Sony WH-1000XM5 sees major discount following XM6 launch

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Reviewers Liked

Light and comfortable
More balanced, tighter sound
30-hour battery life
Pairs with two devices at the same time
Even better active noise cancellation
An app you'll actually want to use

Reviewers Didn't Like

Design is plasticky for the price
Don't fold away completely
No major upgrade over 1000XM4
Occasional audio issues on macOS

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Expert reviews and ratings

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Minor improvements to their predecessor keep the Sony WH-1000XM5 ahead of the chasing pack.

By ExpertReviews on November 22, 2024

The Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless are the next generation of the Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless. Released mid-2022, these over-ears have a new look that stands apart from their predecessor, thanks to their mostly recycled (and recyclable) design. Beyond...

By rtings.com on December 11, 2023

How do you improve upon a product that was already amazing in just about every respect? Sony faces that task every time it releases a new pair of flagship over-ear headphones, where an outstanding mix of active noise cancelation (ANC) and audio quality...

By Android Central on December 21, 2022

Sony has long been a leading brand for high-end wireless headphones, and the WH-1000XM5 firmly helps to keep that title. With small improvements to the sound quality and ANC performance, along with reliably good battery life and connectivity, the Sony...

By Gadgets360 on September 21, 2022

There are few better companions for long-haul flights than good noise-cancelling headphones which are comfortable to wear for long hours, especially if the long haul you are taking is going to take you from Delhi to San Francisco in just about 24 hours....

By IndianExpress on September 21, 2022

Sony has done it yet again! Expectations are always soaring when it comes to Sony's flagship WH-1000X series of headphones and the Sony WH-1000XM5 more than just meets it. The Sony WH-1000XM5 are, without a doubt, best-in-class noise-cancelling...

By Digit on September 21, 2022

The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are still at the top of the line when it comes to premium noise cancelling headphones – they deliver stunning audio quality and excellent noise cancellation to make them one of the best headphones you can buy.Related...

By techguide.com.au on September 12, 2022

The new M5s are a step up from the M4s, with improved sound, voice capabilities and noise cancellation. A new design rounds out the improvements, along with a flattery carrying case. However, for those with the M4s, you don't need to upgrade for what...

By Gadget Guy Australia on July 16, 2022

The fifth generation heir to Sony's premier range of headphones, the Sony WH-1000XM5 are over ear headphones that feature active noise cancellation and lush upholstery with your choice of powered and passive modes and either wired or wireless...

By hitechcentury.com on July 16, 2022

Note: This review was first published on 15 June 2022. It was around six years ago that Sony decided it should go after Bose and make a truly remarkable wireless ANC headphone. Back then, if you wanted a wireless noise-cancelling headphone to take with...

By hardwarezone.com.sg on July 02, 2022

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