Sony headphones and earbuds juggle several priorities, including ANC, battery life, hi-res sound, and multipoint pairing. However, you may need to compromise on some of these features if you're not ...

The WH-1000XM5 lasted me five straight days of heavy use — including long hours of working, commuting and hopping on calls using a mix of sound modes — before the battery finally gave out.

The WH-1000XM5 support Hi-Res Audio using LDAC and DSEE Extreme; they also support Sony’s 360 Reality Audio if you’re into that. These ear cups are all new and so light.

Sony announced the WH-1000XM5 in May 2022, priced at £380 / $399 / AU$649.

Sony’s WH-1000XM5 isn’t a minor revision of the WH-1000XM4, it represents a clear rethinking of the product from top to bottom. And the results are overwhelmingly positive.

It looks like Sony maintained the same level of connectivity with the WH-1000XM5 thankfully, keeping the Bluetooth compatibility, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB-C charging port.

If you're looking for a pair of wireless earbuds, you're spoiled for choice. Both the Sony WF-1000XM5 and Bose QuietComfort ...

The WH-1000XM5 are Sony's flagship noise-canceling headphones. They feature large, over-ear cushions, excellent active noise cancellation, and up to 40 hours of battery life, or up to 30 hours ...

The WH-1000XM5 headphones offer smaller drivers than the XM4s, but thankfully that doesn’t seem to negatively affect sound. The bass is impactful, thanks to the powerful drivers, while mids are ...

It also mentions 5V/9V charging which indicates the WH-1000XM5 could include fast charging. While welcome, battery performance isn’t exactly a weak spot for Sony’s current flagship.

In general, the WH-1000XM5—which remains a mouthful of a name—aren't a massive shift from their predecessor, and interestingly, Sony will continue to sell the prior XM4 alongside this new pair ...