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Sony WH-1000XM5
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Sony 1000X The Collexion
noise cancelling
8.6/ 10
ANCNoise cancelling8.6
0.010.0
At 8.6, its noise cancelling beats 84% of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 61 of the 238 we've cataloged.
See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling
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Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
24 hBelow average24 h
11 h100 h
below average for over-ear headphones — based on 156 of 238 we've cataloged.
Bluetooth Version
6.05.028%5.325%5.216%6.06%
6.0 appears on 6% of the 147 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 238).
Weight
320 gAbove average320 g
120 g427 g
above average for over-ear headphones — based on 198 of 238 we've cataloged.
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 24 h
- Full Charge Minutes
- 5 min
- Battery Life Anc On
- 26.25 h
- Battery
- Yes
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 6.0
- Bluetooth Codec
- SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
- Headphone Jack
- Yes
Design
- Weight
- 320 g
- Foldable
- No
Features
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Eq Customization
- Full parametric EQ
Microphone
- Count
- 12
- Microphone
- Yes
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Closed-back
- Anc Modes
- Off,anc,transparency
- Driver Size
- 30 mm
- Driver Type
- Dynamic driver
- Frequency Response
- 20-20000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 20000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 20 Hz
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Sony 1000X The CollexionSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 12.7 |
| 25 | 12.0 |
| 32 | 11.1 |
| 40 | 10.1 |
| 50 | 9.2 |
| 63 | 8.3 |
| 80 | 6.8 |
| 100 | 5.1 |
| 125 | 4.3 |
| 160 | 3.3 |
| 200 | 2.6 |
| 250 | 2.5 |
| 315 | 2.6 |
| 400 | 2.2 |
| 500 | 2.5 |
| 630 | 1.9 |
| 800 | 0.1 |
| 1000 | 0.1 |
| 1250 | 2.0 |
| 1600 | 3.3 |
| 2000 | 7.2 |
| 2500 | 10.6 |
| 3150 | 9.9 |
| 4000 | 9.1 |
| 5000 | 5.4 |
| 6300 | 3.8 |
| 8000 | -0.5 |
| 10000 | 4.2 |
| 12500 | -1.5 |
| 16000 | -5.2 |
| 20000 | -6.7 |
Sony 1000X The Collexion
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 1.3 |
| 26 | 1.2 |
| 33 | 0.5 |
| 41 | 0.1 |
| 52 | 0.6 |
| 65 | 1.3 |
| 82 | 0.9 |
| 103 | -1.1 |
| 130 | -2.5 |
| 163 | -1.1 |
| 205 | 2.5 |
| 259 | 8.4 |
| 325 | 13.0 |
| 410 | 18.0 |
| 516 | 16.5 |
| 613 | 15.4 |
| 772 | 17.6 |
| 972 | 23.1 |
| 1220 | 25.6 |
| 1540 | 23.1 |
| 1940 | 18.6 |
| 2440 | 35.5 |
| 3070 | 26.2 |
| 3870 | 30.1 |
| 4870 | 38.1 |
| 6130 | 41.6 |
| 7720 | 45.7 |
| 9720 | 43.2 |
| 12200 | 35.9 |
| 15400 | 39.9 |
| 19400 | 37.4 |
Sony 1000X The Collexion
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 2.7 |
| 26 | 8.7 |
| 33 | 12.4 |
| 41 | 15.3 |
| 52 | 15.4 |
| 65 | 15.4 |
| 82 | 18.4 |
| 103 | 21.8 |
| 130 | 29.1 |
| 163 | 32.2 |
| 205 | 31.1 |
| 259 | 27.1 |
| 325 | 27.1 |
| 410 | 27.8 |
| 516 | 24.1 |
| 613 | 25.7 |
| 772 | 31.4 |
| 972 | 34.0 |
| 1220 | 36.0 |
| 1540 | 28.8 |
| 1940 | 21.9 |
| 2440 | 33.1 |
| 3070 | 28.3 |
| 3870 | 30.7 |
| 4870 | 37.5 |
| 6130 | 41.0 |
| 7720 | 45.7 |
| 9720 | 46.9 |
| 12200 | 37.5 |
| 15400 | 41.5 |
| 19400 | 41.1 |
SoundGuys review
Noise cancelling8.6
Isolation7.0
Battery life9.5
Comfort & fit8.5
Connectivity9.3
Design8.0
The verdict
The Sony WH-1000XX The Collexion is a high-end set of ANC headphones that hopes to attract listeners with its build quality and features. Priced higher than competing headphones, it certainly has its work cut out for it.
✓Liked: Build Quality, Carrying case, ANC, App
✕Could be better: Battery life, Price
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Features & Opinions
More from the team ›Commentary and deep dives from the SoundGuys editorial team.
I didn’t love the Sony 1000X The Collexion until I tried this settingSometimes the best upgrade is already hiding in the app.
Dave CarrVideo Producer/Writer3 headphones you should buy instead of the Sony 1000X The CollexionThe Collexion is mostly a luxury tax. Skip it for one of these.
Adam BirneyManaging EditorThe Sony 1000X The Collexion fixed my biggest problem with the XM6I can rock these headphones all day.Adam BirneyManaging EditorSony's new $650 headphones still don't have USB audioSony fixed the hinges with it's new luxury tier headphones, but still somehow missed this.Adam BirneyManaging EditorSony somehow made the name of its new headphones even worseNobody knows what it means, but it's provocative.Adam BirneyManaging EditorThe Sony XM4C prove we don't need a new headphone model every yearSony's newest headphones aren't new at all, and that's kind of the point.Adam BirneyManaging EditorClip-on earbuds fixed my biggest issue with open-earsClip-on earbuds offer a secure fit, better sound, and zero pressure.
Brady SnyderContributorI ditched my AirPods Pro 3 for Sony's WF-1000XM6 and only lasted a weekI thought the more expensive earbuds would win. I was wrong.Dave CarrVideo Producer/Writer3 headphones I would buy instead of the AirPods Max 2These premium headphones deliver class-leading ANC, longer battery life, and more flexibility for less money.Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterWired headphones are making a comeback: Here's whyIt's about time wired earbuds and headphones had their redemption moment.
Lil KatzContributorHow would hundreds of people rate the Sony WF-1000XM6's sound quality?If you could ask 200 people to rate sound quality at once, what would they say?
Christian ThomasEditor-at-largeI've reviewed headphones for over a decade: Here are 5 things I wish they did differentlyHeadphone companies: help me help youChristian ThomasEditor-at-large
Dave CarrVideo Producer/Writer3 headphones you should buy instead of the Sony 1000X The CollexionThe Collexion is mostly a luxury tax. Skip it for one of these.Adam BirneyManaging EditorThe Sony 1000X The Collexion fixed my biggest problem with the XM6I can rock these headphones all day.Adam BirneyManaging EditorSony's new $650 headphones still don't have USB audioSony fixed the hinges with it's new luxury tier headphones, but still somehow missed this.Adam BirneyManaging EditorSony somehow made the name of its new headphones even worseNobody knows what it means, but it's provocative.Adam BirneyManaging EditorThe Sony XM4C prove we don't need a new headphone model every yearSony's newest headphones aren't new at all, and that's kind of the point.Adam BirneyManaging EditorClip-on earbuds fixed my biggest issue with open-earsClip-on earbuds offer a secure fit, better sound, and zero pressure.Brady SnyderContributorI ditched my AirPods Pro 3 for Sony's WF-1000XM6 and only lasted a weekI thought the more expensive earbuds would win. I was wrong.Dave CarrVideo Producer/Writer3 headphones I would buy instead of the AirPods Max 2These premium headphones deliver class-leading ANC, longer battery life, and more flexibility for less money.Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterWired headphones are making a comeback: Here's whyIt's about time wired earbuds and headphones had their redemption moment.Lil KatzContributorHow would hundreds of people rate the Sony WF-1000XM6's sound quality?If you could ask 200 people to rate sound quality at once, what would they say?Christian ThomasEditor-at-largeI've reviewed headphones for over a decade: Here are 5 things I wish they did differentlyHeadphone companies: help me help youChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeMore Over-Ear Headphones
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