Sony WH-1000XM5
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 WH-1000XM5 Pros and Cons
PROS
- +Very good for music
- +Best for travel
- +Best noise reduction
CONS
- +Very good for music
- +Best for travel
- +Best noise reduction
- -Poor for gaming
- -Poor for TV
- -Only fair for podcasts
- -Only fair for exercise
Sony WH-1000XM5 Features
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $330 | ||
Brand | Sony | ||
Form Factor | Headphones | ||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | ||
Sound | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | 8.5/10 | ||
Phone Calls Score | 5.6/10 | ||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | ||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | ||
Podcast / Audiobook Score | 6/10 | ||
Sound Profile | Bass | ||
Performance | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | 40.3 Hours | ||
Wireless charging | No | ||
Charging time | 3.5 | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | ||
Features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | ||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.5/10 | ||
Virtual Surround | Yes | ||
Android App | Yes | ||
iOS App | Yes | ||
Build and Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | 8.4/10 | ||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | ||
Weight | 249.4 Grams | ||
Microphone style | Integrated | ||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | ||
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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | February 2023
"The Sony WH-1000XM5 are the best Sony Bluetooth headphones so far and one of the most well-rounded Bluetooth headphones around. Look no further if you need class-leading ANC with a mostly inoffensive sound signature. Just be ready to pony up the price premium."
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