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Sony WF-1000XM5 ratings

35 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 4.3/5
5/5 Les Numériques
5/5 What Hi-Fi?
5/5 Tech Advisor
5/5 ExpertReviews
5/5 Labo Fnac
95/100 Basic Tutorials
94/100 Connect.de
9/10 Journal du Geek
9/10 SlashGear
9/10 Presse Citron
9/10 HardwareZone
9/10 LeCafeDuGeek
90/100 Android Central
9/10 4WeAreGamers
9/10 AndroidPit
4/5 PhonAndroid
4/5 PCMag
4/5 Tom's Guide (US)
8/10 Numerama
8/10 The Verge
4/5 Chip.de
4/5 ImTest
4/5 T3
8/10 Tom's Guide (FR)
4/5 Absolute Geeks
8/10 RTings
4/5 GameStar
4/5 GadgetByte
8/10 Pocket Gamer (en)
8/10 91mobiles.com
4/5 Gadget Bridge
4/5 Gadgets360
6/10 L&B Tech
Preview or review without rating: FrAndroid, Engadget, DigitalTrends, Trusted Reviews, SoundGuys, ComputerBase, Wired, Android Authority, MajorHiFi, Maison Adam, Peopleware, Kopfhörer, 01net, Future Zone, S2P Mag, ObjetConnecte.net, AVCesar
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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.
Strong feeling of intrusion in the ear canal.
Disappointing vocal recording.
Listening mode of the surrounding sounds that lacks naturalness.
Non-editable orders.
[5/5] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5 : du miel pour les oreilles dans un silence absolu...[read the full review on Les Numériques]
5
5

What Hi-Fi?
[5/5] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - Sony WF-1000XM5 review...[read the full review on What Hi-Fi?]
5
5

Tech Advisor
[5/5] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5...[read the full review on Tech Advisor]
5
5

Labo Fnac
The best insulation on the market
Powerful bass
Little distortion
Roughly translated, it means "poorly refined highs" in English.
[5/5] reviewed at 21/09/2023 - Test Labo des SONY WF-1000XM5 : la meilleure isolation du marché...[read the full review on Labo Fnac]
5
5

ExpertReviews
Improved design
Adaptive Sound Control remains superb
Impressive features and app
Better ANC available elsewhere
Only minor audio improvements
Slightly dearer than the XM4
[5/5] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5: Great but not game-changing...[read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[5/5] reviewed at 28/11/2024 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5: No game-changers, but highly tempting in this Black Friday deal...[read the full review on ExpertReviews]
95
100

Basic Tutorials
[95/100] reviewed at 04/08/2023 - Sony WF-1000XM5 Test: Die besten In-Ear-Kopfhörer?...[read the full review on Basic Tutorials]
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
dear
It can be a bit difficult to remove from the casing.
[94/100] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Sony WF-1000XM5 im Test: Die besten In-Ears mit ANC 2023...[read the full review on Connect.de]
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
The smaller tips, be careful with the "L" size.
Still no Fast Pairing on iOS.
The price?
[9/10] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5, on garde le trône...[read the full review on Journal du Geek]
9
10

SlashGear
[9/10] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5: The Best Wireless Earbuds Retain The Crown...[read the full review on SlashGear]
9
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...
Slightly more comfortable for small ears.
A comprehensive app but sometimes lacks ergonomics.
[9/10] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5 : les derniers écouteurs Sony valent-ils leur pesant d'or ? ...[read the full review on Presse Citron]
9
10

HardwareZone
Amazing noise cancellation
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
[9/10] reviewed at 22/08/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5: It's undoubtedly Sony's finest, but does that make it the best?...[read the full review on HardwareZone]
9
10

LeCafeDuGeek
[9/10] reviewed at 10/09/2023 - Test ? Sony WF-1000XM5 : Des écouteurs sans Fil qui redéfinissent l'expérience audio ...[read the full review on LeCafeDuGeek]
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
ANC upgrade could've been more substantial
Not as durable as other pairs
Headphones Connect app needs visual overhaul
[90/100] reviewed at 21/10/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5: Still doing the right things...[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.
Non-customizable touch commands.
Foam tips are less comfortable than silicone ones for long listening sessions.
Relatively slow wireless charging, exceeding three hours.
[9/10] reviewed at 15/11/2023 - TEST ? Sony WF1000-XM5...[read the full review on 4WeAreGamers]
9
10

AndroidPit
Very beautiful design, compact and comfortable
Excellent audio quality
Certified Hi-Res, supported LDAC codec
Very comprehensive application
Very strong autonomy
Active noise reduction is not as good as Bose or Apple.
The bass lacks a bit of impact by default.
[/] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Premier test des Sony WF-1000XM5: Sony revient en force...[read the full review on AndroidPit]
[9/10] reviewed at 09/05/2024 - Test des Sony WF-1000XM5: Mes écouteurs sans fil préférés...[read the full review on AndroidPit]
4
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.
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.
[4/5] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5 : le nouveau mètre-étalon des écouteurs TWS...[read the full review on PhonAndroid]
4
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
Expensive
Some bloat in companion app
[4/5] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5...[read the full review on PCMag]
4
5

Tom's Guide (US)
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Outstanding sound quality
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Strong noise cancelation
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Exceptional functionality
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Excellent level of control
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Smaller earbud size affects eartip seal and fit
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Battery life remains the same as predecessor
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Flaky 360 Reality Audio personalization set up
[4/5] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5: The AirPods Pro 2 just got beat for best earbuds...[read the full review on Tom's Guide (US)]
8
10

Numerama
Top-notch sound quality
Very successful comfort and design
Lots of features?
? in an application that lacks clarity
Noise reduction in withdrawal
Price increase
[8/10] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Test des écouteurs Sony WF-1000XM5 : enfin un gros oui pour le confort...[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
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
[8/10] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5 noise-canceling earbuds: better in every way ? for now...[read the full review on The Verge]
4
5

Chip.de
Great sound
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
[4/5] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Super, aber nicht perfekt: Sony WF-1000XM5 im Test...[read the full review on Chip.de]
4
5

ImTest
[4/5] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Sony WF-1000XM5 In-Ear-Kopfhörer im Test: Die Rückkehr des ANC-Königs...[read the full review on ImTest]
4
5

T3
Balanced, detailed and perky sound
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
[4/5] reviewed at 26/07/2023 - Sony WF-1000XM5 review: the new in-ear kings?...[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
Slightly disappointing active noise reduction
Ambient Sound Effect
Variable quality of conversations
[8/10] reviewed at 31/07/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5 : des écouteurs intra-auriculaires à réduction de bruit efficaces et compacts...[read the full review on Tom's Guide (FR)]
8
10

RTings
Graphic EQ and presets available.
Support LDAC.
Not very immersive passive soundstage.
Not everyone will find their ear tips comfortable.
[8/10] reviewed at 21/08/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Headphones...[read the full review on RTings]
4
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
The transparency mode is not convincing.
The microphone quality is only sufficient.
[4/5] reviewed at 26/08/2023 - Test: Sony WF-1000XM5 Test - So knapp an der Perfektion vorbei...[read the full review on GameStar]
4
5

Absolute Geeks
[4/5] reviewed at 09/08/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC Earphones...[read the full review on Absolute Geeks]
[4/5] reviewed at 30/08/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5: Sony never disappoints...[read the full review on Absolute Geeks]
4
5

GadgetByte
Comfortable fit
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
[4/5] reviewed at 01/10/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5: Can It Beat AirPods Pro 2?...[read the full review on GadgetByte]
8
10

Pocket Gamer (en)
[8/10] reviewed at 04/10/2023 - Sony WF?1000XM5 review - ?Imperious audio, but could do better with gaming?...[read the full review on Pocket Gamer (en)]
8
10

91mobiles.com
Terrific sound quality
Impressive ANC
Seamless multipoint connectivity
Good battery life
App setup is cumbersome
Touch controls not remappable
Pricey
[8/10] reviewed at 17/10/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000 XM5: a resounding ?yes' for audiophiles...[read the full review on 91mobiles.com]
4
5

Gadget Bridge
[4/5] reviewed at 19/10/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5: Setting the benchmark yet again...[read the full review on Gadget Bridge]
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
Slightly expensive
[4/5] reviewed at 27/10/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5: Good Things Come in Small Packages...[read the full review on Gadgets360]
6
10

L&B Tech
[6/10] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Sony WF-1000XM5...[read the full review on L&B Tech]
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FrAndroid
Comfortable headphones
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
[/] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Test des Sony WF-1000XM5 : les rois de la réduction de bruit ont-ils gardé leur couronne??...[read the full review on FrAndroid]
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Engadget
Excellent sound quality
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.
[/] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds: Striving for perfection...[read the full review on Engadget]
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DigitalTrends
Smaller and more comfortable
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
[/] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5: smaller is better...[read the full review on DigitalTrends]
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Trusted Reviews
[/] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Sony WF-1000XM5...[read the full review on Trusted Reviews]
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SoundGuys


[/] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5...[read the full review on SoundGuys]
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ComputerBase
Excellent 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.
The functionality is not fully customizable.
[/] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Sony WF-1000XM5 im Test: Die besten In-Ear-Kopfhörer sorgen für noch mehr Stille...[read the full review on ComputerBase]
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Wired
[/] reviewed at 24/07/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5: Smaller, Lighter, but Not Better...[read the full review on Wired]
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Android Authority
[/] reviewed at 05/08/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5: Should you buy these true wireless earbuds?...[read the full review on Android Authority]
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MajorHiFi
Good soundstage with spatial audio features 
Exciting bass
Sound personalization options
Redesigned look
Call clarity
Best ANC on the market 
Some overblown frequency ranges
Price
[/] reviewed at 11/08/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5...[read the full review on MajorHiFi]
[/] reviewed at 15/08/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5 Vs WF-1000XM4 Comparison...[read the full review on MajorHiFi]
[/] reviewed at 09/08/2024 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5 Vs PSB M4U TWM Comparison...[read the full review on MajorHiFi]
[/] reviewed at 05/09/2024 - Test Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 Vs Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison...[read the full review on MajorHiFi]
[/] reviewed at 13/11/2024 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5 Vs LinkBuds Fit Comparison...[read the full review on MajorHiFi]
[/] reviewed at 02/12/2024 - Test JBL Tour Pro 3 Vs Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison...[read the full review on MajorHiFi]
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Maison Adam
[/] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - Test - Écouteurs Bluetooth à réduction de bruit WF1000XM5 de Sony : Une nouvelle génération haut de gamme encore plus performante...[read the full review on Maison Adam]
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Peopleware
[/] reviewed at 20/08/2023 - Análise Sony WF-1000XM5: auscultadores com cancelamento de ruído aprimorado...[read the full review on Peopleware]
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Kopfhörer
[/] reviewed at 22/08/2023 - Sony WF-1000XM5...[read the full review on Kopfhörer]
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01net
[/] reviewed at 08/09/2023 - Test Sony WF-1000XM5 : la Rolls des true wireless distance encore un peu plus la concurrence...[read the full review on 01net]
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Future Zone
[/] reviewed at 12/09/2023 - Sony WF-1000XM5 im Test: Die Welt ein bisserl leiser drehen...[read the full review on Future Zone]
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S2P Mag
[/] reviewed at 20/09/2023 - Test des écouteurs haut de gamme sans fil SONY WF-1000XM5...[read the full review on S2P Mag]
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ObjetConnecte.net
[/] reviewed at 23/02/2024 - Test des Sony WF-1000XM5 : des écouteurs sans fil révolutionnaires...[read the full review on ObjetConnecte.net]
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AVCesar
[/] reviewed at 26/09/2024 - True Wireless Sony WF-1000XM5 déclinés en rose foncé ...[read the full review on AVCesar]
[/] reviewed at 25/11/2024 - Black Friday 24 > True Wireless Sony WF-1000XM5 (+code Audio10), affichée à 207 ? seulement, soit -32% de remise...[read the full review on AVCesar]

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