Testseek.com have collected 100 expert reviews of the Sony WF-1000XM5 and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony WF-1000XM5.
July 2023
(86%)
100 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(84%)
686 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Fantastic sound
Superb noise cancellation
Easier to wear than last generation
More comfortable than the WF1000XM4
Too
Smaller and more compact
Technically supports headtracked spatial audio
Sound excellent
Great noise cancelling
Three minutes of charge can give you an hour of listening
ANC is top draw
Sound quality is excellent
But you may need the EQ
Lighter and more comfortable
Multi-point pairing support
Decent battery life
Fast amd Qi charge
The editors didn't like
Headtracked spatial audio is limited to Android and 360 Reality Audio (and it's still not great)
Controls are uninspired
Expensive
Difficult shape to get a good fit
Transparency mode is merely fine
Cannot select ANC levels
No Qualcomm aptX codec support
The bass is a little heavy – use the EQ
Some advanced features depend on setting up an account and accepting privacy provisions
Fantastic sound, Superb noise cancellation, Easier to wear than last generation, More comfortable than the WF1000XM4, too, Smaller and more compact, Technically supports headtracked spatial audio
Headtracked spatial audio is limited to Android and 360 Reality Audio (and it's still not great), Controls are uninspired, Expensive
In previous years, Sony's earphones were a leap ahead of the competition. In fact, that has largely been the case for almost a decade.Ever since the MDR-1000X burst onto the scene in 2016, Sony has shown that it has the tech to take on the best, giving Bo...
ANC is top draw, Sound quality is excellent, but you may need the EQ, Lighter and more comfortable, Multi-point pairing support, Decent battery life, fast amd Qi charge
Cannot select ANC levels, No Qualcomm aptX codec support, The bass is a little heavy – use the EQ, Some advanced features depend on setting up an account and accepting privacy provisions, Android App is fully featured, but iOS has some reduced functionali
Excellent audio quality via EQ,Still among the best ANC performers,Much better fit for smaller ears,Plenty of features through the app,Improved touch controls,Solid battery life
ANC upgrade could've been more substantial,Not as durable as other pairs,Headphones Connect app needs visual overhaul
Sony finds ways to improve some core features to make the WF-1000XM5 top-class in all the right ways for an outstanding experience, but pressure from competitors will make things interesting going forward...
Terrific sound quality, Impressive ANC, Seamless multipoint connectivity, Good battery life
App setup is cumbersome, Touch controls not remappable, Pricey
The Sony WF-1000 XM5 earbuds come at a price, currently set at Rs 24,990. Nevertheless, the features and audio quality they offer are hard to match by any other TWS earphones out there. Some might argue that the earbuds' ANC isn't quite on the same level...
Published: 2023-08-11, Author: Alex , review by: majorhifi.com
The 1000x series had to grow on me, but I think Sony's earbuds in particular have really impressed me. They've really developed their sound into something that isn't so constricted. There are necessary enhancements like the new “Find Your EQ” option, rede...
Abstract: Sony today is launching its latest pair of flagship true wireless earbuds. In a naming scheme that few will be surprised by, the new WF-1000XM5 arrive with some notable improvements over their predecessor and are now available for $300. I've been daily dr...
Awkward eartip fit and finicky 360 Reality Audio personalization issues aside, the Sony WF-1000XM5 are a major step up in sound quality to my ears. They offer one of the best sounding wireless earbud experience I've heard, and the elite noise cancelation...
