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
25 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong anc (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average battery (3rd percentile)
- Below average sound (20th percentile)
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
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 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | 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 | - | - | 470 | 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 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-1000XM5 WH-1000XM5SA | 80.6 | 85.3 | 35 | 20.1 | 3.2 | 32.3 | 35.2 | 42.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 97.7 | 98.4 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.7 | 98.1 | 67.2 |
| 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
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