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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2380 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Connectivity

    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

83%
would recommend
to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers often highlight the excellent sound quality, long battery life, and comfortable fit of these earbuds. Many appreciate the booming bass and effective active noise cancellation, as well as the lightweight design. However, some users find the initial connectivity frustrating and the touch controls overly sensitive. A few also mention the price and volume level as potential drawbacks.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    We need Location Tracking!

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

    Love these earbuds. Great sound control amazing noise canceling, but nonlacation tracking for either the case or individual earbuds. I lost them a few times and i got lucky, but if i didnt i would have been out this high ticket priced item.

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

      Hi LuisB,

      Thanks for commenting! We are thrilled to know that you love your WF-1000XM5 and that you are satisfied with its exceptional sound quality & amazing noise canceling function. We truly appreciate your input with the device tracking function and we are sorry if these headphones doesn't support it.

      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!

      Best regards,

      Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I hope the battery is better than the XM4s

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

    I had the XM4’s and they were great until the battery worked fine and then abruptly would last for 15-20 minutes. Sooo, as long as these last longer than 18 months, I will be happier. No drastic improvement from the sound quality from the 4s but I am also not an audiophile. With that said, I prefer these over the Apple products, Bose and Jaybirds.

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

      While we are thrilled to hear your satisfaction with the amazing performance of your WF-1000XM5, we are really sorry if you are experiencing an issue with the battery on your WF-1000XM4. This is certainly not the news we'd like to hear from you. We'd love to know more about the problem you're having and help you out. Please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details so we can best assist you.

      Name:
      BestBuy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      For the The WF-1000XM5, these headphones feature 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.

      We are looking forward to your message and thank you very much for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,

      Romeo
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Ear Buds

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great gift for boyfriend, he loves them. They are good quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for sharing that wonderful feedback, SeleneT!

      We're absolutely delighted to hear that the WF-1000XM5 earbuds made a great gift and that your boyfriend loves them! It's rewarding to know that you both appreciate the good quality we engineer into every set, from the comfort to the industry-leading noise cancellation.

      Thanks again for choosing Sony for such a thoughtful gift!

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony

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

    Better than air pods that’s for sure. They sound better and last longer

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

      Hi The5,

      You've made a great choice! We are very happy to know that you are enjoying the amazing sound quality & long-lasting battery life 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 review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love love love

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

    I love these earbuds the noise cancelling is amazing! I definitely recommend Sony has the best headphones. Plus the color is so cute

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

      Thank you for sharing your positive feedback about the WF-1000XM5, MiaalexisM. It brings us great satisfaction to hear that you love the noise-cancelling feature and find the color cute. At Sony, we take pride in providing high-quality audio products, and we're glad our earbuds have met your needs. We appreciate your recommendation and are glad to know that we've been able to enhance your listening experience. If you have any further thoughts or suggestions, feel free to reach out.
      Thanks for choosing Sony!
      Gus Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New design, for a reason.

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

    Fits comfortably due to the new design. The sound is near perfect.

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

      Thanks for commenting! We are very happy to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality and very comfortable fit design 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 your purchase and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome highly recommend

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Audio quality great noise canceling great durability great would buy again.

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

      We are so glad to hear you're enjoying the WF-1000XM5 earbuds! It's fantastic to know that the audio quality, noise cancellation, and durability are hitting the mark for you. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience.

      Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,
      Eliab sony-global

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Sound

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fantastic sound and the canceling is strong. Would recommend.

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

      Hello AaronT,

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      It brings us great joy to hear that you’re enjoying the fantastic sound and powerful noise canceling of the WF1000XM5 earbuds. Knowing you would recommend them means so much to us, and we’re honored to provide a listening experience that enhances your everyday moments.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best that I've tried

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

    Sony keeps improving their WF earphones! I had the XM4, and now the XM5, and both are awesome! I use the XM5 for everything, including workingout. They do not fall out and the noise canceling is the best that I've tried! Yes, they are a bit expensive, but it's rather spend good money on good quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Awesome, iamartimus! We're glad you are happy with your earphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony MX4

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This blocked out all of the noises incredibly zero sounds on noise cancellation

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

      Thank you for your 5-star review of the WF1000XM5 headphones! We are thrilled to hear that the noise canceling feature has been so incredibly effective for you.

      The Integrated Processor V2 and HD Noise Canceling Processor QN2e work in tandem with the six microphones to deliver what we believe is our best-ever noise-cancellation performance, and it's fantastic to know you're experiencing that difference. The goal is to provide a truly immersive and distraction-free listening experience, so your feedback is exactly what we love to hear.

      Thanks for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
      DiegoV Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    These headphones are perfect.

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

    One of the best noise cancellation, although not in calls, and audio, the best I have ever heard.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for your thorough feedback on the WF-1000XM5, Alex. Your observation highlights what many users have noticed: the WF-1000XM5 offers outstanding noise cancellation for music and media playback, as well as excellent audio quality, but the noise cancelling experience can be different during calls.

      For general listening, the WF-1000XM5 utilizes advanced processors and multiple microphones to deliver industry-leading noise cancellation and high-fidelity sound, which is widely regarded as some of the best available in its class.

      However, it is important to note that, like many noise cancelling headphones, the effectiveness of the noise cancellation features may be reduced during phone calls. This is because the same microphones are often used both for detecting external noises (to generate the anti-noise signal) and for picking up your voice. In call mode, the system prioritizes capturing clear speech, which can allow more ambient noise through for both you and the person on the other end of the call. Some users have reported that, compared to listening modes, noise cancellation during calls does not block out as much background sound.

      This design is fairly common among leading brands and helps ensure your voice remains natural and intelligible. Still, user experiences can vary based on fit, environment, and expectations. We always recommend ensuring a proper earbud fit and updating firmware, as this can impact both noise cancellation and call performance.

      Thank you again for your honest assessment—your points are very helpful to others considering the WF-1000XM5!

      Best regards,
      Gus
      Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very fine

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

    Good noise cancelling for my flight home. Fantastic sound quality

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi WoofGrrrr,
      Thanks for sharing your experience with us! We are really happy to hear that the WF-1000XM5 earbuds helped make your flight home more enjoyable. It's great to know that the noise-cancelling was effective for you.

      We appreciate you choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bose Buds

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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.

    These are the most crisp, wonderfully effective buds ive ever had!! I couldn't imagine a more beautiful music entering my ears every day!! :)

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JakeZ, thank you so much for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the crisp sound and immersive audio experience of the Sony - WF1000XM5. It's wonderful to know they're bringing such beauty to your daily listening. Thank you for choosing Sony, and enjoy every note! Regards, -Dominick Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony quality

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

    Clean, crisp, quality sounding blue tooth rear buds. I would recommend to anyone

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

      Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review of the WF-1000XM5 earbuds! We're thrilled to hear that you find the sound quality to be clean, crisp, and high-quality, and that you would recommend them to others. A key feature of these earbuds is our Integrated Processor V2, which delivers exceptional audio quality and industry-leading noise cancellation, so we're glad you're enjoying the rich, clear sound.

      Thanks for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day!
      DiegoV 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.

    These are excellent. I use them everyday. They fit my ears nicely and I can have my hands free to do the things I need to do at work.

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

      Thanks for the great review and the 5-stars rating! We are delighted to hear how much you are loving your Sony Earbuds! It is great to hear how they have met your needs so well, and of course, you will enjoy amazing Noise Cancelling feature and Incredible Sound quality!

      Thanks for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day!
      -DiegoV Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love the sound not the style.

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    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

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      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:
      Telephone Number:

      Thank you for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,

      Romeo
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the price. XM4's were way better.

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    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.

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

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony buds

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

    Great just wish they had location so you can locate them

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

      We are pleased to learn that you are enjoying the performance of your WF-1000XM5 earbuds!

      We appreciate your feedback regarding a location-tracking feature. While the earbuds don't have a built-in GPS, we'd love to highlight that they are compatible with Google’s "Find My Device" app on Android, which can help you see their last known location or ring them if they are nearby. We're always looking for ways to improve, so hearing what matters most to our listeners is incredibly helpful.

      Thank you for choosing Sony and for sharing your honest thoughts with us!

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony wireless

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

    They are very good they have very good recommended sound

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi OmarR, Great! We're very happy to hear that you're satisfied with the amazing sound quality of the WF1000XM5. We appreciate the recommendation and thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing ear buds

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    [Employee of bestbuy] Purchased for my husband as he has severe tinnitus so while mowing pur yard he can drown out the ringing. The noise canceling helps him to only hear the music he plays and he doesn't hear the sound of the mower or weedeater!! He absolutely loves them

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SamanthaR, This is great! We're also glad that your husband loves the WF1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US