4.5
5
33 ratings
Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: 51 Ratings, Pros and Cons
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Check all the 51 reviews find on Headphones Sony WF-1000XM5, with the 33 ratings, comments, pros & cons from the reviewers.
Theses reviews and tests from Headphones magazines and websites give 33 ratings, we get this average rating to this Sony product : 4.5/5.
Sony WF-1000XM5 ratings
33 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad,
Average rating: 4.5/5 (89.42/100)
| 5/5 | Les Numériques | |
| 5/5 | What Hi-Fi? | |
| 5/5 | Tech Advisor | |
| 5/5 | ExpertReviews | |
| 5/5 | Labo Fnac | |
| 4.9/5 | Chip.de | |
| 9.8/10 | LeCafeDuGeek | |
| 4.75/5 | Tom's Guide (US) | |
| 95/100 | Basic Tutorials | |
| 4.7/5 | GadgetByte | |
| 94/100 | Connect.de | |
| 9.1/10 | Presse Citron | |
| 4.5/5 | PhonAndroid | |
| 9/10 | Journal du Geek | |
| 4.5/5 | PCMag | |
| 9/10 | SlashGear | |
| 4.5/5 | Absolute Geeks | |
| 9/10 | HardwareZone | |
| 4.5/5 | GameStar | |
| 90/100 | Android Central | |
| 9/10 | 4WeAreGamers | |
| 4.4/5 | ImTest | |
| 4.3/5 | Gadget Bridge | |
| 8.5/10 | RTings | |
| 8.5/10 | 91mobiles.com | |
| 8/10 | Numerama | |
| 8/10 | The Verge | |
| 4/5 | T3 | |
| 8/10 | Tom's Guide (FR) | |
| 8/10 | Pocket Gamer (en) | |
| 4/5 | Gadgets360 | |
| 6/10 | L&B Tech |
Sony WF-1000XM5 review : With an average rating of 4.5/5, you can buy Sony WF-1000XM5 with your eyes closed (or almost). The opinions of the testers seem unanimous !
This product got 5 times the maximum score in the reviews! This is pretty rare and shows that this Headphones is extremely successful!
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5
5
Les Numériques
Incredibly precise and dynamic sound rendering.
Spacious and natural sound scene.
Formidable noise reduction.
Good feelings of comfort.
Colossal autonomy for true wireless earphones.
Many advanced features.
Spacious and natural sound scene.
Formidable noise reduction.
Good feelings of comfort.
Colossal autonomy for true wireless earphones.
Many advanced features.
Strong feeling of intrusion in the ear canal.
Disappointing vocal recording.
Listening mode of the surrounding sounds that lacks naturalness.
Non-editable orders.
Disappointing vocal recording.
Listening mode of the surrounding sounds that lacks naturalness.
Non-editable orders.
reviewed at 24/07/2023 -[read the full review on Les Numériques]
5
5
What Hi-Fi?
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 01/01/1970 -[read the full review on What Hi-Fi?]
5
5
Tech Advisor
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 24/07/2023 -[read the full review on Tech Advisor]
5
5
ExpertReviews
Improved design
Adaptive Sound Control remains superb
Impressive features and app
Adaptive Sound Control remains superb
Impressive features and app
Better ANC available elsewhere
Only minor audio improvements
Slightly dearer than the XM4
Only minor audio improvements
Slightly dearer than the XM4
reviewed at 24/07/2023 -[read the full review on ExpertReviews]
5
5
Labo Fnac
The best insulation on the market
Powerful bass
Little distortion
Powerful bass
Little distortion
Roughly translated, it means "poorly refined highs" in English.
reviewed at 21/09/2023 -[read the full review on Labo Fnac]
4.9
5
Chip.de
Great sound
Long battery life
Excellent equipment
Peak noise cancellation
Long battery life
Excellent equipment
Peak noise cancellation
Due to the rigid foam, they are noticeable in the ear.
Slippery plastic in-ear headphones
Bluetooth range only acceptable
Slippery plastic in-ear headphones
Bluetooth range only acceptable
reviewed at 24/07/2023 -[read the full review on Chip.de]
9.8
10
LeCafeDuGeek
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 10/09/2023 -[read the full review on LeCafeDuGeek]
4.75
5
Tom's Guide (US)
+
Outstanding sound quality
+
Strong noise cancelation
+
Exceptional functionality
+
Excellent level of control
Outstanding sound quality
+
Strong noise cancelation
+
Exceptional functionality
+
Excellent level of control
-
Smaller earbud size affects eartip seal and fit
-
Battery life remains the same as predecessor
-
Flaky 360 Reality Audio personalization set up
Smaller earbud size affects eartip seal and fit
-
Battery life remains the same as predecessor
-
Flaky 360 Reality Audio personalization set up
reviewed at 24/07/2023 -[read the full review on Tom's Guide (US)]
95
100
Basic Tutorials
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 04/08/2023 -[read the full review on Basic Tutorials]
4.7
5
GadgetByte
Comfortable fit
Multipoint Connection with LDAC
Excellent audio, noise cancellation
Terrific call quality
Class-leading battery backup
Multipoint Connection with LDAC
Excellent audio, noise cancellation
Terrific call quality
Class-leading battery backup
A bit expensive
Ambient sound mode can get better
Could?ve used a stronger IP rating
Ambient sound mode can get better
Could?ve used a stronger IP rating
reviewed at 01/10/2023 -[read the full review on GadgetByte]
94
100
Connect.de
compact and lightweight case
Wireless charging pad
Superior wearing comfort thanks to memory foam inserts.
IPX4 protected
many functions controllable via headphones
Multipoint and 360-degree audio
Application with extended features
exceptional battery life of 7.5 hours
very good active noise reduction with an attenuation of 21 dB
very good passive attenuation
excellent sound quality with a warm and powerful sound
good telephone acoustics
Wireless charging pad
Superior wearing comfort thanks to memory foam inserts.
IPX4 protected
many functions controllable via headphones
Multipoint and 360-degree audio
Application with extended features
exceptional battery life of 7.5 hours
very good active noise reduction with an attenuation of 21 dB
very good passive attenuation
excellent sound quality with a warm and powerful sound
good telephone acoustics
dear
It can be a bit difficult to remove from the casing.
It can be a bit difficult to remove from the casing.
reviewed at 24/07/2023 -[read the full review on Connect.de]
4.5
5
Absolute Geeks
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
[4.5/5] reviewed at 09/08/2023 -[read the full review on Absolute Geeks]
[4.6/5] reviewed at 30/08/2023 -[read the full review on Absolute Geeks]
[4.6/5] reviewed at 30/08/2023 -[read the full review on Absolute Geeks]
9.1
10
Presse Citron
A versatile and remarkable audio quality
The best noise reduction on the market
The best autonomy on the market
Transparent mode and top-notch phone conversation.
Improved comfort...
The best noise reduction on the market
The best autonomy on the market
Transparent mode and top-notch phone conversation.
Improved comfort...
Slightly more comfortable for small ears.
A comprehensive app but sometimes lacks ergonomics.
A comprehensive app but sometimes lacks ergonomics.
reviewed at 24/07/2023 -[read the full review on Presse Citron]
4.5
5
PhonAndroid
The sound is very well detailed across all frequencies.
Incredibly rich bass
Active noise reduction is much more effective.
The comfort that would almost make you forget that you are wearing them.
The touch-sensitive areas that respond with a snap of the fingers.
The dual Bluetooth connection is very convenient and highly responsive.
The four pairs of foam tips to fit all earbuds.
Incredibly rich bass
Active noise reduction is much more effective.
The comfort that would almost make you forget that you are wearing them.
The touch-sensitive areas that respond with a snap of the fingers.
The dual Bluetooth connection is very convenient and highly responsive.
The four pairs of foam tips to fit all earbuds.
The price is increasing.
The strange behavior of adaptive noise reduction.
The limitations in customizing touch commands.
The absence of other HD codecs than LDAC
The audio quality of calls with active noise cancellation.
The strange behavior of adaptive noise reduction.
The limitations in customizing touch commands.
The absence of other HD codecs than LDAC
The audio quality of calls with active noise cancellation.
reviewed at 24/07/2023 -[read the full review on PhonAndroid]
9
10
Journal du Geek
A consistently excellent and customizable sound.
Active noise reduction
The comfort of the new design
Autonomy, wireless charging, and fast charging.
The complete controls
The multipoint
Active noise reduction
The comfort of the new design
Autonomy, wireless charging, and fast charging.
The complete controls
The multipoint
The smaller tips, be careful with the "L" size.
Still no Fast Pairing on iOS.
The price?
Still no Fast Pairing on iOS.
The price?
reviewed at 24/07/2023 -[read the full review on Journal du Geek]
4.5
5
PCMag
Rich bass response and crisp, detailed highs
Adjustable in-app EQ
Excellent noise cancellation
Top-tier mic clarity
Case supports wireless charging
Hands-free Alexa and Google Assistant
Adjustable in-app EQ
Excellent noise cancellation
Top-tier mic clarity
Case supports wireless charging
Hands-free Alexa and Google Assistant
Expensive
Some bloat in companion app
Some bloat in companion app
reviewed at 24/07/2023 -[read the full review on PCMag]
9
10
SlashGear
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 24/07/2023 -[read the full review on SlashGear]
9
10
HardwareZone
Amazing noise cancellation
Much improved transparency mode
More compact and portable design
Multipoint support
Good touch controls
Support for LDAC
Much improved transparency mode
More compact and portable design
Multipoint support
Good touch controls
Support for LDAC
Mic can be better
Not as deeply integrated as rivals
Spatial audio support is patchy
No aptX support
Not as deeply integrated as rivals
Spatial audio support is patchy
No aptX support
reviewed at 22/08/2023 -[read the full review on HardwareZone]
4.5
5
GameStar
Spectacular sound quality
Very good noise reduction
Compact and discreet
Excellent wind noise suppression
Comfortable with good grip
Packed with features
Splash resistant (IPX4)
Good battery life
Very good noise reduction
Compact and discreet
Excellent wind noise suppression
Comfortable with good grip
Packed with features
Splash resistant (IPX4)
Good battery life
The transparency mode is not convincing.
The microphone quality is only sufficient.
The microphone quality is only sufficient.
reviewed at 26/08/2023 -[read the full review on GameStar]
90
100
Android Central
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
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
Not as durable as other pairs
Headphones Connect app needs visual overhaul
reviewed at 21/10/2023 -[read the full review on Android Central]
9
10
4WeAreGamers
Exceptional sound quality
The active reduction of peak noise, surpassing that of competitors.
Good battery life
Multipoint pairing works smoothly.
A high-quality microphone for calls.
Good connectivity with low latency while watching video content.
The active reduction of peak noise, surpassing that of competitors.
Good battery life
Multipoint pairing works smoothly.
A high-quality microphone for calls.
Good connectivity with low latency while watching video content.
Non-customizable touch commands.
Foam tips are less comfortable than silicone ones for long listening sessions.
Relatively slow wireless charging, exceeding three hours.
Foam tips are less comfortable than silicone ones for long listening sessions.
Relatively slow wireless charging, exceeding three hours.
reviewed at 15/11/2023 -[read the full review on 4WeAreGamers]
4.4
5
ImTest
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 24/07/2023 -[read the full review on ImTest]
4.3
5
Gadget Bridge
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 19/10/2023 -[read the full review on Gadget Bridge]
8.5
10
RTings
Graphic EQ and presets available.
Support LDAC.
Support LDAC.
Not very immersive passive soundstage.
Not everyone will find their ear tips comfortable.
Not everyone will find their ear tips comfortable.
reviewed at 21/08/2023 -[read the full review on RTings]
8.5
10
91mobiles.com
Terrific sound quality
Impressive ANC
Seamless multipoint connectivity
Good battery life
Impressive ANC
Seamless multipoint connectivity
Good battery life
App setup is cumbersome
Touch controls not remappable
Pricey
Touch controls not remappable
Pricey
reviewed at 17/10/2023 -[read the full review on 91mobiles.com]
8
10
Numerama
Top-notch sound quality
Very successful comfort and design
Lots of features?
Very successful comfort and design
Lots of features?
? in an application that lacks clarity
Noise reduction in withdrawal
Price increase
Noise reduction in withdrawal
Price increase
reviewed at 24/07/2023 -[read the full review on Numerama]
8
10
The Verge
Smaller, more comfortable design
Upgrades to ANC and sound quality
Much clearer voice call performance
Upgrades to ANC and sound quality
Much clearer voice call performance
Glossy texture can make them harder to remove from case
Sony?s bonus features aren?t as seamless as those of its competitors
Potential battery longevity concerns
Sony?s bonus features aren?t as seamless as those of its competitors
Potential battery longevity concerns
reviewed at 24/07/2023 -[read the full review on The Verge]
4
5
T3
Balanced, detailed and perky sound
Thoroughly specified
Useful, extensive and stable control app
Small, light and comfortable design
Thoroughly specified
Useful, extensive and stable control app
Small, light and comfortable design
Slightly inhibited dynamics
Unremarkable noise cancellation
Unremarkable er call quality
Ordinary battery life
Unremarkable noise cancellation
Unremarkable er call quality
Ordinary battery life
reviewed at 26/07/2023 -[read the full review on T3]
8
10
Tom's Guide (FR)
Excellent audio quality
Improved user comfort
Great autonomy
Passive noise reduction of ear tips
New Super Small tips
Touch controls
Bluetooth multipoint
Wealth of the application
Wireless charging (Qi) of the case
Improved user comfort
Great autonomy
Passive noise reduction of ear tips
New Super Small tips
Touch controls
Bluetooth multipoint
Wealth of the application
Wireless charging (Qi) of the case
Slightly disappointing active noise reduction
Ambient Sound Effect
Variable quality of conversations
Ambient Sound Effect
Variable quality of conversations
reviewed at 31/07/2023 -[read the full review on Tom's Guide (FR)]
8
10
Pocket Gamer (en)
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 04/10/2023 -[read the full review on Pocket Gamer (en)]
4
5
Gadgets360
Impressive sound quality and active noise cancellation
Support for LDAC Bluetooth codec, stable connectivity.
Good battery life
Lighter design and comfortable fit
Support for LDAC Bluetooth codec, stable connectivity.
Good battery life
Lighter design and comfortable fit
Slightly expensive
reviewed at 27/10/2023 -[read the full review on Gadgets360]
6
10
L&B Tech
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 24/07/2023 -[read the full review on L&B Tech]
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not scored
FrAndroidComfortable headphones
Very good sound quality
Very comprehensive application
Very efficient passive insulation
Good autonomy
Wireless charging of the case
Bluetooth multipoint
Very thorough controls
Very good sound quality
Very comprehensive application
Very efficient passive insulation
Good autonomy
Wireless charging of the case
Bluetooth multipoint
Very thorough controls
Some microcuts
Active noise cancellation weaker than Bose and Apple
Average call quality in a noisy environment
Slight lack of bass by default
Active noise cancellation weaker than Bose and Apple
Average call quality in a noisy environment
Slight lack of bass by default
reviewed at 24/07/2023 -[read the full review on FrAndroid]
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not scored
EngadgetExcellent sound quality
Improved design
More comfortable fit
Loads of handy features
Improved design
More comfortable fit
Loads of handy features
More expensive
No battery life improvement
Head tracking is Android only
Some features still need fine-tuning.
No battery life improvement
Head tracking is Android only
Some features still need fine-tuning.
reviewed at 24/07/2023 -[read the full review on Engadget]
-
not scored
DigitalTrendsSmaller and more comfortable
Top-notch sound
Excellent ANC and transparency
Great battery life
Bluetooth multipoint
Top-notch sound
Excellent ANC and transparency
Great battery life
Bluetooth multipoint
Fit isn't super secure
Voice can be distorted on calls
Multipoint didn't work consistently
Voice can be distorted on calls
Multipoint didn't work consistently
reviewed at 24/07/2023 -[read the full review on DigitalTrends]
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not scored
AndroidPitNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 24/07/2023 -[read the full review on AndroidPit]
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not scored
Trusted ReviewsNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 24/07/2023 -[read the full review on Trusted Reviews]
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not scored
SoundGuys reviewed at 24/07/2023 -[read the full review on SoundGuys]
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not scored
ComputerBaseExcellent sound
Excellent active noise cancellation
Very good transparency mode
Very good battery life.
Automatic reading and automatic pause
Wireless charging and fast charging
Multipoint means "multipoint" in French.
Fast Pair and Swift Pair
Customizable use
Very good finish
Very good individual use
Very pleasant feeling of wearing.
Many options in the application.
Excellent active noise cancellation
Very good transparency mode
Very good battery life.
Automatic reading and automatic pause
Wireless charging and fast charging
Multipoint means "multipoint" in French.
Fast Pair and Swift Pair
Customizable use
Very good finish
Very good individual use
Very pleasant feeling of wearing.
Many options in the application.
The functionality is not fully customizable.
reviewed at 24/07/2023 -[read the full review on ComputerBase]
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not scored
WiredNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 24/07/2023 -[read the full review on Wired]
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not scored
Android AuthorityNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 05/08/2023 -[read the full review on Android Authority]
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not scored
MajorHiFiGood soundstage with spatial audio features
Exciting bass
Sound personalization options
Redesigned look
Call clarity
Best ANC on the market
Exciting bass
Sound personalization options
Redesigned look
Call clarity
Best ANC on the market
Some overblown frequency ranges
Price
Price
reviewed at 11/08/2023 -[read the full review on MajorHiFi]
reviewed at 15/08/2023 -[read the full review on MajorHiFi]
reviewed at 15/08/2023 -[read the full review on MajorHiFi]
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not scored
Maison AdamNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 01/01/1970 -[read the full review on Maison Adam]
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not scored
PeoplewareNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 20/08/2023 -[read the full review on Peopleware]
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not scored
KopfhörerNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 22/08/2023 -[read the full review on Kopfhörer]
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not scored
01netNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 08/09/2023 -[read the full review on 01net]
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not scored
Future ZoneNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 12/09/2023 -[read the full review on Future Zone]
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not scored
S2P MagNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 20/09/2023 -[read the full review on S2P Mag]
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not scored
ObjetConnecte.netNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 23/02/2024 -[read the full review on ObjetConnecte.net]
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