- Industry-leading noise cancellation using 8 microphones and Auto NC Optimizer
- All new lightweight design with soft fit leather
- Superlative sound with precision-engineered 30mm drivers
- Superior call quality with four beamforming microphones and AI-based noise reduction algorithm
- Speak-to-Chat automatically stops your music and lets in ambient sound
- 30 hours of battery life with quick charging (3 minute charge for 3 hours of playback)
- Alexa voice assistant built-in for hands-free use
From the manufacturer
WH-1000XM5 headphones
Industry-leading noise cancellation* and high-res sound
Looking for headphones that do not compromise? The WH-1000XM5 headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening. Made up of two processors, eight microphones and a specially designed driver unit, it’s no wonder the 1000X series won the What Hi-Fi Awards two years in a row.
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Distraction-free listening
The WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones keep out all sounds, from airplane noise to peoples’ voices.
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Superior sound, engineered to perfection
Our unique technologies and materials ensure clear, consistent, natural sound.
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Industry-leading call quality**
With 4 microphones and AI-based noise reduction algorithms, you’ll always hear and be heard clearly.
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All-day comfort with a noiseless design
These lightweight headphones fit snugly with less pressure while keeping out external sounds.
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Adjusts to your lifestyle
When activated, it learns to recognise locations and tailors sound to suit the situation.
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For everyday convenience, just Speak-to-Chat
Start a conversation. Speak-to-Chat automatically stops your music and lets in ambient sound.
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Connect easily to multiple devices
Pair with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. Switch with the touch of a button.
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Better for the environment
Our commitment: headphones made from plastic-free packaging, recycled or sustainable materials.
Control with your voice or your fingertips
Control with a tap
With intuitive touch control settings, just touch to switch the mode (NC or ambient sound), play music, skip tracks, turn up the volume and more.
Control with your voice
Just say “Hey Google” or “Alexa” to activate your preferred voice assistant. Listen to music, connect, get notifications, set reminders and more.
Quick access to your tracks
With Quick Access, you can configure these headphones to resume Spotify music playback with two or three taps—no need to touch your smartphone.
Safe listening
Check how safely you’re listening to music by comparing sound pressure data. Receive OS notifications when audio levels are too high.
More compact, longer lasting, easier pairing
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.
All-day power & quick charging
30 hours of battery life and extremely fast charging: 3 hours’ worth of charge after just 3 minutes with an optional USB-PD compatible AC adapter.
Fast Pair feature available
Easily locate your headphones by tone sound, or by checking their last known location on your smartphone or computer.
Easy pairing to your computer
Swift Pair makes it quick and easy to pair your headphones with your Windows 10 or 11 PC or tablet. Just follow the instructions that pop-up.
How they compare with other Sony noise-cancelling headphones
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Noise cancelling
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Industry-leading NC | Digital Noise Cancellation | Digital Noise Cancellation | Digital Noise Cancellation |
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Battery life (NC ON)
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30 hours | 30 hours | 30 hours | 35 hours |
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Quick charging
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3 mins = 3 hours (with USB PD) | 10 minutes = 5 hours | 10 minutes = 4.5 hours | 10 minutes = 1 hour |
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Hi-Res Audio
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✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
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Touch control
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✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
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Speak-to-Chat
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✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
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Wearing detection
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✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
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Built-in voice assistant
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Yes (Wake words available) | Yes | Yes | No |
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Hands-free calling
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Yes (4 beamforming mics) | Yes (2 beamforming mics) | Yes | Yes |
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Carrying case
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Yes (Collapsible) | Yes | Yes | No |
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