Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: They're Smaller and Even Better

Review: Sony WF-1000XM5

The all-conquering buds are back—smaller, lighter, and better for the planet. But the WF-1000XM5 earbuds struggle with dynamics, calls, bass, and noise cancellation. Sony’s crown is slipping.

Sony's WF-1000XM5 earbuds launch: smaller earpieces, extra mics and more

The buds boast class-leading noise cancellation plus extra ear tips

Sony WF-1000XM5 review: smaller is better

Sony's last flagship wireless earbuds were held back only by their substantial size. With the new WF-1000XM5, has Sony finally given us everything we wanted?

Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds review

I have two stock answers whenever someone asks me which earbuds to buy. The first answers the question with another question: Who made your phone? Like flagship smartphones, fully wireless earbuds are pretty good across the board — and the category managed to get there in record time. Headphones often operate best with other devices from the same manufacturing, due to feature sets and first-party silicon. The second answer is, simply: Sony. The …

Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds review: Striving for perfection

The WF-1000XM5 are Sony’s best earbuds yet, an achievement the company consistently hits with each subsequent release..

Sony WF-1000XM5 noise-canceling earbuds review: better in every way

Sony’s WF-1000XM5 are the company’s latest flagship noise-canceling earbuds with improved ANC, better sound, and a more comfortable design. But they lag behind Apple and Samsung elsewhere.