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Key specs
TypeOver-ear
Noise cancellingYes
Battery life30 h
CodecsSBC, AAC, LDAC
Weight250 g
MultipointYes
ConnectivityBluetooth 5.2
Frequency responseWired, headset on (JEITA) 4 Hz to 40 kHz
Wireless range mLine of sight, approximately 10

Source: Sony official specs (opens in a new tab), checked line by line, checked Nov 9, 2026. Battery: max 30 h with noise canceling on (AAC), 28 h (SBC), 26 h (LDAC); max 40 h (AAC) with it off. Charging time approx. 3.5 h. Multipoint is turned on in the Sony Headphones Connect app.

Sony · Headphones

Sony WH-1000XM5

Proven ANC over-ear pick.

Offerove spec score 8.1 out of 10Noise cancelling 10.0, multipoint 10.0, weight 7.7. How it works

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Good for

  • Commuters and travelers
  • Android users wanting LDAC
  • Up to 30 h with ANC on
  • Approx. 250 g
  • LDAC support for hi-res Bluetooth

Not for

  • People wanting the newest Bluetooth
  • Workouts in rain or sweat
  • Bluetooth 5.2, older than XM6
  • No LE Audio codec listed

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