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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2332 reviews

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  • Sound Quality

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    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

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Customers are impressed with the WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds, particularly the sound quality, battery life, and comfortable fit. Many appreciate the clear sound and booming bass, as well as the effectiveness of the active noise cancellation. However, some users have noted connectivity issues and overly sensitive touch controls, while others feel the product is a bit expensive.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    best sound I have heard in an earbud

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

    Just amazing! I also have the XM4 earbuds which sound almost the same but are quite a bit bigger.

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

      Hi edamb, We are thrilled to learn that the Sony WF1000XM5 earbuds have left a lasting impression on you with their exceptional sound quality! It’s remarkable to see how they uphold the impressive audio standards set by the WF1000XM4, all while being more compact. Continue sharing your wonderful reviews, and thank you for placing your trust in Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Earbuds

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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.

    Best earbuds I've used, I love Sony products and I have a pair of headphones, but I wanted to try the earbuds, the noise cancelling and ambient sound control works really well on these

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

      Hi JaedonE, perfect! We're extremely pleased to know that you love our products and that you're satisfied with the amazing performance of your WF-1000XM5. Thank you very much for your purchase and for trusting Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Bluetooth Earbuds

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good wireless earbuds. The noise cancelling is unbelievable. I love the way it switches between two devices.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Timothy, You've made an excellent choice! Thank you for upgrading to your new WF-1000XM5 earbud headphones. We're glad you're enjoying all the improvements we made on these earbuds. We hope you enjoy the WF-1000XM5, not only as noise canceling music listening devices, but as communication tools. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best

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

    The Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones are easily the most exciting pair to debut this year, bringing a fresh take on the best Bluetooth cans in the business.

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

      Fabulous! Thanks for commenting, Huxley! We are happy that you're satisfied with the amazing performance of your WH-1000XM5. Thank you very much for the perfect star review and for commending Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Just get an xm4 until the xm6 comes out

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

    I miss the XM4. The changes in design has made it so that the earbuds never fits quite right in my ear, and I've used multiple tip types. Also, if you only use one ear bud, it doesn't default to noise canceling. You can turn on NC manually or use adaptive control, but even then adaptive controls keeps turning off in the app. Meaning it defaults back to ambient noise. If you drop the case the buds just go flying out, I've almost lost them multiple times. It happened occasionally with the xm4s, but the xm5 magnet is weaker I think. Battery life, connectivity, and sound are great, but the problems I outlined make it a fail in my book.

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

      Hi Acw00, Thank you for your feedback on the WF-1000XM5. We appreciate your detailed review and are sorry to hear about the issues you've encountered.
      Regarding the fit of the earbuds, we understand that comfort and secure fit are crucial. If you've already tried different sizes and types of ear tips and you continue to experience discomfort, please reach out to our support team for further assistance.

      For the noise-canceling feature, we acknowledge that it should ideally activate automatically when using a single earbud. We will pass on your feedback to our development team.

      The concern about the earbuds falling out of the case is noted. We will look into the magnet strength and case design to ensure the earbuds remain secure during everyday use.

      We're glad to hear that you are satisfied with the battery life, connectivity, and sound quality of these earbuds.

      Thank you for choosing Sony. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good 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.

    Very nice sounding earbuds. They come with 4 different sized rubber ear plugs. The app for them is very good. There is sound presets along with an equalizer. Phone calls are clear with no distortion. The noise canceling is decent but could be better in my opinion. Overall sound quality is very good. I highly recommend these earbuds.

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

      Hi MaryB,

      Thanks for sharing your 5-star review and experience with the WF1000XM5. We're glad that you like the sound, dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect), and call quality of the headphones. Your feedback about the noise canceling function is greatly appreciated.

      For optimum performance, make sure to install the latest software version of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).

      The steps on this link may also help you have a better experience with the noise canceling function:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000780044.html

      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.

      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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the money

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

    Sound quality is absolutely fantastic. I ride a motorcycle, ans these are a daily use for me because of the ANC that Sony uses, and it blocks out almost ALL outside sound. I highly reccomend this.

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

      Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and noise canceling of the headphones. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great headphones

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

    For earbuds, I believe they're top of the line. They fit well and have phenomenal sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Perry, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new headphones. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Silence is my friend.

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

    I was a bose guy all day long. That is until I met these Sony earbuds that stole my heart. They fit in my ear nice and comfy. I really like how compact the charging case is. This case offers wireless charging. If you enjoy being alone this will have you feeling as if it’s only you out here in this world lol.

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

      Amazing! You've made a great choice! We are very happy to hear that it perfectly suits your needs and expectations. 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 sharing your awesome experience and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best earbuds

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

    Not only is the sound amazing, the mics eork great, but the memory foam tips are huge upgrade from the silicone type thst the samsung, google, and jbl earbuds have. Way better fit for better noise cancelling.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi NyxxApocalypse, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new WF-1000XM5! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Get. It.

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

    Clen sound. Very good connectivity via bluetooth. Havent had issues connecting automatically. Sound will pause when removing them from ear and play when inserting then agian.

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best in the game

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These earbuds are the best on the market. All the new ones that have come out don't come close when it comes to noise canceling

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi OmarJ, Fantastic! We're extremely pleased to hear that you're satisfied with the amazing noise canceling and superb performance of your WF-1000XM5. Thank you so much for the perfect star revierw and for choosing Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best earbuds in the market

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

    Amazing purchase and personally i think these are a lot better than the airpods pro i’m used to always buying.

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

      Awesome! We're glad to hear that you like your new Sony headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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

    My son loves these for school . Only replacing them because of a lost item.

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

      We are ecstatic to learn that your son loves the features and performance of the WF-1000XM5 earbuds so much that you are purchasing them again! Hearing that they are a great fit for his school activities is wonderful feedback. Thank you for your continued support to Sony!

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great sound, sleek. Fit could be better.

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My 3rd Sony earbuds. I have always been a fan of the sound and noise canceling it great. The case is pocketable, quick charge is nice. I think the buds could fit better.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi FX914,

      Thanks for commenting! We are thrilled to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, exceptional noise canceling function, quick charge feature, and portable design of the supplied charging case of the WF-1000XM5. We greatly appreciate your input with the fit of the headphones. 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

      Thank for your purchase and for always choosing Sony!

      Best regards,

      Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony earbuds

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

    Hands down the best earbuds i have owned! The noise cancelling feature works very well. I can mow the grass whille listening to my favorite poscast. Happy with the purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ZacharyS, we're glad you are happy of your purchase! Enjoy! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great ear buds!

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

    Have had several high end ear buds, these are the best! Noise canceling could be better and had to buy different tips as I have weird ears BUT - love these, well worth the $$!

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

      We're truly heartened to learn that your Sony earbuds have stood out as the best among other high-end models—thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! It's great to know you love them and that they're well worth the investment. The WF-1000XM5’s customizable fit and impressive sound quality are features we design with comfort and performance in mind, and we appreciate your feedback about the noise canceling and ear tips.

      Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you an enjoyable day!
      DiegoV. Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Earbuds

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

    They were quite good at noise canceling, even on my motorcycle. I lost them a week or two after I bought them, though...

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi NateR, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you like noise canceling. We also regret to hear that you lost these earbuds. If there's anything that we could help you with, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com. Regards, Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Review

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

    Sound is amazing. These don't fall out of my ears.

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

      Hi BrettB,

      Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality 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

    Great Earbuds!!!

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

    My first Sony earbuds were the WF1000XM3...then I upgraded to the WF1000XM4...now I've upgraded again to the WF1000XM5. So, if you see a pattern, then you're correct - these are really great overall earbuds. If you have the budget and are looking for one of the best earbuds, then I highly recommend giving these a try.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      That's wonderful, ForeverMeek2012! We're happy to hear that you are impressed with our products and we appreciate that you'd recommend this one to others. The WF-1000XM5 features cutting-edge technology to deliver premium sound quality and the best truly wireless noise-cancelling performance on the market1. With a specially designed driver unit, for wide frequency production, deep bass and clear vocals, these headphones are designed to immerse you in a sound so good, it feels like you’re in the studio with your favorite artists. Enjoy and thank you for choosing Sony! - Craig Sony_US