Testseek.com have collected 153 expert reviews of the Sony WH-1000XM5 and the average rating is 90%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony WH-1000XM5.
May 2022
(90%)
153 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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(92%)
1927 Reviews
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The editors liked
Super comfy headphones
Fantastically warm and balanced sound
Excellent noise cancellation
GPS tracking can shift the various cancellation modes
Solid battery life
Impressively rich and dynamic sound
Great noise cancellation with adaptive controls
Sleek new look and flatter carrying case
Long battery life and fast charge option
Speak to chat feature works well and is convenient
Clean and light new design
Comfortable to wear for hours
Stunning audio quality
The editors didn't like
Case isn't as portable as it once was
More expensive this time around
Not much has changed beyond design
Earcup cushions are a bit thin and get get uncomfortable over a long period
Premium price means Sony's very good M4s may be a better option
Published: 2022-05-12, Author: Simon , review by: tomsguide.com
Expectations have been high for the arrival of Sony's next-gen XM-series over-ear headphones, and in terms of overall performance, those expectations have been maintained.That's particularly true where ANC performance is concerned, showing rivals that the...
Published: 2023-08-16, Author: Dan , review by: stuff.tv
Superb sound quality, Top-drawer noise cancelling, Great redesign
Ever-so slightly less premium, Don't fold, ‘Speak to chat' only moderately useful
What a mighty fine concoction this is – we were sad when Sony came knocking for their return. Importantly, they're an improvement over the predecessor models and they represent great value. Any negatives are just minor quibbles really – the simple fact is...
Abstract: A headphone you'll always want to take with you, the WH-1000XM5 finds Sony fine-tuning its flagship wireless active noise cancelling design to great effect. A new-look, lightweight chassis features comfortable, cushioned earcups that keep unwanted sounds...
More expensive than predecessor, Still lack water resistance, No longer foldable
The WH-1000XM5 don't reinvent Sony's noise-cancelling headphones formula but they are superior to their predecessors in the key areas of comfort, sound quality and noise cancellation. The improvements made may not be huge, but Sony has set a high bar for...
Excellent sound, Very good comfort, Ultra-clear call quality, Best-in-class noise canceling, Very good battery life, Hi-res compatible (wired/wireless), Hands-free voice assistant access, Classy, modern design
Published: 2022-05-12, Author: Simon , review by: T3.com
Confident, expansive, balanced sound,Sony's best-ever noise-cancelling,Numerous control options, all of them good,
Unblinkingly expensive, Don't fold like earlier XM4,
Sony has managed to replace the best all-round wireless active noise-cancelling (ANC) over-ear headphones you can buy with, well, the best new all-round wireless ANC over-ear headphones you can buy. They don't come cheap, mind you, but blimey do they impr...
Abstract: The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have one of the most revered family trees in modern audio history. Following two best-in-class over ear noise cancelling predecessors, the WH-1000XM5 land with a level of anticipation that is unusual in the world of personal...
