Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WF1000XM5/P
- SKU:
- 10101596
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
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product and sound quality. Excellent design and fitting.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, LohithR!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the WF-1000XM5 earbuds!
It's wonderful to know that you find them an excellent product with superb sound quality, and that you are impressed with the excellent design and fitting. We worked hard to make the XM5 both powerful and comfortable.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony 1000 series
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best earbuds ever good battery life, quick connection to the phone and Best sound quality for sure !
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Posted .Hello BillalF,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that you’re enjoying the WF-1000XM5 earbuds, especially their impressive battery life, quick phone connection, and outstanding sound quality. It’s rewarding to know these features are enhancing your listening experience. Thank you for sharing your positive review!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Good upgrade from XM4
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound and NC seem largely the same but the change in size and fit are dramatically better for me. I use my XM4s a lot, waited a long time since other reviews said they were the same but worth a shot if you get them on sale. I barely notice they are in and they still have a solid seal. TBD on battery life.
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Posted .Hi Bradjb,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the fit and size of your new Sony headphones. Thank you again for choosing Sony and your continued support is greatly appreciated.
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best ANC earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The ANC is crazy good. The form fact is also great. you forget that you placed it in your ear after a short while
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Posted .It's wonderful to hear that you find the ANC on the WF-1000XM5 impressive, Dhakadelphia! Many users have shared similar sentiments, noting that it effectively reduces outside noise, creating an immersive listening experience. The innovative design and comfortable fit make them easy to wear for extended periods, almost making you forget they're in your ears.
Additionally, the foam ear tips significantly enhance noise isolation and overall sound quality.
We appreciate your thoughts on both aspects and hope you continue to enjoy your listening experience!
Thank you for being part of the Sony community and for choosing us!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Good earbuds
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best earbuds ive owned so far. Sound and fit is good.
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Posted .HI EliS,
That is wonderful to hear! We are delighted that you find the sound and fit of the WF-1000XM5 earbuds to be excellent, making them the best you have owned.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Great! Everything I'd Expect
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They work great. High quality sound, excellent battery life, superfast charge, great noise cancelling. The call quality is exactly the same as other brands ive tried (normal, but muffles at times.) as is the 'super advanced better than anyone elses' 360 audio... i couldnt tell the difference. The case if very slippery. I can confirm that they are sweat resistant as i sweat buckets at my job while using them.
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Posted .Hi DaveH, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We appreciate the positive feedback on the sound quality, battery and charging capability. 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! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Noise cancellation is not good!
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these for work and the gym. The sound quality is very good, however, I do not find the noise canceling to be good at all. I’ve tried all the different sized ear pieces and nothing seems to help. When in a meeting it almost seems to amplify outside noises more than quiet them. Other than the noise canceling issues these have been very good.
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Posted .Hello JeffreyJ,
Thank you for choosing Sony.
We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the sound quality! We sincerely apologize for the difficulties you're experiencing with the noise-canceling feature, even after trying different ear tip sizes.
We highly recommend following the troubleshooting steps outlined in our article, "The Noise Canceling Effect is Weak or Not Working (WF-1000XM5)," to enhance your noise-canceling experience. You can find the article here: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00298372?utm_source=glean. Additionally, please ensure that your firmware is updated to version 4.0.2. You can check the version using the Sony Sound Connect app. For more information, visit: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm5/software/00296561.
If the issue continues after following the provided steps, or if you require assistance with any step, please contact Sony Support for tailored help: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds are great.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these Earbuds. I tried another brand first but then once I tried these I looked now further. Great features and the noise canceling is great.
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Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, MichaelS!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the search is over and you found exactly what you were looking for with the WF-1000XM5. It’s wonderful to know that our noise-canceling technology and feature set stood out even after trying other brands. We’re so glad you’re enjoying the premium Sony experience. Thank you for choosing us!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice sounding earbuds. Comfortable to wear for long periods. Noise cancellation works really well. Happy with my purchase.
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Posted .Hi, Sj88,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! We are delighted to hear how much you are loving your Sony Earbuds! It is great to hear how they have met your needs so well, and of course, you will enjoy amazing Noise Cancelling feature and Incredible Sound quality!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Quality items from Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Battery life is great. The sound quality for this is great
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Posted .Hello Cleanandclear,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that you’re enjoying the battery life and sound quality of the WF1000XM5 earbuds. Your feedback encourages us to continue focusing on delivering products that enhance your listening experience. Thank you for sharing your positive thoughts with us!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Best choice so far
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is awesome, noise cancellation and battery life are great!!!
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Posted .Hello Adrian,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It brings us great joy to hear that you’re enjoying the awesome sound, noise cancellation, and battery life of your WF1000XM5 earbuds. Knowing these features enhance your listening experience means a lot to us. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback and for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Great headphones.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these to replace my third pair of broken Airpod Pros. So far love them! Great sound, noise cancelling is great, and they don't fall out. Really like being able to connect to two devices at the same time. Full disclosure, the first pair I opened had some sort of software bug with the audio passthrough but Best Buy swapped them out.
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Posted .Hi SamuelA,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you love the sound quality and noise canceling of the Sony headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Fit
Sony keeps at it
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Coming from the WF-XM4s, WH-XM4s, Link buds and Link buds S, these are really amazing earbuds. They fit like a glove in my ears and they arent obnoxious like the WF-XM4s with them being so giant and having to squeeze the rubber tip to ensure they fit well in your ear. Theyre so lightweight i forget theyre in my ear along with the active passthrough settings you can have on them i can hear everything as clear as day. Really love these earbuds and they have become my daily drivers when connected to my Sony Xperia 1 IV
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Posted .Hi ChristianC,
Perfect! We're glad that you are enjoying the fit, size, weight, and ambient sound mode of the headphones. 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:Battery life, Sound quality
Good for the price.
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] For a wireless pair of headphones, they did pretty great. Was never able to run down the battery in a full day, even with noise cancelling on. Sound is good for a consumer product, but definitely not groundbreaking.
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Posted .Hi JoshC,
Thank you for the purchase! We're happy to hear that you like the battery performance and sound of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Pretty good
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm a big fan of listening to music 99% of the time. So when it comes to earbuds I like to buy something comfy and will last a long while. Before buying these I had the XM4s. I'd say they are pretty much the same, though I enjoyed that the last pare (the XM4) was a bit bigger and would stick in my ear better. These are alright, do the job I'd say. I can't tell the difference between these and the XM4, so whichever pair should be okay. Other than that the noise cancellation is amazing and great to use for workout.
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Posted .Hi AlezzaG,
You made the right choice upgrading to the WF1000XM5! We're glad that you like the comfort, battery life, and noise canceling function 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
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Sony earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It lived up to its description. The sound is great and they seem to last centrally long time. I would definitely purchase them again.
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Posted .Thank you so much for sharing your feedback, JoeS! We're delighted to hear that the WF-1000XM5 lived up to your expectations and that you're enjoying the great sound quality and durability. Knowing that you would consider purchasing them again truly means a lot to us. If you ever have any questions or need support, we're here to help. Enjoy your listening experience and thanks for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Touch controls
Amazing sound and EQ, but….
|Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] I’ve been using the airpod pros 2 for quite a while and wanted to make a switch. The xm5 are so much better in the sound quality and the EQ options are amazing. The built in EQ finder worked beautifully. The problems I have are mainly with the touch controls. I can’t adjust the earbuds physcially in my ear without accidentally touching the pause or noise cancelling modes. And why do I have to press the touch control button 4 times to change the volume up and down? Why isn’t there a swipe command to change it? Also the transparency on the airpods are just miles ahead of any other earbud I’ve tried and the ANC seems about the same to the AirPods. If these go on sale it could be worth it but I still think the Airpods pro 2 which regularly drop to $199 are much more worth it if you care more about the transparency and touch controls over the better sound quality. I feel most people wont be able to notice the difference though.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
First time, eveytime.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Go back to that day you first listened to your favorite song or album. This pair of headphones does exactly that. Ive got the over the ear 1000XM4 headphones and they are also fantastic. But the main reason I got these were for one reason. The over the ear headphones hurt my head. Im an artist and can spend 4-16+ hours drawing and my thick hair is being squished when I wear these, or if I want to wear my blue light glasses the XM4 can cause unnecessary pressure on the side of my head. These in the ear headphones are BEAUTIFUL! They can cancel out the noise so well even in a car! The battery life may not be as long compared to the XM4’s battery life, but it’s nice having both so it doesn’t make a difference to me. My only con, they are sensitive to tough to the point it’s annoying. Like if I’m drawing and rest my face on my left hand I’ll accidentally activate a different noise mode, or if use my right hand to move my hair out or the way, I’ll barely touch the right headphone and pause the music. It can get really annoying but you can also customize this in the Sony app and turn most of these features off. Another con, it is weird not knowing how exactly these headphones are supposed to fit in your ear, had to look at the video provided in the description to see how they are in peoples ear. Regardless 5 stars and a must have!
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Posted .Hi TamayoAnimation,
Thanks for commenting! We are thrilled to hear your satisfaction with the amazing performance of your WH-1000XM4 and WF-1000XM5. We are sorry if your WH-1000XM4 didn't fit you well. Also, we greatly appreciate your feedback with the sensitivity of the touch sensor and design 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 with our product, please feel free to contact us and we'll be more than happy to assist you. You may 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good Product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had to return tbis due to prefrence. They kind of fall of your ear after a while but overall good sound.
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Posted .Hi SaulR,
We are sorry to hear that the fit of the WF-1000XM5 didn't work out for you. We appreciate your feedback regarding the comfort and are glad you enjoyed the sound quality while you had them.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good buds
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had to replace the foam tips with rubber ones. They just didnt seal right. After they were replaced, best earbuds I've had so far. The sound is deep and controls are easy. The noise canceling could be better but all in all, great earbuds
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Posted .Hello DiegoO,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re honored to hear that after replacing the foam tips, your WF1000XM5 earbuds have become the best you’ve had, with deep sound and easy controls. We apologize for the initial issue with the tips not sealing properly and appreciate your understanding. Your feedback on the noise canceling is valuable as we continue to improve our products.
Best regards,
-Fred