Sony WF1000XM5
About Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
About Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
Sony WF1000XM5 Pros and Cons
PROS
- +Very good for music
- +Excellent for travel
- +Excellent noise reduction
- +Optimized for Android
- +Optimized for Apple
CONS
- +Very good for music
- +Excellent for travel
- +Excellent noise reduction
- +Optimized for Android
- +Optimized for Apple
- -Poor for gaming
- -Poor for TV
- -Poor for podcasts
- -Only fair for exercise
Sony WF1000XM5 Features
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $248 | ||
Brand | Sony | ||
Form Factor | Earbuds | ||
Connectivity | Wireless | ||
Sound | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | 8.1/10 | ||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | ||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | ||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | ||
Podcast / Audiobook Score | 4.9/10 | ||
Sound Profile | Bass | ||
Performance | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | 9 Hours | ||
Wireless charging | Yes | ||
Charging time | 1.5 | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | ||
Case Battery Life | 18 | ||
Features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | ||
Noise Reduction Score | 9/10 | ||
Virtual Surround | Yes | ||
Android App | Yes | ||
iOS App | Yes | ||
Build and Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | 8.3/10 | ||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | ||
Size | Medium | ||
Weight of single earbud | 6 Grams | ||
Microphone style | Integrated | ||
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Harley Maranan | July 2023
"The Sony WF-1000XM5 is among the best noise canceling earbuds currently on the market, and they aren’t cheap. These earbuds aren’t the best choice for budget-conscious listeners. But if you prioritize active noise cancelation, sound quality, and extensive software support, the WF-1000XM5 is worth its premium price tag."
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