Headphones · Review
Sony WH-1000XM5
Class-leading noise cancellation and long-session comfort keep the XM5 near the top of the category, even with a newer model available.
92
out of 100
Our verdict
Sony's flagship noise-cancelling headphones combine class-leading noise cancellation with a refined sound signature and exceptional comfort for long sessions. Battery life is generous and the call quality is among the best in the category.
What's good
- Best-in-class noise cancellation
- Lightweight, comfortable for hours
- Excellent call quality
- Long battery life
What's not
- Not foldable like predecessors
- Pricey at MSRP
- No high-res Bluetooth codec for iPhone
How it scores
How we rate →Specifications
- Type
- Over-ear, wireless
- Noise cancellation
- Active
- Battery life
- 30 hours
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth 5.2, 3.5mm
- Weight
- 250g