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.
Comfort no
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They were ok but for the money they need work especially in the comfort.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SeanH,
Thank you for choosing Sony.
We’re truly heartened to learn that you found the WF‑1000XM5 satisfactory overall, and we appreciate your honest feedback on comfort. Your input helps us improve future designs for a better fit and all‑day wear.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Highly recommend!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best quality ear buds I've ever purchased! Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GrandmaB,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the performance of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Almost perfect!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound and ANC, poor controls, the app is not very friendly too, wish i could customize the functions.
I would recommend this to a friend Great
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best buds I’ve ever had and I have had many different brands
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the high praise, ChristopherB!
Hearing that the wf1000xm5 are the best earbuds you’ve ever had—especially since you’ve tried many different brands—is the ultimate compliment! We worked hard to pack industry-leading noise canceling and high-resolution audio into such a compact design, so we’re thrilled to know they are outperforming the competition for you.
Thank you for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very please with the sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Clear sound and much better sound quality than the airPods I have used in the past. Noise canceling is nice and helps with studying when in coffe shops noisy than normal
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .We're glad that you are enjoying your new Sony earphones, WhyWhen! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
Great earbuds fantastic noise canceling
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these for when i was flying for about 4 hours .. i didnt want to bring my big headphones .. they were perfect .. GREAT noise canceling.. highly recommended
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback on the WF-1000XM5, EdwardH! We are delighted to hear that they were the perfect companion for your four-hour flight.
We designed the WF-1000XM5 to deliver industry-leading noise cancellation in a compact, portable form factor, and it brings us great joy to know that this feature was a highlight of your experience. We are thrilled that you highly recommend them!
Thank you again for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
Easy to use Earbuds
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sounding ear buds. My only complaint is that they really don't stay snuggly put into your ears unless you really push them in.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Fit
Don't pick wrong pick these.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely superb earbuds. Easily adjustable tips to fit most any ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jacob,
Very nice! We're glad to hear that you like the adjustable earbuds of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony and we hope you enjoy your headphones from here on out. Have a nice day!
-David
Solid earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good earbud. The ear bud tips do not last long though! Best Buy does not sell replacement tips so go to amazon
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RyanS,
That's wonderful to hear you're impressed with the sound quality and overall performance of the WF-1000XM5 earbuds! We appreciate your honest feedback on the durability of the noise isolation earbud tips. The tips are a polyurethane foam/silicone hybrid designed for the best ANC seal and, as consumables, they do wear down over time.
For official Sony replacement tips (EP-NI1000 series), we recommend checking authorized online retailers or using the dedicated WF-1000XM5 replacement tips request form on the Sony Support site.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They have great sound quality and noise canceling and the ambient sounds is pretty good haven't had any problems with them so far and its been 3 month's . Overall i am very happy with them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi there,
That's fantastic! It is really lovely to hear that you are well-pleased with the amazing 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:Battery life
Lack of a secure fit... exchanged
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought them then returned for Bose QCII's. I bought them originally for the longer battery life but the lack of a secure fit, being the only thing holding the headphones from dropping all the time and eventually breaking would be the ear tips. I don't prefer jamming them in my ear so the Bose have a more relaxed fit. Just my 2 cents I have an active job and maybe if someone is doing rigorous exercise to avoid. Maybe Sony will make ear-fins?
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bmar916, we're sorry to hear that you had returned your Sony unit. It is recommended to follow this link when wearing the unit and secure the fit:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html?search=wearing
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:
We hope you consider Sony again. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Does It again
|Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are incredible! Upgraded my QC 35 to these because only one side on the bose would work by itself. The noise cancelling is 2nd to none. The audio quality is amazing and they heard the reviews and made the buds smaller and the case. This was a home run by Sony.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Emoney,
You made the right choice upgrading to the WF1000XM5! We're glad that you are enjoying the noise canceling function, sound quality, and size of the headphones. It's also great that you like the option to use any headset unit of the 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Fit
Over hyped!! But good.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have the WF-1000XM4s and they were great head phones. Then I got the WF-1000XM5s and though they are better to wear in the ears, the bone sensing feature os extremely annoying. When I'm on the treadmill or even chewing gum or doing something with my jaw the audio gets cut off because of the headphone having to adjust. This is extremely annoying! Its the one thing I regret about buying an upgrade?
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ref3129,
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 Speak-to-Chat function is greatly appreciated. The Speak-to-Chat mode activates when the headset detects the speech of the person wearing the headset, but in rare cases, it may activate in response to vibrations caused by devices such as electric toothbrushes, electric massagers, and electric shavers, or by activities such as brushing your teeth, coughing, or humming. In cases where the Speak-to-Chat mode frequently activates by accident, set Speak-to-Chat to “L Sensitivity”. You can change the sensitivity by using the Sony Headphones Connect app. For more information, please refer to these links:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781980.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783877.html
Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
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Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link:
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Sincerely,
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very Happy
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Once I figured out how to put it in my ear correctly, it is comfortable and sounds amazing. Don't use the noise cancellation, but it does work very well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TexasJim47,
Awesome! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and comfortable design of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Fantastic sound compared to all
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound compared to all over headphones on the market, my second pair first having the 3rd generation
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DaceM, fabulous! We're truly delighted to hear about your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality of your WF-1000XM5. Thank you so much for the 5 Star review and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
Awesome
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great! Only complant is I wish it had a little longer battery life
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the excellent review, JohnRedcorn!
We're so happy to hear that you are enjoying your WF-1000XM5 earbuds. It is truly rewarding to know that they are meeting your expectations for a great listening experience.
We also understand your feedback about the battery life. We are always looking for ways to improve our products, and we will be sure to share your suggestion with our product development team.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent Ear Buds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent Noise cancelling for ear buds. The sounds is fantastic as well. Really enjoying these as they were replacements for my WF1000XM4's
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChristopherD, Awesome upgrade! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WF-1000XM5 earbuds! Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Fit
Earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good they stay in your ears well while at work charging case isn't as good as the older versions tho
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TomM, Thank you for your feedback with the Sony WF1000XM5. We're very happy to hear you like the comfortable and stable fit of these earbuds. We value your input about the charging case and strive to continually improve our products to meet the expectations of our customers. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It takes a bit to find a true noise cancelling mode on the earbuds, but once you do they are very good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi John, That's awesome! We're very pleased to hear that you were able to find the most suitable noise cancelling configuration to perfectly suit your needs. 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:App
Amazing Sound Quality, Otherwise Garbage
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is unrivaled. Nose cancellation is unrivaled. Doesn't matter when you essentially can't use them for phone calls. App on Android disappears so you have to search it in the app store to open it. Can't modify tap functions so if you try to adjust an earbud in a call you end up hanging up on the call. App is absolute trash and Sony should be ashamed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Haystack, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're glad you appreciate the great sound quality and noise canceling feature of the WF1000XM5. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the Headphone Connect app of your Sony unit. Please make sure the firmware of the app and earbuds are up to date. You can also uninstall/reinstall the app on your smartphone. Please try rebooting your smartphone. If possible, try the Headphone Connect app with another smartphone.
You can also find this link helpful in troubleshooting issues on your earbuds:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000780014.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:
~Earl