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Sony WH-1000XM5

Over-ear • 30mm • 30 sa • Yes

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Over-earHeadphone type
30mmDriver size
30 saBattery Life (hours)
YesActive noise cancelling
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Should I buy it?

Sony WH-1000XM5
CONSIDER
  • No real owner data yet — the verdict stays cautious
Great choice if these matter:
  • Flights and long journeys
  • Focus in an open-plan office
  • Wireless high-resolution listening
Watch out for:
  • The 30mm driver is smaller than the larger-driver models in the same brand
  • Sony states no NFC
Regret riskLOWlimited data
Main risks
  • The 30mm driver is smaller than the larger-driver models in the same brand
  • Sony states no NFC
The risk level is computed from the release date, verified weaknesses and real owner reports. The confidence score only appears once real owner data exists.
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Audio

What is there on the audio side?

Manufacturer's official technical values.

AUDIO

On a headphone, the driver and the circuit driving it are what you are buying.

30mm

30mm — Driver size · Closed, dynamic — Driver type · 4 Hz - 40000 Hz (JEITA) — Frequency response · 48 ohm(1kHz) — Impedance · 102dB(1kHz) / mW — Sensitivity

30mmClosed, dynamic4 Hz - 40000 Hz (JEITA)48 ohm(1kHz)102dB(1kHz) / mW
30mmDriver size
Closed, dynamicDriver type
4 Hz - 40000 Hz (JEITA)Frequency response
48 ohm(1kHz)Impedance
102dB(1kHz) / mWSensitivity
Noise

How much noise does it cut?

Manufacturer's official technical values.

NOISE

Noise cancelling and ambient sound are two directions of the same switch.

Yes

Yes — Active noise cancelling · Yes — Ambient sound mode

YesYes
YesActive noise cancelling
YesAmbient sound mode
Connectivity

How does it connect?

Manufacturer's official technical values.

CONNECTIVITY

On a wireless headphone, the codec says more than the range does.

5.2

5.2 — Bluetooth · 10m — Wireless range · Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug — Plug type

5.210mGold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug
5.2Bluetooth
10mWireless range
Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plugPlug type
Battery

How long does it last?

This catalogue also records which mode the maker measured in.

BATTERY

A battery figure is half a number until it says whether noise cancelling was on.

30 hours

30 sa — Battery Life (hours) · Noise cancelling on — Battery Life Mode · 3.5 sa — Charge time (hours) · USB — Charging Method

30 saNoise cancelling on3.5 saUSB
30 saBattery Life (hours)
Noise cancelling onBattery Life Mode
3.5 saCharge time (hours)
USBCharging Method
Wearing

How is it worn?

Manufacturer's official technical values.

WEARING

On something worn for hours, weight is a question of comfort.

250g

250g — Weight · Circumaural — Wearing style · Single-sided (detachable) — Cable type · 1.2m — Cable length

250gCircumauralSingle-sided (detachable)1.2m
250gWeight
CircumauralWearing style
Single-sided (detachable)Cable type
1.2mCable length
Who Is It For?

Where does it stand out?

A quick usage guide built from the product's specs and the editorial summary.

Flights and long journeys

Great fit
Work / Productivity

Focus in an open-plan office

Great fit
Wireless high-resolution listening

Great fit
Editorial Analysis

Strengths and points to consider

Compiled by the Kacbu editorial team from spec sheets, independent press reviews and reported user feedback.

Strengths based on the specs
4 Hz - 40000 Hz frequency response with LDAC support
30 hours of battery with noise cancelling on
250g — light for long sessions
Bluetooth 5.2 and an ambient sound mode
Works wired too, on a detachable cable
Things to consider
The 30mm driver is smaller than the larger-driver models in the same brand
Sony states no NFC
Historical Product Info

Official launch details

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Design🇯🇵 Japan

Sony designs its headphones in Japan. Its specification pages state no assembly country, so none is claimed here.

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Specifications

Sony WH-1000XM5 specifications

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Audio

Official source: sony.co.uk
Audio codecs
SBCAACLDAC
Magnet
Neodymium
Impedance
48 ohm(1kHz)
Driver size
30mm
Driver type
Closed, dynamic
Sensitivity
102dB(1kHz) / mW
Frequency response
4 Hz - 40000 Hz (JEITA)

Features

Official source: sony.co.uk
Ambient sound mode
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes

Connectivity

Official source: sony.co.uk
Bluetooth
5.2
Plug type
Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug
Wireless range
10m
Bluetooth profiles
A2DPAVRCPHFPHSP

Battery

Official source: sony.co.uk
Charging Method
USB
Charge time (hours)
3.5
Battery Life Mode
Noise cancelling on
Battery life (hours)
30 hours

Design

Official source: sony.co.uk
Weight
250g
Cable type
Single-sided (detachable)
Cable length
1.2m
Wearing style
Circumaural

General

Official source: sony.co.uk
Series
1000X
Headphone type
Over-ear
FAQ

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Should you buy the Sony WH-1000XM5?
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Headphone typeOver-ear2 more productsDriver size30mmThis is the only product using itActive noise cancellingYes5 more productsAudio codecsSBC2 more productsBattery life (hours)30 hours2 more productsBluetooth5.2This is the only product using it
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