New
Sony WH-1000X WH1000XM5B
Dual processors and eight microphones deliver class-leading noise cancellation, while the Integrated Processor V1 drives 30-hour battery life with a quick-charge that yields 3 hours of playback in just 3 minutes. Speak-to-Chat and multipoint connectivity add practical intelligence, automatically pausing audio for conversations and switching seamlessly between two devices. These headphones are best for frequent travelers and remote workers who need uncompromising call clarity and all-day silence in noisy environments.
form factor over-ear
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
battery life hours 30
46 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong anc (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong battery (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)
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 | Silicone/Foam |
Audio
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | industry-leading |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Life | 30 |
| Fast Charging | 3 hours' worth of charge after just 3 minutes |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 8 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WH-1000X WH1000XM5B | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | - | - | 480 | 16 | 34 | 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 | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 30 | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-1000X WH1000XM5B | 89.1 | 98.3 | 35 | 47.1 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 76.9 | 13.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 97.7 | 98.4 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.7 | 98.2 | 90.7 | 46.5 | 93.8 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.7 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.6 | 97.4 | 60 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 93.4 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 52.9 | 72.7 | 81 | 99.2 | 73 |
Usage Scores
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
