Sony WF-1000XM5 review: At a glance
- What are they? The Sony WF-1000XM5 succeed the famous WF-1000XM4 active noise canceling (ANC) earbuds. Sony shrunk the WF-1000XM5 down and improved the memory foam ear tips. Under the hood, these buds house two new processors for better ANC, sound quality, and call quality. Battery life is exceptionally long, considering all the power-hungry features, and the Headphones Connect app that works on any operating system.
- What is the price? The Sony WF-1000XM5 cost $299.99 in the US and CA$429.99 in Canada. You can buy them for £259 in the UK and €320 in other regions of Europe.
- Where can you buy them? Pre-orders for the Sony WF-1000XM5 began on July 24, 2023. Today, you can purchase these earbuds from Sony and third-party vendors like Amazon and Best Buy.
- How did we test them? For this Sony WF-1000XM5 review, I tested the earbuds for three days. The earbuds ran firmware version 2.01 and the Headphones Connect app version 10.1.0. Android Authority purchased the unit for review.
- Are they worth it? The Sony WF-1000XM5 are among the best earbuds you can buy, whether you have an Android phone or an iPhone. Sony gives listeners a wealth of customization options, ensuring the earbuds act exactly how you want in a given situation. If you’ve been waffling between the older WF-1000XM4 and AirPods Pro 2, and can bear the high price, give the WF-1000XM5 a spin.
Should you buy the Sony WF-1000XM5?
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The Sony WF-1000XM5 share the same general design as the WF-1000XM4. This time, Sony integrates more powerful processors into the newer buds for better performance. Fans of Sony will feel right at home with the WF-1000XM5 and their upgrades.