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Sony WH-1000XM5

Name: Sony WH-1000XM5
Brand: Sony
Rating: 9.4 (1 reviews)

Sony

$279.00 – $349.00

Industry-best active noise cancellation with 8 microphones and two processors. 30-hour battery life, multipoint Bluetooth, and exceptional call quality. The benchmark wireless ANC headphone.

9.4

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

The WH-1000XM5 sets the standard for consumer ANC headphones. Wirecutter, RTINGS, and The Verge unanimously rate it #1. Outstanding noise cancellation and sound quality in a sleek package.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.5

User Sentiment

9.2

Value Score

9.0

Complaint Risk

9.0

Freshness

8.5

Community

9.5

Availability

9.5

Pros

Best-in-class ANC silences airplane engines and open offices
Best-in-class ANC silences airplane engines and open offices
Multipoint connects to two devices simultaneously
Multipoint connects to two devices simultaneously
Speak-to-Chat pauses music when you start talking
Speak-to-Chat pauses music when you start talking

Cons

Does not fold flat — harder to pack than XM4
Does not fold flat — harder to pack than XM4
Touch controls have a learning curve

Don't buy this if…

XM5 ear cups are not removable for washing — use a damp cloth only to avoid voiding the warranty
XM5 ear cups are not removable for washing — use a damp cloth only to avoid voiding the warranty