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Sony WH-1000XM5 WH-1000XM5SA
Dual processors and eight microphones deliver adaptive noise cancellation that adjusts to your environment in real time, setting a high bar for ANC performance. The lightweight build and premium materials ensure long-wearing comfort, while the 30-hour battery life supports extended use. These headphones are best for frequent travelers and remote workers who need to eliminate background noise during calls and commutes.
form factor over-ear
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
29 Overall Score
Price CA$240
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 4 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | industry-leading |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 8 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM5 WH-1000XM5SA | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | JBL Live 770NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 42 | 40 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 480 | 16 | 34 | 32 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 | 65 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-1000XM5 WH-1000XM5SA | 84.8 | 89.4 | 37.9 | 25.7 | 8 | 34.9 | 42.2 | 46.7 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.5 | 89.4 | 81.5 | 98.8 | 93.1 | 55.7 | 95.6 | 89.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.5 | 87.9 | 93.8 | 95.1 | 77.5 | 34.9 | 96 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95.2 | 98.8 | 81.5 | 98 | 89.4 | 62.1 | 98.1 | 65.9 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 95.2 | 84.9 | 96.3 | 63.9 | 79.6 | 85.7 | 99.4 | 76.9 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 98.5 | 84.9 | 93.8 | 89.3 | 94.6 | 62.1 | 99.9 | 94.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$240
