What Hi-Fi?Expert review
8.2/10
How we read this review
Class-leading pair with musical sound, superb ANC and excellent call quality; design less premium than XM4.
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WH-1000XM5 Noise Cancelling Headphones (Used)
Est. tax $26.32 for 43215 (Ohio average) · Shipping set by BroTech Traders at checkout · 15 listings at 13 stores
Package: Standard
| Charging | USB, 3.5-hour charge time |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, 3.5 mm, Wired, Wireless |
| Battery Life | Up to 30 hours continuous playback (NC on), 40 hours (NC off) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Driver Unit | 30mm dynamic |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 40,000 Hz (JEITA compliant) |
What these specs mean
- Active noise cancelling
- Microphones listen to outside noise and play the opposite sound. Best on steady sounds like engines and air conditioners; less on voices.
- LDAC and aptX
- Higher-quality Bluetooth codecs that mostly work with Android. iPhones use AAC, so these don’t matter there.
About this item
- Multi-microphone noise cancellation with AI-powered call clarity and 30mm carbon fiber driver for superior sound and call quality.
- Multi-microphone noise cancellation: Blocks out airplane noise and ambient sounds for distraction-free listening
- AI-powered call clarity: Precisely isolates your voice and reduces wind noise for clear conversations in any environment
- 30mm carbon fiber driver: Delivers natural, high-fidelity sound with enhanced clarity and reduced distortion
- Adaptive Sound Control: Automatically adjusts audio settings based on your location and activities for an optimal experience
- Quick Access and Speak-to-Chat: Resumes music playback with two or three taps or hands-free when you talk
Why it scores 7.4: Good, from 6 sources. Strongest on noise cancelling. See the breakdown
Every store selling it
15 listings at 13 stores, lowest first. Ask the stores what shipping to 43215 costs to see who is cheapest at the door.
| Store | Option | Price | Delivered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unclaimed Baggage | Standard · Silver · used | $148.99 | · | View |
| Unclaimed Baggage | Standard · Midnight Blue · used | $148.99 | · | View |
| Unclaimed Baggage | Standard · Black · used | $149.99 | · | View |
| Swiftronics USA | Standard · open box | $189.97 | · | View |
| Speec Lowest new | Standard · Black | $198.00 | · | View |
| Swiftronics USA | Standard | $209.99 | · | View |
| Back Market Pro - US (Prod) | With microphone · Silver | $220.00 | View | |
| Tech For Less | Standard | $231.49 | View | |
| Gadgets Online NZ LTD | Standard · Black | $281.00 | View | |
| Focus Camera | Standard · Silver | $298.00 | View | |
| Curacao | Standard | $299.99 | View | |
| Back Market Pro - US (Prod) | Standard · Black | $349.00 | View | |
| BroTech Traders Viewing | Standard · Black | $361.00 | This one | |
| Nexoltic | Standard · Smoky Pink | $409.85 | View | |
| Shiftwave® | Standard | $450.00 | View |
How it scores
Good · likely 6.8 to 8.0 · medium confidence
From 5 expert reviews, 1 store ratings.
Your score
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By what matters
Sound5 reviews · what they said7.4
- Musical and entertaining sound. What Hi-Fi?
- Immersive sound across genres and clear customizable EQ, though some find lows muddy. Tech Gear Lab
- Good audio accuracy. RTINGS
Noise cancelling4 reviews · what they said8.9
- Fantastic ANC performance. RTINGS
- Superb noise cancelling. What Hi-Fi?
- Strong noise blocking. Tech Gear Lab
Comfort5 reviews · what they said6.4
- Comfortable for daily use. SoundGuys
- Comfortable clamping force. What Hi-Fi?
- Comfortable for average-sized head; clamping somewhat firm. SoundStage! Solo
Battery4 reviews · what they said6.4
Calls & connection3 reviews · what they said7.3
- Excellent call quality, including in wind. What Hi-Fi?
- Excellent call quality. Tech Gear Lab
Reliability7 reviews · what they said5.8
- Well-built, comes with a carrying case. RTINGS
- Feels less premium than XM4 (2 reports) What Hi-Fi?
- Build rated low; hinge issues reported by owners. SoundGuys
Value for moneyprice against similar products6.2
By source
Lab and expert tests5 sources · 90% of the score7.5
Retailer star ratings1% of the score9.1
Out of 10. Each source is weighted by how reliable it is, how much data it has and how recent it is; sponsored videos count half, and the brand’s own videos don’t count. How the score works
Reviews and videos
RTINGSExpert review
7.7/10
How we read this review
Outstanding noise cancelling and good accuracy for travel and office, but weaker fit for small heads and no water rating.
Read the reviewSoundStage! SoloExpert review
7.7/10
How we read this review
Great pair with impressive stereo separation and bass, though bass is thumpy and top end lacks airiness.
Read the reviewTech Gear LabExpert review
7.4/10
How we read this review
Near top of category for sound, ANC and calls, but uncomfortable for small heads and battery short of expected.
Read the reviewSoundGuysExpert review
6.5/10
How we read this review
Praises isolation and comfort for daily use, but low build quality rating and recessed stock midrange.
Read the reviewBroTech Traders reviews
5.0 from 1 ratings
Store star ratings run high (most products average above 4.3), so they count less than written reviews.
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| Price | $361.00 | $149.99 Lowest price | $399.99 | $449.99 |
| Doorprice Score | 7.4Doorprice Score Best score | 7.0Doorprice Score | — | — |
| Sold by | BroTech Traders | Open Box Deals | University of Iowa Hawk Shop and University Bookstore | allCanes |
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Product description
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones - Black Industry-leading noise cancellation From airplane noise to people’s voices, our WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones with multiple microphone noise cancelling keep out more high and mid frequency sounds than ever. And with Auto NC Optimizer, noise cancelling is automatically optimised based on your wearing conditions and environment. Multi Noise Sensor technology With four microphones on each earcup, this is our biggest ever step forward in noise cancelling. Ambient sound is captured even more accurately for a dramatic reduction in high frequency noise. Thanks to Auto NC Optimizer, noise cancelling performance is always and automatically optimised based on wearing conditions and external environmental factors such as atmospheric pressure. Specially designed 30mm driver unit The specially designed 30mm driver unit featuring a soft edge enhances noise cancelling helping you enjoy your music precisely without ambient noise. The carbon fiber composite material realizes light weight and high rigidity dome and improves sound clarity, especially in high frequency ranges. Superlative sound, engineered to perfection The sp
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Product details
| Charging | USB, 3.5-hour charge time |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, 3.5 mm, Wired, Wireless |
| Battery Life | Up to 30 hours continuous playback (NC on), 40 hours (NC off) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Driver Unit | 30mm dynamic |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 40,000 Hz (JEITA compliant) |
| Impedance | 48 ohm (active), 16 ohm (passive) |
| Supported Audio Formats | SBC, AAC, LDAC |