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Sony WH-1000XM5
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 30
impedance ohms 48
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.2
97 Overall Score
Price CA$348
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong mic (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong anc (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong sound (91st percentile) 91st
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | soft fit leather |
| Headband | metal |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 4 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Impedance | 48 |
| Sensitivity | 102 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | LDAC |
| Surround | Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones - 30hr Battery Life - Over-Ear Style - Optimized for Alexa and Google Assistant - Built-in mic for Calls - Silver International Version | Sony WH-10 |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
| Range | 10 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 30 |
| Charge Time | 3 |
| Fast Charging | 3 min charge for 3 hours of playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 8 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM5 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Technics EAH-A800 | JBL Tune 670NC | TOZO HT3 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 30 | 42 | 40 | 32 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 48 | 480 | 34 | 32 | 16 | 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 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | 30 | 60 | 50 | 70 | 90 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-1000XM5 | 98.1 | 98.4 | 91 | 91.1 | 76.7 | 80.5 | 99 | 76.5 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.1 | 83.6 | 76.3 | 98.2 | 91.3 | 13.1 | 94.3 | 89.2 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94 | 98.4 | 76.3 | 97.2 | 86.6 | 52.7 | 97.7 | 65.1 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.1 | 65.1 | 76.3 | 85.2 | 94.3 | 87.5 | 99.3 | 98.6 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 89.6 | 83.6 | 94.5 | 98.7 | 97.8 | 52.7 | 97.1 | 94.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Compare | 89.6 | 65.1 | 91 | 40.7 | 73.4 | 80.5 | 93.5 | 89.2 |
Price
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