Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WF1000XM5/S
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- SKU:
- 10101602
Customer reviews
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2309 reviews
(2,309 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
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Overall is good product
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Everything is good but there are some connectivity issues.
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Posted .Hi ManaswiniK,
Thank you for taking the time to review our WF-1000XM5 earbuds. We’re thrilled to hear that you find the product to be overall satisfactory. We recognize how crucial a seamless connectivity experience is, and we appreciate your feedback regarding the connectivity issues you've faced. Our team continually strives to enhance the quality and reliability of our products, and your insights are invaluable to that effort.
For assistance with connectivity issues, please refer to the following article:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00232102
If the problem persists or if you require further information, please email the details below to socialsupport@am.sony.com so we can assist you more effectively.
We apologize if you have already shared some of this information in your review or with customer service; our goal is to ensure we have your accurate details during our communication.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Not bad, buy not a huge upgrade over the XM4's
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are pretty good. Definitely seems like they are a little more refined than the XM4's, but, I'm not sure it's enough of a jump to warrant purchasing these if you already have a perfectly good pair of XM4's to use.
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Posted .Thank you for your valuable feedback, Adrian.
We're so glad to hear that you find the WF-1000XM5 earbuds "pretty good" and more refined than the previous model. We designed them with several enhancements, including a more compact size and improved audio processing, to provide a premium listening experience.
We understand your perspective on the upgrade from the WF-1000XM4. We appreciate your honest insight, as feedback like this helps us understand what is most important to our customers.
Thank you again for your review and for being a Sony customer.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Great sound but wasnt for me
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise cancellation and the sound is amazing. I just kept having popping issue with my ears when using either the noise cancellation or ambient setting. Better comfort and fit to my ear than the xm4 for sure. I have small ears.
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Posted .Hi Afig,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WF1000XM5. We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, sound quality, fit, and comfort of the headphones. Your feedback about the popping sound is greatly appreciated.
When the noise canceling function is turned on, you may hear a small amount of noise, but this is due to the characteristics of the noise canceling. You may also find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783928.html
Hope this helps. If you still experience noise issues from your headphones that sound different than the more common static or distortion sounds caused by environmental interference issues or you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
-Ralph
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for all use cases.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these headphones, comfortable to wear and sounds great!
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Posted .Thanks for the 5-star review, Nathin! We're glad that you are comfortable wearing the new Sony XM5 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Really good wireless headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After going through 4 pairs of other wireless in-ear headphones, I finally got the nerve to buy the ones. At $250 they are surely expensive but they don't good and on a phone call the other part can here me clearly. They are small, light, with good battery life. If it's within your budget, they are a good choice.
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Posted .Thanks for commenting, peregrineRR.
You've made a great choice! We are truly delighted to hear about your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, smaller & lightweight design, long-lasting battery life, and 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.
Thank you so much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best sound ever
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are great I wore them every day until one of them stopped working
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Posted .Thank you for sharing your feedback, VR01.
We are truly sorry to hear that one of your WF-1000XM5 earbuds stopped working, especially since you enjoyed wearing them every day. We understand how disappointing this is for such a essential part of your routine.
Please contact our support team at https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones so we can help you with troubleshooting or a repair.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise cancelling earbuds. Great sound. Love the color. The only thing I did not like is when I used them at the gym they kept slipping out. I am sure it was due to the sweat. So, I use them for work now where I do not sweat as much and they are Perfect!!
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Posted .Hi EstellaF, we're glad you like the sound quality and color of your new earbuds. We understand your feedback regarding the fit of your Sony unit. 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 check this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html?search=wearing
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
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, great everything, my only complaint is that i lost the case in a train, I knew it was there because I could see it in the app, but never actually found it, so if you are someone who losses stuff these are not for you
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Posted .Hi Diego,
We are thrilled to hear about your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality and superb performance of your WF-1000XM5. We regret to hear about what happened to the charging case. The charging case is available as a replacement part from our Authorized Parts Distributor. For more information on how you can obtain replacement parts and accessories, please refer to the following link:
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/model-accessories?language=en_US
ref: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00189241
Should you need more information with our product, please feel free to contact us and we'll be more than happy to assist you. You may send us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following:
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I hope this helps you, and thank you so much for choosing Sony!
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Romeo
Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent noise cancelling earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best wirless earbuds, nice ear tip selection, and the noise cancelling is among the best!
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Posted .Hello GusBus,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're elated to hear that you’re enjoying the WF-1000XM5 earbuds. It’s wonderful to know the ear tip selection and noise cancelling have made a positive impact on your listening experience. Your feedback encourages us to keep delivering exceptional audio products.
Best regards,
-Fred
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Work, Play, and Relax
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use these everyday and barely ever take them off when I'm not at work. When I do use these at work, the noise cancelling helps me stay focused and the talking feature makes sure that I'm not completely ignoring my coworkers.
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Posted .Hi MusicTeacher, we're glad you are enjoying your new earbuds! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fit issues – earbuds do not stay securely in ears
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I will say i love this product only the problem for me or issues was the fittingFit issues – earbuds do not stay securely in ears during use."Not satisfied with the fit; the earbuds slip out of my ears while running and don’t feel secure."over all I gave 4 star.
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Posted .Hi Patrick,
Thank you for sharing your feedback about the WF1000XM5 earbuds. We are pleased to hear how much you're enjoying the product overall. However, we understand that the fit issues you've experienced can be quite frustrating, especially during activities like running.
We appreciate your input and want to ensure you have the best experience possible. If you haven't already, we recommend exploring different ear tip sizes that come with the earbuds, as a more secure fit can often be achieved through this adjustment.
We hope this helps and thank you for considering Sony products.
Best regards,
Stephanie
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Worth the Investment.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The case could be smaller but these don't fall out of my ears like the Samsung's do. i love the sound quality and the noise cancelling actually works! The range on the Bluetooth could be better as well.
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Posted .Hi ThomasW,
Thanks for commenting! We are truly happy to hear your satisfaction with the with the amazing sound quality, industry-leading noise canceling feature, and very comfortable fit design of your WF-1000XM5. We truly appreciate your input with the size of the charging case and Bluetooth range of the headphones. 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth it
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones. Awesome sound. Only time they fall out of my ear is if it knocks on something.
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Posted .Hello JuliaR,
Thank you for your kind feedback regarding the WF-1000XM5 headphones. We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the exceptional sound quality! Regarding the concerns about the earbuds occasionally falling out, we recommend referring to the following article on properly wearing the headset to prevent any issues with the tips.
 https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html?search=wearing
If you continue to experience the same issue with the tips, we recommend reaching out to Sony Support for tailored assistance. You can contact them using the link provided here: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
-Fred
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bass is Great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the smaller size and the bass sound is great!
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Posted .Hi JamesC, we're glad you love 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 very much for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great buds dawg
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These were such a good product that my ex decided to lose them in an airport in North Dakota. Highly recommend keeping them and not losing them.
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Posted .Hi JoshuaA,
We are beyond pleased to hear that the Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds were such a good product that they inspired such a passionate review. We hope you get to enjoy their exceptional sound and industry-leading noise cancellation again very soon!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The battery life is the best of the earbuds that I had before
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Posted .Hi NebiyuA, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear the Sony - WF1000XM5 are the best earbuds you've had. It's great to know the battery life stands out for you. With up to 8 hours of playback (and up to 24 hours with the case), plus quick charging, these earbuds are built to keep up with your day. The industry-leading noise cancellation, crystal-clear sound and comfortable design offers you a premium listening experience in every way. Thank you for your support and for choosing Sony! Best regards, -Dominick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Buds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound, long life. The best earbuds I've owned.
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Posted .Hi CoreyP, we're glad you are enjoying your new 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 WF1000XM5 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony wf-1000xm5
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really like sony earbuds wf-1000xm5. This first sony earbuds I bought. I like sound and bass we .
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Posted .Hi Jbl6,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of the headphones. 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!
-Ralph
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great buds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the new buds, quite a bit nicer than the XM4s. Especially since they are smaller and lighter.
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Posted .Hi MoriahH,
You made the right choice upgrading to the WF1000XM5! We're glad that you like the size and weight 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
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Over view
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loses connection a lot, battery on headphones discharge differential, noise canceling isnt that great, never has it fallen from my ear, light,
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Posted .Thank you for your detailed feedback on the WF-1000XM5, Truckwithxm5. We truly appreciate hearing what works for you, and where your experience could be improved. Please find responses to each of your points below:
1. Connection Instability
We’re sorry to hear you’ve experienced frequent connection drops. True wireless earbuds can be sensitive to environmental factors (such as crowded wireless environments or physical obstacles) that affect Bluetooth stability. To help improve performance:
Ensure your earbuds and connected device have the latest firmware installed. Updates often include stability improvements.
Try resetting or re-pairing the earbuds for a fresh connection.
Keep both earbuds and device within line of sight when possible, and avoid areas with excessive wireless interference.
If these steps do not resolve the issue, please consider reaching out to support for further assistance specific to your usage scenario.
2. Battery Discharge Differential
A noticeable difference in battery consumption between the left and right earbuds can occur, as one bud often acts as the primary unit for connections and calls. However, if the imbalance is significant (e.g., one side drains much faster or cannot fully charge), it could indicate a service issue. We recommend:
Fully charging the earbuds and case.
Checking for debris in the charging contacts.
If the issue persists, contacting customer service. If battery performance is affected as described, service may be necessary, and support can provide a repair or replacement based on warranty status.
3. Noise Canceling Performance
Your feedback about the noise canceling not meeting expectations is important to us. The performance of noise canceling depends greatly on fit and seal; the foam ear tips provided come in different sizes, and finding the best size for your ears can make a substantial difference. Some users have noticed significant improvements by using the app’s “Earbud Fit Test” or by slightly adjusting how they insert the earbuds.
External factors—like the type of noise and earbud positioning—can affect results. If you continue to find the feature underwhelming after troubleshooting, we'd like to investigate further.
4. Comfort and Fit
We’re glad to hear your earbuds never fall out and are lightweight. Comfort and security are essential, and your positive remarks in this area are appreciated.
If there’s any way we can help you get the most out of your WF-1000XM5s, please contact our support team. Your feedback helps us improve both our products and support for our customers.
Thank you for giving Sony a try.
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team

















