Sony WF-1000XM5
Wireless Earbuds

WF-1000XM5

Sony

Released Aug 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Jul 8, 2026

Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Earbuds in the Wireless Earbuds category. The Sony WF-1000XM5 scores 71/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the wireless earbuds category. Coverage includes reviews from Majorhifi, Techgearlab, and Boizoff.

Critic Score

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71

based on 3 expert reviews

MajorhifiTechgearlabBoizoff

Low confidence · only 3 reviews

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Pros

  • Impressive noise cancellation(2)

Cons

  • Price(2)

3 Publication Reviews

87
Independent publication08/2023

AI summary of this review

The Sony WF-1000XM5 continues the 1000x series' tradition of excellence with improved comfort, best-in-class noise cancellation, and enhanced sound quality.

Score estimated from the review text

78
Established publication11/2024

AI summary of this review

The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds sound good, are comfortable and easy to use, but it's their battery life that truly impresses over other top earbuds, with an impressive 14 hours.

Score estimated from the review text

48
Independent publication01/2024

AI summary of this review

As such, I don’t think the WF-1000xm5 are worth buying, especially when the Linkbuds S are available on the market.

Score estimated from the review text

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