Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WF1000XM5/S
- SKU:
- 6546811
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
Customers are saying
Customers are impressed with the WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds, particularly the sound quality, battery life, and comfortable fit. Many appreciate the clear sound and booming bass, as well as the effectiveness of the active noise cancellation. However, some users have noted connectivity issues and overly sensitive touch controls, while others feel the product is a bit expensive.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Best sound ever
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are great I wore them every day until one of them stopped working
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your feedback, VR01.
We are truly sorry to hear that one of your WF-1000XM5 earbuds stopped working, especially since you enjoyed wearing them every day. We understand how disappointing this is for such a essential part of your routine.
Please contact our support team at https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones so we can help you with troubleshooting or a repair.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Great buds dawg
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These were such a good product that my ex decided to lose them in an airport in North Dakota. Highly recommend keeping them and not losing them.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoshuaA,
We are beyond pleased to hear that the Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds were such a good product that they inspired such a passionate review. We hope you get to enjoy their exceptional sound and industry-leading noise cancellation again very soon!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
Returned Sony XM5, Bought B&W Pi8
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I don't use the phone feature. I do use the noise cancellation - I found Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 earbuds much better. With Sony XM5 I could hear my treadmill. With B&W, I cannot hear my treadmill. The Sony XM5 has mediocre sound. I'm not sure why all the rave reviews about they sound great. They sound flat on both high and lows. Not impressed at all. The B&W Pi8 are amazing sounding - as if you are in the room with the band. If you are really picky about sound (and your ears) the B&W Pi8 are simply amazing for a pair of earbuds (totally worth the extra $100.00). When sweating Sony XM5 fall out of my ears way too many times during a 50-minute treadmill routine - they have a rounded body and slip off the ear easily. The foam pads don't help. The B&W Pi8 are well engineered with a bit of a ledge (flat) edge and rest comfortably on the ear cartlidge, this keeps them more in place & secure than the rounded XM5 - and their silicone pads fit securely even when I'm sweating. Get the B&W Pi8 if you can swing it financially. There really is no comparison.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Timbecausetimistooshort, Thank you for sharing your review of the WF-1000XM5. We are sorry to hear that they did not meet your expectations, especially in comparison to your Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 earbuds.
Regarding your concerns about noise cancellation, it is important to ensure that the headphones are worn properly for optimal performance. The noise canceling function can be significantly affected if the earbuds do not fit properly. For better noise cancellation, try using different sizes of ear tips and make sure that the noise-canceling function is enabled and correctly adjusted using the Sony | Headphones Connect app.
As for the sound quality and fit, you might experience differences based on personal preferences and ear shapes. Switching to different earbud tips may help achieve a better fit and could enhance both noise cancellation and sound quality. Hope this helps and thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Ear Buds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a great item. I recommend these to anyone looking for great sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, RobertJ,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! We are glad you are loving the great sound quality. Keep enjoying richer, more detailed vocals thanks to a specially designed driver unit Dynamic Driver X for wide frequency reproduction, you will experience richer vocals and enhanced fine details.
Thank you for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
excellent sound and noise cancelling
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent comfort and sound price highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dawn, That's great! We're thrilled to hear you like the excellent sound quality, noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and overall value of your Sony WF1000XM5. 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. Your recommendation means a lot to us! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best sounding earbud, charging case issues
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I loved the xm4 and was looking forward to upgrading to the xm5's. Unfortunately, I am on my third pair of earbuds due to the charging case malfunctioning and stops charging. It's been covered under the one-year warranty, but I was hoping it would have been fixed by the second pair. Overall, I love the earbuds. I think the Sony sound quality is unmatched. That's why I'm still here dealing with this on the third pair. It's annoying but not enough for me to want to switch to a lower quality sound system and sound experience. Also hoping third time is the charm.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BradyL, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. While we're glad that you love the sound quality, we're sad to hear that you are having issues with the casing. This is definitely not what we wanted you to experience. We take this as feedback as it can help us improve in the future. We hope that there won't be anymore issues with your third replacement.
If you need further assistance with your device, you may reach us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details :
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We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.
Sincerely,
-Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
*Drool I love them.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.by far one of the best headphones out there. hands down but .... they are slippery little cruds they fit perfectly in ear sound and ANC is perfect transparency is perfect.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EdgarH Great! We're glad that you are loving your WF1000XM5 earbuds. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great for listening to music or on a phone call
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use these primarily at work instead of a traditional over the ear headset. They sound great on my end and I'm told they sound great to the other party. It takes a moment longer to put them in my ear when I'm receiving a phone call but they have a solid feel and are easy to insert.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for commenting, SeanW!
We are extremely pleased to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality 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 very much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Mic quality on calls
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased these earbuds primarily for their touted AI-driven noise cancellation during phone calls. While the performance is satisfactory, it falls short of being the best, exhibiting an unusual crackling, slight voice muffling, and an unnatural sound quality. They work fine for music, but for daily, extended phone calls, they don't quite measure up. Consequently, I opted to return them and instead invested in the Nothing Ear 2. The latter excels in both sound quality and microphone performance, making it a more favorable choice for my needs.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jumanji, we're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your Sony unit. We would like to turn your opinion around regarding our WF1000XM5. Please follow this link to isolate the issue:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00235161?utm_source=glean
If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love them
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great ear buds with excellent sound, noise cancelling & audio
I would recommend this to a friend Good cuality
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.ILove it had it for 2 years i think can make it a little bigger
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Manolito,
It is truly wonderful to know that you’ve been loving your WF-1000XM5 earbuds for the past two years! We designed this specific model to be smaller and lighter for a more discreet fit, but we recognize that every ear is different. Your feedback regarding the size is incredibly valuable to us as we look toward future innovations in wearable comfort and performance.
Thank you for being a loyal part of the Sony family for all these years
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Quality
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headphones Ive used so far! I had these on while i traveled Japan!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Qorw, thanks so much for your 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear the Sony - WF1000XM5 earbuds made a great companion on your trip to Japan. With their excellent sound quality and industry-leading noise cancelling, they're perfect for enjoying your music or finding some space and quiet on the go! Thank you for choosing Sony, regards. -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Good choice
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best one at the market now, ANC good, smaller and lighter than the previous WF-1000XM4!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's awesome, Nn1989! We are happy to hear that you are impressed with the noise cancelling feature and design of the new 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
revolutionary
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the peak of headphone tech, along with most of sony's other earbuds. sounds quality great, noise canceling great, product build quality great, only thing i would say they could do better on would be the earbuds tips but besides that. GREAT PRODUCT
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Elijah, we're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling of our product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the earbud tips of the WF1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best earbuds on the market
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound, I think these are the best earbuds money can buy, I don't think I'll buy another brand of earbuds again
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JordyM,
Awesome! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Get em
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Only a couple of months in and nothing but positives…sound quality, check/noise cancellation, check/easy to set up with an app to further customize sound settings, check. Really the only downside would have to be price as they are on the higher end but still in line with the Bose and most others of this caliber.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nicholas,
Thank you for the purchase and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality, noise canceling and application of the headphones; Your feedback regarding the price is greatly appreciated. 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. We also appreciate your comment about the ear tips. Rest assured it won't go unnoticed as it can help us improve in the future. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sounds great But ...
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds great, better than Airpod Pro! Switched between 2 devices work better after firmware upgrade. Wish it has better ear tips that me fit better. I'm between small and medium :-(
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ultraman75287, we're glad you are enjoying the sound quality of our product. We understand your feedback regarding the earbud tips of your Sony unit. The WF1000XM5 comes with different size of earbud tips (SS/S/M/L). Please follow this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781968.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:
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
You won't regret it
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best earbuds to replace my WF-1000XM3 and those earbuds still competes with today's current market. Its not as good as apple in terms of connecting quickly to its paired device, but the quality and noise cancelation leaves airpods behind.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Erwin, we're glad you are enjoying your new earbuds! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
So close to being great
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They get a ton of things right and the tech is top tier but I had charging issues and the comfort is better than the 4s but way worse than the galaxy buds pro 5
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your valuable and detailed feedback on the WF-1000XM5, Marc. We're pleased to learn that you appreciate the top-tier technology and the many things we got right with this model.
We also take your comments on the charging issues and comfort very seriously. We're sorry to hear you've experienced these problems, and we want to help. For the charging issues, we recommend visiting our support page or reaching out to our customer service team. They can provide troubleshooting steps and personalized assistance to get that resolved. We are also committed to continually improving our products, and your feedback on the comfort compared to other brands is incredibly useful for our future designs.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Thank you for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love the xm5, I do alot with chainsaws, blowers, mowers,etc... and the noise cancelling is out of this world. I will say that my ears took awhile to adjust to them, now I don't even notice them in there great, if your looking and can afford just get them I haven't been disappointed yet
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for commenting, Brent!
We are truly delighted to know that you love your WF-1000XM5 and that you're enjoying its amazing performance. 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 recommending our WF-1000XM5 and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo