Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WF1000XM5/S
- SKU:
- 10923359
Rating by feature
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
to a friend
The best on the market!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The WF1000XM5 fit so much better and is much lighter than previous version. The sound is awesome, and I use them while I'm cutting grass. You cant beat the noise cancelling on these ear buds!
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Posted .Hi, Hookman,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating review! It is fantastic to hear that you are taking advantage of their top technology Noise Cancelling!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a great day!
-DiegoV
Solid
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid noise cancelling. Great sound. Connectivity pretty good, sometimes cuts a bit if a lot of interference- more of a Bluetooth issue
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your feedback on the WF-1000XM5, JoshT! We're glad to hear you’re enjoying the solid noise cancelling and great sound quality. Our engineering teams work hard to deliver immersive listening experiences, so your comments are much appreciated.
Regarding your note about connectivity: Bluetooth performance can occasionally be impacted by environmental interference, such as other wireless devices operating nearby or thick physical barriers between your earbuds and the audio source. While the WF-1000XM5 earbuds use advanced Bluetooth technology to maintain a stable connection, short interruptions may still occur in environments with heavy interference—this is a common challenge across all Bluetooth devices.
If you often experience dropouts, you might try moving closer to your device, ensuring there are fewer obstacles, or limiting the number of other Bluetooth or Wi-Fi devices in the immediate area. Using updated device firmware and the latest version of the Sony | Headphones Connect app can also help optimize connectivity.
Thank you again for your insights! We’re committed to continuously improving our products, and feedback like yours is crucial.
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
Great Earbuds!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great fit,sound, excellent battery life, and features are great not confusing. Will be buying a pair fory daughter.
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Posted .Hi RaymondD,
Awesome! We're thrilled that you like the fit, sound quality, battery life, and user-friendly functions of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Awesome charge and sound profile.
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Stellar battery life and great audio control and noise cancelling. Use these at work and had to work a 20 hour shift. Earbuds shockingly made it through 14 hours straight of use. Best earbuds I've owned for on-the-go.
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Posted .Hi AdamH,
We are thrilled to hear that your WF-1000XM5 earbuds powered through such a long shift with you! It is great to know that the battery life and noise cancelling are meeting your needs for on-the-go professional use.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and does not feel uncomfortable or itchy, very good quality and speakers . Battery lasts all day.
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Posted .Hi GermanG, Great! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your new headphones. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Worth the purchase
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After reading the review and doing some research , I was waiting for a price drop when I was offered an irresistible offer on Amazon for $229. Seeking a price match, I contacted Best Buy's customer service via chat. The customer service was gracious and pleasant and promptly validated my claim and offered me the product at the same price. After picking up my product and opening to use it, I was horrified to see a used Sony wf-1000xm4 earbuds (along with earwax) in the case. This was a first for me, and understandably, I felt nervous. However, I promptly returned to the store and explained the situation to customer care, who agreed to resolve the matter without any hesitation. I received a replacement product, no questions asked. Having now used the product, I can confidently say that it is worth the price. If you're a music enthusiast, you're in for a treat because the sound quality of these earphones is exceptional. You can hear instruments in a song which you neve heard before! While I would have given a five-star rating, the misadventure and anxiety caused by this purchase deducts a star. Nonetheless, the excellent customer service and the quality of the product ultimately make it a worthwhile investment. I would highly recommend that you open and check the product to save yourself some hassle of running to the store, unless you thrive you anxiety.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Louis, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're sorry to hear about your experience. Enjoy your new earbuds. Cheers! ~Earl
Amazing pure SONY audio performance via LDAC
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are amazing always, but especially with LDAC with a hi quality audio source. The transparency, noise cancellation, long wear comfort both exercising and sedentary, and even the sound stage are not as good to me as my airpod pro 2 gen earbuds. But, OMG these are for the music and WOW do they ever deliver! I have SONY IEMs and headphones and these deliver a PURE ROBUST MUSIC experience with a decent DAC and LDAC transmitter. They are very good via AAC and SBC, but once you hear what they can be it is really hard to settle for what lower quality BT forces them to be.
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Posted .Hi Erin, Perfect! We're thrilled to hear you like the LDAC support, ambient sound mode, excellent noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and great sound quality of your Sony WF1000XM5. 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
I recommend.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very happy with these. I use them everywhere including the sauna at the gym. I tried a few different brands before settling on these as the best choice for sound quality. I listen to a variety of everything and notice that the “vocal” EQ setting seems to accommodate that variety nicely for my ears.
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Posted .Hi MarkN,
Thank you for your kind words! We are delighted to hear you are so happy with your WF-1000XM5 earbuds, and it seems they are the perfect companion for your trips to the gym and even the sauna.
It means a lot to us that you chose the WF-1000XM5 after trying different brands for sound quality. It's also wonderful to know that you found an easy way to adjust the EQ settings and that the vocal EQ matches your style so well.
Thank you so much for choosing Sony for your daily routine. We hope you continue to enjoy your listening sessions!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Great when I had them... already lost them
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good product when I had them for the few weeks before I misplaced them in the case. There is no way to activate them on "find my device" if they are in the case and not connected to your phone. That is something that I will have to have next time I purchase earbuds. I have the older version xm3s that I can still use and sound quality is very similar. The battery is the reason I upgraded which is very good in this product, but without a find my device ability, I would hesitate to buy them again. The case is so small, almost half the size of my XM3 case and misplacing the case is much easier. I know it sounds crazy, but now that I have lost them, I will not buy another set unless it has an ability for the case to be found.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dori,
That's truly frustrating to hear about misplacing your Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds, especially when you were enjoying their performance so much. We understand how important a "find my device" feature is, particularly for the case when earbuds are stored within it, and we appreciate you highlighting this as a critical consideration for your next purchase.
We're glad to hear you found the sound quality excellent and the battery life a significant upgrade. Your feedback about the smaller case and the need for a comprehensive tracking solution, even when not connected to a phone, is incredibly valuable and has been shared with our product development team. We're always looking for ways to enhance user experience and peace of mind.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Eliab
Comfortable & Great Sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Extremely comfortable, connecting devices is very easy every time. Holds a great charge and sound is unbelievable.
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Posted .Hello Cableguy,
That's perfect! We ar truly happy that you are pleased with the sound quality, comfortable design and how easily our WF1000XM5 to connect to your devices. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
Solid earbuds.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise cancelling is solid and I like the smaller size compared to the XM4s.
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Posted .Thanks for sharing your feedback, Joseph! We're glad to hear you're enjoying the WF-1000XM5 earbuds. These were designed to be more compact than the previous XM4 model, offering a smaller, lighter fit that enhances comfort without sacrificing performance.
The WF-1000XM5 also features advanced noise cancelling technology, building on previous generations to deliver an even better listening experience in a more discreet form factor. For many users, finding the right size ear tips can help achieve the best possible seal, further enhancing noise cancellation and sound quality.
If you have any questions about tips and personalization or want to get the most out of your earbuds, let us know! Thanks again for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
These are music earbuds.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you plan to listen to a lot of music with the XM5, you'll be largely pleased with the sound quality and noise canceling. I bought these after I got my XM4s and when I'm listening to music, I enjoy Sony's sound quality. When I'm at the gym, I'd say I only hear maybe 10-20% of the blaring gym music with noise canceling. The app is decent enough and it's easy to add other Sony hardware. Interestingly, it tracks the music you listen to by time of day but it would be MUCH COOLER if they did it like last.fm. I just wanna know which five albums I listened to the most last month, you know? If you're planning to use these earbuds to make a lot of phone calls, you might be a little frustrated with them. I certainly am. Despite being indoors in a quiet room, I am frequently told over the phone that I sound very distant to them and therefore they cannot hear me. It's even worse when I'm out on my routes with traffic and sirens going off. It's hit or miss. One annoying thing with the case is that the earbuds can still get loose despite being magnetically placed. So despite the case being secure, when I'm ready to use it at the gym, one or both buds have no charge. Now I check before I leave for the gym. Luckily for me, I hate talking on the phone, so I suppose as music earbuds, they're pretty good, but the app could be better and the case is showing some wear. Otherwise, you might be might be rating these as average or fair if you talk on the phone a lot.
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Posted .Hello mubydram,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We're immensely pleased to hear you're enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling of your WF-1000XM5 headphones, especially during your workouts! It's great to know the Sony Sound Connect App is working well for you and connecting easily with other Sony devices. We've noted your excellent suggestion about more detailed music tracking, similar to Last.fm, and we'll definitely share that with our development team for future updates.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you're facing with your WF-1000XM5 earbuds not staying securely in their case, which is leading to charging issues, and for the problems during phone calls. We understand how frustrating these issues can be, and we want to help resolve them for you.
To assist you more effectively, please reach out to us directly via email at socialsupport@am.sony.com. This will allow our support team to gather more details and provide you with personalized assistance. We would appreciate it if you could include the following information in your message:
- Name:
- Best Buy Username:
- Model Number:
- Description of the Issue:
- Telephone Number:
Thank you for your patience; we're looking forward to helping you get these matters sorted out!
Best regards,
-Fred
Sony WF1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I boight these Sony WF1000XM5 True wireless noise cancelling earbuds - black because of the great reviews they had. These are an expensive set of earbuds but figured you get what you paiy for and the reviews bosted great quality. As the reviews state, you do need to figure out which earpads fit the best. For me, the ones attached were too big for my ears, but it does come with 3 other pads for easy adjustments. This device paired easily with my Android Samsung S20 phone, and as well as my Lenovo Carbon X1 and my Dell laptop. The noise reduction could be a little better, however, still playing with the fit in my ear, and that can contribute to that. The battery does last a long time. I was able to take 4 train trips, 3 hours long each, and taking phone calls and MS Teams meeting, and had not charged the set for a week and a half before plugging them in. As for the soind quality, I am on the fence. The sound works best when listening to NetFlix movies, and when listening to music on Spotify, the sound doesnt appear as good, but could be the playlists I have choosen. Telephone calls are clear and the person on the end staes they can hear me loud and clear ( except for spotty reception areas. Would I buy these again, yes,!! I have only had them maybe 3 weeks, and clearly need to read the manual to figure out all the functions this device can offer.
I would recommend this to a friendBest earbud ever
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. Great battery life. 10/10 would recommend again.
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Posted .Hi MichalB,
That is fantastic to hear! Thank you for taking the time to share your 5-star experience with the WF-1000XM5.
We are thrilled that you are enjoying the great sound and great battery life. Our goal with the WF-1000XM5 was to deliver a truly immersive audio experience with the freedom of long-lasting power, and it’s wonderful to know we hit a 10/10 for you.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Dominick
THIS IS THE ONE TO GET
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the ear pain from the last series is gone, the sound blocking is ridiculously good. you can clear away so much noise you wonder if it.s safe! but that’s what ambient mode is for—at the touch of a button;) buy with confidence!
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Posted .Hi mynameisclarence, we're glad you are enjoying your new earbuds! 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
Great buy!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and comfortable feel. Would recommend anyone to buy.
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Posted .Hello k1dz03,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that you're enjoying the great sound quality and comfortable feel of the WF1000XM5 earbuds. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and knowing our earbuds have made such a positive impression truly motivates our team. Thank you for sharing your experience and for your trust in our products.
Best regards,
-Fred
Best Ear Buds Yet
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality from such a compact product. At first i was unsure about wireless ear buds. However after the first use, im glad i made the investment. I use these for XC mountain bike training and they feel super secure even after multiple hours of strenuous riding. The sound is crisp and clear and the option for ambient sound is really neat. You can literally talk and have a conversation without removing the buds and then when done switch back to true noise cancelling and continue jamming out.
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Posted .Thanks for the perfect star review, Glenn!
We are truly delighted to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, very comfortable fit design, adaptive sound control feature, 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 this awesome feedback and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Overpriced but decent performance
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They have some issues actually powering off, or turning on when removed from the case. The battery life is okay, having extra charge in the case is nice. Shame the app to manage them is mediocre.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello DakotaD,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We truly appreciate your insights regarding the WF-1000XM5 earbuds and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you’ve experienced with the earbuds not powering off or turning on properly when removed from the case. We appreciate your comments about the app and will share them with our team as we work to improve our products.
To help resolve these issues, we recommend trying the following steps:
1. Resetting the headset: This can often fix power-related problems. You can find detailed instructions here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783924.html
2. Initializing the headset to restore factory settings: This will reset the earbuds to their original settings and may improve performance. Instructions are available here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783925.html
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
Best soundingn earpods
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound and love the bass. Battery last for more than 30 hours. Sleek case and love the matte finish on the case. Would recommend 10/10
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Posted .Hi Sumanth,
Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality, battery life, and charging case 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
Best ANC earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The ANC is crazy good. The form fact is also great. you forget that you placed it in your ear after a short while
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .It's wonderful to hear that you find the ANC on the WF-1000XM5 impressive, Dhakadelphia! Many users have shared similar sentiments, noting that it effectively reduces outside noise, creating an immersive listening experience. The innovative design and comfortable fit make them easy to wear for extended periods, almost making you forget they're in your ears.
Additionally, the foam ear tips significantly enhance noise isolation and overall sound quality.
We appreciate your thoughts on both aspects and hope you continue to enjoy your listening experience!
Thank you for being part of the Sony community and for choosing us!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team