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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2214 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 5 out of 5 stars

    Sounproof comfort

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

    Great they are truly sound proof and vsry low profile only thing is that rubber ear thing kinda hurts after awhile but not big enough to stop using them

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BenjaminO, we're glad you like our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Lighter color

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

    Returned for a lighter color black inside until you try to find it on a black workout floor

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Steve, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. Hope you are enjoying your new earbuds. We appreciate your feedback regarding the color of the unit. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony earbuds

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

    Works amazing sounds great no problems or laging in audio

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    Excellent reception, great noise cancelling. A very good buy

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi StanleyW, we're glad you are enjoying the noise canceling feature of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony

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

    Really happy with my purchase. Great sound quality

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Gary,
      Awesome! We're glad to hear that you are happy with your new WF-1000XM5 earbuds. Your satisfaction with the superb sound quality is greatly appreciated. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony earbuds.

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

    These are very adorable noise resistant and water resistant to I love these. and I recommend these to other people. A very good quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Sunshine, Thanks for sharing your review! We're happy to hear that you love your Sony XM5 earbuds and appreciate their cancelling feature, water resistance, and quality. Thank you for recommending and choosing Sony! Enjoy! -Maria Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent but Underwhelming

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

    I read everywhere that these were so great, even about the best overall in their class and release year. I was underwhelmed by their sound quality compared to what I was used to, as well as the quality of ANC and hearing through mode. They were as good as my experience with Jabra, but not as good as Pixel Buds Pro and AirPods. And I don't like the foam tips, they never conform to my ear for a complete seal. So I put in some of my own that fit the connecting part of the buds to get a more comfortable and complete seal. But even after that, I was surprised these didn't have better full range and sound quality at the lowest and highest of bass and treble. Maybe if I tried them again, which I won't do, and give them a longer test run, I might appreciate them more. But this was my impression compared to what I've used before.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi xlivelove, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your WF1000XM5. We're sorry to hear that these earbuds didn't live up to your expectations. This is definitely not the news that we would like to hear. Please allow us to help you and turn this into a better experience. To ensure you are getting the most out of your WF-1000XM5, if you haven't yet, please update its firmware to the latest version. The firmware update improves the functionality and features of the headphones.
      If you're underwhelmed with the sound quality, please follow the steps on this link:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000779956.html

      And if the noise canceling effects are not sufficient, please refer to this link for troubleshooting steps: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000780044.html

      We understand that finding the perfect fit can vary from person to person. We recommend trying different ear tip sizes and experimenting with the positioning to achieve a snug fit.

      If you have any specific suggestions or features you'd like to see, feel free to share them with us. Your insights are important to us as we work to meet and exceed your expectations. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Disappointing

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

    I spent a lot of time comparing these with the Bose quiet comfort ultra buds and bought these because much of what I read led me to believe they were the better option. They are not. The sound is good, but I spent hours and hours over 2 weeks and tried every combination of tip sizes to get these buds to fit right. No matter what I tried, and even though the fit analyzer claimed it was an airtight fit, they constantly fell out. I returned them today. I bought the Bose and got them on sale. I've had them in for the last several hours. They haven't fell out even once and the sound, especially the immersion mode, easily blows the Sony's away.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Denise, We are sorry to hear that the WF-1000XM5 did not meet your expectations and had to return the earbuds due to it not getting a great fit. We hope that you consider Sony again in your future purchases.

      Regards,
      Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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

    Great purchase would recommend the noise canceling is great

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Victor,
      Amazing! We're happy to hear that your investment with your WF1000XM5 noise canceling earbuds is worth it. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Sony! - Kris Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful sound

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

    Noise cancelling is incredibly effective. Sound quality very impressive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Sopaynefull, we're glad you like the noise canceling feature and sound quality of your new earbuds! 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great head phones just love them

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

    I love the sound quality! Iove the app that you can down load, the control

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LarryC, we're glad you like the sound quality and the Headphone Connect app of our product! 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! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound quality

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

    Great sound quality however the ear buds hurt/burn my ears

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

      Thanks for commenting. While we are thrilled to hear about your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality of your WF-1000XM5, we are sorry if you're experiencing comfort issue. If you wear the headset for a long time, your ears may start hurting. Use the headset while taking breaks periodically.
      ref: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783400.html

      And 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

      I hope this helps.

      Thank you very much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,

      Romeo
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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

    Great sound great things I’ve heard about these ear buds

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

      Thank you for the purchase and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy your headphones!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound quality

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

    Best headphones ive ever had i really wish i knew about these sooner

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hey Able,

      Awesome! You've made a great choice! We are truly happy to know that you're satisfied with the exceptional sound quality and superb performance of your WF-1000XM5. Thank you so much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best earbud headphones.

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

    Best earbud headphones. These are smaller than the previous model and they fit much better.

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

      You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the size and fit 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

    comfortable and great sound

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

    very good highly recommend to anyone looking for new headphones

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AlexanderM, we're happy that you are enjoying your new headphones! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Uncomfortable

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

    Sound quality is good, but they are super uncomfortable. The eartips are hard and make my ear hurt after a short time of wearing. These are now collecting dust on my shelf.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for sharing your feedback, Aidan.

      We are delighted to hear that you find the sound quality of the WF-1000XM5 earbuds to be good, but we are truly sorry that they are super uncomfortable due to the hard eartips, which has led to them collecting dust. We understand that comfort is just as critical as sound quality, and we regret that they are causing you pain after a short period of wearing.

      We would like to help you resolve this and get back to enjoying your premium earbuds. The WF-1000XM5 includes multiple sizes of ear tips in the box. We highly recommend trying the smallest or largest sizes to ensure a better seal that relieves pressure.

      If you would like direct assistance with fit or have further questions, please feel free to reach out to our dedicated support team here:

      https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones

      We hope to help you find a comfortable fit so you can enjoy the amazing sound quality!

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Buds

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

    These earbuds do an amazing job on call quality and blocking background noise.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Rojo, we're glad you like 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

    Elevating mood

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

    "Music with great sound quality boosts my mood." Sony does it again

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Best, Thanks for commenting! We are very happy to know that you're enjoying the amazing sound quality of your WF-1000XM5. Thank you very much for your purchase and for commending Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Fine I guess, but hoped for better

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

    Disappointment is the only feeling I have for these. They are a downgrade from the WF1000XM5. They are smaller but it feels like that came at a high cost. They don't want to stay connected to my phone, not completely dropping, but microdrops were they drop and re-connect super quick. Phone is in my pocket and wasn't an issue with the XM4s. They don't seat as well in the travel case and seem to auto-default to noise cancelling on just one of the two headphones no matter the setting i adjust on the app. Phone quality is good to great according to those i speak with while on them.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend