# Sony WH-1000XM5: specs and price

**Price (US):** Not published (US MSRP not confirmed from live fetch; sony.com blocked all access. Launched at $399.99 per widespread coverage but not verified here.), as of 2026-06-15.
**Brand:** Sony
**Released:** 2022-06
**Deskmark:** Silver Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 49/100, #13 of 25 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | Not published |
| Brand | Sony |
| Released | 2022-06 |
| ANC | Yes |
| Driver (mm) | 30 |
| Battery hr | 30 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Wired option | Yes |
| Weight (g) | 250 |

## Where it stands

On the spec sheet, its driver of 30 mm is the lowest of the 17, its bluetooth of 5.2 is below the median of the 24, and its weight of 250 g is below the median of the 21.

## What reviewers say

Only one whitelisted tester (SoundGuys) yielded a verifiable hands-on review of this exact model; RTINGS' page was inaccessible for verbatim/measured extraction and was excluded. SoundGuys, testing on a B&K 5128 rig, found excellent ANC and comfort, with measured 31h 53m battery (ANC on) and a slightly dulled treble without EQ. (Based on 1 review, 1 lab-tested, 2025-09-11.)

Praised: Strong, class-leading ANC — measurably better low-end attenuation (~30dB) than prior WH-1000X models and Bose rivals; Comfortable fit; deep, wide padding accommodates larger ears at 251g measured weight; Long real-world battery life (31h 53m measured with ANC on).
Flagged: Treble (strings, horns, woodwinds, higher vocals) can sound dulled without EQ adjustment.
Disagreement: No cross-source disagreement could be established: only one whitelisted tester (SoundGuys) produced a verifiable hands-on review. RTINGS was excluded because its review body is client-side rendered and no measured value or verbatim quote could be copied from the fetched page, so its claims could not be corroborated against SoundGuys.
Sources: SoundGuys (2025-09-11, soundguys.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Sony WH-1000XM5?**

Only one whitelisted tester (SoundGuys) yielded a verifiable hands-on review of this exact model; RTINGS' page was inaccessible for verbatim/measured extraction and was excluded. SoundGuys, testing on a B&K 5128 rig, found excellent ANC and comfort, with measured 31h 53m battery (ANC on) and a slightly dulled treble without EQ. Praised: Strong, class-leading ANC — measurably better low-end attenuation (~30dB) than prior WH-1000X models and Bose rivals; Comfortable fit; deep, wide padding accommodates larger ears at 251g measured weight; Long real-world battery life (31h 53m measured with ANC on). Flagged: Treble (strings, horns, woodwinds, higher vocals) can sound dulled without EQ adjustment. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Sony WH-1000XM5 cost?**

The Sony WH-1000XM5 has no published US price as of 2026-06-15.

**When was the Sony WH-1000XM5 released?**

The Sony WH-1000XM5 was released 2022-06.

**What are the Sony WH-1000XM5's key specs?**

Sony WH-1000XM5 (Sony): anc Yes, driver mm 30, battery hr 30, bluetooth 5.2, codecs SBC, AAC, LDAC. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://www.headphonecheck.com/test/sony-wh-1000xm5 (headphonecheck.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/over-ear-headphones/sony-wh-1000xm5/
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