Sony
Sony WF-1000XM5
The Sony WF-1000XM5 lands as a solid mid-range wireless earphone, built around 8 hours.
66/100
8 hours24 hoursIPX45.3in-ear
£135best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Active noise cancelling
- Spatial audio
- Wireless charging
- Below-average battery (earbuds)
Score profile
Scored against the wireless earphones classWhere the Sony WF-1000XM5 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
IP rating (earbuds)IPX4
Fitin-ear
Sound
Active noise cancellingYes
Spatial audioYes
Battery and power
Battery (earbuds)8 hours
Battery (with case)24 hours
Wireless chargingYes
USB-C chargingYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5.3
Multipoint pairingYes
LDACYes
Microphone and features
Microphones (per earbud)4
Transparency modeYes
More specs
Battery buds ANC6 hours
Wireless charging caseYes
Battery total ANC20 hours
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowSony WF-1000XM5 vs Sony Sony WF-C700N
Sony WF-1000XM5Sony WF-C700N
| SonySony WF-1000XM5This page | SonySony WF-C700N | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66 /100 | 66 /100 |
| Battery hours | 8 hours | 20 hoursBetter |
| Battery total | 24 hoursBetter | 20 hours |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| IP rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Who it's for
Is the Sony WF-1000XM5 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable wireless earphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier wireless earphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Sony WF-1000XM5 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 66/100 against other wireless earphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Sony WF-1000XM5?
Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the MOMENTUM True Wireless 4?
The MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 scores 68/100 versus this one at 66/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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