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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 2332 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

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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:
    Fit

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Newest version of Sony's earbuds is Great.

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

    Smaller is better for a change. The case and earbuds are better than the previous version. They are a little slick when removing from the case, so maybe a matte finish would be better. Other than that... they're great.

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

      Hi Hbee, we're glad you are enjoying our product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the material used in the WF1000XM5. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Noise cancellation

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

    Gotta be the go to for noise cancellation bus and airplane trips have been more enjoyable

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

      Hi DersonC, Fabulous! We are thrilled to hear that you are pleased with the outstanding performance of your WF-1000XM5. It's wonderful to know that you are enjoying their excellent noise canceling capabilities while traveling on buses and airplanes. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality

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

    Great headphones. Wish the noise canceling was better, but it does a decent job adjusting to your surroundings. I do wish the app was a little better, but that’s not a knock on the headphones themselves.

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

      Hi Gamerontheweekends, we're glad you are enjoying your new earbuds! 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 choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good Sound, Bad Earbud Tips

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

    The Sony WF-1000XM5 sound great. I had a pair of Pixel Buds Pro and the XM5s blew them out of the water. There is one big issue. The earbud tips are made of foam and none of the different sizes fit in my ears. They easily fell out while walking around. Since the tips contain the protective wire mesh, switching the tips out leaves the buds exposed to earwax and other debris. For an item that commands a premium price, I shouldn't have to figure out a workaround for the eartips not fitting correctly.

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

      Hi Rumpledstilts, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're glad you like the sound quality of the WF1000XM5. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your Sony unit. If you feel it is difficult to put the earbud tips into your ears, squeeze the earbud tips lightly before wearing the headset. Please follow this link for more details:

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

      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:

      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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    Excellent head phones they worked perfectly on everything cause music everything

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

      Thank you for the review, Ikeo!

      We are thrilled to hear that your WF-1000XM5 earbuds are working perfectly for everything you do! Whether it's catching every detail in your favorite music or staying connected throughout the day, we designed these to be the ultimate all-around companion.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Headphone

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Been using the same model since the first generation. One of the best on this generation

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello YominG,

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We're elated to hear that you've been enjoying the WF1000XM5 earbuds and have stayed with the series since the very first generation. Your loyalty and high praise for this latest model truly mean a lot to us. Knowing that our earbuds continue to earn your trust across generations inspires us to keep innovating and delivering the best possible listening experience.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent earbuds

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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 with punchy bass. The sub bass is a little lacking though. Excellent noise canceling and the ambient noise passthrough sounds very natural to me. Overall these are my favorite earbuds so far.

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

      Hi IrvinH,

      Fantastic! We are very happy to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, industry-leading noise canceling feature, and superb ambient sound mode function of your WF-1000XM5. 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 very much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Connect to phone in pockets

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

    love em but in my pockets they connect to my phone and it annoys me The noise canceling is good af for small earduds

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

      Thanks for commenting. We are thrilled to know that love your WF-1000XM5, and that you are satisfied with its exceptional noise canceling function. We are sorry if you are experiencing an automatic Bluetooth connection when your headphones are placed on your pocket. To avoid this problem, please ensure that your headphones are set into the charging case correctly so they turn off automatically before putting them into your pockets. Put the left headset unit (the headset unit with the tactile dot) back into the left hole of the charging case, and put the right headset unit back into the right hole of the charging case. Each headset unit will be set to the correct position in the charging case by the built-in magnet. You may also try cleaning the contact points on the charging case and earbud headphones to further isolate the problem. For more details, please refer to the following links:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000779810.html?search=when%20not%20use
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00249895

      I hope this helps.

      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.

      Should you need more assistance or information with our product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details so we can best assist you.

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,

      Romeo
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best earbuds I've ever had

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

    Everything I've heard about the great quality of these earbuds has lived up to the hype.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SebastianL, Perfect! You've certainly made a great choice! We're extremely pleased it suits your needs and expectations. Thank you so much for sharing your excellent experience with the WF1000XM5 and for choosing Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Top of the line

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

    These are the best earbud experience you can buy without going apple for sure

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

      We are beyond pleased to hear that you are having such a fantastic experience with the WF-1000XM5! It is wonderful to know that these earbuds stand out as a top choice for you, and we are glad we could provide the high-quality audio experience you were looking for.

      Thank you for making Sony part of your daily listening.

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    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
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      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 4 out of 5 stars

    Case sucks

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

    Works pretty well. Case sucks opens up after minamal moving and earbuds end up flying all over the place to get broke.

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

      Hi Earbuds,

      Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to hear the WF-1000XM5 earbuds themselves are working well for you. We're really sorry to hear about the issue you're having with the charging case. That's definitely not the experience we want our customers to have. We'll certainly pass this feedback about the case durability and design to our product development team. It's valuable insights like yours that help us improve.

      Thanks for choosing Sony, have a great day!
      DiegoV Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    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

  • 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.

    The earbuds provide great sound quality. They are also very good at reducing background noise. Im still learning some of the newer capabilities and am excited for the conveniences they will offer.

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

      Hi DJintown, we're glad you like the sound quality 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 4 out of 5 stars

    Great ANC comfort soso

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

    They have great sound and the active noise canceling is on par with my past bose qc buds2. But the foam type ear piece take getting used to

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Lowton, we're glad you like the sound quality and noise canceling feature of our product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the earbud tips of your Sony unit. 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 check this link for more details:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/contents/TP1000781968.html?search=earbud%20tips

      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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony buds

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

    Overall these headphones were good they have good active noise cancellation they felt well they have four different ear tips the case is small I like the design of the buds

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JassonV, it is very nice to hear that you like the WF1000XM5. Enjoy your new earbuds! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I always chose Sony ear buds over any

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

    Good quality feels strong. I do wish they were able to go a little louder but my ears may be spoiled from the xm5 over ear headphones

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JohnV, We appreciate your feedback. Please make sure to turn up the volume of both the earbuds and the connected music device. Despite your concern, we are glad that you like your Sony WF-1000XM5 noise canceling wireless in-ear headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New are great for sound, questionable ANC

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

    These are smaller than the xm4s and do make some amazing sound! I do wuestion the ANC when using as a needed situation. They do a really good job at it, but i feel like the prior version is slightly better with ANC.

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

    Top of the line

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

    Best pair of earbuds I've ever used. Noise canceling is better than any other ear bugmds I've tried

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

      Hi Sean!
      Thanks for taking the time to share your review of the WF-1000XM5 earbuds. It is fantastic to know that you consider them the best pair of earbuds you've ever used, and that the Noise Cancelling performance is standing out.

      We're glad you chose Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US