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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2223 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    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 4 out of 5 stars

    Beat

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

    Overall pretty good headphones, sometimes my left headphones doesnt sync

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

      Hi Thomasjones,

      Thanks for commenting. While we are glad to know about your satisfaction with the overall performance of your WF-1000XM5, we are really sorry if you're experiencing sync issue with your left earbud. This is certainly not the experience we wanted you to have. To resolve this problem, let's try to isolate and address it by performing troubleshooting. To start, if you haven't already, we suggest updating your WF-1000XM5 firmware to the latest version. This update enhances the headphones' functionality and features while addressing any performance issues you might be experiencing. For instructions, please visit the link below:
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm5/downloads

      If the issue persists, please refer to the following articles to further isolate the problem:
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00248187
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00298365
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000780030.html
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783925.html

      I hope this helps.

      Should you need more information/technical assistance, please feel free to email 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:

      Name:
      BestBuy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Thank you very much for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,

      Romeo
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sound is amazing!

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

    My new EDC buds.. The only thing is that I had a hard time to find the perfect fit earbuds.

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

      Hi Jolele, Thank you for your honest review! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new WF1000XM5 earbuds! To find the perfect fit earbud tips for you, please check our help guide link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html

      The WF1000XM5 is the best noise canceling earbuds, with two proprietary processors that cancel more external noise than ever, a new high performance driver unit, dual feedback microphones and Noise Isolation Earbud Tips.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Earbuds

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

    If you go into Best Buy and say give me the best you have. They will hand you these. No competition out there.

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

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the premium price

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

    These weren’t for me. For the price I expected a better fit and a better feel in the quality. Sound quality was good but again not something I can tell the difference with compared to others. I’d increase the rating if the price was more in line with AirPod pros.

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

      Hi Matt, We're sorry to hear that the Sony WF1000XM5 didn't live up to your expectations. Please allow us to help you and turn this into a better experience. 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. You can 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. Please follow this link for more details:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781968.html

      To ensure optimal listening experience, please set these earbuds on Priority on sound quality: Prioritizes the sound quality. Please check these links for more details:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781983.html?search=sound%20quality

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000779956.html?search=sound%20quality

      If you have further questions or concerns about your Sony WF1000XM5, feel free to contact our product support team through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US.

      Or email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Sincerely,
      Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Subpar Earbuds, Sony can do better for this price

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

    Earbuds sound quality was beaten by many others for example jbl live pros beat them, had gotten the samsung buds 3 pro and will never look back what a shame, sonys earbuds used to be good.

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

      We are sorry to hear that the WF-1000XM5 earbuds did not meet your sound quality expectations and that you feel they were surpassed by competing brands.

      We are continuously working to improve and refine the audio performance of our products, and we appreciate you sharing your comparison, as this feedback is valuable to our engineering teams.

      Thanks for considering Sony products.

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good upgrade to the link buds

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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 ear bud s you just have to cleans them because if your ears are dirty it will afect the tips

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

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Mechanical

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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 enjoyed using the ear buds my only wish would be more battery

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

      Hi RomieW,

      Fabulous! We are truly happy to learn that you're having an enjoyable listening experience with your WF-1000XM5. We greatly appreciate your feedback with the battery life. Usage hours may be different depending on the settings for the headset functions and usage conditions. For more details, please refer to the following Help Guide links:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781965.html
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000783897.html

      I hope this helps.

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

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

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

    It honestly disappointed me. I may have had high expectations but it didnt felt like an upgrade from the Airpods Pro

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi HarryG,

      We're sorry to hear that you are having some issues with your WF-1000XM5 earbud headphones and it hasn't performed to your standards. This is not the experience we want you to have. Your feedback is extremely important to us and is very much appreciated.

      To ensure optimal performance, as well as to obtain the best fit and prevent the headset from falling out, change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ears. If you feel earbud tips are difficult to put into your ears, change the size of earbud tips or squeeze earbud tips lightly before wearing the headset. When wearing them, gently pull up on the top of your ears, put the earbud tips in your ear canal, and then twist the earbuds into place. This makes sure the earbuds are firmly in the ear canal.

      Please make sure to follow the guide from this link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm5/articles/00262839

      By using the Sony Headphones Connect app, you can make few adjustments to your headphones settings to suit your needs. This will give you more control over your headphones and their performance. For more details, you may refer to this link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-1000xm5/articles/00286844

      If you still have the unit and you need further assistance regarding your concern, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Sincerely,
      Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Best

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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.

    They are the best available. Between the BOSE and these and after research, this won.

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

      You made the right choice with the Sony WF1000XM5! We're thrilled that you are enjoying these amazing headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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

    A good product, it was easy to set it up with my Iphon and for now it works as expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DorinaH, perfect! You've certainly made a great choice! We're thrilled to know that you're satisfied with the ease of setup and amazing performance of your WF1000XM5. Thank you very much for the perfect star review and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for android

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

    Better noise cancelation than the air pods pro, good for any kind of android phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi GhostV,
      Many thanks for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear you like the noise canceling features of your WF1000XM5 earbuds. Your satisfaction with our product means a lot to us. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris Sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    For the price meh.

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

    For the money nope. Just ain’t there Sony the AirPod pros were better for noise cancellation. But they were nice.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Kickrocks661,

      We understand your experience with the noise cancellation was not what you expected. Since the WF-1000XM5 are our premium in-ear noise-cancelling model, if you are looking for Sony's absolute best noise-cancelling performance, we recommend considering our WH-1000XM6 over-ear headphones. The over-ear design generally offers our maximum level of noise isolation for superior quiet in busy environments. We appreciate your honest feedback.

      Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,
      Eliab Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful pink color.

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

    The color is beautiful and the music sounds great, but the size and weight are excessive for the ear; they fall off constantly and are very sensitive to certain movements. It tends to be annoying when the music stops constantly.

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

      Hello DianaP.

      Thank you for considering Sony products. We're so glad you appreciate the color and sound quality. Your feedback about the size, weight, and comfort during movement is really important to us, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you.

      To help with this, please try experimenting with all the different eartip sizes included with your WF-1000XM5. A proper seal is often key to a secure fit and can prevent accidental disconnections.

      Additionally, we recommend reviewing our wearing guide to ensure you're positioning the earbuds correctly for optimal stability: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000778771.html.

      For assistance with sound issues, we recommend following the steps outlined in this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000779959.html.

      If the issue continues after the provided steps, or if you require assistance with any step, please contact Sony Support for tailored help: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good headphones.

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

    Theyre good headphones just gotta learn to use em correctly.

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

      Thanks for commenting! We are glad to hear your satisfaction with the superb 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.

      If there's something we can do to help or you may need an information/technical assistance with our product, please feel free to contact us and we'll be more than happy to assist you. Please send us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following:

      Name:
      BestBuy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Thank you so much for your purchase, and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok and not worth the money

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

    I have been using these headphones for the last few weeks and i am a little disappointed in the product. When i put them in my ear, it hurts over time and the noise canceling function is ok. My recommendation is to buy headphones that are cheaper and would be the sam quality.

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

      Hi Chris, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We understand your feedback regarding the fit and comfort of your Sony unit. Please 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. Please check this link for more details:

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

      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

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ear tips dont fit

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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.

    I haved owned the XM4s for two years, and just purchased the 5’s. None of the included tips will create a proper seal in my ears (as confirmed by Sony’s software). Without a tight seal, sound quality is really bad. There appears to be no options, as Sony doesnt make xl tips, and I cant find anything acceptable online. Looks like these are getting returned, which is unfortunate.

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

      Hi Rock,

      We regret to hear that you are not satisfied with the headphones. Your feedback is extremely important to us and is very much appreciated.

      For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing the headphones properly. 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. Wear the headset so that the earbud tip is comfortably situated as deep in the ear canal as possible. For more information, please refer to these links:

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

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781968.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

  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing buds

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

    Probably one of the best on the market. Sony has a great integrated app system to fully control the buds. Very responsive to touch

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

      Hi sour,

      Awesome! You've made a great choice! We are very happy to know your satisfaction with the customizable settings through the Sony Headphones Connect app and very responsive touch control function 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 your purchase and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    So far so good.. the multiple connectivity is my favorite feature.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AufrisD, great! We're happy that you are enjoying your new earbuds! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Service by Best Buy

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

    Great service and technical advice from the team. Thank you

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi KevinO, Amazing! We're pleased to hear that you're satisfied with the service! We also appreciate your 5 Star rating and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Hella good

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

    Love these eardubs. Never went back to my airpods. One gripe i have about is it shoulve came with silicone tips.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi jeromesk33,

      Fabulous! We are very happy to know that you love your WF-1000XM5. We truly appreciate your feedback with the supplied earbud tips. 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