Customer Ratings & Reviews

Thank you for your detailed feedback on the WF-1000XM5, Truckwithxm5. We truly appreciate hearing what works for you, and where your experience could be improved. Please find responses to each of your points below:

1. Connection Instability
We’re sorry to hear you’ve experienced frequent connection drops. True wireless earbuds can be sensitive to environmental factors (such as crowded wireless environments or physical obstacles) that affect Bluetooth stability. To help improve performance:

Ensure your earbuds and connected device have the latest firmware installed. Updates often include stability improvements.
Try resetting or re-pairing the earbuds for a fresh connection.
Keep both earbuds and device within line of sight when possible, and avoid areas with excessive wireless interference.
If these steps do not resolve the issue, please consider reaching out to support for further assistance specific to your usage scenario.

2. Battery Discharge Differential
A noticeable difference in battery consumption between the left and right earbuds can occur, as one bud often acts as the primary unit for connections and calls. However, if the imbalance is significant (e.g., one side drains much faster or cannot fully charge), it could indicate a service issue. We recommend:

Fully charging the earbuds and case.
Checking for debris in the charging contacts.
If the issue persists, contacting customer service. If battery performance is affected as described, service may be necessary, and support can provide a repair or replacement based on warranty status.

3. Noise Canceling Performance
Your feedback about the noise canceling not meeting expectations is important to us. The performance of noise canceling depends greatly on fit and seal; the foam ear tips provided come in different sizes, and finding the best size for your ears can make a substantial difference. Some users have noticed significant improvements by using the app’s “Earbud Fit Test” or by slightly adjusting how they insert the earbuds.

External factors—like the type of noise and earbud positioning—can affect results. If you continue to find the feature underwhelming after troubleshooting, we'd like to investigate further.

4. Comfort and Fit
We’re glad to hear your earbuds never fall out and are lightweight. Comfort and security are essential, and your positive remarks in this area are appreciated.

If there’s any way we can help you get the most out of your WF-1000XM5s, please contact our support team. Your feedback helps us improve both our products and support for our customers.

Thank you for giving Sony a try.

Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team

Hi NyxxApocalypse, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WF-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl

Hi Napalm,

Great! We're glad that you like the fit, 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

Hi Amid,

You made the right choice with the Sony WF-1000XM5! We're glad that you like the sound quality and Speak-to-Chat function of the headphones. It's also great that you were able to find the best fit for 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

Hi FX914,

Thanks for commenting! We are thrilled to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, exceptional noise canceling function, quick charge feature, and portable design of the supplied charging case of the WF-1000XM5. We greatly appreciate your input with the fit of the headphones. 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

Thank for your purchase and for always choosing Sony!

Best regards,

Romeo

Hi JustinK, Thanks for the feedback. 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. We appreciate your feedback regarding the weight of the device. Make sure to use the right ear tip size to avoid loosing them. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig

Hi Preplaycj, thank you for taking the time to share your experience! It's wonderful to know that you're enjoying the Industry-leading noise Cancellation and the Extraordinary sound quality of the Sony - WF-1000XM5! To ensure a more secure and comfortable fit, feel free to try the different ear tips included in the box. For help with connecting smoothly to your mobile devices, you can check out the instructions in the link below:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781425.html?search=connect%20
Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy the music! Regards, -Dominick

Hi Meow,

Fabulous! You've definitely made a great choice! We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the very comfortable fit design and superb performance of your WF-1000XM5. We truly appreciate your recommendation!

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.

Thanks for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!

- Romeo

Hi Picafresa,

You made the right choice with the Sony WF1000XM5! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality 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

Hi EzequielR,

Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the design and noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

-Ralph

Hi Marcus37,

We're glad that you like the noise canceling function of the headphones. It's unfortunate that you were not satisfied with the sound quality. For optimum performance, it is recommended to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app). Additionally, the app's equalizer function allows you to tailor-fit the sound quality depending on your needs.

Thanks again for sharing your review and we hope you will consider Sony for your future purchases.

-Ralph

Hi Grump, we're glad you like our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl

Hi MariaT!
It is truly wonderful to know that you are so happy with your purchase of the WF-1000XM5! We are glad they are working out so well for you.

Thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany

Hi ZacharyS, we're glad you are happy of your purchase! Enjoy! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl

Hi BabarB, Thank you for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear you appreciate the eco-friendly packaging, excellent noise cancellation, and amazing call clarity 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

Hi TheReverendChap, we're glad you are enjoying your new earbuds! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl

Hi TanyaC,
Thanks for being so honest about your experience with the WF-1000XM5 earbuds.
It's fantastic to hear you're loving the sound quality for music. But we totally get how frustrating it is when the call quality doesn't keep up in those noisy spots.

Here are a few tips and settings you can check that might improve your call quality in those loud environments:

1) Try to make sure the earbuds have a snug fit using the right-sized eartips.
You can check this by opening the Sony | Sound Connect App, going to the System tab, and running the "Optimal Earbud Tips" test. Make sure the app confirms a good air-tight seal in both ears, and if it doesn't, you should try a different size foam tip from the package.

If you'd like a little more detail; with some videos to walk you through it, just click the link here:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00262839

2) Turning off the "Capture Voice During a Phone Call" setting in the Sound Connect App (found under the System tab) can help improve call clarity in loud environments.

3) Make sure your earbuds and the Sound Connect App are running the latest firmware versions.

Give those a shot!

We appreciate your review of our Sony product and apologize for your experience.
Sincerely,
Estefany

Hi Serg, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your headphones. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. Erin