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Customer reviews

Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2227 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Connectivity

    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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83%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers often highlight the exceptional sound quality, comfort, and long battery life of the WF1000XM5 earbuds. They appreciate the improved noise cancellation and sleek design. However, some users express concerns about the high price, occasional connectivity issues, and the durability of the ear tips.

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    battery life

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    don't buy sony earbuds their batteries are designed to completely fail after the warranty expires

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

      Hi Zane,

      We regret to hear that you are not satisfied with the WF1000XM5. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Rest assured that your feedback will help us improve our products and services.

      We would like to know more about what happened and help you out. Please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.

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      Sincerely,
      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Known Systemic Power Issue

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sony has a known systemic power issue with these headphones. Mind were out of warranty so though it was a known issue they would not fix the headphones. Save yourself the frustration, do not purchase until Sony gets this issue fixed.

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

      Hi Matthew,

      Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we are really sorry for the inconvenience. It is unfortunate to know that you're experiencing a power issue with your WF-1000XM5. This is usually not the case and definitely not the experience we were hoping you would have. To resolve this problem, let's attempt to isolate and address it by following the troubleshooting steps on this article:
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00298366

      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.

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      We value you and thank you for your purchase.

      Sincerely,

      Romeo
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Junk dont buy

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If i could give a 0 i would. Strait trash dont buy. These headphones ruined my Christmas. I returned them to lose 50. Beats studio buds are garbage but are better. If you buy you will waste 250...

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

      Hi StevenL,

      We are really sorry to hear that our WF-1000XM5 didn't live up to your expectations and that it had to be returned. This is certainly not the news we'd like to hear from you. We'd love to know more about the experience you had with these headphones and help you find an alternative that might better suit your needs or preferences. Please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following so we can better assist you.

      Name:
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      We are looking forward to your message, and we are hoping that you will consider Sony again in your future purchase.

      Sincerely,

      Romeo
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Headphone

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not really satisfied with the headphone I was honestly expecting more performance wise for something that coast me a lot of money.

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

      Hi TheresaW, We are sorry to hear that the WF-1000XM5 did not meet all of your expectations. We'd would like to get in touch with you and provide assistance with the earbuds and ensure that you get the best listening experience out of your WF-1000XM5.

      May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com
      Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.

      Full Name:
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      Regards,
      Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Noise Cancellation

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I didn't like the change that cancellation makes oh when they close the car door I work as a driver every jump I make my head started to hurt that was the only thing I didn't like

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

      Hi Arturo,

      We regret to hear that you are not satisfied with the headphones. The Adaptive Sound Control (auto adjustment of the noise canceling function by behavior recognition) can be adjusted through the Sony Headphones Connect app. For more information, please refer to this link:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/hpc/v1/en/contents/TP0001548865.html

      For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing the headphones properly. You may find this link helpful:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.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:
      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 Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the headache

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wish i knew what these buds are like if they worked. Fresh out the box and wont even go into pairing mode. What a disappointment!!!!!

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

      Hi Certified, We're sorry to hear about the pairing issue that you've experienced. This is definitely not the news that we would like to hear nor the experience we want you to have. If you're unable to pair your WF1000XM5 to your Bluetooth device, please follow the troubleshooting steps on this link to resolve the issue.
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000780045.html

      If you are unable to resolve your concern, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
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      Sincerely,
      Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Ticked off at Sony!

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    250 dollars for 20 minutes of battery life. Waste/loss of money.

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

      Hi Excustomer, we're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your Sony unit. Please make sure the firmware of Headphone Connect app and the unit are both up to date. Please check this link for more details:

      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm5/downloads

      Please follow this link to isolate the issue:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783897.html?search=battery%20life

      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