Customer Ratings & Reviews

Hi BlakeS, thank you for sharing your positive feedback on the sound quality and noise cancellation of the WF-1000XM5 earbuds, and for highlighting your concern about the firmness of the ear tips.

Your experience is appreciated—achieving the best fit is essential for both comfort and optimal sound and noise cancellation performance. Sony has provided several recommendations and options for users who find the supplied ear tips too firm or uncomfortable:

- The WF-1000XM5 comes with multiple sizes and types of foam ear tips in the box. It’s recommended to try all included sizes to find the best fit.
- For those who find the foam tips a bit firm, a good technique is to gently roll or compress the foam tip between your fingers before placing it in your ear, which allows the foam to expand for a tighter and more comfortable seal. Some users also note that the foam tips may develop a “break-in period,” softening and conforming better with regular use and warmth from the ear.
- The Sony | Headphones Connect app includes a fit test feature, allowing you to verify ear tip selection and seal digitally, which can help to further optimize your experience.
- Regular cleaning of the tips and checking for the best fit can also help maintain comfort and sound performance.

Sony values your feedback and is committed to ensuring your comfort and satisfaction. If you continue having difficulty with the standard tips, please consider reaching out to Sony Support for guidance on obtaining alternative tips or further assistance.

Thank you for choosing Sony!

Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team

Hi KalebR, we're glad you like our industry-leading noise canceling 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 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

Hi bbuyer,

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed review and comparison of the Sony WF-1000XM5 and the Bose QC Ultra earbuds. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the exceptional sound quality of the WF-1000XM5. However, we regret to learn that the noise canceling feature did not meet your expectations.

Please note that the effectiveness of the WF-1000XM5's noise cancellation can be influenced by how well the earbuds fit and seal in your ears. It seems that a secure fit may have been a challenge for you, which could have affected the performance of the noise canceling feature. For assistance with optimizing the noise cancellation, we recommend checking out this helpful article:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00298372.

We understand that you have chosen to return the WF-1000XM5 in favor of the Bose QC Ultra, which you've found to offer a better fit and superior noise cancellation. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and it will play a crucial role in helping us enhance our products and services. We sincerely appreciate your input and hope you will consider Sony for your future purchases.

Best regards,

Romeo

Hi, DanielG,

Thanks for the review! We are delighted to hear how much you are loving your Sony headphones and their amazing Sound quality. We are glad you are taking advantage of the App and the features you can enhance over there! As a recommendation, you might want to give a try to different Earbuds Tips to find the ones you feel most comfortable with.

Thanks for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day!
-DiegoV

Hi Hell606, Thanks for commenting! We're truly delighted to hear that you love the sound quality and noise canceling features of your WF-1000XM5, especially for listening to your podcasts and music. We appreciate your feedback regarding the comfort and durability of the ear tips. Your comments are valuable to us, and we'll take them into consideration for future improvements. Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo

Hi SamJ, Fantastic! We are thrilled that you are satisfied with the outstanding sound quality, effortless setup, and excellent fit of your WF-1000XM5. Thank you for your perfect five-star review and for choosing Sony! - Romeo

Hello Jaeger,

We're thrilled to hear that you decided to purchase the WF1000XM5 again due to its overall design and exceptional sound quality. Your enthusiasm for our products means a lot to us! We’re also excited about what’s coming next and hope you’ll love our future models just as much. Thank you for choosing Sony!

Best regards,
-Fred

Hi Juan, Congratulations! You've certainly made a great choice! We are extremely pleased to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, very comfortable fit design, and superb noise canceling feature of your WF-1000XM5. Thank you very much for the perfect star review and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo

Hi ChrisS,

That is fantastic to hear! We are delighted that you find the WF-1000XM5 earbuds to be the best you've owned and that you are enjoying the clear, immersive sound.

Thanks for choosing Sony.

Best regards, Eliab

Thank you for the fantastic review, LeviS!

We’re so glad to hear that you are loving the sound quality and finding your WF-1000XM5 earbuds easy to use! We put a lot of work into making sure our industry-leading noise canceling and audio performance are paired with a seamless user experience, so it’s great to know we hit the mark for you.

Thank you for choosing Sony!

Best regards,

Gus, Sony Social Media Team

Hi TylerG, we're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of the product. We're sorry to hear that had an issue with the earbud tips of your Sony unit. We really wished we could turn your opinion around regarding our WF1000XM5. It is recommended to 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.

We have our Support team that is always happy to assist. You may email us anytime at socialsupport@am.sony.com

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. We hope you consider Sony again. Thank you. ~Earl

Hi Clyde,

You made the right choice upgrading to the Sony WF1000XM5! We're glad that you like the fit, comfort, and sound quality of the headphones. Your feedback about the Sony app is greatly appreciated. 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

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

Hi HAHdnenwfnafjtjfwjwtnwtna, Thank you for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear you like the exceptional built quality, comfortable fit, and amazing sound quality of your Sony WF1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam

Hello Straitpaper,

Thank you for choosing Sony!

We're pleased to learn that you’re enjoying the WF1000XM5’s sound quality and found setup so easy. It’s fantastic to know you’re adapting to the hand gestures and consider them a great product. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

Best regards,
-Fred

Hi KaiG, Amazing! We're very pleased to hear you like the top notch noise cancelling and great sound quality of your Sony WF1000XM5. If the sound profile is too "bassy" to your liking, there are a variety of presets and custom features using the Sony | Headphones Connect App that tailors the sound to your personal preference. Hope this helps and thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam

Hi, EnriqueL,

Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! We appreciate the feedback and it surely can be taken in consideration for future references. We are really happy to hear how much you are enjoying your Sony Earbuds and the amazing Sound quality!

Thanks for choosing Sony, have a wonderful day!
-DiegoV

Hi KAK2, nice! We're glad you like your new earbuds! Thanks for choosing Sony! Enjoy! ~Earl

Hi Jakie23,

Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WF1000XM5. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Your feedback is extremely important to us and is very much appreciated. The overall volume may vary depending on the source content. Using the headphones at max volume all the time may damage your eardrums. It is recommended to use the headphones with precautions.

Hope this helps. Thank you for choosing Sony!

-Ralph

Hi ecast, Glad you're loving the sound quality and ease of use with the noise canceling feature on your Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds! Thanks for sharing your feedback! We appreciate it and are thrilled you're enjoying the experience! -Jess