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Sony WF-1000XM5

Sony WF-1000XM5
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alaScore 96

42 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 42 reviews of Sony WF-1000XM5. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and portability. The noise isolation and comfort also get good feedback. The bass quality and usability get less positive reviews, and there are some mixed reviews about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony WF-1000XM5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Sony WF-1000XM5 review

 

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023 winner. It's all change for Sony's new premium wireless earbuds

Class-leading levels of detail and clarity ; Top-notch musicality and timing ; Comfortable, discreet design

Some rivals produce more bass ; Could feel more secure

The excellent WF-1000XM5 are Sony’s most accomplished and analytical wireless earbuds yet

Dec, 2023
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Expert review by : Becky Scarrott (techradar.com)

Sony WF-1000XM5 review: smaller and sonically special, but rivals are gaining

 

When they're good they're really very good…

Agile, meaty and fun listen ; Very comfortable and secure earpieces ; Battery life maintained from XM4

ANC can be beaten ; Occasional connectivity issues ; On-ear volume control is a tad hit and miss

Sony has thrown everything it can into these much smaller earbuds, and given us an extra set of foam tips so they fit perfectly. LDAC, the firm's top-tier DSEE upscaler, and Bluetooth 5.3 are all here, battery life is competitive, and the sound is 100%...

Jul, 2023
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Sony WF-1000XM5 review: the new in-ear kings?

 

The highly anticipated kings of earbuds return, but do Sony's WF-1000XM5 retain the crown?

Balanced, detailed and perky sound ; Thoroughly specified ; Useful, extensive and stable control app ; Small, light and comfortable design

Slightly inhibited dynamics ; Unremarkable noise-cancellation ; Unremarkable-er call quality ; Ordinary battery life

Sony was always on a hiding to nothing with the WF-1000XM5 - get it wrong and it’s a major story, get it right (yet again) and it’s no more than we all expected. But while the company hasn’t got it ‘wrong’ exactly, the WF-1000XM5 aren’t the consummate...

Jul, 2023
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Expert review by : Verity Burns (pocket-lint.com)

Sony WF-1000XM5 review: Still great, but the competition looms large

 

Sony's popular noise-cancelling buds are back for round number five, but can they still land the knock out blow to the competition?

Dynamic, musical sound ; Great battery life ; Some genuinely useful features ; Comfortable, improved design

Noise cancelling isn't the strongest at this price ; Call quality can be inconsistent

Sony's flagship true wireless buds remain some of the most musical in-ears you can buy at this price, but the competitors have started to push them on noise cancelling and call quality. They're still a great buy, but its closest competitors are worthy...

Jul, 2023
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Expert review by : Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv)

Sony WF-1000XM5 review: king of cancellation?

 

Can Sony raise the bar for noise cancelling earbuds yet again? The WF-1000XM5 delivers just that, and more

Exceptional ANC abilities ; Superb sound quality ; Wonderfully comfortable fit

Companion app could be easier to get around ; Some materials don’t feel as luxurious as others

Improves on what were already some of the best noise-cancelling in-ears around, with even better ANC, a more comfortable fit and stellar audio. They’re pricey, but the WF-1000XM5 are absolutely worth it.

Apr, 2024
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Expert review by : Jack Needham (stuff.tv)

Sony WF-1000XM5 vs WF-1000XM4: which is best for you?

 

We once heralded the Sony WF-1000XM4 buds as having a strong grip on the true wireless crown. But have they been usurped by the WF-1000XM5?

Mar, 2024
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Expert review by : which_co_uk (which.co.uk)

Sony WF-1000XM5

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Sony has both impressed and disappointed in the past with its wide range of headphones. The Sony WF-1000XM5 – the firm's flagship truly wireless in-ear model – is claimed to produce ‘astonishing sound quality' and ‘the best noise cancelling'. However,...

Nov, 2024
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Expert review by : Kenny Yeo (hardwarezone.com.sg)

Sony WF-1000XM5 review: It's undoubtedly Sony's finest, but does that make it the best?

 

The last flagship Sony earbuds were so close to being perfect. Has Sony finally nailed it? #sony #wf1000xm5 #tws

Amazing noise cancellation ; Much improved transparency mode ; More compact and portable design ; Multipoint support ; Good touch controls ; Support for LDAC

Mic can be better ; Not as deeply integrated as rivals ; Spatial audio support is patchy ; No aptX support

The TL;DR version: It’s not perfect but this is unquestionably Sony’s finest effort yet. It’s everything an earbud should be – it’s comfortable, sounds good, and eerily good at cancelling unwanted noise.

Mar, 2024
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Expert review by : Alfred Siew (techgoondu.com)

Sony WF-1000XM5 review: New earbuds sport sleeker design, excellent sound Sony WF-1000XM5 review: New earbuds sport sleeker design, excellent sound

 

In a competitive market, the Sony WF-1000XM5 true wireless earphones have raised the bar again with great fit, audio quality and ease of use. In a competitive market, the Sony WF-1000XM5 true wireless earphones have raised the bar again with great fit,...

Aug, 2023
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Expert review by : Simon Cohen (digitaltrends.com)

Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds review: smaller is better

 

Sony's last flagship wireless earbuds were held back only by their substantial size. With the new WF-1000XM5, has Sony finally given us everything we wanted?

Small and comfortable Top-notch sound Excellent noise canceling Superb call quality Bluetooth multipoint with LDAC

Fit isn't super secure

“Smaller, sleeker, and with awesome sound, the XM5 are Sony's best buds.”

Aug, 2023
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