Sony

Sony WF-1000XM5

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Sony · 2023

Sony WF-1000XM5

Name: Sony WF-1000XM5
Brand: Sony
Rating: 4.5 (84 reviews)

Sony's premium earbuds, in an ultra-compact form.

90/100

Techly Score

90/100

Lowest price

220 €

See on Amazon· 279 €

Where to buy

Prices checked in 2026-07. Subject to change at the retailer.

Our take

WF-1000XM5: reference ANC, LDAC, 25% smaller than XM4.

Pros

Top ANC
Compact
LDAC

Cons

High price

Tech specs

Battery life	8h + 16h case
Codecs	SBC, AAC, LDAC

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