Sony WH-1000XM5
Dual processors and 8 microphones, paired with a lightweight soft-fit leather design, achieve top-tier noise cancellation, while the 30-hour battery and 3-minute quick charge ensure all-day power. Precise Voice Pickup Technology and advanced signal processing deliver exceptionally clear hands-free calls even in noisy environments. Ideal for frequent travelers and remote workers who need reliable ANC, sustained comfort, and seamless multipoint connection throughout the day.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong battery (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 62 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Audio
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 30 |
| Charge Time | 3 |
| Fast Charging | 3 min for 3 hours |
Case Battery
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 8 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM5 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 | JBL Live Beam Live Beam 3 | SoundPEATS H3 H3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | - | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | Dynamic | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 30 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 7 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 54 | 18 | 36 | 37 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IP55 | IPX4 | IP55 | IPX5 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-1000XM5 | 83.3 | 99.7 | 33.5 | 26.6 | 85.6 | 28.8 | 85.7 | 97.7 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.6 | 78.5 | 99 | 78 | 93.3 | 99.8 | 75.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.6 | 90.9 | 99.8 | 95.5 | 71.3 | 99.3 | 86.6 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 Compare | 96.7 | 79.4 | 78.5 | 96 | 46 | 93.3 | 97.7 | 97.7 |
| JBL Live Beam Live Beam 3 Compare | 96.7 | 96.6 | 90.9 | 78.5 | 89.3 | 93.3 | 96.1 | 86.6 |
| SoundPEATS H3 H3 Compare | 96.7 | 96.6 | 90.9 | 99.9 | 79.6 | 71.3 | 89.8 | 94.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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