Name: Sony WF-1000XM5 Black
Brand: Sony
SKU: B0C33XXS56
Price: 248.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.8 (5797 reviews)

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The Sony WF-1000XM5 are premium true‑wireless earbuds offering industry‑leading active noise cancellation, high‑resolution audio support, and a compact, lightweight design. They improve on the previous generation with a 25% size reduction, 20% weight cut, and extended battery life up to 24 hours with the charging case.

✓ Best for: Commuters and travelers needing all‑day battery life, active‑lifestyle users who benefit from IPX4 splash resistance, professionals who require clear call quality, audiophiles seeking LDAC high‑resolution streaming, and anyone prioritizing superior noise isolation in a compact form factor.

Pros

✓Active noise cancellation reduces ambient sound dramatically, positioned as the best in its market category.
✓Battery performance exceeds claims, delivering up to 9 hours 32 minutes of playback on a single charge.
✓Compact and lightweight design, 25% smaller and 20% lighter than the previous WF-1000XM4 model.
✓

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$248.00

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Specifications

Audio

Driver Size8.4 mm Dynamic Driver X mm

Frequency Response20–20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz) / 20–40,000 Hz (LDAC 96 kHz)

Supported Audio CodecsAAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC

Noise CancellationActive, dual feedback microphones

Microphone Count6

Battery

Battery Life (Earbuds)8 hours minutes

Battery Life (Real-world)9 hours 32 minutes minutes

Talk Time (ANC On)6 hours minutes

Talk Time (ANC Off)7 hours minutes

Quick Charge3 minutes for 1 hour playback

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version5.3

Wireless Range10 meters meters

Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP

Multipoint SupportYes

Frequency Range2.4 GHz band (2.4000–2.4835 GHz)

Controls

Volume ControlYes

Built-in ControlsYes

Touch ControlsYes

Design

Earbud Dimensions26 × 17 × 21 mm

Earbud Weight5.9 g g

Case Dimensions64.6 × 40.0 × 26.5 mm

Case Weight39 g (empty) g

IP RatingIPX4

General

BrandSony

ModelWF-1000XM5/B

ColorBlack

SizeOne Size

Release Date2023-07-26

Sensors

Sensor TypeProximity, touch, accelerometer/motion

Processing

Dual ANC processorsTwo dedicated processors enhance active noise cancellation efficiency

Microphones

Six‑mic array with beamformingSix microphones with beamforming technology for clearer voice pickup

Charging

USB‑C and Qi wireless chargingSupports both wired USB‑C and Qi wireless charging for the case

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