# Sony WH-1000XM5SA Wireless Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones – Black

**Doorprice Score 7.0/10** (Good; likely 6.0–8.0, low confidence).
Price: $149.99 at Open Box Deals (with est. tax $160.92; shipping set at checkout). Store rating 5.0/5 from 8 ratings.

## What matters for headphones (out of 10)
- Sound: 7.0 (5 reviews) — "Excellent sound" (Digital Trends)
- Noise cancelling: 8.5 (5 reviews) — "Strong isolation and ANC; calls ANC very strong" (SoundGuys)
- Comfort: 6.2 (4 reviews) — "Comfortable padding for larger ears" (SoundGuys)
- Battery: 7.7 (4 reviews) — "About 27 hours battery with ANC" (RTINGS)
- Calls & connection: 7.4 (5 reviews) — "Ultra-clear call quality" (Digital Trends)
- Reliability: 5.9 (9 reviews) — "Premium build quality" (Soundphile Review)
- Value for money: 7.6 (price against similar products)

Weight these for a personal score: add ?priorities=sound:2,anc:2 (ids: sound, anc, comfort, battery, calls, reliability, value).

## Reviewer verdicts
- SoundGuys: 8.6/10 — Editor score 8.6/10; strong isolation and ANC, long battery, good call mic, but recessed midrange needs EQ. https://www.soundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783/
- Digital Trends: 8.5/10 — Best all-around noise-canceling headphones for most people, despite no longer folding flat and lacking Auracast. https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/sony-wh-1000xm5-review/
- TechGearLab: 7.5/10 — Ranked fourth of 21; strong sound, noise cancellation and call quality, but comfort is the weak spot. https://www.techgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-headphones/sony-wh-1000xm5
- RTINGS: 7.2/10 — Strong ANC, long battery and travel suitability praised; fit poor for small heads; build quality concerns flagged. https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm5-wireless
- Soundphile Review: 3.5/10 — Unimpressed for the price; good build and isolation, but boomy bass and smeared treble. https://www.soundphilereview.com/reviews/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-36183/

## Where to buy
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