Sony WF-1000XM5
Its redesigned, smaller earpieces house 8.4mm drivers with LDAC and Hi-Res support, delivering 8 hours of AI-powered noise cancellation per charge. Six microphones with bone conduction sensors ensure clear voice isolation during calls, even in noisy environments. This makes them a top pick for commuters and music lovers wanting premium ANC and crisp call performance in a lightweight 6g build.
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q3 202693/100
Buyers praise excellent sound quality, comfort, and multipoint connectivity. One notes slightly worse ambient mode but acceptable trade-off.
- Excellent sound quality and ANC performance.
- Comfortable fit, smaller than XM4, with good design.
- Multipoint connection works well for work and personal use.
- Ambient mode slightly worse than XM4, but acceptable trade-off.
- Q2 202648/100
Buyers praised sound quality and noise cancellation, but many reported reliability issues like connection drops, charging failures, and poor mic performance. Fit and eartip problems were also common.
- Excellent sound quality and customizable EQ via app
- Frequent connection dropouts and pairing issues
- Charging case and bud contact failures reported
- Fit and eartip comfort vary; some find them uncomfortable or loose
- Q1 202662/100
Buyers praise sound quality and noise cancelling but report frequent fit issues, charging defects, and connectivity drops. Call quality and control customization also draw criticism.
- Sound quality and noise cancelling are widely praised as top-tier.
- Fit problems with ear tips cause poor seal and comfort for many users.
- Charging defects and battery failures reported within months of purchase.
- Connectivity drops and static noise occur during movement or daily use.
- Q4 202544/100
Mixed reviews: some praise sound quality and connectivity, but many report defects, poor bass, and discomfort.
- Sound quality is excellent, clear, and well-tuned for music lovers.
- Reliability issues: speaker failure within a year, random disconnects.
- Poor bass and overpriced compared to cheaper alternatives.
- Comfort and fit are problematic; earbuds are fiddly to insert and may fall out.
- Q2 202533/100
Mixed reviews: one praises ease of use and sound quality, but two others criticize noise cancelling, fit, and durability.
- Sound quality is stellar for music listening.
- Noise cancelling ineffective for vehicle/tire noise, only eliminates hiss.
- Earbuds don't stay in despite trying different tips.
- Product lasted only 1 year 7 months before failure.
- Q1 20255/100
Buyers reported severe reliability issues: batteries failing in left earbuds, poor fit, and design flaws. Sound quality praised but overshadowed by defects.
- Battery failure in left earbud after months; known design flaw.
- Poor fit with stock tips; third-party tips compromise sound/ANC.
- Slippery surface and fidgety touch controls hinder usability.
- Sound quality is excellent when earbuds function properly.
Based on 590 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
