireless in-ear headphones are the best headphones you have ever used. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
10 out of 10
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best headphones on the market. Quality sound and AMAZING noise canceling
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sable2U, we're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Bass
Excellent bass!
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome bass sound! Excellent quality and would buy it again!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JesseS,
Thank you for your purchase and we are truly happy to hear that you are pleased with the bass and overall quality of our WF1000XM5. Can't wait to hear your next awesome review. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality worth the price and easy recharge.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MarkS, Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled to hear that you appreciate the excellent sound quality and quick charging of your Sony WF1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam