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Sony WH-1000XM5

72 reviews

Apr, 2026

Positive
noise isolation (27)
sound (22)
design (13)
comfort (13)
durability (5)

Negative
price (8)
portability (4)
size (2)
mids quality (1)
treble quality (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 72 reviews of Sony WH-1000XM5. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the durability and design. The comfort and sound are also appreciated. Views are divided on the reliability. Many are negative about the treble quality and soundstage.

noise isolation, sound, comfort, design, durability

price, portability, size, soundstage, treble quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony WH-1000XM5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Simon Cohen (digitaltrends.com)

Sony WH-1000XM5 review: Meet the new boss

Not content to rest on its laurels, Sony's latest flagship headphones — the WH-1000XM5 — are another technical tour-de-force.

Excellent sound Very good comfort Ultra-clear call quality Best-in-class noise canceling Very good battery life Hi-res compatible (wired/wireless) Hands-free voice assistant access Classy, modern design

Fold-flat, but don’t fold up

“Sony proves once again that it's the brand to beat in noise-canceling headphones.”

May, 2022

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Expert review by : B. Steele (engadget.com)

Sony WH-1000XM5 review | Engadget

With upgrades to design, sound quality and active noise cancellation, the WH-1000XM5 keeps Sony's place above the competition..

Supreme comfort

More expensive than the M4

What’s more, activating DSEE Extreme doesn’t make a huge difference in the sound quality. On other Sony devices, that algorithm’s ability to recover some of the detail lost to compression makes a noticeable impact. On the M5, the results are subtle,...

May, 2022

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones Review: The One to Beat

The redesign and new sound profile of these latest noise-canceling headphones may polarize some long-time Sony fans, but it's ultimately a superlative noise-canceling headphone.

More refined sound and even better noise canceling ; Slightly more comfortable ; Best-in-class voice call quality ; Pairs with two devices at the same time

Higher price tag than previous model ; Larger carrying case

May, 2022

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Sony WH-1000XM5 Review

Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones pair top-notch noise cancellation with class-leading audio quality in a comfortable, attractive design.

May, 2022

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Expert review by : Chris Welch (theverge.com)

Sony WH-1000XM5 review: new design, new sound, new price

Familiar features packaged in a completely new design.

Even better active noise cancellation ; More balanced, tighter sound ; Much-improved voice call quality

Design is very plasticky for $400 ; No major new features over 1000XM4 ; Bulky, awkward carrying case

Sony’s new WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones are the company’s most advanced to date — but also the most expensive at $400. For that money, you get a fresh design, upgraded sound, and even better ANC.

May, 2022

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Expert review by : Alex Bracetti (laptopmag.com)

Sony WH-1000XM5 review

Better ANC and sound for a higher price

Jun, 2022

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Expert review by : Chris Davies (slashgear.com)

Sony WH-1000XM5 Review: The Price Of More Clarity

Sony stepped up its Active Noise Canceling headphone game with the Sony WH-1000XM5. Here's how the new release compares to what was promised.

Outstanding ANC performance ; Clean, wide musical soundstage ; Long battery life

More expensive than WH-1000XM4 ; Less practical design for travelers ; No water resistance or USB-C audio

May, 2022

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Expert review by : Nicholas Lim (rtings.com)

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless: Lab Tested - RTINGS.com

The Sony WH-1000XM5 are great for travel. They have roughly 27 hours of continuous playback time, which will last through long days on the road or intercontinental flights. Also, they're well-built and come with a sturdy carrying case to protect them...

Fantastic anc performance, 27-hour battery life with anc

If you have a small head, you may not find their fit comfortable

Jun, 2022

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Expert review by : Theo Nicolakis (techhive.com)

Sony WH-1000XM5

Yes, you can have it all: Sony delivers best-in-class active noise cancellation with virtually no compromise in sonic performance.

New carbon fiber driver delivers intoxicating sound ; Best-in-class noise cancellation is better than ever ; Outstanding adaptive noise-cancelling performance ; Beam-forming mics make near-perfect calls in noisy environments

Noise cancellation subject to the occasional audible artifact ; No support for aptX codecs

This headphone is nothing short of spectacular, delivering both exceptional sonic performance and stellar active noise cancellation.

May, 2022