Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WF1000XM5/S
- |
- SKU:
- 10844637
Customer reviews
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2315 reviews
(2,315 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
to a friend
Rated 3 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.Sound is good but don’t like the fit. They tend to fall out vs my XM4
This review is from Sony - WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Athleticfemale,
Thanks for commenting. While we are glad to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality of your WF-1000XM5, we are really sorry if they didn't fit you well. This is certainly not the news we'd like to hear from you. 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
I hope this helps.
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.
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Thank you for choosing Sony.
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Romeo
Sony Social Support
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
I Would Not Purchase These
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased these to replace a pair of WH-1000XM4’s, the left earbud battery only lasts about 1 hour. The microphone quality for phone calls is terrible, nothing but complaints about not being able to be heard. Sound quality for music/movie playback is excellent. I’ll be returning these.
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Posted .Hi Greg,
While we are glad to hear your satisfaction with the exceptional sound quality of our WF-1000XM5, we are really sorry if you are experiencing an issue with the battery on the left earbud and microphone quality when using it for phone calls. This is certainly not the news we'd like to hear from you. If you still have your unit, please perform our suggested troubleshooting steps on these articles to isolate and hopefully fix the problem:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783897.html
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00298371
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00298368
I hope this helps.
Should you need more information/technical assistance, please feel free to email 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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We value you, and thank you for your purchase.
Sincerely,
Romeo
Sony Social Support
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Is not worth for the price
||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!
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Posted .Hello CarlosV,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We are truly sorry to hear you're running into difficulties with your WF-1000XM5 earbuds, specifically regarding connection, comfort, and fit. We certainly regret the frustration this has created.
To address the connection issues, please follow these key troubleshooting steps:
1. Firmware Update to Version 5.0.2: Install the latest software for stability improvements. https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm5/software/00296561
2. Reset the Headset: This can clear temporary bugs without erasing pairing information. https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783924.html
3. Initialize (Factory Reset): Use this step to fully restore the headset settings if the reset doesn't work. (Note: This will delete all pairing information.) https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783925.html
A secure fit is essential for both comfort and sound quality, and we want to help you get the best experience possible. We recommend you contact our support team directly. They can provide personalized advice and further assistance to help you find a proper fit and ensure you are getting the most out of your earbuds.
You can reach our support team here: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Sincerely,
-Fred
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Headphones Ever
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have a little issue with the fit of the earbuds, but these are the best headphones I’ve ever owned.
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Posted .Hi MichaelD, Thank you for your awesome review! We are delighted to hear that you are happy with the sound quality of your new WF-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sound is amazing!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My new EDC buds.. The only thing is that I had a hard time to find the perfect fit earbuds.
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Posted .Hi Jolele, Thank you for your honest review! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WF1000XM5 earbuds! To find the perfect fit earbud tips for you, please check our help guide link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html
The WF1000XM5 is the best noise canceling earbuds, with two proprietary processors that cancel more external noise than ever, a new high performance driver unit, dual feedback microphones and Noise Isolation Earbud Tips.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Carl
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good upgrade to the link buds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good ear bud s you just have to cleans them because if your ears are dirty it will afect the tips
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VernazioS, we're glad you are enjoying 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Beat
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall pretty good headphones, sometimes my left headphones doesnt sync
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Thomasjones,
Thanks for commenting. While we are glad to know about your satisfaction with the overall performance of your WF-1000XM5, we are really sorry if you're experiencing sync issue with your left earbud. This is certainly not the experience we wanted you to have. To resolve this problem, let's try to isolate and address it by performing troubleshooting. To start, if you haven't already, we suggest updating your WF-1000XM5 firmware to the latest version. This update enhances the headphones' functionality and features while addressing any performance issues you might be experiencing. For instructions, please visit the link below:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm5/downloads
If the issue persists, please refer to the following articles to further isolate the problem:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00248187
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00298365
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000780030.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783925.html
I hope this helps.
Should you need more information/technical assistance, please feel free to email 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:
Name:
BestBuy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Thank you very much for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Romeo
Sony Social Support
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you go into Best Buy and say give me the best you have. They will hand you these. No competition out there.
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Phillip, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WF-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not worth the premium price
||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.
This review is from Sony - WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand 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:
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Sincerely,
Sam
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
So-so ear buds
||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.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Poor quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Regret my purchase read reviews that they are good and tried to return them but they said I had used them.
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Posted .Hi KennethH, thanks for sharing your feedback! We are sorry to hear that Sony - WF1000XM5 are not working as you expected. At Sony we strive to deliver high quality in our products, therefore we want to make things right for you, please let us know what were the inconveniences you've found on the earbuds. Please email the information below to socialsupport@am.sony.com so we can give you a personalized assistance.
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Thanks for choosing Sony!
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Dominick
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Way too slick
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The battery life in these can last on an entire international flight but once you drop them, it ruins the battery to the point where they won't hold a charge any more And they keep making the new models even smoother to slip off your fingers It's annoying
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MikeB,
We're truly sorry to hear about your experience. It's definitely frustrating when a drop affects performance, especially for something as important as battery life. We'll be sure to pass your feedback along regarding the design-grip and durability matter, especially for frequent travelers.
To restore full functionally of your XM5s, please visit the Sony Support site, click Product Repair at the bottom of the page for your repair options.
Thanks for considering Sony Products.
Eliab
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Mechanical
||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
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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
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Ear tips dont fit
||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.
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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:
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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
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good headphones.
||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.
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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:
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Thank you so much for your purchase, and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing buds
|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
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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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good product
||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.
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Best
||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.
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Posted .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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good for android
||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.
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Posted .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
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not for me.
||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.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand 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

















