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Comfortable Fit

Customers are thrilled with the comfortable fit of the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds, providing a great sound quality and worthwhile investment for those who have struggled with other ANC earbuds in the past. The fitting help feature is also appreciated for ensuring a perfect fit.

Lightweight

Customers appreciate the lightweight design of the earbuds, making them comfortable to wear for extended periods. They also note that the compact size of the case is a plus for portability. However, some customers mention no difference in weight compared to previous models. Overall, the majority of customers are satisfied with the lightweight feature.

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Battery Life

Customers have reported mixed experiences with the battery life of the Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds, with some praising its longevity while others express frustration over frequent draining and short battery life.

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Sound Quality

Customers have mixed opinions on the sound quality of the Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds, with some praising its excellent and beautiful sound while others find it to be decent or even inferior to other brands like Bose or Apple. However, most agree that the earbuds deliver a good balance of sound quality and noise cancellation, making them a top choice for many.

Noise Cancellation

Customers are generally impressed with the noise cancellation feature of the earbuds, describing it as excellent and fantastic. However, some users have noted that the noise cancellation eats into battery life and that they have experienced better noise cancellation in previous models. Overall, customers appreciate the quick connection, long battery life, and good sound quality when using the earbuds for activities such as traveling or walking.

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Quality


Super comfortable in the ear, awesome sound and build quality.


These are the best i have owned for fit, sound quality, and noise cancelling.


The headphones are lightweight and do not fall out of your ears.


Small irritation, everytime i clear my throat the thing i'm listening to stops!

Price


They all cost a fraction of these.


These earbuds r great but for 270 euro i'm pretty upset that they hurt my ears 😭 and yes, i have the correct ear tips in, i've ...  Read More

Packaging/appearance


Has a comfortable fit, costly but seems worth the price, i upgraded from a linkbuds s and i can confidently say that they both ...  Read More


Altogether a great package for great sound.

Competitiveness


I was pleasantly surprised to discover they are more comfy than the linkbuds.


I can’t compare these to anything else as i have only ever bought sony… for the past 30 years.


The anc of the wf-1000xm5 is comparable (in my opinion) to my wh-1000xm3 which is very impressive considering the wh are overears!


Another negative is that i get a lot of wax buildup on the little tips, which i never had issues with other brands.

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  • This product had a total of 2,846 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 23 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    My right ear was never truly happy with the 4’s


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    They are lighter in the ear closer into the head and just feel betterbetter sound and better eq adjustment


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I loved my xm4’s until i somehow managed to lose them out of the case at the gym


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I can’t compare these to anything else as i have only ever bought sony… for the past 30 years


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Anytime i ever broke that rule for audio i have regretted it


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    If there is one minor gripe it’s that i can’t repair them on the fly with them in


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    On the 4’s you hold both earbud buttons together


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    They now have to go back in the case and be reset from there

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