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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2380 reviews

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  • 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

83%
would recommend
to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the exceptional sound quality, outstanding battery life, and comfortable fit of the product. Many also praise its clear bass and effective Active Noise Cancellation. However, some users have experienced frustrating initial connectivity issues. A few customers also noted concerns regarding the price, sensitive touch controls, and a perceived 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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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

    Best sounding earbuds on the market the sony earbud is the only earbuds i will buy

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

      Hi Sonny,

      You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love these

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

    [Employee of bestbuy] Love the sound quality of these they sound really good and honestly haven’t took them off since!

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

      Hi Vic06,

      You made the right choice! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Mostly love the 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.

    Love the sound and many options it has to make it personalized to you. Dislike the difficulty to be heard in loud places

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

      Hi KIles,

      Thank you for your thoughtful review of the Sony - WF1000XM5 earbuds! We're honored to hear you're enjoying the sound quality and the many personalization options—they were designed to give listeners a truly tailored experience. We also understand your concern about call clarity in louder environments. While the WF1000XM5 uses advanced noise reduction to help improve voice pickup, background noise can sometimes still affect how you're heard. We'll make sure to share your feedback with our team, as it helps us continue to improve future models.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best ear buds ever owned had all samsung before and heard apples but sony got it in this category.

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

      Hi Notwise, awesome! We're thrilled to hear that you consider our WF-1000XM5 the best earbuds you've ever owned, especially after trying other brands like Samsung and Apple. Our team works hard to deliver top-notch audio quality and innovative features, and it's wonderful to know that our efforts have made a positive impact on your listening experience. Enjoy your music with the WF-1000XM5 and thanks for choosing Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Almost Perfect

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

    Almost Perfect, I just need more bass and more dynamics, I don't know, maybe they will be good for someone else, it's a matter of hearing

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

      Hi Marek, Thank you for the feedback! 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! -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works good

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They work pretty good, but the case and earbuds are pretty small

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

      Hello JasonM,

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We’re excited to hear that the WF1000XM5 earbuds are performing well for you. We appreciate your observation regarding the compact size of the case and earbuds, and we will be sharing this valuable feedback with our product development team to inform future improvements.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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

    Amazing product, I used apple products for the longest but these have been superior by far

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

      Hi CharlesS, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WF-1000XM5 earbuds! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    They have great sound quality and noise canceling and the ambient sounds is pretty good haven't had any problems with them so far and its been 3 month's . Overall i am very happy with them

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

      Hi there,

      That's fantastic! It is really lovely to hear that you are 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 review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very please with the sound quality

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

    Clear sound and much better sound quality than the airPods I have used in the past. Noise canceling is nice and helps with studying when in coffe shops noisy than normal

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

      We're glad that you are enjoying your new Sony earphones, WhyWhen! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AMAZING IN EAR HEADPHONES!

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

    Excellent sound quality! Possibly even better than AirPods Pro, definitely recommend these headphones, you cannot go wrong purchasing these!

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

      That's very nice to hear! We're happy that you like the sound quality of your new Sony headphones. We appreciate the positive feedback and thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Lack of a secure fit... exchanged

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

    I bought them then returned for Bose QCII's. I bought them originally for the longer battery life but the lack of a secure fit, being the only thing holding the headphones from dropping all the time and eventually breaking would be the ear tips. I don't prefer jamming them in my ear so the Bose have a more relaxed fit. Just my 2 cents I have an active job and maybe if someone is doing rigorous exercise to avoid. Maybe Sony will make ear-fins?

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

      Hi Bmar916, we're sorry to hear that you had returned your Sony unit. It is recommended to follow this link when wearing the unit and secure the fit:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html?search=wearing

      We have our Support team that is always happy to assist. You may email us anytime at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:

      We hope you consider Sony again. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not bad

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

    They’re pretty good they just don’t stay charged long

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

      Hi ParisJ,
      Thanks for your honest feedback! It brings us great joy to hear that you're enjoying the sound of your WF-1000XM5, but we’re sorry to hear the battery life is falling short.

      To help you get more listening time, we recommend trying these steps:

      -Open the Sony | Sound Connect app and ensure your earbuds are running the latest software version.
      -Features like DSEE Extreme, Speak-to-Chat, and Voice Assistant (Always-on) use extra power. Try turning these off in the app to see if battery life improves.
      -If the drain persists, you can try resetting the earbuds using the instructions on our support page: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783924.html

      Give those a try!

      Thanks for considering Sony and sharing your feedback.
      Warm regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great noise canceling

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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 quality and noise canceling. Call quality with the noise canceling is great! Id recommend this product to others in the market.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      That's great to hear, RobinD! We're happy that you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    New Buds are great, trade in credit falls short

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

    Sony buds are great, but haven't heard anything on the trade in credit that I qualified for. Feel like I gave away my earlier model Sony Buds for free. Can't get any information on the status, been over a month

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony earbuds

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

    Love these better than my olds ones. They were to heavy and fall out my ear. These are much lighter and fit better. Money well spent!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi CharlieC, it is nice to know that you love your new earbuds. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 4 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.

    It takes a bit to find a true noise cancelling mode on the earbuds, but once you do they are very good.

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

      Hi John, That's awesome! We're very pleased to hear that you were able to find the most suitable noise cancelling configuration to perfectly suit your needs. 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! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Bose to Sony

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

    Switched for gym/exercise. Gets the job done. good on the move.

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

      HI RadD,

      We are pleased to hear that the WF-1000XM5 earbuds are working well for your gym sessions! It is great to know that their compact, secure fit and advanced noise cancellation provide the performance you need while on the move.

      Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards, Eliab Sony_US

  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love these.

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    [Employee of bestbuy] I had the XM3’s for years and absolutely loved them so I decided to upgrade and I can say without a doubt that Sony have outdone themselves yet again!

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

      Hi Darth,

      Fabulous! You've definitely made a great choice! Thank you very much for upgrading to the WF-1000XM5. We are extremely pleased to know that you love its amazing performance. 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 for trusting Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Over hyped!! But good.

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

    I have the WF-1000XM4s and they were great head phones. Then I got the WF-1000XM5s and though they are better to wear in the ears, the bone sensing feature os extremely annoying. When I'm on the treadmill or even chewing gum or doing something with my jaw the audio gets cut off because of the headphone having to adjust. This is extremely annoying! Its the one thing I regret about buying an upgrade?

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

      Hi Ref3129,

      Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the WF1000XM5. We're glad that you like the fit of the headphones. Your feedback about the Speak-to-Chat function is greatly appreciated. The Speak-to-Chat mode activates when the headset detects the speech of the person wearing the headset, but in rare cases, it may activate in response to vibrations caused by devices such as electric toothbrushes, electric massagers, and electric shavers, or by activities such as brushing your teeth, coughing, or humming. In cases where the Speak-to-Chat mode frequently activates by accident, set Speak-to-Chat to “L Sensitivity”. You can change the sensitivity by using the Sony Headphones Connect app. For more information, please refer to these links:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781980.html
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783877.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 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Product

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

    Please with item, use the earbuds everyday all day no issues. Comfortable to have in ear, dont even notice them after a while. Battery life is great!

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

      Hi Styles,

      Great! We're thrilled that you like the comfort, battery life, and functionality 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