Active noise cancellation
Active noise cancellation is included for listening with reduced surrounding noise.
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WH-1000XM5
Flagship over-ear headphones renowned for exceptional noise cancellation and premium sound.
General Information
BrandSony
NameWH-1000XM5
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Product Highlights
Bluetooth wireless connectivity
Bluetooth connectivity supports wireless listening without a cable connection.
30-hour battery life
The headphones offer up to 30 hours of battery life.
Sony WH-1000XM5 over-ear closed, dynamic headphones with Bluetooth wireless connectivity, active noise cancellation, a 30-hour battery life, and a 30 mm driver.
Media Reviews
PCMag4.5/5
Sony WH-1000XM5 Review
The reviewer concludes that these headphones offer top-tier noise cancellation, class-leading audio performance, and a comfortable, stylish design, making them an excellent choice for audiophiles.
CNET8.9/10
Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones Review: The One to Beat
The review highlights the headphones as a top-tier option with clear upgrades, including best-in-class voice calling, excellent sound quality, and an impressive feature set, despite some design changes that may divide opinion.
The Verge
Sony WH-1000XM5 review: new design, new sound, new price
The reviewer notes that while the headphones feature improved noise cancellation, clearer sound, and a comfortable design, they lack significant new features compared to their predecessors and have a higher price point, making them a strong, though not essential, upgrade.
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WIRED9/10
Sony WH-1000XM5 Review: Accomplished, Absorbing
The review praises the headphones as an accomplished and absorbing product, noting their comfortable design, excellent control options, and engaging, high-quality sound performance.
Video Analysis
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Sony WH-1000XM5 Review: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back!
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I've been SPOILED! - Sony WH-1000XM5
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Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones - 3 months later | Mark Ellis Reviews
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Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones Review - 6 Months Later
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Sony WH-1000XM5 Two-Years Later Review: Still Worth BUYING?
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Sony WH-1000XM5 - 3 Years Later Review
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation | True | |
| Battery Life | 30 hours | hours |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours | hours |
| Connectivity | Wireless (Bluetooth) and wired (headphone cable) | |
| Connectivity Type | wireless (Bluetooth) | |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | mm |
| Form Factor | over_ear | |
| 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 |
| Wireless Technology | bluetooth |
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