Sony WF1000XM5

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.

Sony WF1000XM5 Pros and Cons

PROS

  • +Very good for music
  • +Excellent for travel
  • +Excellent noise reduction
  • +Optimized for Android
  • +Optimized for Apple

CONS

  • -Poor for gaming
  • -Poor for TV
  • -Poor for podcasts
  • -Only fair for exercise

Sony WF1000XM5 Features

GENERAL

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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Sound Guys

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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