Sony WH-1000XM5
The Sony WH-1000XM5 set the benchmark for noise cancellation with eight microphones, LDAC support and a 30-hour battery.
- Brand
- Sony
- Category
- Headphones
- Released
- 2022
- Price
- $399
- VersusAnything Score
- 52/100
Key features
- Class-leading ANC
- LDAC hi-res Bluetooth
- Lightweight at 250 g
Best for frequent flyers who want top noise cancellation at a now-discounted price.
Sony WH-1000XM5 specifications
| Active noise cancellation | Yes, 8-mic adaptive ANC |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Driver size | 30 mm |
| Weight | 250 g |
| Folds flat/inward | Flat only (no inward fold) |
| Rated battery (ANC on) | 30 h |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes (2 devices) |
| Launch price (USD) | $399 |
Score breakdown
- Sound (30%)
- Comfort (20%)
- Battery (20%)
- Value (30%)
Scored against every pair of headphones in our database using the headphones weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Class-leading ANC
- LDAC hi-res Bluetooth
- Lightweight at 250 g
- Strong comfort score (90/100 within headphones)
- Strong value score (60/100 within headphones)
Cons
- Weaker sound score (20/100 within headphones)
Compare Sony WH-1000XM5 against
Alternatives to Sony WH-1000XM5
- Sony WH-1000XM6 42/100
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 52/100
- Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) 10/100
- Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless 68/100
- Beats Studio Pro 76/100
Sources
- Sony WH-1000XM5: Sony official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.