Sony
Sony WH-1000XM5
The Sony WH-1000XM5 lands as a entry-level over-ear headphone, built around 3 hours.
54/100
3 hoursover-ear
£199best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Active noise cancelling
- LDAC
- No noise-cancelling mic
- Below-average battery life
Score profile
Scored against the over-ear headphones classWhere the Sony WH-1000XM5 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Weight250 g
Fitover-ear
Sound
Active noise cancellingYes
Battery and power
Battery life3 hours
Connectivity
LDACYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSony WH-1000XM5 vs Beats Beats Solo 4
Sony WH-1000XM5Beats Solo 4
| SonySony WH-1000XM5This page | BeatsBeats Solo 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54 /100 | 54 /100 |
| Battery hours | 3 hours | 50 hoursBetter |
| Weight | 250 g | 217 gBetter |
| ANC | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
Who it's for
Is the Sony WH-1000XM5 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable over-ear headphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need noise-cancelling mic, in which case a higher-tier over-ear headphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
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 WH-1000XM5 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 54/100 against other over-ear headphones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Sony WH-1000XM5?
Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the JBL Tune 730 BT?
The JBL Tune 730 BT scores 55/100 versus this one at 54/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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