Noise Cancellation
Noise cancellation is included for listening in environments with unwanted background sound.
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WH-1000XM5
Flagship over-ear ANC headphones with class-leading noise cancellation and sound customization via Headphones Connect app.
General Information
BrandSony
NameWH-1000XM5
Product Highlights
Up to 30 Hours of Battery Life
The headphones provide up to 30 hours of battery life.
Sound Customization via App
Use the Headphones Connect app to customize sound settings.
Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless over-ear closed, dynamic headphones with Bluetooth connectivity, noise cancellation, a built-in microphone, and up to 30 hours of battery life.
Media Reviews
PCMag4.5/5
Sony WH-1000XM5 Review
The headphones combine class-leading audio quality and top-notch noise cancellation in a stylish, comfortable design, earning an Editors' Choice award.
CNET8.9/10
Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones Review: The One to Beat
The headphones are considered the one to beat in the current market, offering excellent sound, a strong feature set, and arguably best-in-class voice calling, despite a higher price point.
The Verge
Sony WH-1000XM5 review: new design, new sound, new price
The headphones feature a fresh, comfortable design, clearer sound, and improved noise cancellation, though they lack major new features over the previous model and come at a higher price.
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RecordingNOW.com8.5/10
Sony WH-1000XM5 Review: Still WORTH IT in 2026?
The headphones are a strong all-around choice for their world-class noise cancellation and comfort, though they suffer from questionable build quality.
Video Analysis
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Sony WH-1000XM5 - 3 Years Later Review
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 30 hours | hours |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours | hours |
| Connectivity | wired_wireless | |
| Connectivity Type | Wireless (Bluetooth) | |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | mm |
| Frequency Response | 4 Hz - 40,000 Hz (JEITA) | |
| Headphone Type | Closed, dynamic (over-ear) | |
| Impedance | 48 ohms | ohms |
| Microphone Included | Yes | |
| Noise Cancellation | Yes | |
| Product Type | Over-ear closed, dynamic headphones | |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB | dB |
| Weight | 250 g | g |
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