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Sony WF-1000XM5

Name: Sony WF-1000XM5
Brand: Sony
SKU: B0CJ1B8WVW
Price: 198.00 USD

Cut out all the noise, keep all the fidelity.

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noise cancelling & sound

8.7/ 10

ANCNoise cancelling

8.7

0.010.0

At 8.7, its noise cancelling beats 97% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 94 of the 267 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 63 of the 267 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling · Audio quality

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

12 hAbove average

12 h

3 h15 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 249 of 267 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

24 hBelow average

24 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 247 of 267 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IPX4Most common

IPX436%IP5516%IP5415%IPX511%

IPX4 is the most common — on 36% of the 245 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 267).

Live translation

NoneMost common

None55%Platform ai32%In-app14%

None is the most common — on 55% of the 22 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 267).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 12 h
Battery Life With Case: 24 h
Charging Method: USB-C + Wireless
Full Charge Minutes: 90 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
Material Case: Plastic
Material Chassis Primary: Plastic

Features

Live translation: None
Certified For: Google Fast Pair
Companion App: Yes
Control Type: Touch controls
Eq Customization: Full parametric EQ
Find My Device: Find My Device (Google)
Auto Connect: Yes
Auto Pause: Yes
Fitness Tracking: No
Mono Mode: Yes
Spatial Audio: Head tracking
Voice Assistant Support: Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Levels: 20 levels
Ambient Mode: Yes, adaptive transparency
Anc Depth: 20 dB
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: V-shaped
Adaptive Anc: Yes
Impedance: 32 Ω
Passive Isolation: 15 dB

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.3
Bluetooth Codec: AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC
Bluetooth Range: 10 m
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Headphone Jack: No
Multipoint Devices: 2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Color Options: Black, silver
Ear Tip Material: Memory foam
Ear Tip Sizes Included: XS, S, M, L
Wearing Style: Deep insert
Wearing Time Max: 8 h
Weight Per Earbud: 5.9 g
Weight With Case: 39 g

Identity

Model Number: WF-1000XM5

Microphone

Count: 6
Wind Noise Reduction: Yes
Mute Function: App
Noise Reduction Type: AI-powered
Type: Dual microphone

Release

Date: July 24, 2023
Msrp Usd: 280 USD
Year: 2023

Lab data

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Sony WF-1000XM5SoundGuys 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.

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.

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.

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

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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