Description
YOUR WORLD. NOTHING ELSE
With two processors controlling eight microphones, Auto NC Optimizer for automatically optimising noise cancelling based on your wearing conditions and environment, and a specially designed driver unit, WH-1000XM5 headphones with industry-leading noise cancelling1 rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening and call clarity.
Industry-leading noise cancellation
From airplane noise to people’s voices, our WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones with multiple microphone noise cancelling keep out more high and mid frequency sounds than ever. And with Auto NC Optimizer, noise cancelling is automatically optimised based on your wearing conditions and environment.
Superlative sound, engineered to perfection
The specially designed 30mm (precision-engineered) driver unit with light and rigid dome using carbon fiber composite material improves high frequency sensitivity for more natural sound quality. Sony unique technologies include a premium lead-free solder containing gold for excellent conductivity, Fine Sound Resistor for even power distribution, and optimised circuitry for an improved signal-to-noise ratio to ensure clear, consistent sound.
1000X series best call quality ever
Our Precise Voice Pickup Technology uses four beamforming microphones and an AI-based noise reduction algorithm to isolate your voice precisely. A newly developed wind noise reduction structure minimises wind noise during calls. Wherever you are, you’ll always hear and be heard clearly.
All day comfort with a noiseless design
These lightweight headphones are beautifully finished in newly developed soft fit leather. This material fits snugly around the head with less pressure on the ears while keeping out external sounds. Our noiseless design with stepless slider, seamless swivel and hanger, and silent joints, makes WH-1000XM5 a pleasure to wear.
Adaptive Sound Control automatically adjusts to whatever you do
Adaptive Sound Control is a smart function that senses where you are and what you’re doing, then adjusts ambient sound settings for the ideal listening experience. When activated, it learns your behaviour and recognises locations that you frequently visit, such as your workplace or a favourite café, and tailors sound to suit the situation.

For everyday convenience, just Speak-to-Chat
As soon as you start a conversation, Speak-to-Chat automatically stops your music and lets in ambient sound – handy if you want to keep your headphones on or talk hands-free. This smart feature uses microphones built into your headphones and advanced audio signal processing to recognise and react to your voice. Once your chat is over, your music starts playing again automatically
Control with your voice
Get hands-free help – Just say “Hey Google” or “Alexa” to activate your preferred voice assistant.
Listen to music, connect with friends, get notifications, set reminders, and more. You can even control your headphones features like noise cancellation with your voice, listen to and interact with emails in Microsoft Outlook, and join Microsoft Teams meetings using Google Assistant or Siri


All day power and quick charging
With a huge 30 hours of battery life you’ll have enough power even for long trips. If you need to top up in a hurry, you can get 3 hours’ worth of charge after just 3 minutes with an optional USB-PD compatible AC adapter
Collapsible case, saves space
Carry your headphones effortlessly in the soft matching case. Take them out and the collapsible case can be made up to 40% thinner for easy storage in a bag.

Technical specifications for SONY WH-1000XM5 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Single-sided cableYesCable length1.2 mDetachable cableYesAcoustic systemClosed
Single-sided cable
Yes
Cable length
1.2 m
Detachable cable
Yes
Acoustic system
Closed
Controls
Compatible voice assistant– Google Assistant
– Siri
– Amazon AlexaControl compatibility– iOS
– AndroidVolume controlYesControl positioningEarcupPlayback / functions controlYesMicrophoneYes
Compatible voice assistant
– Google Assistant
– Siri
– Amazon Alexa
– Siri
– Amazon Alexa
Control compatibility
– iOS
– Android
– Android
Volume control
Yes
Control positioning
Earcup
Playback / functions control
Yes
Microphone
Yes
Overview
ColourBlackTypeOver-earCertified for High-Resolution AudioYesSensitivity102 dBFrequency response4 Hz – 40,000 HzImpedance48 OhmsSpeaker diameter30 mmDriver typeNeodymium driversBluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth / wireless range10 mJackL-shaped gold-plated 3.5 mm jack
Colour
Black
Type
Over-ear
Certified for High-Resolution Audio
Yes
Sensitivity
102 dB
Frequency response
4 Hz – 40,000 Hz
Impedance
48 Ohms
Speaker diameter
30 mm
Driver type
Neodymium drivers
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth / wireless range
10 m
Jack
L-shaped gold-plated 3.5 mm jack
General
Weight250 gBox contents– Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones
– Carrying case
– Connection cable
– USB cable
– Warranty card
– Reference guideManufacturer’s guarantee1 year
Weight
250 g
Box contents
– Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Cancelling Headphones
– Carrying case
– Connection cable
– USB cable
– Warranty card
– Reference guide
– Carrying case
– Connection cable
– USB cable
– Warranty card
– Reference guide
Manufacturer’s guarantee
1 year
Noise reduction
Controllable noise-cancellingYesQuick attention modeYesActive noise-cancellingYesPassive noise-isolatingYes
Controllable noise-cancelling
Yes
Quick attention mode
Yes
Active noise-cancelling
Yes
Passive noise-isolating
Yes
Smart / lifestyle
App compatibility– iOS
– Android
App compatibility
– iOS
– Android
– Android
Power
Charging methodUSB Type-CQuick charge– 5 hours battery life from 10 minutes charging
– 1 hour battery life from 3 minutes chargingCharging time3.5 hoursBatteryInternal Lithium-ionBattery lifeUp to 30 hours
Charging method
USB Type-C
Quick charge
– 5 hours battery life from 10 minutes charging
– 1 hour battery life from 3 minutes charging
– 1 hour battery life from 3 minutes charging
Charging time
3.5 hours
Battery
Internal Lithium-ion
Battery life
Up to 30 hours