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Reviews of Sony WH-1000XM5

Testseek.com have collected 157 expert reviews of the Sony WH-1000XM5 and the average rating is 90%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony WH-1000XM5.
Award: Editor’s Choice May 2022
May 2022
 
(90%)
157 Reviews
Users
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2154 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • Decadently upholstered cans
  • Excellent ANC
  • Great sound quality
  • Fantastic battery life
  • Excellent audio performance with robust bass depth and crisp highs
  • Top-notch active noise cancellation
  • Intuitive on-ear controls
  • App offers an adjustable EQ and other customization settings
  • Comfortable
  • Stylish design
  • 27-hour continuous battery life
  • ANC cuts down mid to treble range noise
  • Well-built design
  • ANC performance
  • Outstanding microphone
  • App features
  • Including custom EQ
  • Bluetooth 5.2 with SBC
  • AAC
  • LDAC
  • And wired connectivity options
  • Bluetooth multipoint
  • Find My Device enabled
  • Outstanding ANC performance
  • Clean
  • Wide musical soundstage
  • Long battery life

The editors didn't like

  • No water resistance
  • Expensive
  • If you have a small head
  • You may not find their fit comfortable
  • ANC struggles to block out bass-range noise
  • Price
  • No IP rating
  • More expensive than WH-1000XM4
  • Less practical design for travelers
  • No water resistance or USB-C audio

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  Published: 2025-08-02, Author: Rachael , review by: techgearlab.com

  • Abstract:  The Sony WH-1000XM5 rises above most competitors, with vibrant, immersive sound across any genre, sublime noise cancellation, and pristine call quality. Plus, the EQ is highly customizable, allowing you to get the best listening experience out of any trac...

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  Published: 2025-05-10, review by: soundguys.com

  • ANC performance,Outstanding microphone,App features, including custom EQ,Bluetooth 5.2 with SBC, AAC, LDAC, and wired connectivity options,Bluetooth multipoint,Find My Device enabled
  • Price,No IP rating

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  Published: 2024-01-04, review by: techwelike.com

  • Abstract:  I traveled a lot more last year, and that gave me the chance to try out my over-the-ear headphones on multiple flights rather than just the city streets and subway. I've been a fan of the Sony WH1000 model over-ear headphones since their release. A few mo...

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  Published: 2023-12-11, Author: Jake , review by: rtings.com

  • 27-hour continuous battery life, ANC cuts down mid to treble range noise, Well-built design
  • If you have a small head, you may not find their fit comfortable, ANC struggles to block out bass-range noise

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  Published: 2022-12-21, Author: Ted , review by: androidcentral.com

  • Abstract:  How do you improve upon a product that was already amazing in just about every respect? Sony faces that task every time it releases a new pair of flagship over-ear headphones, where an outstanding mix of active noise cancelation (ANC) and audio quality is...

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  Published: 2022-08-16, Author: Alex , review by: majorhifi.com

  • Abstract:  Two of the biggest wireless headphones releases are finally here. Sony and Sennheiser, two of the most well-known names in the headphone market, both have new highly anticipated wireless products. The Momentum 4 and WH-1000XM5 are continuations of the mai...

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  Published: 2022-08-04, review by: techguysmartbuy.com

  • Abstract:  Hard to believe that after a few years, Sony went on to overthrow Bose in the best noise-canceling headphones. So what happens after doing that and practically dominating the market? I'm sure this is a question Sony asked themselves before crafting their...

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  Published: 2022-07-27, Author: Alex , review by: majorhifi.com

  • Abstract:  2022 has seen the release of a few new Bluetooth headphones. The Sony WH-1000XM5 and Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 are both continuations of ongoing mainline series that have been met with great acclaim. I have taken a look at both headphones, and they set a ce...

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  Published: 2022-07-22, Author: Alex , review by: majorhifi.com

  • I was excited to finally get a chance to listen to the WH-1000XM5, and it didn't let me down. All of its well-renowned features are as good as ever, and its new ones are welcome additions. The XM5 makes many improvements to its usability and sound quality...

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  Published: 2022-07-16, Author: Hitech , review by: hitechcentury.com

  • Decadently upholstered cans, Excellent ANC, Great sound quality, Fantastic battery life,
  • No water resistance

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