Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WF1000XM5/S
- |
- SKU:
- 6546811
Customer reviews
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2326 reviews
(2,326 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
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.
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Mechanical
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have enjoyed using the ear buds my only wish would be more battery
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RomieW,
Fabulous! We are truly happy to learn that you're having an enjoyable listening experience with your WF-1000XM5. We greatly appreciate your feedback with the battery life. Usage hours may be different depending on the settings for the headset functions and usage conditions. For more details, please refer to the following Help Guide links:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781965.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783897.html
I hope this helps.
Thank you very much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Is not worth for the price
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The connection was terrible, the sound is not worth the price, and these earphones don’t stay in my ears, and this earphones are very uncomfortable!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello CarlosV,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We are truly sorry to hear you're running into difficulties with your WF-1000XM5 earbuds, specifically regarding connection, comfort, and fit. We certainly regret the frustration this has created.
To address the connection issues, please follow these key troubleshooting steps:
1. Firmware Update to Version 5.0.2: Install the latest software for stability improvements. https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm5/software/00296561
2. Reset the Headset: This can clear temporary bugs without erasing pairing information. https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783924.html
3. Initialize (Factory Reset): Use this step to fully restore the headset settings if the reset doesn't work. (Note: This will delete all pairing information.) https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783925.html
A secure fit is essential for both comfort and sound quality, and we want to help you get the best experience possible. We recommend you contact our support team directly. They can provide personalized advice and further assistance to help you find a proper fit and ensure you are getting the most out of your earbuds.
You can reach our support team here: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Sincerely,
-Fred
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Theyre good headphones just gotta learn to use em correctly.
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AlanT,
Thanks for commenting! We are glad to hear your satisfaction with the 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.
If there's something we can do to help or you may need an information/technical assistance with our product, please feel free to contact us and we'll be more than happy to assist you. Please send us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following:
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Thank you so much for your purchase, and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing buds
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Probably one of the best on the market. Sony has a great integrated app system to fully control the buds. Very responsive to touch
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi sour,
Awesome! You've made a great choice! We are very happy to know your satisfaction with the customizable settings through the Sony Headphones Connect app and very responsive touch control function 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 your purchase and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good product
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A good product, it was easy to set it up with my Iphon and for now it works as expected.
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DorinaH, perfect! You've certainly made a great choice! We're thrilled to know that you're satisfied with the ease of setup and amazing performance of your WF1000XM5. Thank you very much for the perfect star review and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Best
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are the best available. Between the BOSE and these and after research, this won.
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Glorybound,
You made the right choice with the Sony WF1000XM5! We're thrilled that you are enjoying these amazing headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Poor quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Regret my purchase read reviews that they are good and tried to return them but they said I had used them.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KennethH, thanks for sharing your feedback! We are sorry to hear that Sony - WF1000XM5 are not working as you expected. At Sony we strive to deliver high quality in our products, therefore we want to make things right for you, please let us know what were the inconveniences you've found on the earbuds. Please email the information below to socialsupport@am.sony.com so we can give you a personalized assistance.
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Thanks for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good for android
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Better noise cancelation than the air pods pro, good for any kind of android phone.
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GhostV,
Many thanks for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear you like the noise canceling features of your WF1000XM5 earbuds. Your satisfaction with our product means a lot to us. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Way too slick
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The battery life in these can last on an entire international flight but once you drop them, it ruins the battery to the point where they won't hold a charge any more And they keep making the new models even smoother to slip off your fingers It's annoying
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MikeB,
We're truly sorry to hear about your experience. It's definitely frustrating when a drop affects performance, especially for something as important as battery life. We'll be sure to pass your feedback along regarding the design-grip and durability matter, especially for frequent travelers.
To restore full functionally of your XM5s, please visit the Sony Support site, click Product Repair at the bottom of the page for your repair options.
Thanks for considering Sony Products.
Eliab
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Ok and not worth the money
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been using these headphones for the last few weeks and i am a little disappointed in the product. When i put them in my ear, it hurts over time and the noise canceling function is ok. My recommendation is to buy headphones that are cheaper and would be the sam quality.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chris, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We understand your feedback regarding the fit and comfort of your Sony unit. Please 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 details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html?search=wear
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 4 out of 5 stars
Great
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far so good.. the multiple connectivity is my favorite feature.
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AufrisD, great! We're happy that you are enjoying your new earbuds! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
So-so ear buds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I did not like these, ended up, returning them the next day after purchasing. It doesn’t seem to fit in my ear the way I’d like it to. These ear buds were just not my forte lol. Not worth all that money.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alaska907,
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Sony WF-1000XM5. We're truly sorry to hear that the earbuds didn't provide the fit and comfort you were hoping for. Everyone's listening needs and ear shapes can be different, and while the WF-1000XM5 includes multiple ear tip sizes designed to help with comfort and secure fit, we understand they may not have been the right match for you.
Your feedback is valuable to us, as it helps us improve future designs. We appreciate you giving them a try and hope you'll consider us again in the future for your audio needs.
Thanks for considering Sony products!
Regards,
Dominick
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not for me.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I returned them. They were not bad, just not exactly what I wanted.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, Ez2233,
Thanks for your review and for letting us know your thoughts towards the WF1000XM5. This is certainly not up to the quality standards we strive for, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Rest assured, we will forward your comments to our dedicated Sony team for their review as we continue to work diligently to improve our products.
Thank you for considering Sony products, have a good day.
-DiegoV
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product but still pricey
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product, I just hope the charging issue doe not happen a month after the new ones come out...like my 3's and 4's did.
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JasonS,
You made the right choice with the Sony WF-1000XM5! Rest assured that improvements are made to the XM5 for better overall user experience. 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 3 out of 5 stars
Decent
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They were good while they lasted but after while they stopped holding a charge.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Hella good
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these eardubs. Never went back to my airpods. One gripe i have about is it shoulve came with silicone tips.
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jeromesk33,
Fabulous! We are very happy to know that you love your WF-1000XM5. We truly appreciate your feedback with the supplied earbud tips. 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
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not good materials
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Did not a good seal ! Sometimes hard to take earbuds out of case with sweaty hands . Lighter color (sliver) is better at not showing any light micro scragches and slme obovius scratches as well as finger prints from sweaty marks from ears and hands and no dust attraction unlike black color . Slightly thinping noise which is improved from the xm4 buds.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi linz,
We regret to hear that you are not completely satisfied with the headphones. Your feedback about the glossy design, fit, and noise is greatly appreciated.
For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing the headphones properly. 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. The Sony Headphones Connect app will help you to determine which earbud tips suit you best to achieve the optimal noise canceling effect, sound quality, etc. Wear the headset so that the earbud tip is comfortably situated as deep in the ear canal as possible. For more information, please refer to this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html
For the noise that you are experiencing, the troubleshooting steps on this link may help resolve the issue:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783928.html
Make sure to also install the latest software version of the headphones for optimum performance (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).
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:
Telephone Number:
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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Can't beat these
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these for hubby and honestly he loves them, had the previous generation and he loved them, the next gen is just as good
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Griffin,
You made the right choice! 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 4 out of 5 stars
Work well
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The headphones work well and I like the features that come with the app.
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CohenU, we're glad you are enjoying our industry-leading noise canceling earbuds! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing NC
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great earphones a bit slippery in the hamds though and the part that goes in your ear gets really dirty
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I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CrizzyReviews,
Thanks for commenting! We are very happy to hear about your satisfaction with the amazing noise canceling feature of your WF-1000XM5. We truly appreciate your input with the design of these headphones. 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 for your purchase and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo

















