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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2356 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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83%would recommend to a friend
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Sound Quality, Otherwise Garbage

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

    Sound quality is unrivaled. Nose cancellation is unrivaled. Doesn't matter when you essentially can't use them for phone calls. App on Android disappears so you have to search it in the app store to open it. Can't modify tap functions so if you try to adjust an earbud in a call you end up hanging up on the call. App is absolute trash and Sony should be ashamed.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Haystack, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're glad you appreciate the great sound quality and noise canceling feature of the WF1000XM5. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the Headphone Connect app of your Sony unit. Please make sure the firmware of the app and earbuds are up to date. You can also uninstall/reinstall the app on your smartphone. Please try rebooting your smartphone. If possible, try the Headphone Connect app with another smartphone.

      You can also find this link helpful in troubleshooting issues on your earbuds:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000780014.html

      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 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic

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

    Got this as an upgrade for my fiancée, who has the Sony WF-1000XM3. My fiancée absolutely loves them and uses them all the time. I’ve tried them and I was really impressed. Worth all the money and will be buying another pair for myself in the near future.

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

      Awesome, Ninja2234! We're glad that you are happy with your new Sony WFXM5 Wireless earbuds. The WF-1000XM5 features cutting-edge technology to deliver premium sound quality and the best truly wireless noise-cancelling performance on the market1. With a specially designed driver unit, for wide frequency production, deep bass and clear vocals, these headphones are designed to immerse you in a sound so good, it feels like you’re in the studio with your favorite artists. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    So so buds.

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

    Great sounds, but very hard to operate when riding a mountain bike so I returned them and bought Bose instead.

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

      Hi MatthewM,

      Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WF1000XM5. We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. It's unfortunate that the headphones were not perfect for your lifestyle. Your feedback is extremely important to us and is very much appreciated. We hope you will still consider Sony for your future purchases.

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worst best buy experience I've ever had

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

    Ordered these on Wednesday was told they would be here today (Saturday feb 28th) walked in to get them and got told by the lady at the register that they had put it in as i had walked out with them and now its going to take an extra week to get them, and im not seeing the protection plan I ALREADY PAID FOR on them either

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

    Probably the best in ear earbuds ive ever bought

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

    I love the foam earcups they come with, ive alwasy struggled to keep ear buds in my ears because they alwasy fell out but these are absolutely perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Bates117, perfect! We are truly happy to know that you love your WF-1000XM5 and that you're satisfied with its very comfortable fit design. Thank you so much for sharing your great experience with these headphones and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo 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

    Ear buds

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

    Use them mostly for the steam deck but also my phone. It does have an app to use which was nice to customize it specifically for what you want.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JoeyW, perfect! You've certainly made a great choice! We are extremely pleased that it suits your needs and expectations. Thank you very much for sharing your excellent experience with your WF-1000XM5 and for choosing Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best

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

    Owned the XM4 before this, and there was a issue with it not charging anymore, and Sony's warranty covered it, and i decided to get this set

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi sgvjon, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. Hope you are enjoying your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    Not so good for phone calls it could be better but good price just for listening tablets

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Fatimacazares, thanks for commenting. We're thrilled to hear about your satisfaction with the reasonable price of your WF1000XM5. We're sorry if its call quality didn't live up to your expectations. Please ensure that the earbuds fit snugly in your ears. If the earbuds do not fit your ears, the phone call quality may decrease. Here are some important factors to consider:
      • Make sure that headphones are worn properly.
      • Make sure that the earbuds are firmly and completely attached. If you are using the supplied earbuds (EP-NI1010), lightly turn over the earbud tips to make sure that the sound output hole is completely covered by the earbud tip.
      • Use the earbud tips that best fit with your ears. Measure the air-tightness of the earbud tips and find the optimal size of earbud tips using the Sony | Headphones Connect app.

      For more details, please refer to the following articles:
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00298371
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00262839

      I hope this helps you, and thanks for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,

      Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good upgrade

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

    I like how small and portable it is, easy to put on my pockets and easy to plug into my ears.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Javier, Excellent! We're thrilled to hear you like the compact design and you find them convenient to carry and effortless to wear. 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! -Sam 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 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 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony is better than Apple

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

    Extremely nice and don't fall out of my ear, went through two sets of Apple Airpods and they both broke on me so much better job Sony!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello DouglasH,

      You made the right choice! We're happy to hear that you like your new Sony headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor noise cancelling compared to Bose Quiet 2

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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 the headphones which have excellent noise cancelling. These earbuds are very poor for noise cancelling which is weird. No idea why. Compared with the Bose Quietcomfort 2 which are superb for the same price.

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

      We are sorry to hear that the noise canceling on your WF-1000XM5 has been disappointing, especially since you’ve had such a positive experience with our over-ear headphones.

      Because the WF-1000XM5 uses a different driver and processor than previous models, the noise-canceling performance is heavily dependent on a specific set of factors. Before deciding on a different pair, we recommend trying these steps to see if the performance improves:

      1. Optimize the Seal: Earbuds require a perfect airtight seal to block noise. In the Sony | Sound Connect app, use the "Determines Optimal Earbud Tips" tool. This will test your current fit and tell you if you should switch to a different size tip for either ear.

      2. Proper Insertion: The foam tips on this model should be slightly compressed with your fingers before insertion. Once in your ear, hold them for a few seconds to let the foam expand. This creates the vacuum seal necessary for the noise canceling to work effectively.

      3. Disable Adaptive Sound: Check the app to ensure "Adaptive Sound Control" is turned off. If this is on, the earbuds might be automatically switching to Ambient Mode (letting noise in) because they detect you are walking or moving.

      If the issue persists, please reach out to our support team here: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones

      Thank you for considering Sony!

      Best regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Earbuds

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

    Work great when using but sometimes they connect in case and drain the batteries

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JustinC, we're glad you are enjoying our product. We understand your feedback regarding the battery of your Sony unit. Please make sure the contact pins fit properly when you put the earbuds on the case. Please follow this link for more details:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783897.html?search=battery

      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:

      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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love

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

    Used the XM4 for over 1,700 hours till the batteries didn't even last an hour on a "full charge". We'll see how these hold up!

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

      Thanks for commenting. While we are thrilled that you love your WF-1000XM5, we are really sorry if you're experiencing an issue with the battery life of your WF-1000XM4. This is definitely not experience we wanted you to have. If you haven't yet, let's try to isolate and fix the problem by following the troubleshooting steps on these articles:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000432577.html
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/articles/00266785
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/articles/00271301
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00284577

      You may also try the steps on these links to refresh the content of the headphones:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000428696.html
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/contents/TP1000428697.html

      And lastly, as a general recommendation, if you haven't tried yet, we recommend updating its firmware to the latest version. The firmware update improves the functionality and features of the headphones. It also provides fixes to any performance issues that you are encountering.
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm4/downloads

      If the issue persists or you may 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:

      We value you, and thank you very much for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,

      Romeo
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not better than XM4

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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.

    XM4 has better sound, bass, and noice cancellation. Only bought these because they were on sale and my XM4 battery life doesnt hold through a full workout

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Anton, thanks for sharing your honest feedback on the Sony - WF1000XM5! While we understand you preferred the sound and noise cancellation of the WF1000XM4, the WF1000XM5 offer some improvements in fit, weight, and call quality. Also in regards to the sound, remember you can download the Sound Connect App and customize it to your preference, you can select the "Priority on sound quality" mode and use the "equalizer" to get more bass. Here is a link where you can see the different options you have available within the app to get the most out of your new headphones:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781980.html
      Your input is truly valuable and helps us continue refining our products! Thanks for choosing Sony. Regards, -Dominick 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

    Massage Life Center

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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.

    To Aamanda at Massage Life Center: You are beautiful in Gods eyes.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MahmoodN, we're glad you had a great experience purchasing our product. We hope you are enjoying your new earbuds! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl 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