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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2304 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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83%would recommend to a friend

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.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the premium price

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

    These weren’t for me. For the price I expected a better fit and a better feel in the quality. Sound quality was good but again not something I can tell the difference with compared to others. I’d increase the rating if the price was more in line with AirPod pros.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Matt, We're sorry to hear that the Sony WF1000XM5 didn't live up to your expectations. Please allow us to help you and turn this into a better experience. We understand that finding the perfect fit can vary from person to person. We recommend trying different ear tip sizes and experimenting with the positioning to achieve a snug fit. You can 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. Please follow this link for more details:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781968.html

      To ensure optimal listening experience, please set these earbuds on Priority on sound quality: Prioritizes the sound quality. Please check these links for more details:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781983.html?search=sound%20quality

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000779956.html?search=sound%20quality

      If you have further questions or concerns about your Sony WF1000XM5, feel free to contact our product support team through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US.

      Or email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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

      Sincerely,
      Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Mechanical

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

    I have enjoyed using the ear buds my only wish would be more battery

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

      Hi RomieW,

      Fabulous! We are truly happy to learn that you're having an enjoyable listening experience with your WF-1000XM5. We greatly appreciate your feedback with the battery life. Usage hours may be different depending on the settings for the headset functions and usage conditions. For more details, please refer to the following Help Guide links:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781965.html
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783897.html

      I hope this helps.

      Thank you very much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not for me.

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

    I returned them. They were not bad, just not exactly what I wanted.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi, Ez2233,

      Thanks for your review and for letting us know your thoughts towards the WF1000XM5. This is certainly not up to the quality standards we strive for, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Rest assured, we will forward your comments to our dedicated Sony team for their review as we continue to work diligently to improve our products.

      Thank you for considering Sony products, have a good day.
      -DiegoV Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ear tips dont fit

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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.

    I haved owned the XM4s for two years, and just purchased the 5’s. None of the included tips will create a proper seal in my ears (as confirmed by Sony’s software). Without a tight seal, sound quality is really bad. There appears to be no options, as Sony doesnt make xl tips, and I cant find anything acceptable online. Looks like these are getting returned, which is unfortunate.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Rock,

      We regret to hear that you are not satisfied with the headphones. Your feedback is extremely important to us and is very much appreciated.

      For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing the headphones 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. 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 these links:

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

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781968.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

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good headphones.

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

    Theyre good headphones just gotta learn to use em correctly.

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

      Hi AlanT,

      Thanks for commenting! We are glad to hear your satisfaction with the superb 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.

      If there's something we can do to help or you may need an information/technical assistance with our product, please feel free to contact us and we'll be more than happy to assist you. Please send us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following:

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

      Thank you so much for your purchase, and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent

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

    They were good while they lasted but after while they stopped holding a charge.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing buds

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

    Probably one of the best on the market. Sony has a great integrated app system to fully control the buds. Very responsive to touch

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

      Hi sour,

      Awesome! You've made a great choice! We are very happy to know your satisfaction with the customizable settings through the Sony Headphones Connect app and very responsive touch control function 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 your purchase and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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

    A good product, it was easy to set it up with my Iphon and for now it works as expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DorinaH, perfect! You've certainly made a great choice! We're thrilled to know that you're satisfied with the ease of setup and amazing performance of your WF1000XM5. Thank you very much for the perfect star review and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Best

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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 are the best available. Between the BOSE and these and after research, this won.

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

      You made the right choice with the Sony WF1000XM5! We're thrilled that you are enjoying these amazing headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for android

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

    Better noise cancelation than the air pods pro, good for any kind of android phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi GhostV,
      Many thanks for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear you like the noise canceling features of your WF1000XM5 earbuds. Your satisfaction with our product means a lot to us. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok and not worth the money

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

    I have been using these headphones for the last few weeks and i am a little disappointed in the product. When i put them in my ear, it hurts over time and the noise canceling function is ok. My recommendation is to buy headphones that are cheaper and would be the sam quality.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Chris, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We understand your feedback regarding the fit and comfort of your Sony unit. Please 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. Please check this link for more details:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html?search=wear

      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:

      ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    So far so good.. the multiple connectivity is my favorite feature.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AufrisD, great! We're happy that you are enjoying your new earbuds! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product but still pricey

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

    Excellent product, I just hope the charging issue doe not happen a month after the new ones come out...like my 3's and 4's did.

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

      You made the right choice with the Sony WF-1000XM5! Rest assured that improvements are made to the XM5 for better overall user experience. 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

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

    It honestly disappointed me. I may have had high expectations but it didnt felt like an upgrade from the Airpods Pro

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

      We're sorry to hear that you are having some issues with your WF-1000XM5 earbud headphones and it hasn't performed to your standards. This is not the experience we want you to have. Your feedback is extremely important to us and is very much appreciated.

      To ensure optimal performance, as well as to obtain the best fit and prevent the headset from falling out, change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ears. 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. When wearing them, gently pull up on the top of your ears, put the earbud tips in your ear canal, and then twist the earbuds into place. This makes sure the earbuds are firmly in the ear canal.

      Please make sure to follow the guide from this link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm5/articles/00262839

      By using the Sony Headphones Connect app, you can make few adjustments to your headphones settings to suit your needs. This will give you more control over your headphones and their performance. For more details, you may refer to this link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm5/articles/00286844

      If you still have the unit and you need further assistance regarding your concern, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Sincerely,
      Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Hella good

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

    Love these eardubs. Never went back to my airpods. One gripe i have about is it shoulve came with silicone tips.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi jeromesk33,

      Fabulous! We are very happy to know that you love your WF-1000XM5. We truly appreciate your feedback with the supplied earbud tips. 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

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not that great for the money.

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

    Not that great for the money. The Best Buy employees were great though. They made the return painless. All the employees at this store are always so helpful!

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

      We're sorry to hear the WF1000XM5 earbuds did not fulfill your expectations, especially in terms of value for money. We appreciate your honesty and understand how important it is to feel satisfied with your purchase. If you ever reconsider or have specific concerns about setup, audio quality, or features, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always here to offer tips or troubleshooting to get the most from your earbuds.

      Thank you for considering Sony products.

      Best regards
      DiegoV. Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not good materials

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

    Did not a good seal ! Sometimes hard to take earbuds out of case with sweaty hands . Lighter color (sliver) is better at not showing any light micro scragches and slme obovius scratches as well as finger prints from sweaty marks from ears and hands and no dust attraction unlike black color . Slightly thinping noise which is improved from the xm4 buds.

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

      We regret to hear that you are not completely satisfied with the headphones. Your feedback about the glossy design, fit, and noise is greatly appreciated.

      For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing the headphones 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. 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

      For the noise that you are experiencing, the troubleshooting steps on this link may help resolve the issue:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783928.html

      Make sure to also install the latest software version of the headphones for optimum performance (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).

      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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Can't beat these

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

    Bought these for hubby and honestly he loves them, had the previous generation and he loved them, the next gen is just as good

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

      Hi Griffin,

      You made the right choice! 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Service by Best Buy

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

    Great service and technical advice from the team. Thank you

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi KevinO, Amazing! We're pleased to hear that you're satisfied with the service! We also appreciate your 5 Star rating and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Work well

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

    The headphones work well and I like the features that come with the app.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi CohenU, we're glad you are enjoying our industry-leading noise canceling earbuds! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US