Is the WH-1000XM5 worth it over the XM4?

The XM5 improves noise cancellation, call quality and comfort, and adds multipoint. The XM4 folds smaller and costs less, so choose the XM5 if cancellation and calls matter most.

How does it compare with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra?

Cancellation is close, with some reviewers giving Bose the edge on planes and Sony the edge on calls and battery life. Bose's immersive audio is a feature Sony lacks; Sony offers more sound customization.

How long does the battery last?

Sony rates up to 30 hours with noise cancellation on. A 3-minute charge gives about 3 hours of playback.

Can it connect to two devices at once?

Yes. Multipoint pairing lets it hold connections to two devices and switch between them.

Yes, with the included cable, but noise cancellation and sound processing require the headphones to be powered on.

The headphones, a carrying case and a cable for wired listening. A charging cable is included.

What do buyers say about the Sony Wireless Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones?

Rated 2 out of 5 from 2 ratings.

Where can I buy the Sony Wireless Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones?

15 stores we checked sell it, including Secondipity, Best Buy, DoorDash, Sony, eBay.

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At Secondipity, for $159.99, 45% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Reviewers consistently place the XM5 at or near the top of noise cancellation and call quality. Owners praise comfort, battery life and multipoint. Complaints center on the non-folding design, the price and touch controls that trigger by accident.

What people mention

Noise cancellationPraisedReviewers say it silences engine and office noise as well as any headphone in its class.
Call qualityPraisedOwners report callers hear them clearly even in windy or crowded places.
BatteryPraisedUsers get close to the rated 30 hours and value the quick top-up charge.
DesignCriticisedThe headband no longer folds, so the case is larger and harder to pack than the XM4's.
Touch controlsMixedMost find the touch panel convenient, but some trigger pauses or volume changes by accident.
FitMixedMany wear it for hours comfortably; others find the clamping force tight.

About the Sony Wireless Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones

The Sony WH-1000XM5 are wireless over-ear noise canceling headphones. Two processors control 8 microphones for noise cancellation. Auto NC Optimizer adjusts noise canceling automatically based on your wearing conditions and environment. Sound is handled by the Integrated Processor V1.

For calls, 4 beamforming microphones and advanced audio signal processing provide precise voice pickup for hands-free calling. The headphones have a lightweight design with soft fit leather. They come with a redesigned carrying case.

Touch controls let you pause and play, skip tracks, adjust volume, activate your voice assistant and answer calls. Speak-to-Chat and Quick Attention mode stop your music and let in ambient sound. Music pauses automatically when you take the headphones off and resumes when you put them back on. Multipoint connection lets you switch quickly between devices, and Alexa voice control is supported.

Model

WH1000XM5/S

Type

Wireless over-ear, noise canceling

Connectivity

Wireless, multipoint connection

Noise canceling

2 processors, 8 microphones, Auto NC Optimizer

Processor

Integrated Processor V1

Call microphones

4 beamforming microphones