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Sony

Sony WF-1000XM5

Name: Sony WF-1000XM5
Brand: Sony
SKU: B0CJ1B8WVW
Price: 194.95 USD

Cut out all the noise, keep all the fidelity.

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$194.95

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Noise Isolation / ANC & sound

8.3/ 10

8.3

0.010.0

A 8.3 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the top 10% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

4.9/ 5

SoundMDAQS Overall

4.9

1.05.0

A 4.9 puts its audio quality in the top quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 64 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

8 hAbove average

8 h

3 h16 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

24 hBelow average

24 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IPX4Most common

IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IPX4 is the most common — on 33% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 8 h
Battery Life With Case: 24 h
Charging Method: USB-C, Wireless (Qi)
Full Charge Minutes: 1.5 min
Battery Life Anc On: 8 h
Charging Case Capacity: 230 mAh
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IPX4
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Levels: Adjustable
Ambient Mode: Yes, adaptive transparency
Anc Modes: Off,anc,transparency
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 8.4 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response: 20-40000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 40000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 20 Hz
Frequency Response Signature: Warm
Impedance: 32 Ω

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.3
Bluetooth Codec: LDAC
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Headphone Jack: No
Multipoint Devices: 2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Color Options: Black, silver, pink
Ear Tip Material: Silicone, memory foam
Ear Tip Sizes Included: XS, S, M, L
Wearing Style: Deep insert
Wearing Time Max: 7.5 h
Weight Per Earbud: 5.9 g
Weight With Case: 39 g

Features

Certified For: Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
Companion App: Yes
Control Type: Touch controls
Eq Customization: Yes
Find My Device: Find My Device (Google)
Auto Connect: Yes
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes
Spatial Audio: Yes, head tracking
Voice Assistant Support: Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa

Identity

Model Number: WF-1000XM5

Microphone

Count: 6
Wind Noise Reduction: Yes

Release

Date: July 24, 2023
Year: 2023

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

8.3/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byHarley MarananVideo LeadReviewed July 2023

Noise cancelling8.7

Isolation8.3

Battery life8.0

Comfort & fit8.0

Connectivity9.5

Design7.0

The verdict

The Sony WF-1000XM5 takes notes from the success of its predecessor and runs with it. Featuring a more comfortable design, outstanding ANC performance, and fantastic battery life, they have secured their place as one of the best noise canceling earbuds on the market.

✓What we like

✓Excellent ANC and Isolation

✓Comfortable

✓SBC, AAC, and LDAC support

✓Great app support

✓Great battery life

✕What could be better

✕Price

✕Default sound too bassy

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Lab data

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Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Sony WF-1000XM5SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data

Sony WF-1000XM5: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	7.3
25	8.9
32	10.4
40	11.7
50	12.4
63	12.3
80	11.2
100	9.1
125	6.6
160	3.3
200	1.1
250	-0.3
315	-1.0
400	-1.6
500	-2.5
630	-2.2
800	-1.3
1000	0.1
1250	1.9
1600	5.0
2000	7.7
2500	9.1
3150	8.7
4000	6.8
5000	7.5
6300	4.7
8000	0.0
10000	4.9
12500	-1.6
16000	-11.0
20000	-31.2

Sony WF-1000XM5

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Passive isolation — measurement data

Sony WF-1000XM5: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	11.8
26	15.2
33	11.8
41	13.4
52	14.3
65	17.4
82	15.7
103	16.2
130	14.6
163	14.5
205	14.2
259	12.5
325	14.9
410	15.6
516	16.9
613	15.2
772	16.8
972	23.5
1220	24.0
1540	26.6
1940	29.9
2440	30.6
3070	42.7
3870	49.5
4870	48.6
6130	47.3
7720	48.0
9720	43.1
12200	39.4
15400	34.9
19400	41.6

Sony WF-1000XM5

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Noise cancelling — measurement data

Sony WF-1000XM5: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	13.7
26	21.6
33	31.6
41	32.2
52	34.8
65	36.4
82	32.4
103	32.1
130	30.4
163	29.8
205	28.8
259	24.6
325	24.0
410	19.7
516	18.9
613	16.8
772	16.7
972	24.2
1220	23.7
1540	27.8
1940	30.1
2440	31.5
3070	38.5
3870	38.4
4870	37.3
6130	46.8
7720	48.9
9720	37.9
12200	27.5
15400	25.2
19400	43.1