Name: Sony WH-1000XM5 Black
Brand: Sony
SKU: B09XS7JWHH
Price: 298.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (19109 reviews)

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Sony's WH-1000XM5 are flagship over‑ear wireless headphones that combine an 8‑microphone, dual‑processor active‑noise‑cancellation system with a 30 mm carbon‑fiber driver and LDAC Hi‑Res audio support, delivering up to 30 hours of playback.

✓ Best for: Office professionals needing clear calls, frequent travelers seeking long battery life and lightweight comfort, audiophiles who want Hi‑Res wireless audio, remote workers requiring reliable ANC, and commuters who value touch controls and a detachable cable.✗ Not ideal for: Users who prioritize ultra‑light headphones for marathon listening sessions or those who frequently use the highest‑bitrate LDAC mode in environments with unstable Bluetooth signals.

Pros

✓Eight‑microphone, dual‑processor ANC reduces ambient noise across low, mid and high frequencies for immersive listening.
✓30 mm carbon‑fiber composite driver delivers detailed high‑frequency response and low distortion.
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Specifications

Audio

Driver Size30 mm mm

Impedance (Cable Connected, Unit On)48 Ω Ω

Impedance (Cable Connected, Unit Off)16 Ω Ω

Sensitivity (Unit On)102 dB/mW dB

Sensitivity (Unit Off)100 dB/mW dB

Battery

Battery Life30 hours minutes

Charging Time3.5 hours minutes

Quick Charge Time3 minutes minutes

Quick Charge Playback3 hours minutes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Effective Range32.81 ft

Maximum Communication Range10 m m

Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C

Controls

Volume ControlTouch Sensor

Design

Height263 mm mm

Width77 mm mm

Length225 mm mm

Headphone TypeClosed, dynamic

MagnetNeodymium

Features

Touch ControlsTouch sensor for volume, playback, voice assistant, calls

General

Release Date2022-05-20

Warranty1 year

Weight250 g g

Ports

Plug TypeGold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug

Acoustic Features

Atmospheric Pressure OptimizationMaintains ANC performance at varying altitudes

Microphone System

Beamforming Microphones4 beamforming mics with Precise Voice Pickup for clear calls

Control Interface

Touch Sensor Volume ControlCapacitive touch panel for volume and playback management

Cable Design

Detachable Single‑Sided Cable1.2 m gold‑plated L‑shaped stereo mini plug

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