Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WF1000XM5/S
- |
- SKU:
- 10748214
Customer reviews
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2353 reviews
(2,353 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent sound and build quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality beats anything else. Only gripe is when ANC is on and your running, there is like an echo or thump noise you can hear. Turn off ANC and it stops. The app took some getting used to but works very well.
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Posted .Hi ChristopherC,
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 the app and noise canceling function is greatly appreciated.
When using the headset, you may hear vibrations transmitted through your body while walking or running, and you may also hear biological sounds such as heartbeats and breathing sounds. This may occur due to the nature of the product and is not a malfunction. When the noise canceling function or Ambient Sound Mode is turned on, vibrations from walking, running, or shaking of the head may be transmitted through the body, and be heard as rattling or popping noises. This may occur due to the nature of the product and is not a malfunction. You may also find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783928.html
Hope this helps. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Love the sound not the style.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are amazing headphones and are of amazing quality. However they are not for me. The design with the glossy finish is a big no for me. They remind me of the old galaxy buds. They are slippery and feel like they're about to fall. Whitfield fel
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Posted .Hi JuanC,
While we are thrilled to know that you love the amazing sound & quality of our WF-1000XM5, we are really sorry if its design didn't live up to your expectations and if it didn't fit you well. For optimum fit, comfort and to keep the headphones from falling out, we always recommend following the steps on this article:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00262839
We truly appreciate your feedback. Should you need more assistance or information with our product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details so we can best assist you.
Name:
BestBuy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
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Thank you for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Romeo
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.best earbuds i ever had there isn’t a better earbud
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Posted .Hi harley,
That's incredible to hear! We're so glad that the WF-1000XM5 earbuds are the best you've ever had. Your positive feedback is a huge compliment to our team.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Buy again, great gift
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice sound quality with a stylish appearance. If you also get the app, you can adjust the sound qualities
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Posted .Hello MasonB,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're very glad to hear that you're appreciating the exceptional sound quality and stylish design of the WF-1000XM5. You're absolutely right; downloading the Sony Sound Connect App allows you to customize your audio experience even further. We hope you continue to enjoy your new earbuds!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not worth the price. XM4's were way better.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i find that the sound quality and fit of the WF1000XM4 are way better. The XM5 sporadically will stop playing on one ear, and then start playing again. This has not been fixed yet with a firmware update. This issue is very brief and only lasts less than 1 second. i also find myself always having to adjust the earbuds in my ear because they feel like they will fall out or the noise cancelation is not working correctly and i have tried different sized tips. Overall i dont like the XM5.
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Posted .Hi JovanyT, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're glad you like the sound quality and fit of the WF1000XM5. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the audio playback and noise canceling feature of your Sony unit. Please set the earbuds to “Priority on stable connection” using the Headphone Connect app. Disable Speak-to-Chat feature. The Speak-to-Chat mode starts automatically when you talk to someone. The headset pauses or mutes the music being played. It may sound like the sound skips when this occurs, but it is not a malfunction. Please follow this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000779959.html?search=skip
If the noise canceling effects are not sufficient, please follow this link to isolate the issue:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000780044.html?search=noise%20canceling%20
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Ever
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best earbuds we have ever had! Amazing sound quality! My daughter loves them!!!
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Posted .Thank you so much for sharing your feedback,AngelinaG! We're thrilled to hear that you and your daughter are loving the WF-1000XM5 earbuds and that the sound quality has made such a positive impression. Delivering amazing sound and a premium listening experience is exactly what we strive for with the XM5 series. If you ever want to customize your listening even further, features like the Sony | Headphones Connect app can help optimize fit and sound quality.
Thanks again for choosing Sony—enjoy every moment of your music!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
XM5 earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is unmatched. They do have a tendency to slide out of my ears slightly when running, I just adjust them really well, and no more issues.
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Posted .Hi JohnJameson, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new WF-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
After 8 months
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Been using this earbuds for about 8 months now and its still works even with all that sweatiness and drops they still work perfectly fine. The sound quality is one of the best that I ever heard. Strongly recommend this when it goes on sale.
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Posted .Hi BigTechFan, Fantastic! We're delighted to hear that you're still enjoying the exceptional quality and performance of your WF-1000XM5 after 8 months of use.Thank you so much for your recommendation and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality good sound very good earbuds a lil pricy but good
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Posted .Hi Tabi, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. 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
- Pros mentioned:Fit
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product and it fits nice. Doesnt fall out when i run with them in either.
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Posted .Hi JosephK, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new earbuds. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pioneer elite
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This Sony earbuds was a good buy great quality sound great deep bass crystal clear sound also the app is amazing
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Posted .Hi Pioneerelite,
Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect) 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:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony Earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best sounding ear buds ever. Comfortable and easy.
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Posted .Hello Alex,
Great! It's nice to hear that you are comfortably using our WF1000XM5 and are pleased with the sound quality as well. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Earbuds
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent. Best pair of headphones I've ever had. Amazing noise cancelling, functionality, and sound quality
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Posted .Hi, KhlilH,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! We are really happy to hear how much you are enjoying your Sony Earbuds' amazing Sound quality and the top-technology Noise Cancelling feature!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a great day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sound +A
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is great. Noise canceling is as well. Are a bit bulky though.
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Posted .Hi SaraR,
That's fantastic to hear! We're thrilled you're loving the Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones and that both the sound and noise canceling are hitting the mark for you.
We appreciate your honest feedback on the size. While we've worked to make the XM5's more compact than previous models, we understand that "bulky" can be subjective and vary with individual ear sizes. It's great to know that despite this, you still love them overall!
Thank you for your 5-star review! We're delighted you love them overall. Thanks for choosing Sony!
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Upgrade worth making
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had the older version of this kind of wireless / sport Sony headphones, and I was in need of an upgrade. Just getting older and worn out, nothing unexpected and purchased these. So glad I did. It’s almost as if Sony actually listened to consumers who reviewed the older model and this is the byproduct. Very pleased with the upgrade.
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Posted .Hi Joey,
That's awesome! You've definitely made a great choice! We are very happy to know that you're well-pleased with the amazing 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 very much for the perfect star rating and for commending Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great ear buds
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are extremely comfortable. I had a roommate that snored so loudly I could not sleep.I used these earbuds with white noise and slep like a baby. Definitely worth every penny
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Posted .Hi UncleDavid, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the outstanding performance of your WF-1000XM5. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent quality
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality, very versatile, excellent for workouts, commutes, really anything! Connectivity could be better with iPhone... but they are SONY, not apple airpods.
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Posted .Hi AlexA,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're happy to hear that you like the quality of the headphones for your everyday use! We appreciate the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Really good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i love the earbubs sound quality is amazing and long battery life
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Posted .Hi Theuser115,
Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and battery life 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
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good ..... but not worth the price
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound seems good. But connectivity and noise cancellation isn't great for that price point and support app is not great.
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Posted .Hello AlluSai,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We’re honored to hear your comments and sincerely apologize for the connectivity and noise cancellation challenges you’ve encountered with the WF1000XM5 earbuds. We also appreciate your recognition of the sound quality, which is important to us.
To enhance your experience, we recommend trying all sizes of the included ear tips, including the foam tips, to ensure a secure fit—this is crucial for optimal connectivity and noise cancellation performance. The Sony Headphones Connect app offers an “Optimal Earbud Tips” feature that can assist you in finding the best fit.
Please follow the guidance here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/hpc/v1/en/contents/TP1000450372.html
Additionally, selecting “Bluetooth Connection Quality” within the app may further improve your earbuds’ performance.
For more information, please visit: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/hpc/v1/en/contents/TP1000450368.html
We want to get this resolved for you! If the problem continues, the best next step is to contact our dedicated support team for advanced troubleshooting.
You'll find all the necessary contact options and resources at this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Head phone are great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s good and it’s loud I love it great buy I’m enjoying the ear buds
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Posted .Hi MiguelC, we're glad you love our product. Thanks for choosing our product. ~Earl

















