Best Over Ear Headphones · Sony · Updated June 2026
Sony WH-1000XM5: specs and price (2026)
Sony WH-1000XM5 is not sold at a published US price. Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.
Specifications
| 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| release | 2022-06 |
Source: headphonecheck.com (verified 2026-06-15). Specs from headphonecheck.com: 30mm carbon fibre driver (changed from 40mm in XM4 — noted in review), BT 5.2, SBC/AAC/LDAC, ANC (QN1+V1 chip), 30hr ANC / 40hr no-ANC, 248g without cable (manufacturer spec 250g), 3.5mm wired cable. weight_g=250 uses manufacturer spec (review measured 248g). battery_hr=30 is ANC-on figure.
Frequently asked questions
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.