Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony's true wireless WF-1000XM5 earphones offer superb sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a dizzying array of high-end features.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details
- The best truly wireless noise canceling headphones on the market.
- Astonishing sound quality with High-Resolution Audio.
- Sony’s best ever call quality with AI based noise reduction algorithm and bone conduction sensor.
- Small, light and beautifully designed.
- Smooth switching and a clear Bluetooth signal with a powerful new Integrated Processor V2.
- Adjusts to the world around you with adaptive sound control, using AI to offer the ideal listening experience.
- Talk and only hear ambient sound using Speak-to-Chat which pauses the music when you start talking.
PROS
+ Rich bass response and crisp, detailed highs
+ Adjustable in-app EQ
+ Excellent noise cancellation
+ Top-tier mic clarity
+ Case supports wireless charging
+ Hands-free Alexa and Google Assistant
CONS
- Expensive
- Some bloat in companion app
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on July 24, 2023
Sony's true wireless WF-1000XM5 earphones offer superb sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a dizzying array of high-end features.
90
By TechRadar on July 24, 2023
Sony has thrown everything it can into these much smaller earbuds, and given us an extra set of foam tips so they fit perfectly. LDAC, the firm's top-tier DSEE upscaler, and Bluetooth 5.3 are all here, battery life is competitive, and the sound is 100% bona fide Sony quality. However, for us, connectivity drop-outs, average ANC performance, and an app that looks a little busy at this flagship level add up.
80
By Tom's Guide on July 24, 2023
The Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds are one of the most well-rounded wireless earbud packages I've experienced, with best-in-class sound, improved noise cancelation, and a smaller, lighter design.
95
By Pocket-Lint on July 24, 2023
Sony's flagship true wireless buds remain some of the most musical in-ears you can buy at this price, but the competitors have started to push them on noise cancelling and call quality. They're still a great buy, but its closest competitors are worthy of consideration too.
90
By TechAdvisor on July 24, 2023
The Sony WF-1000XM5 are the best sounding wireless earbuds ever made, beating Bose and Apple in the same price range. Minor quibbles with controls and connection can’t stop me from recommending them.
100
By TrustedReviews on July 24, 2023
The WF-1000XM5 is another excellent headphone from Sony that represents a step forward for its true wireless series. An improved design leads to better comfort levels, the noise-cancellation is better, they come with a bevy of smart features and an audio performance that’s clearer and more detailed than before.
100
By TechAdvisor on July 28, 2023
Los Sony WF-1000XM5 son los auriculares inalámbricos con mejor sonido jamás fabricados, superando a Bose y Apple en el mismo rango de precios. Tienen algunos problemas con los controles y la conexión y aún así los recomiendo sin duda alguna.
100
By TechAdvisor on July 25, 2023
Les Sony WF-1000XM5 sont les écouteurs sans fil les plus performants jamais fabriqués, dépassant Bose et Apple dans une gamme de prix similaire. Leurs petits problèmes de contrôle et de connexion n’empêchent pas de les recommander.
100
By The Guardian on September 11, 2023
Sony’s fifth generation of its once market-leading noise-cancelling Bluetooth earbuds are its smallest, lightest and most comfortable yet. But while they still have some of the most effective noise-cancelling on the market, they are beaten by Bose. The WF-1000XM5 beat their chief rival on sound but are themselves trumped by some high-end rivals from Sennheiser.
80
By Pocket-Lint on October 28, 2023
If you want the best musical performance from any in-ears, combined with fantastic noise-cancelling and lots of great, smart features look no further than the Sony flagship buds. They deliver all of that, and then some.
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