Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

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WH-1000XM5 / YY2954
Dual-processor ANC
30 mm carbon fibre driver
LDAC / Hi-Res Audio
Up to 30h battery
Bluetooth 5.2
8-mic array
~250g weight
USB-C charging
Sony Sound Connect app

Audio Performance

Specially designed 30 mm driver with carbon fibre composite dome.

Supports LDAC, AAC, and SBC codecs with DSEE Extreme upscaling.

Noise Cancellation

Integrated Processor V1 and HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1.

Eight-microphone array with Auto NC Optimizer.

Battery and Charging

Up to 30 hours playback with ANC on; 40 hours with ANC off.

Quick charge: 3 minutes provides approximately 3 hours of playback.

Call Quality

Precise Voice Pickup Technology with four beamforming microphones.

AI-based noise reduction and wind noise reduction structure.

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint connection for two devices.

Fast Pair and Swift Pair support.

Design and Comfort

Over-ear headband style with soft-fit synthetic leather.

Stepless slider design with touch sensor controls.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 is identified by the consumer model name WH-1000XM5 and the Help Guide / Bluetooth reference code YY2954. The source describes it as an over-ear headband wireless noise cancelling headphone in Sony's 1000X series.

  • Canonical model family: WH-1000XM5
  • Variant SKU codes listed in source: YY2954 (Help Guide / Bluetooth reference)
  • Launch context: Announced May 2022 with an MSRP of US$399.99.

The WH-1000XM5 uses a closed, dynamic over-ear design. Sony specifications list frequency response, impedance, sensitivity, Bluetooth profiles, and wired playback details for both active and passive cable use.

  • Frequency response: 4 Hz to 40,000 Hz (active operation).
  • Bluetooth frequency response: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz) or 20 Hz to 40,000 Hz (LDAC 96 kHz, 990 kbps).
  • Impedance: 48 ohm (powered on) / 16 ohm (powered off) via cable.
  • Sensitivity: 102 dB/mW (powered on) / 100 dB/mW (powered off) via cable.
  • Weight: Approximately 8.82 oz (250 g).
  • Wired connectivity: Detachable single-sided cable with gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug.

These headphones support Bluetooth 5.2, listed profiles, multipoint connection, Fast Pair, Swift Pair, and Sony Sound Connect app support.

  • Bluetooth version: 5.2.
  • Supported profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP.
  • Multipoint: Simultaneous connection to two Bluetooth devices.
  • Pairing: Fast Pair (Android) and Swift Pair (Windows 11/10).
  • App support: Sony Sound Connect app (formerly Sony Headphones Connect).
  • Voice assistants: Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support.

The WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling system uses Sony's QN1 and V1 processors with microphone input from both earcups. The source lists adaptive and ambient sound features for changing environments.

  • Noise cancellation: Auto NC Optimizer, Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing, and Ambient Sound Mode.
  • Call technology: Precise Voice Pickup with four beamforming microphones and AI-based noise reduction.
  • Audio enhancement: DSEE Extreme for real-time upscaling and 360 Reality Audio certification.
  • Convenience features: Speak-to-Chat, Quick Attention, and Adaptive Sound Control.
  • Controls: Touch sensor panel on the right earcup for playback and volume.

The WH-1000XM5 uses a headband over-ear design with a stepless slider and soft-fit synthetic leather. Sony also describes recycled plastic materials derived from automobile parts.

  • Wearing style: Over-ear headband.
  • Materials: Soft-fit synthetic leather and recycled plastics.
  • Sustainability: Plastic-free packaging in supported regions.
  • Portability: Includes a collapsible carrying case.
  • Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
  • Carrying case
  • Headphone cable (approximately 1.2 m)
  • USB charging cable

Sony WH-1000XM5 combines over-ear active noise cancelling, LDAC, DSEE Extreme, wired playback, multipoint Bluetooth, and source-listed call features in a 250 g headband design. Sony's official US launch context lists an approximate US$399.99 MSRP, with Asia Pacific availability from the end of May 2022.

Launch Price (MSRP): Current Market Price:
US$399.99
— views Research contribution by specs.global