Sony - WF-1000XM5
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Last updated: Dec 12, 2025 Scoring
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"noise cancelling headphones are such a blessing for me. i've always been sensitive to noise and i get overstimulated easy when out in public. they give me silence and privacy when I need it. worth every cent!"
"way better at blocking out noise—total game-changer if you’re commuting or stuck in loud places."
"The noise cancelling is insane"
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"their mic does a great job eliminating background noise, and my voice sounds natural to the other party."
"better call quality ... Sony’s are worlds better than Bose’s mics."
"I have had zero complaints from people I talk to."
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"Re sound quality, the Sony is much better. ... But I would never ever reach for them to listen to music."
"In my opinion, they sound fantastic ... For me personally, they work a lot better with silicone tips. ... tuning/EQ is fantastic, actually. ... I only keep them because they sound great."
"But when I really want the best sound for music the sony xm5's are stunning in that department, incredible bass and clarity."
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"they stay in place ... I run a lot ... For a mix of workouts and daily use"
"Never move."
"Its good. ... I have done 4-5hrs flights with it. ... Some days I sleep with it also."
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"No battery problems, still getting me through nearly 10 to 12 hours with ANC or Transparency. ... A full charge is usually enough to get me through the day, including that quick charge. ... on one full charge, you should expect around 7 to 8 hours of playback with ANC or AAC nonetheless."
"battery life is double ... Xm5s easy 8hrs."
"My battery lasts about 6-7 hrs of continuous usage ... I use them all day as i work, I also use them when I go to the gym and just streaming stuff and havent had issues."
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"they never bastard stayed in."
"I couldn't run in them ... lifted in them but had to adjust them frequently ... rely heavily on the foam tips to stay in"
"XM5’s I can due to how they a designed, they don’t hold inside my ear."
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"If battery reliability is something you value, stay FAR away from those Sony buds. ... I have replaced batteries in mine a couple times ... tons of stories online where XM4/5 buds just have terrible reliability in that area."
"left side depletes battery faster (and I mean _very_ fast) than the right by a lot, essentially making them useless. ... It's very annoying and a known manufacturing issue they just have never resolved."
"both the buds and case were completely dead after 6 hours of casual listening. ... Didn't get better over time."
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"Sony has very bad microphone ... bad for calls"
"XM5 have terrible mic quality if you talk outdoors. ... Mic is awful."
"shitty mic in a noisy environment"
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"very lackluster ANC in my opinion. ... I could barely hear any difference between ANC on or off."
"noise cancellation was pathetic."
"ANC didn't work at all. ... Non-existent ANC (I head everything the same way with ANC on and taking ot the earbuds, tested it in different scenario)."
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"Sony: with those foam tips there is no way i can recommend them as a good "all round". ... ...with this dumb mentality I spent $266 on multiple 3rd party eartips. I don't recommend anyone to do that. Buy earbuds that are comfortable with stock tips!"
"The amount of foam tips I have to buy is stupid ... I have like 10 in a little satchel for then my current ones inevitably rip open."
"the fit was unbearable. ... Some of the most uncomfortable earbuds I've ever owned."
I have owned both the Bose quietcomfort ultra earbuds, and the Sony 1000XM5 earbuds for over a year now. I prefer the Bose over the Sony for work. I pour and finish large slabs as a commercial concrete finisher, and these earbuds allow me to block out the noise from my coworkers, as well as machines. Whether I’m finishing an elevated deck with iron workers a level above me smashing steel, or if I’m tired of listening to my pendejo amigos, I just pop in my quiet-comfort ultras and my day becomes much better
r/bose • Anybody use the quitecomfort ultra ear buds for construction? ->I don't know man, I jog 3 times a week with the Perl Pros and never had a problem with the size being an issue. Also own the xm5's, those are better to honest for exercise , so light it feels like I'm not even wearing buds. But the Perl Pros I wear more and stay in just fine. Just my experience.
r/Earbuds • I've narrowed down my choices to these four. Primary use is the gym and casual one-ear music sessions at work. Battery life not a dealbreaker necessarily. Recommendations? ->Surprisingly well worth the money but only if you buy something exceptional like the Sony brand, after owning a sony pair of earbuds everything else sounds like a cheap pair even the expensive ones...
r/Earbuds • Are expensive earbuds worth it? ->The WF-1000XM4 or WF-1000XM5 they are the top end of the sony range but have heard good things about the mid range sonys as well.
r/Earbuds • Are expensive earbuds worth it? ->I just went FROM the XM5s to the Buds 3 Pro and honestly, I should've done it before. The Sony never sat well and had to really really push them hard in to the ear canal to get proper ANC. For me as a user who mainly wear during flights/trains and on the go work calls - the Samsung so far is breeze and I like the pinch and swipe functions. Your mileage will vary but totally find the XM5 in ears to be too hyped.
r/headphonesindia • Need TWS Earbud Recommendations for Work & Travel: Prioritizing RELIABLE Battery Life, ANC, and Call Quality ->The way I see it. If you want the best build and sound quality get wired iems. Not to mention most iems have detachable cables so longevity isn't as much of a concern. So obviously when you look at it this way expensive bluetooth earbuds seem useless and they kind of are. Most people don't buy bluetooth earbuds for quality alone there buying a brand Apple, Samsung, Bose, Sony etcetera. I'm even an example of that I've had Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro, and Sony WF-1000XM5. The most important features for bluetooth earbuds imo are comfort, convenience, and Ambeient/ANC. Because sound quality shouldn't be as much of a concern imo because most situations when you would use a bluetooth earbud sound quality wouldn't matter as much such as working, exercising, or travel. I feel like in all of those instances the three things I mentioned are more important. So in conclusion expensive bluetooth earbuds aren't worth it but if you know why you want a certain model such as Sony or Bose for anc such as for myself. It just comes down to if you're willing to sacrifice longevity for convenience.
r/Earbuds • What is the point of buying expensive earbuds? ->Small tip, when looking in a physical store check online, often it's cheaper. In store they will match the price normally. Personally I'm not an Apple guy though they are good I've to say. Sony WF-1000XM5 or a bit larger B&W Px7, the latter really impressed me recently on a long haul.
r/chinalife • Best Active Noise Cancelling Earbuds I can purchase at a physical store? ->I don’t know, I use iOS and Sony’s WF-XM5 earbuds sounds way more detailed and lively compared to AirPods, both from Qobuz and Apple Music.
r/sennheiser • For those that use Apple Music how good are sennheiser headphones compared to AirPods ->I usually pair it with the wf-1000xm5.
r/SteamDeck • What headphones you pair your Steam Deck with? ->Bass and AirPods do not go together. Sony XM5s tick all the boxes. Including bass
r/Earbuds • Best wireless in ear? ->JBL Tour, Bose QC, Sony XM4 and XM5, Liberty NC4... They all sound better but like I said, AirPods Pro 2 truly shine with their seamless integration into the Apple Ecosystem, transparent mode, ANC and call quality. You can basically put them on and forget they're there
r/Earbuds • What earbuds should I get for using an iPhone 16 PM? ->The ANC and features on the AirPods are going to be the best.. especially if you have an iPhone. The sound quality is good, but nothing to brag about. In that price range you ou could also get Sony XM5s as they sound amazing and have amazing ANC
r/Earbuds • AirPods Pro 2 vs Powerbeats Pro 2 vs Denon Perl Pro – Best choice around $200? ->I'll throw out there that there are literally dozens of different kinds of tips you can get for whatever you buy. I see that someone mentioned custom fit iems, this won't be that good. But it is possible to find good tips for things. I have the newest sony buds, I believe the 5, and they are magnificent.
r/HeadphoneAdvice • Most comfortable ANC earbuds ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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