Sony WH-1000XM5

★★★★☆ 4.3 (343)

The precision-engineered driver unit and eight-microphone adaptive noise cancellation deliver clear audio and 30-hour battery life, while the lightweight, foldable design with a redesigned case enhances portability. Speak-to-Chat automatically pauses music when you talk, and the snug, low-pressure fit keeps you comfortable over long listening sessions. Best for frequent callers and remote workers who need reliable multipoint connectivity and clear hands-free calling during commutes or workdays.

form factor on-ear
driver type Dynamic Driver
impedance ohms 48
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.2
battery life hours 30
Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones
65 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong mic (98th percentile) 98th
  • Strong anc (98th percentile) 98th
  • Strong connectivity (91th percentile) 91th
  • Strong build (77th percentile) 77th

Cons

  • Below average comfort (13th percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (19th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has improved over time
72/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 12 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '23: 3.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '24: 3.7★ · 3 reviewsQ2 '25: 1.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '25: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 1 review1231131Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 97.5
Mic 98.3
Build 76.7
Sound 61.8
Battery 71.7
Comfort 13.2
User Sentiment 19.1
Connectivity 91
Social Proof 66.2

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor on-ear
Open/Closed closed
Foldable Yes
Weight 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs
Ear Cushion Leather
Headband Leather

Audio

Driver Type Dynamic Driver
Drivers 8
Impedance 48
Codecs Crystal Clear Hands-free Calling, Lightweight, Multipoint Connection, Redesigned Collapsible Case, Up to 30 Hours of Playback with ANC On

Noise Control

ANC Yes
ANC Type adaptive
Transparency Yes

Connectivity

Wireless Yes
Bluetooth 5.2
Multipoint Yes
Wired Connector 3.5mm
Detachable Cable Yes

Battery

Battery Life 30
Fast Charging 3 min for 3 hours
Charging USB-C

Microphone

Microphone Yes
Mic Count 8
NC Mic Yes

Features

Voice Assistant Voice Control
Touch Controls Yes

vs Competition

Spec Sony WH-1000XM5 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT JBL Live 770NC Soundcore Life Q20 A3025 Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 JLab JBuds Lux ANC JBuds Lux ANC
Form Factor on-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear
Driver Type Dynamic Driver Dynamic Dynamic dynamic Dynamic Hybrid
Driver Size (mm) - 42 40 40 - 40
Impedance Ohms 48 60 32 16 32 16
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 5.3 5.0 5.1 5.3
Battery Life Hours 30 60 65 60 24 70
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
Sony WH-1000XM5 97.598.376.761.871.713.219.19166.2
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare 97.584.876.797.688.979.2098.859.5
JBL Live 770NC Compare 97.578.197.284.691.450.369.899.991.5
Soundcore Life Q20 A3025 Compare 92.184.892.288.888.986.669.89183.2
Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 Compare 92.166.292.242.76813.296.292.297.5
JLab JBuds Lux ANC JBuds Lux ANC Compare 92.178.134.2949374.187.196.591.5

Price

Value & Pricing

From MX$4,292 1 offers across 1 retailers
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MX$4,292

Usage Scores

Work (72.3)Calls (77.7)Music (52.6)Overall (65.3)Budget (60.6)Gaming (66.2)Studio (49.5)Commute (65.2)

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