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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2374 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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83%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds for their sound quality, battery life, and comfortable fit. Many appreciate the bass and noise cancelling, as well as the lightweight design. Some customers find the initial connectivity frustrating, and others feel the product is a little pricey. Additionally, a few have noted the touch controls are too sensitive and there is a lack of volume.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love the sound not the style.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They are amazing headphones and are of amazing quality. However they are not for me. The design with the glossy finish is a big no for me. They remind me of the old galaxy buds. They are slippery and feel like they're about to fall. Whitfield fel

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi JuanC,

      While we are thrilled to know that you love the amazing sound & quality of our WF-1000XM5, we are really sorry if its design didn't live up to your expectations and if it didn't fit you well. 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

      We truly appreciate your feedback. Should you need more assistance or information with our product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details so we can best assist you.

      Name:
      BestBuy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Thank you for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,

      Romeo
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice product

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product, excellent quality, I recommend it to everyone

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello RODRIGOC,

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We're elated to hear that the WF1000XM5 earbuds deliver excellent quality. Thank you so much for recommending them to everyone. Your positive feedback means a lot to us!

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best earbuds

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    best earbuds ever made. Noise cancellation is great, as well as the sound quality

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello fredB,

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We couldn't be more pleased to learn that you recognize the WF1000XM5 the best earbuds you've ever owned. We're delighted that you appreciate the exceptional noise cancellation and sound quality. Your positive feedback truly motivates us to continue delivering outstanding products.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit, Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the price. XM4's were way better.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i find that the sound quality and fit of the WF1000XM4 are way better. The XM5 sporadically will stop playing on one ear, and then start playing again. This has not been fixed yet with a firmware update. This issue is very brief and only lasts less than 1 second. i also find myself always having to adjust the earbuds in my ear because they feel like they will fall out or the noise cancelation is not working correctly and i have tried different sized tips. Overall i dont like the XM5.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi JovanyT, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're glad you like the sound quality and fit of the WF1000XM5. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the audio playback and noise canceling feature of your Sony unit. Please set the earbuds to “Priority on stable connection” using the Headphone Connect app. Disable Speak-to-Chat feature. The Speak-to-Chat mode starts automatically when you talk to someone. The headset pauses or mutes the music being played. It may sound like the sound skips when this occurs, but it is not a malfunction. Please follow this link for more details:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000779959.html?search=skip

      If the noise canceling effects are not sufficient, please follow this link to isolate the issue:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000780044.html?search=noise%20canceling%20

      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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing ear buds

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    [Employee of bestbuy] Purchased for my husband as he has severe tinnitus so while mowing pur yard he can drown out the ringing. The noise canceling helps him to only hear the music he plays and he doesn't hear the sound of the mower or weedeater!! He absolutely loves them

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SamanthaR, This is great! We're also glad that your husband loves the WF1000XM5. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Good sound, feels cheap

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had to return them. They just didn’t fit my ears as well as another. The quality of sound was good, the feel was cheap. Lien recycled material.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Abelucho,

      We are sorry to learn that the WF-1000XM5 did not provide the comfort you were seeking. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback with us.

      Hearing directly from our customers helps us understand what is most important to you, and we will certainly share your comments regarding the fit and design with our product development team for their review. Thank you for your honesty, as your input provides us with valuable insights as we continue to refine our products.

      We appreciate you giving Sony a try!

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Ear Buds

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing ear buds. Great sound quality and noise cancelling

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for the fantastic review, BenB!

      We are absolutely delighted to hear that you find your WF-1000XM5 earbuds to be "Amazing"! It's incredibly rewarding to know that you are thoroughly enjoying both the great sound quality and the powerful noise canceling features.

      We engineered the XM5s to deliver a truly immersive, distraction-free audio experience, and your feedback is a wonderful validation of that effort.

      Thank you again for choosing Sony!

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pioneer elite

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Sony earbuds was a good buy great quality sound great deep bass crystal clear sound also the app is amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Pioneerelite,

      Amazing! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect) 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Clear and perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The sound is clear and it blocks the outside noise when I need to focus.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DantheMan,

      We're delighted to hear you're enjoying the clear sound and noise cancelling technology on your WF-1000XM5 earbuds—it's great to hear it is helping you block out noise and focus!

      Thanks for sharing your positive feedback and choosing Sony!

      Sincerely,
      Jenn | Sony Social Media Team. Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good quality good sound very good earbuds a lil pricy but good

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Tabi, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. 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 WF1000XM5 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! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent sound and build quality

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The sound quality beats anything else. Only gripe is when ANC is on and your running, there is like an echo or thump noise you can hear. Turn off ANC and it stops. The app took some getting used to but works very well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi ChristopherC,

      Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WF1000XM5. We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about the app and noise canceling function is greatly appreciated.

      When using the headset, you may hear vibrations transmitted through your body while walking or running, and you may also hear biological sounds such as heartbeats and breathing sounds. This may occur due to the nature of the product and is not a malfunction. When the noise canceling function or Ambient Sound Mode is turned on, vibrations from walking, running, or shaking of the head may be transmitted through the body, and be heard as rattling or popping noises. This may occur due to the nature of the product and is not a malfunction. You may also find this link helpful:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783928.html

      Hope this helps. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solid Earbuds

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had the XM4 earbuds and felt they were a better product. These earbuds look nicer and are supposed to have some better features, but I haven't figured out why they're supposed to be improved versions yet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello Drew,

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We’re honored to hear your thoughts on the WF1000XM5 earbuds and appreciate your previous experience with the WF1000XM4. To help you explore all the new features and improvements, here’s a detailed video overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLJ6Mos0ki4. We hope this helps you get the most out of your earbuds. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best noise-canceling, period!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you are looking for earbuds with the best noise canceling in the industry, hands down the Sony WF1000XM5 can't be beat. The Bose and Samsung buds fail in comparison.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Neal, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new earbuds. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Earbuds

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best sounding ear buds ever. Comfortable and easy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello Alex,
      Great! It's nice to hear that you are comfortably using our WF1000XM5 and are pleased with the sound quality as well. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fantastic earbuds! Great quality and sound. Highly recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi IreneH,

      That's wonderful! We are thrilled to hear you find the WF-1000XM5 earbuds fantastic and are enjoying their great quality and sound.

      Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards, Eliab sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Upgrade worth making

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had the older version of this kind of wireless / sport Sony headphones, and I was in need of an upgrade. Just getting older and worn out, nothing unexpected and purchased these. So glad I did. It’s almost as if Sony actually listened to consumers who reviewed the older model and this is the byproduct. Very pleased with the upgrade.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Joey,

      That's awesome! You've definitely made a great choice! We are very happy to know that you're 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 rating and for commending Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good sound

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good sound enough of both bass and crispiness. I'd recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for your review, NikM!

      We are so pleased to hear that you are enjoying the good sound from your WF-1000XM5 earbuds and that they provide enough of both bass and crispiness! We specifically tuned these earbuds to deliver that clear, balanced, high-resolution audio experience, so your feedback is great to receive.

      It's wonderful to know you'd recommend them! Thank you again for choosing Sony.

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best ear buds

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The quality of the sound and base are the best i have ever owner. Highly recommend for everyday use!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback on the WF-1000XM5, AnthonyM! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the exceptional sound quality and bass, and that our earbuds have become your top choice for everyday use. Your recommendation means a lot to us. If you ever have any questions or need tips to get the most out of your WF-1000XM5, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,
      Gus
      Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    best sounding in ear buds in 2025

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    best earbuds i’ve worn for multiple years in a row

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MIEK,

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We’re elated to hear that the WF-1000XM5 earbuds have been your preferred choice for multiple years in a row. It’s a true pleasure to know they continue to deliver the quality and performance you expect over time. Thank you for your loyalty.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    After 8 months

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Been using this earbuds for about 8 months now and its still works even with all that sweatiness and drops they still work perfectly fine. The sound quality is one of the best that I ever heard. Strongly recommend this when it goes on sale.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BigTechFan, Fantastic! We're delighted to hear that you're still enjoying the exceptional quality and performance of your WF-1000XM5 after 8 months of use.Thank you so much for your recommendation and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo Sony_US