Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WF1000XM5/S
- |
- SKU:
- 6546811
Customer reviews
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2380 reviews
(2,380 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
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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.
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise dampening that doesnt make you feel like you’re in a vacuum. Good call quality for the most part and they connect well with iPhone unlike Bose. Didn’t fit well in my ears and bass was practically non-existent.
This review is from Sony - WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Taurus,
While we are glad to know about your satisfaction with the amazing noise canceling feature, exceptional call quality and Bluetooth connectivity of your WF-1000XM5, we are really sorry if they didn't fit you well. For optimum fit, comfort and to obtain the correct sound qualities, we always recommend following the steps on these links:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00262839
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000779956.html
I hope this helps.
The WF-1000XM5 features cutting-edge technology to deliver premium sound quality and the best noise-cancelling performance on the market. Real-time audio processors and high-performance mics power the specially designed driver unit, for wide frequency reproduction, deep bass and clear vocals. They are designed to immerse you in a sound so good, it feels like you’re in the studio with your favorite artists. The WF-1000XM5 headphones raise the bar for distraction-free listening and clarity.
Thank you very much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fit well take some time to learn the settings in the app
This review is from Sony - WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Smoky Pink
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Matt,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WF1000XM5. We're glad that you like the fit of the headphones. Your feedback about the app is also appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.perfect sound Advanced Bluetooth, they are unrivaled, super comfortable
This review is from Sony - WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GabrielO,
Great! We're glad that you like the Bluetooth function and comfort 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
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Battery degrades quickly
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sound great, are comfortable and have lots of great features. The battery degradation in about 8 months since i bought these is unacceptable. Ive lost 40% playtime in that period of time. I had the same issues woth the Wf-1000xm4 as well and my set of those wkll now only last for about 40 minutes. Sony climed to have fixed this but evidently they have not. Last set of sony earbuds I'll ever buy.
This review is from Sony - WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CastelleE,
While we're glad to hear about your great feedback with the amazing sound quality, very comfortable fit design, and superb features of your WF-1000XM5, we're really sorry if you're experiencing battery life issue. We also apologize if you're having the same problem with your WF-1000XM4. This is certainly not the news we'd like to hear from you.
We want to make sure you’re taken care of and help check on your headphones. May we contact you directly to assist you? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.
Full Name:
BestBuy Username:
Telephone Number:
Model Number:
Issue/Concern:
We value you being a Sony customer. Sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak directly to try to resolve this matter.
Thank you for letting us help assist you.
Sincerely,
Romeo
Sony Social Support
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Bad bud
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These sony earbuds sound ok. I carry 2 sets of earbuds. My sonys sound amazing during phone calls ,but for music it lacks quality. My bose quiet comfort sound awesome for music, but for phone calls they are the worst buds ive ever used. The issue i have with my sonys is that the left bud dies 1.5 hours before the right one does
This review is from Sony - WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MartinR, We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the WF-1000XM5 earbuds. It’s great that they perform well during calls, but we understand how frustrating it is when the left bud loses power early. To help resolve this, we recommend visiting this link if the available operating time is short, the battery power does not last long, the battery life of the left and right headset units is different: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783897.html. This contain information and troubleshooting steps regarding the issue. If the issue persists, please reach out to our product support team for further assistance: Phone: 239-245-6354 Chat: us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday: 9:00 am–9:00 pm ET Saturday–Sunday: 10:00 am–8:00 pm ET We hope to get you back to fully enjoying your music soon. Sincerely, Maria
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Top of the line. Nothing else can beat these earphones. Best Noise Cancellation in the segment.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AatifmuhammadA,
Thank you for your fantastic feedback on the WF1000XM5 earphones! We're thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying our state of the art noise cancelation and top of the line design. Your experience motivates us to continue delivering high-quality products. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
-Fred
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Buy these
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very happy with these, the bose QCII may have a slightly better sound, but that's only when they're not disconnecting every 5 minutes. I absolutely love these, calls sound great, people can actually hear you. they sound great and charge quick.
This review is from Sony - WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi there, Thank you so much for your awesome review! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WF1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I Love them.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super comfortable, amazing sound quality, battery life is excellent.
This review is from Sony - WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EverA,
Great! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the comfort, sound quality, and battery life 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality, long battery life, and insane noise cancellation.
This review is from Sony - WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for the 5-star rating, Angel! 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. -Craig
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony Airpods
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Much better than Apples hands down.Sound quality is excellent!
This review is from Sony - WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you so much for your feedback, RalphR! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the WF-1000XM5 and that the sound quality exceeded your expectations compared to Apple’s earbuds. Our team put a lot of effort into engineering a premium listening experience, focusing on exceptional sound and industry-leading noise cancellation. It's great to know those features have made a difference for you.
If you ever want to explore more of the advanced settings—like adjusting the sound field or customizing the noise cancellation and ambient modes—the Sony | Headphones Connect app offers additional ways to tailor your listening experience even further.
Thanks again for sharing your experience and trusting Sony. Your input motivates us to keep innovating and delivering the best possible audio products!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Not for every ear
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Can be tough to get a good fit quickly which gets very annoying. Once you get a good seal they are fantastic, but establishing that seal can take time, when compared to the bose fit or apple fit.
This review is from Sony - WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tbrain,
Thank you for your time writing this review! While we are glad you like the WF1000XM5, we're sorry to hear your difficulties in wearing the earbuds. Here are some tips for getting a good fit with the WF1000XM5:
Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ears. When changing the earbud tips, try the earbud tip sizes in order from the larger ones to the smaller ones. The most suitable size of the earbud tips for left and right ears may be different.
Put the headset unit with the (left) mark into your left ear and the headset unit with the (right) mark into your right ear.
If you feel it is difficult to put the earbud tips into your ears, squeeze the earbud tips lightly before wearing the headset.
Hold and rotate the headset unit with your thumb, index, and middle finger to adjust the headset to fit your ear.
After putting the headset unit into your ear, hold the side of the headset unit with your fingers and slowly push the earbud tip into your ear canal.
Use the video function on your smartphone to check the fit on your ears.
Wait for about 10 seconds for the earbud tip shape to stabilize.
For more details, please check this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html
Should you need further assistance, feel free to contact us by sending an email to socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following:
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Sony values customers opinion as we always strive to deliver the best experience possible. We appreciate your feedback and thanks again for purchasing Sony. - Kris
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony ear buds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really like these headphones they are very comfortable. The sound quality is great. Battery life is pretty good but I don't think it's the best if you're going to be playing music for long periods of time.
This review is from Sony - WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FernandoM, great! We're glad you like the sound quality of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing sound and quality
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These buds work impeccabley in work (MS Teams), exercise and recreation. I am so impressed with sound and build quality. The app works flawless. These were an upgrade from Seinhauser Momentum 3: no comparison.
This review is from Sony - WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HuwM, we're glad you are enjoying our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth it
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing headphones. Awesome sound. Only time they fall out of my ear is if it knocks on something.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JuliaR,
Thank you for your kind feedback regarding the WF-1000XM5 headphones. We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the exceptional sound quality! Regarding the concerns about the earbuds occasionally falling out, we recommend referring to the following article on properly wearing the headset to prevent any issues with the tips.
 https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html?search=wearing
If you continue to experience the same issue with the tips, we recommend reaching out to Sony Support for tailored assistance. You can contact them using the link provided here: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
-Fred
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Ear Buds
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality. One of the best I have purchased. Would definitely recommend.
This review is from Sony - WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Dottie,
Thank you for contacting Sony!
We are delighted to learn that you are enjoying your WF1000XM5! It is truly an honor to hear that it has become your top purchase. Your recommendation holds great significance for us, and your positive experience inspires us to persist in providing high-quality products.
Best regards,
-Fred
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best earbuds in the game rn! Noise cancelling and sound quality are amazing!
This review is from Sony - WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Black
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Great sound but not enough
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones have very good sound and excellent noise cancellation. I ended up returning because they were difficult for me to put in and remove. The shape is sort of rounded and the material had no grip.
This review is from Sony - WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BEE70, we're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of our product. We're sorry to hear that you had returned your Sony unit. It is recommended to change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ears. When changing the earbud tips, try the earbud tip sizes in order from the larger ones to the smaller ones. The most suitable size of the earbud tips for left and right ears may be different.
We have our Support team that is always happy to assist. You may email us anytime 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-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 hope your consider Sony again. ~Earl
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Ambient mode is useless
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Huge Sony fan, I own these, and both sets of link buds. I feel like both ambient mode and anc are weaker than the Linkbuds S. The only improvement I hear is better balance and over all sound quality with longer battery life. These fall out of my ears constantly and the glossy surface is slippery and oily feeling after wearing. They're not bad, but also not what they should have been. I'd probably rate them higher if not for my experience with the link buds s.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Spencer, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We understand your feedback regarding the ambient mode and noise canceling feature of your Sony unit. If the noise canceling effects are not sufficient, please follow this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000780044.html?search=noise%20canceling
We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the fit of the WF1000XM5. You can change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ears. When changing the earbud tips, try the earbud tip sizes in order from the larger ones to the smaller ones. The most suitable size of the earbud tips for left and right ears may be different. Please check this link for more information:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html?search=wearing
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
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Really wanted to love these
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really wanted to love these. Sound is amazing. Noise cancellation too. I was in the market for earbuds I could use for working out at the gym (and for other purposes, but primarily workout). My main concerns were noise cancellation, water resistance, and fit. Unfortunately these did not fit well, no matter which size eartip I tried. They fell out constantly. Maybe it’s just my ears. They also started to feel uncomfortable after a while. I had to return. I’m now trying the Bose QuietComfort earbuds. So far, so good…
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChristineE,
We regret to know that you're not having the best experience with your WF-1000XM5 and you've been running into some issues, particularly with the noise cancellation and fit of the unit. This is not the experience we want you to have. 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, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities, noise canceling effects, or call performance.
To ensure optimal performance, as well as to obtain the best fit and prevent the headset from falling out, we recommend to change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ears. If you feel earbud tips are difficult to put into your ears, change the size of earbud tips or squeeze earbud tips lightly before wearing the headset. When wearing them, gently pull up on the top of your ears, put the earbud tips in your ear canal, and then twist the earbuds into place. This makes sure the earbuds are firmly in the ear canal.
As for insufficient noise canceling effects, we recommend to make sure to turn off the Adaptive Sound Control, and try to turn on the noise canceling function manually when you need it. The noise canceling function is effective in low frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices.
It's also unfortunate that the unit had to be returned. We could've walked you through with some troubleshooting and offer assistance with our product.
We hope you will consider Sony again in a future purchase. Thank you for the feedback.
Sincerely,
Jess
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best headphones we’ve owned
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best headphones I and my wife have ever owned. The bass is good, voice quality is awesome, and, the best of all, the sound doesn’t leak- which means we can use it at work!
This review is from Sony - WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Black
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SandeshM, That's really cool! We're thrilled to hear that you feel the WF-1000XM5 is the best sounding earbud headphones that you've owned. It's wonderful to know you love the great audio and noise canceling feature of our Industry-leading noise cancellation headphones making them perfect at work. We hope you enjoy the WF-1000XM5, not only as noise canceling music listening devices, but as communication tools. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess















