WF-1000XM5
2023UnverifiedSony's audiophile flagship with class-leading ANC and LDAC hi-res support
Launch price $299Today $249
Then vs. now
8980The frontier has moved: down 9 points since 2023.
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| Dimension | At launch | Today |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | 95 | 89 |
| Noise cancelling | 93 | 80 |
| Comfort | 90 | 86 |
| Battery | 85 | 75 |
| Features | 90 | 76 |
| Value | 80 | 72 |
Today-scores are recomputed against the current market frontier. How scoring works
Why the WF-1000XM5 stands out
Where it beats the average pair of earbuds in its class.
Earbud battery lifeBest in class
8 hrs
20% more than the 7 average
ANC reduction
~40dB
28% more than the 31 average
Ear tip sizes
4
14% more than the 4 average
Specifications
Audio
- Driver size
- 8.4mm
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- ANC reduction
- ~40dB
Battery
- Earbud battery life
- 8 hrs
- Total with case
- 24 hrs
- Wireless charging
- Yes
Comfort & Design
- Weight per earbud
- 5.9g
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- Ear tip sizes
- 4
Connectivity & Features
- Bluetooth version
- 5.3
- Multipoint
- Yes
- App EQ
- Full 5-band