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Rank 54 out of 72 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Sony

WF-1000XM5

Name: WF-1000XM5
Brand: Sony

around $299

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

531 Pros

71%
27 reviews (5h 4m)

222 Cons

Experience sound like never before with the Sony WF-1000XM5 true wireless earbuds. These redesigned earbuds boast a significantly smaller and lighter profile than their predecessors, making them exceptionally comfortable for extended wear. Sony's renowned noise cancellation reaches new heights, effectively silencing low-frequency rumbles and mid-...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

74%

97 vs 34

Sound Quality

67%

85 vs 41

Controls and Features

74%

66 vs 23

Noise Cancellation

85%

52 vs 9

Battery Life

83%

40 vs 8

Connectivity and Stability

Reviewer verdict

Across 27 YouTube reviews, the Sony WF-1000XM5 earns an Index score of 3.8/5, ranking #54 among True Wireless Earbuds. Reviewers most often praise its sound quality, controls and features, design and style, while the most common criticisms concern controls and features, sound quality.

The Sony WF-1000XM5 are widely praised across reviews for their excellent sound quality, with 47 pro mentions highlighting clean, detailed audio, upgraded 8.4 mm drivers/’Dynamic Driver X’, LDAC support and strong tuning/custom EQ options. Reviewers also repeatedly applaud the smaller, lighter design and case (34 mentions) that improves comfort and wearability, and many note highly effective noise cancellation and ambient modes (27 mentions). Additional commonly cited strengths include a rich feature set and solid controls/app support (32 mentions), comfortable fit with improved foam tips (29 mentions), dependable connectivity and multipoint Bluetooth (23 mentions), and long battery life with quick charge and wireless charging (23 mentions).

Criticisms are more dispersed but recurring concerns include finicky touch controls and gimmicky or inconsistent software features (25 mentions) such as false positives for Speak-to-Chat and uneven head-gesture behavior. Some reviewers find the sound still imperfect for certain genres or lacking in sub-bass/3D layering without EQ (22 mentions), and several report fit/comfort issues for active use or with included tips affecting isolation (15 mentions). Value and pricing expectations come up frequently (14 mentions) with many noting the WF-1000XM5 are relatively expensive compared with alternatives, and a handful point to modest ANC or feature gaps versus rivals and minor battery or usability niggles.

Analysis based on 27 YouTube reviews (5h 4m of video) with 531 pros and 222 cons extracted.

Pros (531)

Sound Quality (97)

improved the sound quality ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 13:38
bass response is really close to neutral ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 9:21
really not going to be discernible to most people ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 9:35
sound really good ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 7:40
very good very neutral response ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 9:45
sound pretty good ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 9:03
a lot more distinctive positioning in comparison to other competitors on the market right now This is especially true when discussing elements of width and separation through the xm5s ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 5:58
Like the driver redesign in the WH-1000XM5 headphones, the earbuds also have a richer and more detailed presentation thanks to the diaphragm structure on the dynamic driver X using different materials for the dome and the edge. ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: TRULY the Best? | Moon Audio @ 2:20
you're actually getting still a little bit of clarity and detail in the highs despite that slight bass bias that you're getting out of the box ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 5:00
definitely got some low rumble on the base ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 8:37
drivers inside here are actually bigger than they were before, they're 8.4 millimeter drivers now instead of just six millimeter drivers ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 13:07
xm5s do not have this problem at all as they provide a great Headroom and comfortable game ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 5:43
the Sony wf-1000xm5s like their xm4 predecessors sound good and that would actually even go so far to say that the sound quality is great ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 4:25
sold a range of frequency output it was far greater than I thought it was going to be when unboxing the device for the first time ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 6:34
The mids are surprisingly transparent and present in the mix and the highs are clear, detailed and unveiled. ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: TRULY the Best? | Moon Audio @ 3:07
they offer ldac audio codec support allowing for high resolution audio listening over Bluetooth ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 4:41
after you do that these sound pretty incredible ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 5:18
the Sony wf1000 xm5 earbuds still sound great, they offer deep bass clear highend response and more ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 5:02
the Sony buds do handle bass a little better ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 5:41
able to easily pinpoint each individual element for each track I was listening to during my testing ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 6:25
Sony has raised the bar when it comes to the sound quality of the XM5 buds over the XM4. ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: TRULY the Best? | Moon Audio @ 1:16
Sony is able to achieve low distortion while maintaining super clean sound quality. ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: TRULY the Best? | Moon Audio @ 2:36
But the bass response is tightly controlled. ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: TRULY the Best? | Moon Audio @ 3:05
warm and complete audio with good bass ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 9:39
sound great ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 8:34
we have a new larger 8.4 mm driver inside Sony is calling it their Dynamic driver X and that's compared to the 6 mm one on the mark 4S now this helps with Clarity ▶ Sony WF1000XM5 Real-World Test (Day in the Life Review) @ 3:45
But the presentation is surprisingly dynamic and energetic. ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: TRULY the Best? | Moon Audio @ 3:20
slightly warmer mids than xm4s, more natural tone ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 9:39
this is easily the best sounding wireless earbuds at the the moment ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 0:25
they also offer high-res audio ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 5:07
vocals sound nice and crisp and clear ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 9:36
newer high quality deck, 24-bit signal processing, high-res audio, DSE extreme ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 10:15
I found it to produce some of the cleanest well-resolved audio I've heard from a pair of wireless earbuds ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 3:00
360 reality audio with head tracking and ear analysis personalization ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 10:28
supports high-res audio wireless ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 4:11
premium sound with minimal Distortion thanks to the dynamic driver X Tech and that high quality DAC you've got 24-bit audio signal processors ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 3:56
Sony's digital sound enhancement engine extreme to give them a bit of a boost clear them up a bit make them sound less CAC ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 4:16
The Sound Stage feels wide and it manages to reproduce that perception of the physical location of instruments on a track really well ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 3:06
ldac playback which is again one of the best Bluetooth codecs ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 1:45
pretty good Sound Stage and Imaging ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 10:24
really appreciated being able to hear absolutely every little tiny wee element of every single track that I played especially more complex tracks you pick up on Little Bits that you just don't hear with other buds ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 4:31
the sound quality as well in the same way of better ▶ Sony WF1000XM5 Real-World Test (Day in the Life Review) @ 8:24
the xm5s are now using 8.4 millimeter drivers whereas the xm4s are using six millimeter drivers ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 7:21
sound a little cleaner with a little better bass definition ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 6:24
every single track sounds fantastic ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 5:35
ldac support ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 4:15
best ENT that I've personally tested on any pair a true wireless earbuds ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 6:44
these will likely be in the running for the best sounding earbuds ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 3:30
good sounding earbuds and they have slightly better instrument separation than the xm5s and whether you like a neutral EQ or Bass heavy EQ then these earbuds should have you covered ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 8:22
even at high volume you won't feel any audio Distortion ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 2:13
new driver, Dynamic Drive X, 2.4 millimeters bigger than the driver in the xm4s, promises a wider range of sound reproduction with lower Distortion ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 2:30
mind-blowing sound with custom EQ, absolutely beautiful sounding, very Punchy very wide very exciting ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 4:17
really like Sony's audio profiling tool which could customize the audio it spots into your head based on your own hearing abilities and just general preferences ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 4:44
provides brilliant audio quality ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 2:04
new high-performance dynamic driver X ▶ Best Wireless Earbuds of 2025 [don't buy one before watch @ 1:06
comes with 360 reality audio ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 4:43
sound quality for music and movies is excellent ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | These New Sony Earbuds Are Crushing @ 8:33
deals with mellow stuff well, sounds buttery smooth ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 4:52
I also found the Sony xm5 to have a much richer base ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 3:53
blown away by the Bas The Sound Stage the clarity…these sound amazing ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 3:42
the XM 5S are going to sound more pleasing to most folks ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 4:08
flawless audio experience ▶ Best Wireless Earbuds of 2025 [don't buy one before watch @ 1:02
very much in line with Sony's XM series of fullsize headphones just more iny head ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | These New Sony Earbuds Are Crushing @ 8:35
provides very clear highs and mids and you get very deep bass when it comes to lows ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 2:08
Sony does provide us a lot of options in terms of audio this I always like ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 7:06
high performance analog amplification provides a crystal clear audio reproduction as well as low Distortion ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 2:17
astonishing sound quality with rich vocals, deep bass, and crisp treble across a wide frequency range, 20 Hz to 40 kHz ▶ Best Wireless Earbuds of 2025 [don't buy one before watch @ 1:06
handles complex, compressed music well, can pick out all of the instruments ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 5:24
I like the vocals on this one crystal crystal clear they're so good that you start actually singing uh beautiful tonality that you get on this one ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 14:44
these sound way better than the air ports uh 2 Pro I'll be blunt about that ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 17:27
class leading sound quality ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | These New Sony Earbuds Are Crushing @ 5:05
they can give me almost everything I want in terms of clarity detail sound staging base impact gravity and extension ▶ NOT worth buying Sony WF-1000XM5 in 2025? 🤔 (Long-term Revi @ 2:32
with single 6 mm drivers the Sony's still stand up very well versus the rest ▶ NOT worth buying Sony WF-1000XM5 in 2025? 🤔 (Long-term Revi @ 2:26
use AI learning to actually enhance to enhance that audio clip to give you a well sounding experience ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 5:41
AI technology which give the Precision in the sound (DS e extreme) ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 4:35
dynamic driver X (8.4 mm driver) ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 4:13
l-dac on the Android platform which is high quality high resolution wireless audio ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 7:18
as far as sound quality is concerned Ed they're still quite appealing ▶ NOT worth buying Sony WF-1000XM5 in 2025? 🤔 (Long-term Revi @ 2:56
bigger driver, a couple more millimeters ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 5:28
this EQ is applied even if you use uh this uh what do you say on another smartphone so you have to just slightly tweak it a little bit I would say uh and again now I feel I have a very very good sound signature on this one ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 15:35
8.4 millimeter Dynamic X driver on the Sony's ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 4:35
it will actually give you an automatic equalizer tune for your personal preference and it works really well ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 4:27
DSE Extreme Audio what it basically is is the technology upscale compressed Sound by using artificial intelligent technology to make your audio experience sound Pleasant ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 5:30
wide frequency deeper base subtel vocals enhanced fine details ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 4:17
Sony is gone for a balanced sound profile giving you Clarity in vocals and instruments without an overpowering B ▶ 5 Best Wireless Earbuds You Can Buy In 2025 @ 4:51
simply sound fantastic, sound better ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 6:03
really good actually it's really really good ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 2:23
a great sounding set of buds ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 9:01
best sound out of all compared headphones ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 4:31
they've upgraded the driver to an 8.4 mm Dynamic driver X which not only improves sound quality but also helps reduce mechanical noise ▶ 5 Best Wireless Earbuds You Can Buy In 2025 @ 4:20
Improved drivers (8.4mm vs 6mm in xm4s) ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 4:05
the highs and the vocal Clarity and everything the xm5s have an extremely good representation and interpretation of highs the upper mids and the vocal Clarity ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 11:46
ldac, high resolution, higher resolution, close to lossless audio, much higher bit rate of Bluetooth transmission ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 8:47
super bright super clear super crisp ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 12:01
8.4 millimeter drivers definitely make a difference ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 4:41
sound amazing out of the box ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 9:15
audio quality another great section ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 13:34

Controls and Features (85)

the earbuds still offer a ton of great features ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 3:11
customizable touch controls in the app ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 5:56
they support Sony's highes audio codec ldac ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 3:57
splitting the task between two separate processors instead of just one the X implies will be able to handle more tasks more efficiently instead of being throttled with multiple tasks being delegated to One processor ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 3:40
works with voice assistant ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 6:03
It's a really simple process. ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: TRULY the Best? | Moon Audio @ 6:30
the app that you use for these earbuds is decently welld designed ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 4:33
you can customize different audio profiles within the Sony headphones app ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 6:40
speak to chat feature ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 6:07
equipped with two separate processors ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 3:24
you do have that Sony headphones companion app in which you do have some EQ controls ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 5:06
ear detection support for Google Fast pair and support for find my devices which is a helpful touch ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 4:02
feature does work like Sony advertises ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 8:29
it does have an EQ built into it which is helpful ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 4:39
works with Sony's app, one of the best out there ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 2:05
different EQ options ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 2:32
head gesture control ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 3:22
adaptive sound control ▶ Best Wireless Earbuds of 2025 [don't buy one before watch @ 2:05
they're a little more comfortable to control ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 1:34
they support spatial audio tech ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 3:53
360 audio ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 2:20
they do have a touch sensitive surface instead of actual buttons built into them ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 1:30
very responsive touch controls ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 5:40
can use one earbud at a time ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 11:22
touch controls and control over everything ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 3:56
they've added a quad tap option for each Bud for volume specifically ▶ Sony WF1000XM5 Real-World Test (Day in the Life Review) @ 10:00
customize the touch controls ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 2:43
auto pause feature as well when you rip a butt out of your lugs ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 3:06
customizable sound profiles in the app ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 9:51
in-ear detection for automatic music pausing and playing ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 11:29
choose your preferred Voice Assistant ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 2:37
many features, much control over earbuds with the app ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 2:17
adaptive sound ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 2:23
speak to chat feature ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 2:48
defaults because I found it worked really well ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 2:51
there's even a find your equalizer feature that personalizes the EQ for your ears based on the song you listen to ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 4:55
personalized EQ ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 2:35
Sony's headphones app is as always a bit of a cracker got pretty much all the features you could possibly want packed in here so you can quickly and easily check the battery levels ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 2:26
added head track and supports to these buds ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 5:26
Sony also offer a repeat tap function as well which I haven't seen on any other buds that I've tested ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 3:00
Sony lets you select from a bunch of different equalizers or create your own ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 4:48
bunch of new tech ins side ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 2:52
comes with the head gesture ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 4:14
touch controls are worked well you do get tonal feedback when you're tapping and poking away so you know that you're doing it right it's all very intuitive I didn't find there was any kind of learning curve or anything ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 3:15
spatial audio with head tracking (currently Android only) ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 4:34
if you care about stuff like special audio and head tracking the XM 5S can do that as well ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 5:04
control both listening modes and volume just from one earbud ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review in FIVE Minutes! @ 1:26
sensors provided on wf-1000xm5 work very well ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 3:46
better software customization support ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review in FIVE Minutes! @ 4:21
touch sensors work very well and the same goes with the auto play pause feature ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 4:03
you can actually uh uh disable this uh auto update thing if you want that's an improvement ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 6:11
great app support via the Sony headphones Connect app ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review in FIVE Minutes! @ 1:44
they have really okay now this is one thing that Sony has added on this one volume adjustment ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 12:09
comes with the Adaptive sound control feature that automatically changes the audio output based on your location and the activity you are doing ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 4:28
compatible with 360 degree audio ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 2:56
real 360 reality audio setup definitely do go through this process it requires you to take a picture of your ear I don't know how it works but it allows you to actually get the best sound experience possible ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 4:33
comprehensive feature ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 7:15
two new Chips: integrated processor V2 and the qn2e ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 2:43
touch controls don't seem to be problematic ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 10:40
they are still very featur great for their multiple options to customize sound ▶ NOT worth buying Sony WF-1000XM5 in 2025? 🤔 (Long-term Revi @ 4:09
they've got hit gesture controls ▶ NOT worth buying Sony WF-1000XM5 in 2025? 🤔 (Long-term Revi @ 4:17
optimize is switching when you are walking or not ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 3:27
that's kind of amazing you could customize this ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 5:25
change touch Center function this is pretty cool ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 6:52
that tuning is also very customizable ▶ NOT worth buying Sony WF-1000XM5 in 2025? 🤔 (Long-term Revi @ 2:53
head gestures this is pretty cool it still isn't experimental beta but this allows you to actually like do head gestures to like play your songs like that or pick up a call by simply just moving your head like so ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 8:38
allow these earbuds to automatically play music once you go into the gym once you set the coordinates address to the gym so whenever you go to that location you put these on it will immediately launch Apple music it supports Apple music it supports Spotify ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 10:04
improved touch controls ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review in FIVE Minutes! @ 1:16
the app also underwent a UI refresh recently ▶ NOT worth buying Sony WF-1000XM5 in 2025? 🤔 (Long-term Revi @ 4:19
I do think that this feature set is still quite current ▶ NOT worth buying Sony WF-1000XM5 in 2025? 🤔 (Long-term Revi @ 4:53
finally it's there ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 12:56
the repeated tap will actually allow you to increase or decrease the audio so just constantly tap on it and eventually you'll have the capability to erase the audio on both left and right side not a lot of people know about this I'm actually quite surprised ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 7:20
see the percentage of each ear bird with the case ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 3:24
speak to chat once you start talking feature when you have active noise cancellation enabled and it will automatically turn off when you're talking to somebody and will resume back automatically once you're done with that conversation ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 2:47
auto play is pretty cool ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 9:57
amazing features and technology ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 8:00
Sony's proprietary 360 audio, customize a sound mapping for you, head tracking for 360 audio ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 8:15
new dual core processor ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 1:40
you'll also find touch controls on each Bud for easy access to sound modes and Playback ▶ 5 Best Wireless Earbuds You Can Buy In 2025 @ 5:00
set it and forget it ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 9:05
set it to audio prioritization all in the app ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 9:01
tiny button on the back to reset ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 11:11
amazing earbuds which actually are jam-packed with a lot of features ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 0:09
the earbuds to automatically based off the built-in sensors that it has if I'm either sitting in or standing ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 0:55
optimized switch enabled because this allows the app to use AI learning to understand the situations you mostly find yourself in so the app is smart enough to automatically do this automatically ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 1:04

Design and Style (68)

very light ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 2:00
tiny case which is 15 smaller than last year's case ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 1:02
Sleek compact charging case ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 1:23
improved the size and the weight ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 13:41
smaller this time 20 lighter as well ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 1:32
the earbuds and the charging case are both smaller and more portable ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 1:51
smaller than the airpods case ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 12:45
don't stick out of ears as much as xm4s ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 3:28
20% lighter compared to the xm4s ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 2:44
charging case is a flat bottom which should be used to hold the device in an upright position ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 1:33
The new WF-1000XM5 noise canceling earbuds from Sony are completely redesigned this year, offering a smaller, smart looking chassis and even more tech thrown inside. ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: TRULY the Best? | Moon Audio @ 0:16
more streamlined Sleek sexy look ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 2:52
for the charging case it means a more pocketable build ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 2:00
the very first thing that you'll notice about the Sony WF 1000x Mark 5S is that the buds no longer look like the bolts out of Frankenstein's Monster's neck like the last Model kind of did they are much smaller ▶ Sony WF1000XM5 Real-World Test (Day in the Life Review) @ 1:38
compact and beautifully designed case smaller than previous models ▶ Best Wireless Earbuds of 2025 [don't buy one before watch @ 1:42
25% smaller ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 2:49
The new XM5 bud is about 25% smaller than the XM4 bud. ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: TRULY the Best? | Moon Audio @ 4:07
shrank the case and the earbuds ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 1:26
25% smaller and 20% lighter than the old ones ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 1:06
Sony says they're about 25% smaller and 20% lighter ▶ Sony WF1000XM5 Real-World Test (Day in the Life Review) @ 1:53
rounder shape and is slightly smaller as well ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 2:38
way more smaller and lighter compared to the previous generation ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 0:48
25% more Compact and 20% lighter compared with the previous generation ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 0:36
charging case is also quite small ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 1:30
the case is also smaller to the tune of 15% ▶ Sony WF1000XM5 Real-World Test (Day in the Life Review) @ 1:58
Sony has somehow figured out a way to string down the footprint of these earbuds by an incredible 25% % while also making them 20% lighter ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 0:51
the xm5s are now significantly smaller and sleeker looking than the XML fours ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 3:54
charging case has a matte almost stonik finish which to me looks really good ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 2:32
attractive and elegant…the glossy and matte mix works surprisingly well ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 9:40
Sony's are my favorite looking pair ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 2:26
Sony offers a few color options for its earbuds ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 1:35
definitely uh in volume these are slightly more compact I would say ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 1:37
sleek and compact new look ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 0:37
the xm5s just look sleeker when you're wearing them ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 4:07
more compact attractive and comfortable package ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | These New Sony Earbuds Are Crushing @ 5:14
this feels a little bit more compact to hold I would say ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 2:54
very lightweight ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 1:50
smaller and lighter than its predecessor ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review in FIVE Minutes! @ 0:15
25% smaller than the previous generation ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 1:06
magnetic lid that's super easy to open and close ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 2:17
slight feeling to this case which is great for grip ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 2:15
roughly 25% smaller and 20% lighter than the xm4s ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 9:30
smaller than the xm4s by about 25 percent and also 20 percent lighter ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 1:01
wonderful case ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 9:57
smaller charging case is smaller to about 15 percent smaller and does have wireless charging capabilities ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 1:13
this case is smaller than your other staple ANC earbuds like let's say the Galaxy buds 2 Pro the Beats Studio buds plus Sun High zero momentum threes and especially the Bose QC earbuds 2 ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 1:48
5.3 grams ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 4:53
small and cool packaging ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 0:59
20% lighter ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 1:10
much much smaller, 20% smaller, 25% lighter ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 5:17
nailed the form factor, much smaller design ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 0:21
buds don't stick out of your ears as much ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 2:11
the wf-1000xm5's case is actually a little smaller than the w1000xm4's case ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 1:17
this case is almost the same size as the airpod pros 2's case ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 1:33
light in weight ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 7:18
39 grams for the charging case with the Sony ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 4:57
very light in weight ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 1:46
small in size ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 7:21
the earphones themselves are now substantially different, much more ergonomic, many more curved surfaces ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 4:35
about roughly 20 smaller compared to the previous generation ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 3:31
significantly lighter ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 9:12
15% lighter ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 0:56
much smaller design ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 0:25
earbuds are 25 percent smaller ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 0:40
case is about 15% smaller ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 0:28
earbuds themselves are very compact ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 3:29
case is not slippery ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 7:43
earbuds looks sleek simple and elegant ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 3:27

Noise Cancellation (66)

a lot of even passive isolation ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 7:43
good active noise canceling ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 11:29
adaptive transparency mode now if you wish to toggle on this feature the xm5s will actively filter out any noise that is above 85 decibels ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 8:47
adaptive sound control that learns your actions and optimizes how Ambient sound is taken ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 3:20
improved the noise canceling ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 13:40
sound well thanks to the dedicated active noise canceling processor the qn2e that is also working in conjunction with the integrated processor V2 the listening experience in the xm5 is far superior than much on the market right now ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 5:25
the ASC performance itself really is Top Notch ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 5:40
some of the best actor noise canceling that we've tested ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 11:03
we still have to take a minute here to talk about the robust Ambient sound control options that you're getting ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 5:52
ambient sound mode sounds nice and clean, natural ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 9:06
The WF-1000XM5 features three microphones on each earbud, which optimizes the efficiency of the ANC performance, especially in lower frequencies. ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: TRULY the Best? | Moon Audio @ 1:20
improved noise cancellation with two processors ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 6:49
The XM5 ambient settings sounds more perceptively open sounding as if it were temporarily an open back headphone. ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: TRULY the Best? | Moon Audio @ 1:54
pretty much all ambient environmental noises can be blocked out when you want them to be ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 5:45
the xm5 earbuds are also excellent at noise cancellation ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 5:52
I'll say that the ambient noise settings sound more transparent to me than on the XM4. ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: TRULY the Best? | Moon Audio @ 1:50
some of the best noise cancellation compared to Airpods Pro 2 and Bose QC Earbuds 2 ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 7:58
the wf1000 xm5 earbuds still have very good ANC ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 6:06
the Sony buds have slightly better noise cancellation ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 6:36
the noise cancelling definitely feels a bit better ▶ Sony WF1000XM5 Real-World Test (Day in the Life Review) @ 8:19
I dare say that the active noise cancellation is on par with the over-ear WH-1000XM5 performance from an ANC perspective, that being noise canceling. ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: TRULY the Best? | Moon Audio @ 2:08
it's better than the JBL earbuds and about on par with the airpods pro ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 6:08
fantastic transparency mode, very natural ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 6:05
good wind noise reduction ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 7:37
adaptive ambient sound control ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 12:32
next to no wind feedback at all ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 7:07
The active noise cancellation on the Sony 1000xm5s is very impressive and it has been improved from the wf-1000xm4s ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 10:47
the ANC on these earbuds blocks out almost as much noise as a good pair of admit to your ANC headphones ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 10:55
decent job blocking out engine noises and AC units ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 6:52
when it comes to loud and sharp noises like car HS whistles a crying baby Etc I found that Sony manages to pull ahead slightly better as the noise that eventually manages to sneak in feels somewhat exhausted versus how they sound a bit harsh on the airpods ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 6:45
next level active noise cancellation ▶ Best Wireless Earbuds of 2025 [don't buy one before watch @ 1:18
in terms of active noise cancelling it's still currently one of the best in the market ▶ NOT worth buying Sony WF-1000XM5 in 2025? 🤔 (Long-term Revi @ 0:46
compared to the airpods pro I think the Sony xm5 Tunes out the ambient noise more effective way in every single instance ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 6:02
comes with an Ambient sound mode that enhances the Ambient sound ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 3:01
AI based noise reduction algorithm provides a very impressive active voice cancellation ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 2:52
wind noise it's not a worry ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | These New Sony Earbuds Are Crushing @ 7:53
superior noise cancellation also provides the overall better listening experience ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 2:30
the ambient mode on the xm5 sounds very natural with a zero hissing in the background ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 12:36
indoors it essentially silences any humming sounds that might come from fans air purifer or anything like that. Outdoors I'd say it cuts down Road Noises by like 80% ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 6:08
best noise canceling (according to Sony's tests) ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 5:50
active noise cancellation oh my God again here Sony was always very very good and now I feel with the new uh chipset what they have in this one the new process sir uh they have improved on the noise cancellation even more on this one ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 9:50
better ANC performance ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review in FIVE Minutes! @ 4:19
provides HD noise cancellation ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 2:42
class leading noise cancelling ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | These New Sony Earbuds Are Crushing @ 5:07
better ANC performance than the xm4s the airpods pro Gen 2 and even the Samsung Galaxy buds 2 Pro ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review in FIVE Minutes! @ 0:57
ANC was outstanding ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | These New Sony Earbuds Are Crushing @ 8:05
in terms of noise cancellation I have to see these are actually one of the best twws that you can get ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 10:10
SD noise cancellation ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 4:28
another thing that I like with this one I'll just remove the noise cancellation it looks weird uh another thing that I like is that uh even with the noise cancellation you don't get that year fatigue or that weird Sensation that we have with some of the other twws or even headphones that have actually very good noise cancellation ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 10:21
Sony HD noise cancelling processor ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 2:51
not only with the actual noise cancelling power working against low frequencies but also with the foam tips mitigating against mid-range noises ▶ NOT worth buying Sony WF-1000XM5 in 2025? 🤔 (Long-term Revi @ 0:54
voice pass through enabled this will actually filter every background sound except for voices ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 2:34
the best ANC performance out of any true Wireless earbud we have ever tested ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review in FIVE Minutes! @ 0:48
exceptional noise cancellation ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 7:08
the active noise cancellation is kicking in ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 1:26
realtime noise cancellation ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 4:08
one of the best earbuds with the best noise cancellation ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 7:43
active noise cancellation honestly I just got to give a tie between the two ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 2:44
this is this is really close when it comes to the noise cancellation ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 2:28
six microphones for better noise cancellation ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 1:42
noise cancellation is fantastic in all frequencies, doesn't bottom out ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 9:59
the ANC has been boosted by 20% compared to the xm4 and they've packed in three microphones per earbud two of which are dedicated to cancelling out low frequency sounds perfect for blocking out the noise on your daily commute ▶ 5 Best Wireless Earbuds You Can Buy In 2025 @ 4:28
active noise cancellation is literally like a Tire's neck and neck can't go wrong with either ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 3:44
wind resistance is excellent ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 9:54
ANC do not disappoint they are incredible ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 8:24
barely hear any difference between noise cancelling on or off ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 10:09

Comfort and Fit (59)

extra small ear tips now come along with the smallest largest and mediums ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 0:26
lightness is is I would say highly correlated to comfort over time ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 2:12
come equipped with four different size custom earpieces ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 0:48
From a comfort standpoint, this is a great move as I can leave these buds in for hours at a time with little to no pressure or discomfort. ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: TRULY the Best? | Moon Audio @ 3:59
This does create a very solid seal in your ear when you're using these memory foam ear tips ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 1:49
they do have a more secure fit than the xm4 earbuds before them ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 2:13
more comfortable than xm4s, better for wearing for longer periods ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 3:30
they are more comfortable than the xm4s ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 2:40
around five to six hours was my longest stretch without taking the buds out of my ears no worries whatsoever no fatiguing ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 0:56
comfortable for long flights (2.5 hours) ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 4:38
for the earbuds this means a more comfortable fit ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 1:57
the ear tips themselves being a little bit easier to pinch and actually use to place into your ears ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 1:45
one extra set of ear tips in the extra small size ▶ Sony WF1000XM5 Real-World Test (Day in the Life Review) @ 2:04
the xm5s have been rounded a little bit more which actually allows them to fit a little bit more comfortably in your ear ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 1:28
buds did securely lodged inside of my lugs no matter how ferociously my head was vibrating ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 1:32
worn them for 6 hours straight at one point without too much ear fatigue ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 1:42
this year they feel a bit squishier which is a good thing as they form better to my ear holes which helps with noise isolation in theory ▶ Sony WF1000XM5 Real-World Test (Day in the Life Review) @ 2:32
Sony also gives you these foam ear tips that slightly expand in your ears instead of the silicone ones ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 1:11
lightweight and comfortable design ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 0:59
feel really comfortable to wear ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 0:55
lovely foamy tips which which kind of mold themselves to the insides of your ears ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 1:06
four different sizes of tip including the fresh new extra small ones ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 1:16
these foam ear tips are also by the XM 5S feel so dang comfortable in my ears ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 1:13
the foam tips do a really good job keeping the earbuds in my ear ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 1:51
noise isolation earbud tips are also quite comfortable and provide nice grip and sound isolation ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 1:07
the level of comfort it offers is just outstanding ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 1:27
the xm5s rest a lot more naturally in the bowl of your ear than the xm4s ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 4:02
the xm5 definitely feels like Sony's most earf friendly pair of Premium wireless earbuds yet ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 0:34
ergonomic and fits perfectly inside your ears ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 0:56
make it considerably more bearable ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 6:38
the foam on the xm5s is a little softer than the foam found on the xm4s ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 5:21
a lot more comfortable than the wf-1000xm4 ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review in FIVE Minutes! @ 0:12
improved isolation ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review in FIVE Minutes! @ 0:44
included an extra set of extra small ear tips ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 1:17
when you wear them also these are lighter and they don't jut out that much and that also uh works out in the comfort Department ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 1:56
lowprofile enough not to bother your ear if you lean it against a pillow or a bulkhead ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | These New Sony Earbuds Are Crushing @ 8:17
in terms of comfort has improved by leaps and bounce ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 9:47
smaller size should make them more comfortable if you've got smaller ears ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 9:47
the ear tips are more flexible ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review in FIVE Minutes! @ 0:20
probably the lightest and comfiest earbuds ever used ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 9:51
smaller xm5s did work better for smaller ears ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 1:33
comes with loads of tips (large, medium, small, and SS/super small) ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 6:22
included extra small ear tips for extra small ears ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review in FIVE Minutes! @ 0:35
because the overall shape of the what do you say earbuds is a lot more smaller these are way way way more comfortable and I can wear them for 3 4 hours without any gear fatigue ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 8:52
medium tips are very comfy ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 6:48
four pairs of air tips included ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 1:31
their ear tips are the best in this class, memory foam inside ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 4:51
include a set of extra small tips ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 2:21
these ear buds are designed for comfort with memory foam tips and a refined shape for stability ▶ 5 Best Wireless Earbuds You Can Buy In 2025 @ 5:05
optimal earbuds tips if you click on here you can actually do the test earbuds wearing guide which will actually do a quiz to actually make sure you're wearing the correct size earbud for your ear canals ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 8:58
more comfortable to wear for long periods ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 0:58
improved foam ear tips ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 4:48
no fins or extended areas of the earpiece this helps greatly with comfort when wearing glasses ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 4:02
extra pair of ear tips (extra small) ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 1:53
way tighter into the ear, much smoother fit, much lighter ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 6:31
comfort is great ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 9:09
very comfortable I can wear them for about two three hours straight non-stop without any type of discomfort ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 4:16
experience was actually great when exercising ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 4:46
does not impact sound quality for eyeglass wearers ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 15:12

Battery Life (52)

24 hours of battery life including the charge case. 8 hours continuous on the buds themselves ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 12:59
able to get through one full day of battery very comfortably ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 4:32
three minutes to get 60 minutes of listening with quick charge ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 2:33
The charging case is also wonderfully compact and provides up to 24 hours of battery life. ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: TRULY the Best? | Moon Audio @ 5:14
the earbuds themselves will get 8 hours of continuous listening withc active which is pretty good ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 2:41
xm5s can last up to eight hours on a single charge but up to 24 hour is when including the charging case ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 4:18
total of 24 hours of listening time with the case ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 2:21
the Sony earbuds do support wired and wireless charging ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 3:03
xm5 support quick charging which Sony claims will allow the earbuds to gain one hour of battery life off of a three minute charge ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 4:24
the xm5 charging case gets you an additional 24 hours which again is pretty good ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 2:54
impressive 8 hours of battery life on a single charge, and the case provides an additional 16 hours, totaling up to 24 hours of listening time ▶ Best Wireless Earbuds of 2025 [don't buy one before watch @ 1:49
8 hours of listening time when you take the earbuds out of the case ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 2:14
these babies are offering up to an impressive eight hours of listening time with AMC turned on where up to 12 hours of listening time with ANC turned off plus you do get an additional two full recharges in the charging case itself for a total of 24 hours of listening time on ANC where 36 hours of listening time with ANC turned off ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 6:59
you'll get up to an hour of ANC listening time on just a quick three minute charge ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 7:23
quick 3 minute charge gives you up to 60 minutes of playback ▶ Best Wireless Earbuds of 2025 [don't buy one before watch @ 1:57
fast charge feature, 3 minutes for 1 hour of use ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 5:39
the xm5s do offer a quick charge feature ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 7:20
charging case also comes with wireless charging capability ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 1:46
decent battery life, about 8 hours on earbuds and 24 with case ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 5:24
the headphones charge faster to the tune of 3 minutes will'll get you an hour of playback ▶ Sony WF1000XM5 Real-World Test (Day in the Life Review) @ 11:46
charge wirelessly ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 9:20
Qi wireless charging case ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 5:19
seven hours is a banging result for some true wireless earbuds ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 8:36
Quick Charge feature is slightly faster now…only takes the earbud 3 minutes in the case to get you up to an hour of playback ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 9:23
Sony is offering me like 9 hours of playback with the airbuds alone withc turned on compared to airpods Pros 6 hours ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 8:50
around eight hours on a single charge with noise canceling on ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 7:53
check them in there for just about sort of four or five minutes you'll easily get a full hour of playback ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 9:02
supports wireless charging ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 5:10
24 hours of battery life with the case, 8 hours without ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 10:24
able to retain the same solid batter life from the previous model ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 9:51
these are much better than even the airpods uh Pro 2 and stuff in terms of battery life again in terms of battery life among TD T again on the top I would say ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 13:29
up to 12 hours with noise canceling off ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 7:59
great battery life ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review in FIVE Minutes! @ 2:11
case can give you a juice of 16 hours ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 2:16
excellent battery life ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | These New Sony Earbuds Are Crushing @ 5:11
quick charging worth just three minutes of charging will give you about an hour's worth of playback ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review in FIVE Minutes! @ 2:32
provides nearly 7 hours of battery life that NC turn down that's quite impressive ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 4:55
its battery is still good safe to say that it doesn't face the same battery snap through as the xm4 or the lbus S ▶ NOT worth buying Sony WF-1000XM5 in 2025? 🤔 (Long-term Revi @ 3:58
earbuds will run up to 8 hours ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 2:13
I'm very very happy with this one to be very Frank I simply could not drain them in one session ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 13:04
three minute charge delivers 60 Minutes of playback ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 10:33
totally it can run up to 24 hours ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 2:19
exceeded Sony's claims and provided us with 9 hours and 32 minutes of playback ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review in FIVE Minutes! @ 2:18
wireless charging support ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 6:45
good battery backup ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 7:48
3 minutes of quick charge it can give you a 60 Minutes of play ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 2:27
3 minutes charge for 1 hour playback ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 6:19
able to wirelessly charge ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 5:52
rated up to eight hours with active noise cancellation 12 hours without ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 5:39
three minutes for 60 minutes on the Sony xm5 ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 6:32
wirelessly charge by standing up ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 5:57
battery life is fantastic ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 9:07

Connectivity and Stability (40)

show as much codec you're using up there ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 4:43
doesn't seem to be a problem ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 8:29
supports Bluetooth multi-point ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 4:02
you are getting Bluetooth 5.3 technology built in giving longer range and a Stabler connection ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 4:37
Bluetooth 5.3 ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 1:54
multi-point right out of the gate ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 1:38
prioritize either sound quality or stability ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 2:35
multipoint support aka the ability to connect to two Bluetooth devices at the same time ▶ Sony WF1000XM5 Real-World Test (Day in the Life Review) @ 10:53
Bluetooth LE for low latency gaming ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 11:01
multi-point Bluetooth connection ▶ Best Wireless Earbuds of 2025 [don't buy one before watch @ 2:07
Bluetooth 5.3 and Bluetooth multi-point connection ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 2:54
ridiculously impressed with the stability of that connection even though I had the streaming set to prioritize an audio quality of a performance I heard next to no stumbles or Judds or anything even when I was in absolutely packed out train stations really busy Central London locations it was so close to Flawless it was unbelievable ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 2:07
these earbuds can be simultaneously connected to any two Bluetooth devices at the same time regardless of ecosystem so you'll be able to hot swap from one device to another ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 6:03
support Sony's ldac audio codec ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 5:00
can connect to two devices at once ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 2:00
the multi-point connectivity on the Sony xm5 has come in handy more often than I would think ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 2:29
multi-point Bluetooth pairing ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 3:52
supports multi-point connection that allows you to connect your earbuds to multiple devices at the very same time ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 4:36
compatible with ldac (Sony's high resolution wireless audio codec) ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 2:51
each earbud establishes a connection with your phone so if you just want to use one earbud at a time you can use either one it doesn't matter ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 5:49
compatible with the new le audio standards ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 4:48
this does support ldac and the good is that I'll show you that in the app with ldac also you can connect simultaneously to two different devices which is not possible with the xm4 ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 3:26
button for pairing on the case ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 10:10
here we have a dedicated button so you can just press this and pair it to a need device this is a lot more simpler ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 2:44
This has the latest Bluetooth that is Bluetooth 5.3 ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 3:15
multi-point cross-platform pairing from launch ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 10:14
plays nicely with Android devices ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review in FIVE Minutes! @ 4:23
lag while watching video again very very negligible like most ewss ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 3:59
supports highr audio wireless (ldac) ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 4:31
capability to connect two devices at once ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 1:20
easy connectivity with Android or iPhone ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 6:56
Bluetooth 5.3 ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 0:59
another huge plus is the multipoint Bluetooth so you can connect two devices at once ▶ 5 Best Wireless Earbuds You Can Buy In 2025 @ 4:46
Bluetooth range is far better than what Sony claims ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 1:25
button on the back for pairing ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 1:24
supports dual connectivity ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 1:40
quickly pair with Android phone ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 11:15
works with iPhone, iPod, Android, Alexa, Okay Google ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 8:06
performs better than other headphones reviewed. Can hear almost everything clearly within 20 feet ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 10:24
supports AAC SBC and Sony's ldac ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 13:36

Overall (20)

great improvement from the xm4s ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 10:07
the xm5s are basically a more refined version of the xm4 ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 1:01
cuttingedge technology ▶ Best Wireless Earbuds of 2025 [don't buy one before watch @ 0:58
wf1000 mark 5S actually have them beat [Airpods Pro 2] ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 5:54
works better than ever ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | These New Sony Earbuds Are Crushing @ 9:18
wf-1000xm5 is the clear winner among all earbuds ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 3:16
deliver an experience that's Head and Shoulders above most of the competition ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | These New Sony Earbuds Are Crushing @ 11:19
the Sony xm5 is a clear clear winner ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 8:48
quite nice feature ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 4:26
everything you'd love about the xm4 and nothing you didn't love ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | These New Sony Earbuds Are Crushing @ 4:59
among the very best you can buy ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | These New Sony Earbuds Are Crushing @ 11:17
amazing sound quality plus amazing noise cancellation ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 9:32
Sony has solved a lot of things and in fact I would seriously say this WF xm5 Sony has listened to a lot of critical feedback ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 0:32
these are fired these are great they're in my rotation as of right now ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 12:37
these earbuds are Sony's latest Flagship and they're packed with tech to give you the best audio experience possible ▶ 5 Best Wireless Earbuds You Can Buy In 2025 @ 4:13
all-around companion ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 18:17
wf1000 xm5 from Sony, very well reviewed earphones ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 0:06
best balance of sound quality a ANC and comfort ▶ 5 Best Wireless Earbuds You Can Buy In 2025 @ 5:10
class leading ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 11:24
superb for traveling ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 9:13

Call Quality (20)

not the best microphone in the world, but I think it sounds solid ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 6:39
very good job with phone calls, using AI noise reduction and bone conduction sensor ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 7:41
noise reduction algorithms enhanced with AI machine learning ensure your voice is crystal clear, even in noisy environments ▶ Best Wireless Earbuds of 2025 [don't buy one before watch @ 1:30
improved call Quality ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 7:22
best ever call Quality (according to Sony) ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 6:47
Sony has also opt its microphone game the xm5 now has three mics in each earbud ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 5:22
this microphone array does a really good job of blocking out wind noise when walking outdoors ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 12:40
Sony also says these have the best call Quality they've ever had ▶ Sony WF1000XM5 Real-World Test (Day in the Life Review) @ 6:53
whether you in a fairly quiet room like this one in busy noisy outdoor situations or in a particularly windy situation these earbuds will pick up your voice just fine ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 5:44
provides a crystal clear audio to the recipient ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 3:34
class leading Voice or call Quality ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | These New Sony Earbuds Are Crushing @ 5:08
microphone quality again U this did improve with the xm4 a little bit and even with the link but s they improved it but uh Sony was never known for the microphone quality but here I have to say they have really nailed the microphones ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 11:04
the call Quality from the Fidelity of your voice voice to the background noise cancelling these tested better than the airpods pro Gen 2 ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | These New Sony Earbuds Are Crushing @ 5:55
best call Quality, due to the Deep neural network (DNN) and bone conduction sensor ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 3:58
work perfectly for calls ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 8:35
capture voice during a phone call whenever you receive a phone call and you have this enabled you will actually hear an echo of yourself during that phone call making sure you are actually using the earbuds and the audio quality in the microphone quality is understandable for the for the caller who's talking to you think of this like some gaming headsets this is a Nifty feature ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 7:56
good call quality ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 7:46
Dual feedback microphones are great ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 4:10
Improved microphones ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 4:43
when talking on the phone is excellent ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 9:57

Build Quality and Durability (13)

matte black finish will also protect the device from fingerprints ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 1:28
ipx4 rated ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 1:49
the xm5s are still getting an ipx4 water resistance rating ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 2:46
the buds themselves are ipx4 rated so while they should be able to withstand like rain and sweat ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 2:25
water-resistant design, IPX4 ▶ Best Wireless Earbuds of 2025 [don't buy one before watch @ 2:09
well constructed from recycled Plastics ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 1:44
very impressive that Sony managed to cram in a larger drivers in a smaller earbud ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 7:29
ipx4 certified for being water resistant ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 1:50
recycled material ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 0:48
ipx4 Splash proof and sweat resistant ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 3:02
ipx4 rating (sweat proof or little bit spill proof) ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 5:05
magnets are really good ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 7:05
ipx4 rated for water resistance ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 5:33

Value for Money (11)

overall these are still great earbuds that are worth buying ▶ NOT worth buying Sony WF-1000XM5 in 2025? 🤔 (Long-term Revi @ 5:02
It just does all that better. ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: TRULY the Best? | Moon Audio @ 0:48
these buds do everything well. ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: TRULY the Best? | Moon Audio @ 7:44
they're still Sony's Flagship earbuds ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 0:08
they're still an excellent option ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 6:48
in this price range they're amongst the best sounding earbuds you can get ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 5:28
they do offer amongst the most complete packages in any pair of wireless earbuds ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 6:21
incredible sound quality for the price ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 9:17
it Stacks up very well against the most popular earbuds both old and new ▶ NOT worth buying Sony WF-1000XM5 in 2025? 🤔 (Long-term Revi @ 1:08
it actually works the price only well ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 1:17
commensurate with price to performance ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 12:25

Cons (222)

Controls and Features (41)

you kind of have to just sit here and and tap a lot but at least it's pretty intuitive it does take a while to get into that mode though ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 7:34
the feature that I would have wanted these to have that is featured in so many earbuds in 2025 is special audio with head tracking not the kind that's being restricted to sonis experior phones and certain apps like on the xm5 earbuds I'm talking about special audio that works with any device or content which increasingly many top shelf earbuds can do ▶ NOT worth buying Sony WF-1000XM5 in 2025? 🤔 (Long-term Revi @ 4:24
not a good it's not good guys look at all these Miss clicks and stuff ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 6:26
the overall setup here just seems a little funky to me ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 3:38
they seem to be somewhat oversensitive and when you're adjusting your earbud because there being no wing tips sometimes you accidentally tap the earbud which is registered as some kind of action ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 3:27
I'm still a little unhappy with the way this was implemented this time around I think physical button presses are easier to work with than tap controls ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 3:19
Services section of app is gimmicky ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 18:10
Spatial audio and head tracking are gimmicky ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 17:25
tapping four times to raise the volume up one notch and then having to repeatedly do that over and over is just not practical ▶ Sony WF1000XM5 Real-World Test (Day in the Life Review) @ 10:37
Gesture head controls are gimmicky ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 17:54
it's only available to those with a subscription to Tidal Amazon Music Unlimited and a few other platforms only ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 5:15
Several features like find your equalizer, ear shape analyzing, and 360 reality audio don't work well ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 17:05
I just feel that this method is very clunky so I never really adjusted the volume directly from the earbuds themselves instead I'll just adjust the volume directly from my phone or if I'm using a smart watch and then I'll use that ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 9:20
unlike the Sony XM 5S I'm actually impressed with how the airpods pro does not cause any false triggers when you're coughing or just clearing your throat ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 8:20
lacks a find my buds feature ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 5:18
remembering which setting is assigned to which side of the xm5 can certainly get confusing at times ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 2:25
personally I do feel that head tracking when you're listening to music or watching a movie is a gimmick so personally I just don't use head tracking features on my earbuds ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 10:23
it does not work with popular music and video streaming apps like Spotify Apple music Netflix and YouTube ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 5:06
I really do feel that this is just a gimmick so I really don't use this feature ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 10:04
the companion app for the xm5 looks and feels like it's something from a decade ago with Sony has got to improve fast ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 8:33
spatial audio only available for Android users ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 4:36
I don't like about these earbuds is the method by which you raise or lower your volume directly from the earbuds themselves ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 8:59
I don't you speak to China because it's very easy to accidentally activate it ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 13:41
it's not the cleanest solution I would say but let's say if you're listening to music something if you tap the right one 1 2 3 four times it increases the volume and to lower the volume you have to tap in four times yes it's not the idealistic thing ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 12:30
not much customization for touch controls ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 4:48
not too sure if repeating tap gesture is the best solution for adding volume controls ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 5:08
annoying chime to let you know they're going into speaking mode ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | These New Sony Earbuds Are Crushing @ 9:55
which is kind of ridiculous instead of having that one single tab ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 6:27
still isn't experimental beta ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 8:38
most people I could imagine want this turned off ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 8:18
if it's an urgent notification you'll have to look at your phone ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 10:35
touch controls are not remappable ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 7:26
touch controls can't be remapped ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 6:20
tapping four times to increase volume is slow ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 3:54
could only do two out of three volume, noise cancelling or Siri/Google, weird ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 3:23
didn't get head tracking to work very well on Android phone ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 8:34
Adaptive sound control is gimmicky ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 15:44
Quick conversation feature lowers volume instead of pausing ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 6:45
Sony headphone Connect app can be difficult to get used to ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 15:25
Charging indicator colors and flashing patterns difficult to understand ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 4:59
Speak to chat sometimes has false positives ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 16:48

Sound Quality (34)

the only thing that they can't deliver as well as the best sounding earbuds is 3D depth and layering ▶ NOT worth buying Sony WF-1000XM5 in 2025? 🤔 (Long-term Revi @ 2:41
they still have problems in the upper three kilohertz and higher range is whether you're seeing more of a discrepancy up to a 10 DB discrepancy at 8 000 ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 9:57
a little bit sharp on the closed sound ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 1:21
out of the box sound good but they are definitely balanced a little bit more towards the warm side there's a little bit of emphasis on the base section and the lower mids ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 4:47
they do sound a little bit better than the xm4s out of the box although they are still a little bit warm balance a little bit more bass emphasized ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 7:59
I'm not a loud music listener really I could see some people thinking these aren't loud enough although it might vary by your device ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 8:05
inconsistent for rock/metal ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 10:53
mids subdued or veiled in busy genres ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 9:55
bass lacks subwoofer feel for media, treble not bright enough for details ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 11:12
lack in volume ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 8:53
in certain types of songs I did notice that the base can get a little loud here clouding the final triple in the process ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 4:10
Clarity could improve with future updates as it sounds a bit echoey ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 5:57
I do wish the earbuds got just a little bit louder I do often find myself maxing out the volume control of these ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 5:20
don't sound the best ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 8:37
not enough bass or treble brightness even with EQ ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 9:17
inconsistent sound quality across songs ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 10:03
lacks sub-bass for pop/hip-hop ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 10:41
sound quality improvement over xm4s is not a big bump up ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 6:20
with other stock EQ the base on the xm5s doesn't resonate like the bass on the xm4s ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 8:07
I still feel that the airpod Pro 2 sound better than the Sony xm5s because they sound more open and their bass resonates cleaner and deeper ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 8:32
needs EQ to sound best ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 5:39
a little bit of distortion at the upper frequency range if you push the volume ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 4:33
too much bass emphasis ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review in FIVE Minutes! @ 2:47
higher emphasis in the mid bass region ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review in FIVE Minutes! @ 2:50
sounded flat, uninteresting, uninspiring, incredibly dull out of the box (due to previous user's EQ settings) ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 3:08
I felt with the default EQ that is no EQ The Trebles slightly uh were muted and didn't have that Shimmer ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 15:02
I just feel like I just want to feel it a little bit more ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 10:22
no it's not neutral and I would say for most of the track 95% of the tracks I enjoyed the base on this one but again if there was some tracks that already had elevated a lot of Bas and thumb that was getting slightly jarring on this one ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 14:22
I just want a little more sub bass ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 10:11
dialing down the base a tiny bit, a little bit overwhelming ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 9:18
it's not as natural sounding as I know the uh other ones to be ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 3:06
the same thing more bass so like that's my biggest critique ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 10:57
just turn up the bass on Notch especially in the sub tones the sub to that lower bass just like bring those up and you know make them a little bit more apparent and let them carry over into the mids as well ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 11:09
Adjusting the highs in the equalizer doesn't make much difference ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 15:00

Other (31)

it's also one that the Sony earbuds don't have ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 3:45
if you're looking for wireless earbuds for working out these might not be the best choice ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 2:19
I still don't find them as comfortable as most stem models like the nothing ear earbuds or the airbuds pro ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 2:05
quite comfortable however it's very top heavy This is due to all the internals and components being located at the top of the earpieces instead of the bottom or displaced throughout ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 2:54
some software features that were a little bit more shoddy were speaker chat as well as head gestures ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 9:23
there are some new technologies that have rolled out and that the Sony xm5 earbuds just don't have ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 3:17
I find that the highend response more than makes up for it on the JBL Buds ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 5:44
xm5 is remain comfortable for extended listening sessions however if you wish to take your XM tires to the gym it may begin to feel more top Heavy after longer workout sessions if you like to run at the gym or just run outside in general they may begin to fall out due to the top heaviness weighing the device down itself ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 3:04
works a little too well oftentimes during my testing I would either cough or sneeze the music would stop playing because it was assuming that I was speaking to another person when I was not ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 9:41
I do find that they still sometimes dislodge during heavy movement like going on a run ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 2:15
glossy black texture looks very nice however it is much more attractive to fingerprints than it is for the matte black finish ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 2:34
some spotty touch controls and software features keep the device really useful as potential ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 10:41
the Taps can make for a loud sound ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 1:40
you can't use that with an iPhone ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 3:57
the JBL earbuds I think sound a little better and have more advanced modern features ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 6:31
they're not as water resistant as some options like the Jabra Elite 8 active earbuds ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 2:31
they are still very good but perhaps not quite the best ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 6:19
so many different customizable options that for an audio file this would be great but if you're more of a casual listener you might be overwhelmed by all the different options you have at your disposal ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 7:16
it does look a little dated ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 4:35
they're not perfectly comfortable ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 1:35
the battery life on the earbuds isn't bad but it's also not incredible ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 2:38
several instruments still press up against each other on occasion ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 5:53
another software feature in this little shoddy is head gestures now in theory what head gestures are supposed to allow you to do is accept or deny calls based on nodding or shaking your head in my testing though however this feature did not work very well ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 9:53
design feature of the charging case I was not fond of though however is the color of the Sony logo at the top of the charging case the colors selected for the Sony logo appears to be a rose gold or bronze s color I'm not particularly fond of this and kind of wish they just kept it as a white or silver ▶ Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony @ 1:47
The Sony sound is not the audiophile sound. ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: TRULY the Best? | Moon Audio @ 2:41
they're not the best sounding earbuds ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 5:19
I'll admit if you have sweaty fingers, the buds might be a little difficult to take out at times ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: TRULY the Best? | Moon Audio @ 5:26
Bose is the leader when it comes to noise cancellation and the Bose quiet Comfort Ultra earbuds have the bestc on any pair of wireless earbuds ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 5:54
high price of $299 compared to competitors ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 8:16
the Sony wf1000 xm5 earbuds aren't new ▶ Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? @ 0:05
glossy sides of earbuds can be slippery, making them hard to remove from the case ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 4:53

Comfort and Fit (26)

they're so small and so glossy that they won't stay plugged in unless you Jam them all the way in to the ear canal only then can you get the full noise cancelling power from these earbuds ▶ NOT worth buying Sony WF-1000XM5 in 2025? 🤔 (Long-term Revi @ 1:22
especially for longer listening sessions or when you're working out or starting to sweat you're going to notice the earbuds moving and sliding around a little bit which is going to cause you to have to readjust them ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 2:25
they are still lacking any kind of wing tip ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 1:56
only four sets of ear tips, hybrid foam/silicone ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 4:10
unfortunately not quite as comfortable or as stable as other earbuds in their price range ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 2:41
hard time finding a good fit with included ear tips ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 4:30
it still doesn't quite fit in your ear like some others do ▶ Sony WF1000XM5 Real-World Test (Day in the Life Review) @ 1:51
the xm5 still are not the most cozy earbuds I've used or anything but it's right up there just a couple of steps below the airpods pro ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 1:01
included tips don't quite give a tight seal for optimal sound and noise canceling for some users ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 2:25
the xm5s may feel a little more intrusive than your airpod Pro 2 ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 4:31
limited ear tip variety ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 2:53
both of the xm5s and xm4s are a pair of standard fitting in-ear earbuds ads in they go into your canals a decent amount ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 4:15
these foam ear tips can still get itchy rather quickly ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 5:18
these phone ear tips are big ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 5:07
ear tips issue from xm4s hasn't been resolved ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 2:17
don't stay perfectly seated at all times with no adjustment necessary ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | These New Sony Earbuds Are Crushing @ 5:43
the medium make my ears sore after like an hour or so ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 1:46
not the most comfortable earbuds I've tested ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 2:19
this is still that memory form so you might have to just if you are very very picky replace it with a silicon tip or whatever because getting used to this memory form does take a little bit of time ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 16:06
tougher time staying in ear, especially when sweating ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 6:36
the your fatigue that this gave ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 0:30
not good for working out ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 6:28
a struggle to get a airtight seal ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 0:22
the fit with my air with all of the tips is kinda is shaky ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 0:18
more finicky when putting in ear ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 2:02
Replacement ear tips not readily available and third-party options may affect sound quality ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 5:49

Noise Cancellation (23)

the issue though that some people have with them is the fit and how it affects noise cancelling power ▶ NOT worth buying Sony WF-1000XM5 in 2025? 🤔 (Long-term Revi @ 1:17
there's the hiss, it's not too bad ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 7:56
can't work miracles they can't completely dampen out That Hideous screeching ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 6:32
adaptive ambient sound control doesn't work perfectly ▶ The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review @ 13:00
doesn't block out higher frequencies/talking well ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 7:01
noise canceling worse than xm4s, way behind Bose QuietComfort 2 ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 6:24
with the XM 5S it can feel as if you in a vacuum sometimes ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 7:42
don't expect the ewf1000xm5s to block out as much noise as a pair of Premium ANC headphones like especially the Sony 1000xm5 headphones the Bose qc45s airpod Max or the Sennheiser momentum force ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 11:01
transparency mode is just fine it is not as good as Apple's ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | These New Sony Earbuds Are Crushing @ 10:04
noise canceling is not a huge upgrade over the xm4s ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 5:54
different tips and Adaptive sound cancellation made no significant difference to noise canceling ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 8:03
sometimes it does feel a little bit uh what do you say uh artificial that's the only place where I uh I would say it takes Aon ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 17:14
Ambient sound mode…isn't all that special…doesn't compare to Airpods Pro 2 ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 6:26
could hear everything in a moderately noisy environment, even with ANC on ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 7:55
transparency mode not as good as Airpods Pro 2 ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 8:59
noise canceling is not as good as Airpods Pro 2, not even close ▶ BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review @ 7:39
one area which where it loses slightly is I forgot that is in the transparency mode transparency mode means uh you can just set it and you hear things that are outside here I feel still the airpods 2 uh Pro actually have an edge in the transparency mode ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 16:47
I got to give the edge to the airpods Pro 2 in the area of transparency not active noise cancellation ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 3:36
seal has to be perfect for ANC to work effectively ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 2:38
active noise cancellation not much better than xm4s ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 2:53
Airpods Pro have better active noise cancellation ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 3:05
more finicky with active noise cancellation ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 2:08
Passive noise cancellation is not good ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 10:49

Value for Money (21)

try to get them at a discount because there are alternatives out there that came out recently that do outperform the xm5 in areas like mic pickup and sound but don't necessarily cost more ▶ NOT worth buying Sony WF-1000XM5 in 2025? 🤔 (Long-term Revi @ 5:08
Sony's do cost fifty dollars more at 300 bucks airpods Pros are 250 ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 13:15
with the xm6 earbuds on the horizon possibly many people might want to hold back just in case the xm6 is so much better ▶ NOT worth buying Sony WF-1000XM5 in 2025? 🤔 (Long-term Revi @ 5:19
pretty bloody expensive 250-ish Queen not exactly affordable ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 9:49
259 pounds so cheap they certainly ain't ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 0:13
went up in price to $299 ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 0:31
this is actually a 20 price increase from their predecessor the wf-1000xm4s ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 0:34
the Sony xm5 is slightly more expensive at around $50 or some 3,000 rupees in India ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 0:16
noise canceling and sound don't justify the $300 price ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... @ 11:40
expensive ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 9:14
retail for $2.99 which is a bit more expensive than they did when the last models came out ▶ Sony WF1000XM5 Real-World Test (Day in the Life Review) @ 13:26
wf-1000xm5s have a retail price of 300 that is very steep for a pair of wireless earbuds ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 0:29
more expensive than the airpods pro Gen 2 Samsung Galaxy buds 2 Pro and even the Google pixel buds Pro ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review in FIVE Minutes! @ 4:47
ask a premium price ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | These New Sony Earbuds Are Crushing @ 11:17
cost you around 300 US dollars ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review in FIVE Minutes! @ 4:37
$300 price tag is far from cheap ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 9:57
Sony is definitely charging quite a bit of Premium ▶ Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right @ 18:10
priced at $299, more expensive than Beats Fit Pro and Airpods Pro ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 7:05
it's not worth it in my opinion because it requires a subscription to really utilize it ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 8:35
not $50 better than Airpods Pro ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? @ 7:30
Pricey at $429 in Canada, $298 in US ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 0:45

Design and Style (11)

still not used to that Bloody name ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 0:27
hard to get out of the case ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 2:18
they do still poke out of your locals a wee bit ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 0:44
got those dangly drippy stem things makes it look like something suspect is leaking out of your ears ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 0:49
the design is not perfect, it's better but still not perfect ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 7:48
personally I like the all matte design but since you can't really see the shininess when these are in your ears anyway not really much of an issue to me ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! @ 1:15
the naming structure still not great still hasn't changed ▶ Sony WF1000XM5 Real-World Test (Day in the Life Review) @ 0:18
still just a tad bit bulky ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | These New Sony Earbuds Are Crushing @ 5:30
I would personally prefer that the whole body was matte finished instead of the combination of glossy and matte finish because it attracts fingerprint and sometimes it is very difficult to take these earbuds out of the carrying box because of the slippery glossy finish body ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancel @ 1:13
name still doesn't quite roll off the tongue ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 0:10
Slippery plastic makes earbuds difficult to remove from case ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 3:44

Battery Life (9)

one of the drawbacks of having such a diminutive case is the fact that the battery stuffed inside isn't exactly massive so you will only get around two full recharges of the buds before the case itself needs juicing up as well ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 9:08
on one occasion randomly the right bud did drain a lot faster than the left buds that died after more like five and a half six hours but that seemed to be a one-off ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! @ 8:23
battery drain issues that were previously associated with last year's xm4 ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 9:02
ldac does drain the battery much faster ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 4:13
the only con to this is it will actually cause the earbuds to use more battery ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 5:48
No charging brick included ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 3:17
Battery drains overnight even when turned off via app if not in case ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 7:36
Right earbud battery drains faster ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 16:05
USB A to USB C charging cable, not pure USB C ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 2:12

Connectivity and Stability (8)

ldac Bluetooth codec…only supported on devices…sorry iPhone people ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? @ 3:58
doesn't support apple music ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 4:47
unfortunately it doesn't let you listen audio with those two devices at once it's only one device at a time ▶ SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most peop @ 1:32
doesn't support Siri ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 3:06
Only holds up to four devices in memory compared to claimed eight ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 2:02
range wasn't as good with devices with lower Bluetooth version ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 1:31
Slight latency when pressing play ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 13:47
Doesn't support aptX ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 13:43

Build Quality and Durability (7)

ipx4 English production rating for waterproofness so X means they didn't measure the dust protection and four is water and that is uh just splashes. This is a very typical even budget earphones will have X4 so nothing great there ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 2:57
these are a bit difficult to clean and that they're usually less durable than silicon tips ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? @ 1:18
the magnets that hold the earbuds are noticeably weaker than the magnets found on the wf-1000xm4's case which makes putting away these earbuds a little less easy ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I @ 2:22
not waterproof ▶ The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review @ 5:12
a little bit slippery ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review @ 6:56
Ear tips get dirty very easily ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 2:36
Not dust resistant ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance @ 5:30

Call Quality (6)

in my mic quality rankings of the most recent earbuds it's got to B ranking so it's not too bad but as you can see there are many Alternatives with even better mic pick up ▶ NOT worth buying Sony WF-1000XM5 in 2025? 🤔 (Long-term Revi @ 1:42
in terms of microphone quality it's decent ▶ NOT worth buying Sony WF-1000XM5 in 2025? 🤔 (Long-term Revi @ 1:37
Bluetooth microphone so it's not going to sound fabulous ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 11:34
voice can wobble a bit in harsher conditions during calls ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 7:06
voice Fidelity takes a little bit of a hit outside with lots of noise to cancel ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | These New Sony Earbuds Are Crushing @ 7:34
microphone on this one is not good (pre-production unit) ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review in FIVE Minutes! @ 3:37

Overall (5)

this is bunk ▶ You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 @ 4:00
it's not a huge Improvement ▶ Sony WF1000XM5 Real-World Test (Day in the Life Review) @ 12:45
it's nothing crazy not a huge jump ▶ Sony WF1000XM5 Real-World Test (Day in the Life Review) @ 8:26
performance improvement over xm4s is not a "Quantum Leap" ▶ Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel @ 5:30
the airpods Pro 2 is just slightly slightly ▶ APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 @ 1:41

Review sources

Sony WF 1000XM5 2024 Review in 2024: Still The Best? by Tech Bandicoot — 27 pros, 17 cons
Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Review for Big Performance by Babbling Boolean — 17 pros, 24 cons
Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | Best ANC Earbuds 2023! by Tech Spurt — 32 pros, 8 cons
Sony WF-1000XM5 : Not What I Expected... by Gamesky — 22 pros, 14 cons
The Apex of Wireless Earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review by GizmoManiacs — 31 pros, 5 cons
You’re probably buying these. - Sony WF-1000XM5 by ShortCircuit — 24 pros, 11 cons
Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Big Upgrades From The XM4's That I Didn't Expect by GYMCADDY — 18 pros, 15 cons
Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Can It Beat My AirPods Pro 2? by GadgetByte — 20 pros, 12 cons
Sony WF-1000XM5 True Wireless Earphones Review by Best Buy Canada Product Videos — 28 pros, 4 cons
The UPGRADE I've Been Waiting For! // Sony WF-1000XM5 Review by Soldier Knows Best — 28 pros, 3 cons
Sony WF-1000 XM5 TWS Review - Finally Sony Gets It Right by Geekyranjit — 23 pros, 8 cons
Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - What You NEED to KNOW! by Brian MacDuff — 19 pros, 11 cons
Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Better Than Apple, Samsung & Google? by Thao Huynh — 20 pros, 9 cons
Best noise cancelling earbuds True wireless for 2023 ? Sony WF-1000XM5 Review by Audio46 Headphones - Headphone Superstore — 17 pros, 10 cons
Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones Review - The Best Noise Cancelling Headphones by Shaan Haider — 26 pros, 1 cons
Sony WF-1000XM5 Review - Smaller & Lighter But Better? by Matthew Moniz — 17 pros, 10 cons
Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: The Highly Anticipated Sequel by CNET — 16 pros, 10 cons
BEST EVER noise cancelling?! Sony WF-1000XM5 review by Mark Ellis Reviews — 19 pros, 7 cons
SONY WF-1000 XM5 Tips, Tricks, and Hidden Features most people don't know by HotshotTek — 19 pros, 7 cons
APPLE User tries Sony WF1000XM5 by CJKnowsTECH — 15 pros, 9 cons
NOT worth buying Sony WF-1000XM5 in 2025? 🤔 (Long-term Review) by Aaron X Loud and Wireless — 13 pros, 8 cons
Sony WF-1000XM5 Review | These New Sony Earbuds Are Crushing by Digital Trends — 15 pros, 6 cons
Sony WF-1000XM5 Review in FIVE Minutes! by SoundGuys — 16 pros, 5 cons
Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: TRULY the Best? | Moon Audio by Moon Audio — 17 pros, 2 cons
Sony WF1000XM5 Real-World Test (Day in the Life Review) by TheUnlockr — 12 pros, 6 cons
Best Wireless Earbuds of 2025 [don't buy one before watching this] by Legit Pick — 12 pros, 0 cons
5 Best Wireless Earbuds You Can Buy In 2025 by BestProducts — 8 pros, 0 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Sony WF-1000XM5 worth buying?

Based on 27 independent YouTube reviews, the Sony WF-1000XM5 scores 3.8/5 with 531 positive and 222 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #54 in the True Wireless Earbuds category.

What do reviewers like most about the Sony WF-1000XM5?

The most praised aspects are sound quality, controls and features, design and style — Sound Quality (97 mentions), Controls and Features (85 mentions), Design and Style (68 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Sony WF-1000XM5?

Reviewers most frequently criticize controls and features, sound quality — Controls and Features (41 mentions), Sound Quality (34 mentions).

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