Sony WH-1000XM5
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 30
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.2
battery life hours 30
73 Overall Score
Price $278
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong anc (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong comfort (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong sound (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | soft fit leather |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | LDAC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | industry-leading |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Life | 30 |
| Fast Charging | quick charging |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 8 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Speak-to-Chat |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM5 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT | 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 | - | - | 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 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | 30 | 57 | 50 | 70 | 90 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony WH-1000XM5 | 90.8 | 98.6 | 35.8 | 88.3 | 77.5 | 88.7 | 87.8 | 33.8 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT Compare | 98.4 | 98.6 | 78.5 | 96.4 | 90.2 | 56.3 | 96.8 | 99.8 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.7 | 98.6 | 78.5 | 97.5 | 87.6 | 56.3 | 97.8 | 65 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.4 | 69.8 | 78.5 | 86.7 | 94.6 | 88.7 | 99.3 | 98.6 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 90.8 | 86.4 | 95.3 | 98.9 | 97.9 | 56.3 | 97.3 | 94.8 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Compare | 90.8 | 69.8 | 92.3 | 46.2 | 75.6 | 82.3 | 94 | 89.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $278
Newegg 1 offer From $278
Amazon 1 offer From $298
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