Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WF1000XM5/P
- SKU:
- 6594434
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
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Customers are saying
Customers often highlight the excellent sound quality, long battery life, and comfortable fit of these earbuds. Many appreciate the booming bass and effective active noise cancellation, as well as the lightweight design. However, some users find the initial connectivity frustrating and the touch controls overly sensitive. A few also mention the price and volume level as potential drawbacks.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Definitely worth the price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds cancelling is good, sound app has good options, nice sound quality all round and ear pieces are more of a foam so the fit closer to eat plugs than most ear bubs. Wish the battery and range were abit better but never too far from my phone
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello CollinJ,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It’s rewarding to hear that you're enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling of your WF-1000XM5 earbuds, as well as the useful options in the Sony Sound Connect App. It's also good to know that the foam earpieces are providing you with a comfortable and secure fit.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the battery and range. We're always looking for ways to improve our products, and your insights are valuable to us.
Best regards,
-Fred
No regrets on the switch
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They're basically the WF-1000XM4 just better. Regular sound isolation is to the point i have to remove them to talk. The fit is perfect, i use them as sleep buds when i visit home so my dogs don't disturb me. No pain from them being in at night and none from lung ease tone as well. I use them as headphones for my job and the xm5's don't give me the pain that the previous ones did. I love and hate how small the case if only because i lose things and constantly forget i have them in my pocket. So far, these are the best headphones I've ever had. Can even stand a nice rainstorm as well if you're caught in one without an umbrella.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mldz,
You made the right choice upgrading to the WF-1000XM5! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the noise canceling function, fit, comfort, water resistance function, and supplied case 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
Worth it!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great earbuds! Phenomenal sound quality. Really glad I purchased these. The noise cancellation is really good. Love these for the gym and even travel. I have used airpods for years and I wasn't sure at first about switching but these are really good quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, Nunzy!
We are so happy to hear that you are loving your new WF-1000XM5! It’s wonderful to know that the switch from your long-time earbuds was worth it and that the phenomenal sound and noise cancellation are making your gym sessions and travel even better.
Thank you for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience!
Best regards,
Gus,
Sony Social Media Team
Great sound. Dumb volume adjustment.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound quality. More comfortable, Good noise cancellation. Excellent battery life. All in all, a worthy upgrade to the WF1000XM4. The one thing that I REALLY dislike is that the option to assign volume control to one of the earbuds is no longer available. Now the only way to control volume is 4 taps on the earbud, right for up, left for down. This is a step down from the previous version for which sound controls were a function that could be selected for either earbud.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Amadams,
Thanks for commenting. We are thrilled to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, very comfortable fit design, long-lasting battery life, and exceptional noise canceling feature of your WF-1000XM5. We greatly appreciate your feedback about the volume control function of these headphones. For more details about the touch sensor, please refer to the following Help Guide link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781367.html?search=volume
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 more information/technical assistance 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
Great Earbuds!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Sound, Battery is amazing, looks okay, odd shape, feels slightly odd, stays in your ear like a champ, no real issues, worth the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoelH,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality, battery life and price point of the headphones. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
SONY outperforms most if not all earbuds available
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Be sure to start with the largest ear cushion, and work your way down to the smallest; as the product manual dictates. These earbuds have exceptional sound quality, better than my BOSE QC quiet comfort earbuds to say the least. My BOSE QC earbuds have a tendency to completely lose all sound output in one of the earbuds. I have found the Sony WH1000XM5 earbuds have far be/er sound qualitiy than the BOSE QC that i no longer use. Unfortunately my SONY WH1000XM5 earbuds got stollen and no way to locate the. In any regard, with which ever earbud you choose. Be wise by going the extra mile, by putting forth a little effort and time ASAP and register your product. I failed to do this with my SONY wh-1000xm5 earbuds, and now I remain without them, as they have gotten stollen. Now with the cons or con rather, as I was self explanatory earlier. There is no way to track down who stollen your buddies without registering them, then download a tracking app in hopes that you get lucky enough to vet reunited with you earbuds that you may have spent you hard earned money on. Oh, one feature that is vital and can be greatly improved on with all earbud types and models, are the QC quiet comfort features. should be greatly improved on. While listening to music (not very loud at all) I was unable to hear my family talking to me. The ambient noise (surrounding noises, mainly someone talking to you) was very hard to hear them or anyone else, without them raising their voice, almost at a point that they was yelling before i could hear them talking. I understand the QC feature is to immerse you into your music or audio book, without disruptions. But at the same time you need to hear people when they open their mouth and speak.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jfloyd1289, That's perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Craig
Great.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I lost an AirPod and was done buying more. I watched a hundred Youtube reviews and bought these. I figured if they sucked like the Sennheisers I bought, I would return them and try the Samsung Buds Pro 2's and if all else failed, go back to AirPods. Welp, these are FIRE. They hit the highs, the mids, the lows. The ANC works. They look cool in the ear. The ONLY con I have is that the tracking on these when you have an iPhone SUCKS. You can't find them. I ended up putting them in a little pouch with an Airtag and now they are perfect... Would buy again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AmberR,
Fabulous! You've made a great choice! We are very happy to hear your satisfaction 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 so much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Just about perfect.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.There's no doubt the Sonys sound great, and fit very comfortably in my ears. The noise cancellation is good, but cannot compare to my Apple AirPods Max over the ear headphones, but I think that is just the nature of the way each of them works. My only negative with these Sonys is that mine are sometimes slow to pair with my iPad Pro and Dell Laptop. But they do eventually get there, and when they finally pair, I find them very enjoyable to listen to and firmly stable in my ear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JudgeTony, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your WF1000XM5. We're very pleased to hear you like the great sound quality, comfortable and fit, and excellent noise cancellation of your new Sony WF1000XM5. We're sorry to hear about the slow pairing with your iPad and Dell laptop. Please make sure that the firmware version is up-to-date via the Sony Headphones Connect app to ensure optimal performance. 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! -Sam
The best pair of wireless earbuds yet.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are amazing. So light (xm4 would hurt my ears if worn too long). The battery life is great. Quick charge time is so fast. My XM4s didn't hold a charge anymore. I'm so happy I could replace them with these. Best wireless earbuds yet. I turned off the chat feature because every time I would sing or cough it would trigger the ambient sounds and pause my music. Very sensitive, but it's a great feature. I use it when I travel (and not sick). Get yourself a pair today. I was patient and waited for a sale.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Invisibleman21, we're glad you are happy with your new earbuds! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Great pair of headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use these headphones for noisy yard work (mowing the lawn) to protect my hearing and listen to music. I also use them for running and gym. They stay in my ears just fine, and the battery life is great. This is my third set, charging system gives out after about 2 yrs
I would recommend this to a friendGreat Buds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the sound in these. they have a very long 8+ hours between the case and buds of play time. The noise cancelling is good with the bypass setting allowing room noise in easily
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Dwayne,
Thanks for your fantastic review! We're truly heartened to hear you love the sound of the WF-1000XM5 earbuds.
It's great to know that you're enjoying the excellent battery life and that our industry-leading noise canceling and Ambient Sound Mode are enhancing your experience!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
Sony earbuds
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.5 stars for these ear buds. The sound quality is amazing and they stay in place when working out.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Elizabeth,
We are very glad to hear that your new WF1000XM5 are delivering amazing sound quality while providing a secure fit during your workouts! It is wonderful to know they are staying perfectly in place while you move. This model is designed to impress with our Integrated Processor V2, which unlocks the full potential of our HD Noise Canceling Processor QN2e for unprecedented noise cancellation, and the Dynamic Driver X specially designed for wide frequency reproduction and clear vocals.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
I think this is my second pair! (Not a bad review)
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got this ones after I gave the XM4 to my brother and they still work! I've never complaint about Sony product, great sound, battery life and connectivity
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EdgarP,
We're so glad to hear that. Thank you for your fantastic 5-star rating and for sharing your experience upgrading to your Sony WF1000XM5 earbuds. It's wonderful to know that your previous XM4s are still going strong with your brother, and that you've never had a complaint about Sony products. The sound quality, battery life, and seamless connectivity of your new Sony earbuds are truly designed for lasting enjoyment and effortless listening.
Thank you for choosing Sony. We hope your day is as reliable and vibrant as your music experience!
DiegoV.
they just work!
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] -very comfortable to wear -great noise cancelation -long battery life -seamless connection between two devices
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Foslix, we appreciate your positive review! Hope you are enjoying our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Amazing pure SONY audio performance via LDAC
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are amazing always, but especially with LDAC with a hi quality audio source. The transparency, noise cancellation, long wear comfort both exercising and sedentary, and even the sound stage are not as good to me as my airpod pro 2 gen earbuds. But, OMG these are for the music and WOW do they ever deliver! I have SONY IEMs and headphones and these deliver a PURE ROBUST MUSIC experience with a decent DAC and LDAC transmitter. They are very good via AAC and SBC, but once you hear what they can be it is really hard to settle for what lower quality BT forces them to be.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Erin, Perfect! We're thrilled to hear you like the LDAC support, ambient sound mode, excellent noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and great sound quality of your Sony WF1000XM5. 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! -Sam
Love these . Loyal xm series customer for years
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very amazing sound, very immersive with low bass, the highs are crisp, and the mids do not disappoint. I had the xm4s for years and multiple pairs. I originally thought they couldn’t upgrade much sound wise but man, I was wrong
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BraydenP!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It is fantastic to know you’re enjoying the sound quality of the WF-1000XM5.
These earbuds feature advanced noise cancellation, clear and detailed audio and a lightweight, comfortable design for long listening sessions.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
Great Earbuds!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great fit,sound, excellent battery life, and features are great not confusing. Will be buying a pair fory daughter.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RaymondD,
Awesome! We're thrilled that you like the fit, sound quality, battery life, and user-friendly functions of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Good earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound quality and they last a good amount of time without being charged. I use them everyday and may charge my case weekly.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello ClintonG,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that the WF1000XM5 earbuds provide you with excellent sound quality and long-lasting battery life. It's wonderful to know they support your daily routine so well. Thank you for sharing your experience and for making them a part of your everyday life!
Best regards,
-Fred
Sony WF1000XM5
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I boight these Sony WF1000XM5 True wireless noise cancelling earbuds - black because of the great reviews they had. These are an expensive set of earbuds but figured you get what you paiy for and the reviews bosted great quality. As the reviews state, you do need to figure out which earpads fit the best. For me, the ones attached were too big for my ears, but it does come with 3 other pads for easy adjustments. This device paired easily with my Android Samsung S20 phone, and as well as my Lenovo Carbon X1 and my Dell laptop. The noise reduction could be a little better, however, still playing with the fit in my ear, and that can contribute to that. The battery does last a long time. I was able to take 4 train trips, 3 hours long each, and taking phone calls and MS Teams meeting, and had not charged the set for a week and a half before plugging them in. As for the soind quality, I am on the fence. The sound works best when listening to NetFlix movies, and when listening to music on Spotify, the sound doesnt appear as good, but could be the playlists I have choosen. Telephone calls are clear and the person on the end staes they can hear me loud and clear ( except for spotty reception areas. Would I buy these again, yes,!! I have only had them maybe 3 weeks, and clearly need to read the manual to figure out all the functions this device can offer.
I would recommend this to a friendNot great for apple products IMO
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is great, ease of use not so much. Also although they would stay in my ear even when sweating it felt like they would fall out any moment maybe due to the way the earphones go upside down. Maybe because i am biased to using AirPods for years now but just the connectivity with an iPhone for me it was a hassle. Sound quality and customizability was there though.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi OscarR, we're sorry to hear you've had a less-than-ideal experience with the ease of use and fit of your WF-1000XM5 earbuds. We understand that a comfortable and secure fit along with seamless connectivity, are crucial for an enjoyable listening experience.
We recommend trying the different sizes of earbud tips that came with your WF-1000XM5s. Experimenting with these can often significantly improve both the fit and the perceived stability of the earbuds, even when active.
Should you continue to experience any difficulties with connectivity or fit, or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our technical support team at https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thank you for being a valued Sony customer and for your feedback.
Best regards,
Estefany