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The Sony WF-1000XM5 are premium wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation, offering 12 hours of battery life (8 with ANC) and a 40,000 Hz frequency response. They feature Bluetooth 5.3, LDAC support, and a 91 overall score, ranking #9 among wireless earbuds.
The Sony WF-1000XM5 are high-end wireless earbuds that excel in active noise cancellation, delivering up to 12 hours of playback (or 8 with ANC on).
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
| Driver | 8.4 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 8.4 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB/mW |
| Driver | 8.4 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 8.4 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB/mW |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
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| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes |
| Battery life | 12 h |
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| Battery life (ANC on) | 8 h |
| Full charge time | 90 min |
| Quick charge | 5 min → 1 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes |
| Active noise cancelling | Yes |
|---|---|
| ANC type | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes |
| Controls | touch |
| Voice assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri |
| Weight | 5.9 g |
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| Case weight | 39 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes |
| Microphones | 6 |
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Reviewers agree the Sony WF-1000XM5 deliver excellent sound quality and class-leading noise cancellation, with improved comfort and battery life over previous models.
22:01The reviewer compares the Sony WF-1000XM5 against five other premium earbuds across 13 categories, ranking them in each. While the XM5s show improvements in comfort, battery life, and features, they fall short in several key areas like controls, call quality, and case water resistance, ultimately placing them mid-pack overall. The reviewer concludes they are a solid but not top-tier choice, with notable trade-offs in fit and usability.
8:38After six months of use, the reviewer finds the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds to be excellent in sound quality, noise cancellation, and comfort, making them a top choice for around $300. However, they note drawbacks like a slippery case, occasional connection hiccups, lack of Apple ecosystem integration, and non-replaceable battery, which may steer Apple users toward AirPods Pro.
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