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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2223 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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  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Bad ear fit with Sony WF1000XM5's

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

    Probably pretty nice earbuds but neither myself nor my wife could make them fit and seal properly in either L or R ears. We tried all the ear tip sizes included with the buds, but none would achieve a proper seal according to the included test. Fit is of primary importance to us and includes their stability in the ear, wear comfort, and seal (for correct sound isolation/cancelation). If earbuds don't fit, then all their positive attributes fade into the background. Thankfully Best Buy allowed us to return them for full credit. So 5 Stars to them. We have moved on to evaluation of Bose Quite Comfort Ultra Earbuds, also from Best Buy. Evaluation is ongoing.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi S22UltraOwner,

      Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re sorry to hear the fit didn’t meet you and your wife's expectations. We really wished we could turn your opinion around regarding our Sony WF1000XM5.

      It is recommended to follow this guide when wearing your Sony WF-1000XM5: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html

      We appreciate you giving our product a try and value your input, as it helps us continue to improve. If you decide to explore our products in the future or need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at socialsupport@am.sony.com.

      Thank you once again for your understanding, and we hope you will consider Sony for your future purchases!

      Sincerely,
      Maria Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Earbud

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

    Not my favorite earbuds, they fit kinda eh, but sound great

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

      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. For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing both earbuds properly. 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.

      For more information, please refer to this link:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html

      Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.

      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 3 out of 5 stars

    Good sound

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

    Great sound. Good app support. I found them to be uncomfortable

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MichaelG, We're glad that you like the sound and app. We're also sorry if you find them uncomfortable. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services. We're always looking to make Sony better. For comfortable listening experience, please select the ear tips that best fit and wear them properly. Reference: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html

      Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com.

      Regards,
      Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony buds

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are my favorite earbuds. Sony never lets me down.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JoseG, Fantastic! We're very pleased to hear that the Sony WF1000XM5 headphones have lived up to your expectations. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love these earbuds. I use them daily. Phone calls, music, both work well. You can use only one ear bud or the other at a time doesn't matter.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Joshua, Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality of your new headphones! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Is not worth for the price

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

    The connection was terrible, the sound is not worth the price, and these earphones don’t stay in my ears, and this earphones are very uncomfortable!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ehhhhhhh

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

    They’re ok. Nothing amazing about them. They still fall out the ear after a bit.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi HonestOpinion, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about the WF-1000XM5 earbuds. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you've experienced with them. Your feedback is invaluable to us and helps us improve our products.

      We recommend trying different earbud tips, as finding the right fit can greatly enhance comfort and stability. We appreciate your understanding and hope you have a better experience with the earbuds.

      Thanks for considering Sony products and for your feedback.
      Sincerely,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Change for her.

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

    Wife love the new Sony pods. I am more a fan of the AirPods but she really likes this style. She had gen 1 AirPods.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LeonS, we're glad you like your new earbuds. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great customer service

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

    This store has great customer service, other stores I've been to lately, this has not been the case. Sales person was knowledgeable. The product, thus far has been great, good quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RebeccaR, awesome! Glad you had a wonderful experience with your purchase! Enjoy your new earbuds! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not for everyone

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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 really hyped when sony announced these earbuds. The feature set was rich, and sony always delivers on the noise canceling front. That being said i had to return these because I wasn’t impressed by the sound, and even worse i found them very uncomfortable. The eartip material choice was a mistake, and i have heard many others say that could not get a perfect fit. If you are interested in these go ahead and buy them. Just make sureyou test them within the return period to see of if they work for you.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Fjd93, Thanks for the feedback. While we're happy that you like the features of the earbuds, we're sad that you are not impressed with the sound quality and fittings, causing you to return them. There is actually a literature available in our support site that can help or show you how to properly wear the earbuds : https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html Also, your earbuds came with multiple set of ear tips you can choose from and in addition the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app can help you to determine which earbud tips suit you best to achieve the optimal noise canceling effect, sound quality, etc. Again, we apologize for inconvenience and your feedback can help us improve in the future. We hope you'd still consider our products in your next purchases. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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 got them for my wife for xmas. She is very happy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good buds

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good sound quality and great base. Do not like to stay in ears if you are working out though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi EricB, Thanks for the positive feedback. We're glad you like the sound quality. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great fit

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

    After using my XM4 for a while, I noticed that they weren't holding the charge as long as they used to. I decided to replace them and opted for a new pair with a better ear fit, hoping to alleviate the issue.

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

      You made the right choice upgrading to the Sony WF-1000XM5! We're glad that you like the fit of the headphones. We also understand your concern about the battery life. Rest assured that there are no known battery issues with the WF-1000XM5.

      If you still have the WF-1000XM4, make sure to follow the troubleshooting steps on this link to help resolve the battery issue:

      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00284577

      If still not resolved, please 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

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Sound is ok, the tips are trash

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

    The audio quality is fine, though I have to say the low end is nearly non-existent, truly disappointing. The worst featrue however, the foam tips. I realize they’re required for a proper seal within the ear canal, but they’re near impossible to get in. I’ve tried all sizes, and I cannot get a single one to seal correctly, thereby rendering the noise cancellation practically usesless. Basically wasted just shy of $300 on these, I’m DEFINITELY exchanging them. Bottom line, I personally do not recommend these at all.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi D0rian211,

      We regret to hear that you are not satisfied with the headphones. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      For optimum performance, it is recommended to wear both earbuds properly. Wear the headset so that the earbud tip is comfortably situated as deep in the ear canal as possible. 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. 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 Sound Connect” app will help you to determine which earbud tips suit you best to achieve the optimal noise canceling effect, sound quality, etc.

      Additionally, you can use the Equalizer/CLEAR BASS setting of the Sony app to fine-tune the sound quality to your needs.

      For more information, please refer to these links:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781980.html

      Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.

      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

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    So-so 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 did not like these, ended up, returning them the next day after purchasing. It doesn’t seem to fit in my ear the way I’d like it to. These ear buds were just not my forte lol. Not worth all that money.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Alaska907,

      Thank you for sharing your experience with the Sony WF-1000XM5. We're truly sorry to hear that the earbuds didn't provide the fit and comfort you were hoping for. Everyone's listening needs and ear shapes can be different, and while the WF-1000XM5 includes multiple ear tip sizes designed to help with comfort and secure fit, we understand they may not have been the right match for you.

      Your feedback is valuable to us, as it helps us improve future designs. We appreciate you giving them a try and hope you'll consider us again in the future for your audio needs.

      Thanks for considering Sony products!

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Bose is better

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

    Bose in ear are better more bass these sound ok Bose us known for flagship ultras will blow these out of the water this Oct 2023

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Touch controls

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    ok

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

    i don’t like all the features. you cant touch (reposition) them without stopping the music or changing the song.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi GoNEWhere, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We understand your feedback regarding the touch sensor of your Sony unit. You can configure the options of touch sensor using the Headphone Connect app. You can follow this link for more details:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781367.html?search=touch%20sensor

      If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number: Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Black Friday deal!

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

    This was a fantastic Black Friday deal there was to offer!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      That's awesome, Tendrils! We're glad you are happy with your purchase. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My favorites, can’t go wrong

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

    I have the 4’s which are larger and excellent. The 5’s are a lot smaller and just as excellent. I use the 4’s for mowing the lawn (block out all sounds) and tunes. The 5’s for work and clean places like home.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi NETGEAR, That's awesome! We're very happy to hear that you're enjoying both your Sony WF1000XM4 and WF1000XM5 and using them for different chores. 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! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not Worth $300

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

    They hurt to wear and don't have a secure fit to my ears. Trust me I tried all available sizes. Another thing is that it doesn't have a lot of base to them like you'd expect them to.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JoseR,

      Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing discomfort and issues with the fit on your WF-1000XM5. These headphones come with multiple ear tip sizes to help users find the best fit, but we understand that this might not work for everyone. We recommend trying different sizes and ensuring they are properly inserted for optimal comfort and security. For more information, please visit the following article:
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00262839

      Regarding the bass performance, the WF-1000XM5 is designed to deliver high-quality sound with a balanced audio profile. However, personal preferences for bass can vary. You might find it helpful to use the Sony | Sound Connect (Formerly Sony | Headphones Connect) app, which allows you to adjust the equalizer settings to enhance the bass to your liking. I hope this helps.

      Sony also has just the ticket! Reach out to our new Product Enthusiast. They are Sony fans, just like you, who can help you troubleshoot/setup your headphones issue. Connect with them on the link below, just click on Chat with an Enthusiast.
      https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones

      Should you need more information/technical assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details and we'll be more than happy to assist you.

      Name:
      BestBuy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      We value your input and are committed to improving our products based on customer feedback. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

      Sincerely,

      Romeo
      Sony Social Support Sony_US