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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
92 Overall Score
Price $160
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong mic (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong anc (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong build (94th percentile) 94th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (30th 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 | soft |
| 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 MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | JBL Tune 670NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 30 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - | 32 |
| Impedance Ohms | 48 | 470 | 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 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-1000XM5 | 98.5 | 98.8 | 93.7 | 93.1 | 81.9 | 85.6 | 29.5 | 99.2 | 83.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.5 | 89.3 | 93.7 | 98.4 | 93 | 90.9 | 37.2 | 98.6 | 71.8 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.5 | 87.7 | 93.7 | 95 | 77.2 | 34.7 | 86.6 | 95.9 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95.2 | 98.8 | 81.3 | 98 | 89.2 | 61.8 | 52.8 | 98.1 | 65.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 95.2 | 84.7 | 96.2 | 63.7 | 79.3 | 85.6 | 70.2 | 99.4 | 76.8 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.5 | 75.1 | 81.3 | 88.6 | 95.4 | 90.9 | 80.9 | 99.4 | 98.7 |
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