Sony
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony WH-1000XM5 by Sony: Driver size 30 mm; Active noise cancelling Yes; Battery (ANC on) 30 h; Weight 250 g; Bluetooth codecs SBC, AAC, LDAC.
Released May 20, 2022
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- Launch price $399.99 At release, May 20, 2022
Specs
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
|---|---|
| Driver size(mm) | 30 |
| Active noise cancelling | Yes |
| Battery (ANC on)(h) | 30 |
| Weight(g) | 250 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Price tier | Premium |
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Review summary
From Sony WH-1000XM5 review, published Sep 10, 2026.
The XM5's case over the XM4 is weight, not battery: both are rated at 30 hours with ANC on and both support LDAC, while the XM5 is 4 g lighter and launched $50 dearer.
Pros
- Rated for 30 hours with ANC on, level with the XM4
- Lighter than the XM4: 250 g against 254 g
- LDAC support, same as the XM4
Cons
- Launched at $399.99, $50 above the XM4
- A 30 mm driver against the XM4's 40 mm, and driver size is not a ranked spec
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