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 $21.72 for 43215 (Ohio average) · Shipping set by Focus Camera at checkout · 15 listings at 13 stores
Package: Standard
| Battery Life | Up to 30 hours (continuous), 40 hours (noise cancellation off) |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Charging Time | 3–5 hours (USB), 1 hour (fast charging) |
| Effective Range | 32–81 ft (10–25 m) |
| Frequency Range | 2.4000–2.4835 GHz |
| Microphone | Built-in, 4 beamforming microphones per earcup |
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.
- Multipoint
- Connects to two devices at once, so a call on your phone interrupts music from your laptop without re-pairing.
About this item
- Two processors and eight microphones deliver unmatched noise cancellation and call clarity, with up to 30 hours of battery life.
- Industry-leading noise cancellation: Ensures distraction-free listening in any environment
- Dual processor system with eight microphones: Delivers exceptional call quality and precise voice pickup
- Up to 30 hours battery life: Provides long-lasting power for extended use
- Multipoint Bluetooth connection: Allows switching between two devices seamlessly
- Soft fit leather earpads: Offers lightweight comfort and pressure-free wear
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 Viewing | Standard · Silver | $298.00 | This one | |
| Curacao | Standard | $299.99 | View | |
| Back Market Pro - US (Prod) | Standard · Black | $349.00 | View | |
| BroTech Traders | Standard · Black | $361.00 | View | |
| 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.
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 products6.6
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.
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Product description
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Over-Ear Headphones (Silver) Your World. Nothing Else. The WH-1000XM5 headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening. 2 processors control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support the WH-1000XM5 headphones provide awe-inspiring audio quality. Industry-leading noise Cancellation From airplane noise to people’s voices, our WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones with 8 microphones for noise cancellation keep out more high and mid-frequency sounds than ever. And with the new Auto NC Optimizer, noise-canceling is automatically optimized based on your wearing conditions and environment. Multi Noise Sensor Technology With 8 total microphones, these headphones are our biggest step forward in noise-canceling technology. Ambient sound is captured even more accurately for a dramatic reduction in high-frequency noise. Thanks to the new Auto NC Optimizer, noise-canceling performance is always automatically optimized based on wearing conditions and external environmental factors such as atmospheric pressure. Incomparable Noise Processing Spe
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