Sony WH-1000XM5 (Midnight Blue) is rated
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Sony WH-1000XM5 (Midnight Blue)
Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Over Ear Headphones
£319
”Sony's sensational wireless headphones set a new benchmark.” ’What Hi-Fi?’ 2022 Product of the Year.
Simply the best noise-cancellation
If you’re looking for noise-cancelling headphones then why settle for anything less than the best?* The Sony WH-1000XM5 noise cancelling headphones have evolved through generations of award-winning designs. Now featuring four microphones on each earcup, noise isolation has moved to the next level. Ambient sound is captured more accurately than ever and, with Auto NC Optimiser, you get the very best levels of noise cancellation, wherever you’re listening.
*As of January 1, 2022. According to research by Sony Corporation, measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In headband-style of wireless noise-cancelling headphones market.
New Integrated Processor V1 for optimal performance
Controlling the eight microphones to their full noise-isolating potential, Sony has developed a sophisticated new processor – the V1. More powerful than ever, the new processor has the power to interpret data with absolute precision, meaning you hear even less of the outside world, without your music being compromised.
Precision-engineered for enhanced clarity and bass
Featuring new, precision-engineered drivers, clarity and bass timing are both improved. The drivers are light and rigid, meaning they’re faster to respond to your music, giving a more up-tempo sound that’s always on the beat. Other Sony sound enhancements include a Fine Sound Resistor for even power distribution and optimised circuitry for reduced background noise.
The best sound - wirelessly
With their LDAC wireless audio system, these Sony Bluetooth headphones are able to receive around three times more detail than ordinary Bluetooth headphones. This means that all your High-Resolution music files are played to perfection, without the need for a cabled connection.
Calls made clearer
The Sony WH1000XM5 doesn’t just deliver best-in-class noise isolation, they also provide industry-leading call quality, too*. Combining four, beamforming microphones with AI-based noise reduction and wind noise reduction, your caller gets to hear you clearer than ever. Whether it’s a crucial business call or specific directions to a friend or colleague, these Sony noise-cancelling headphones pick up every nuance of conversation, making them the best in the business. *As of January 1st, 2022, measured using ETSI guidelines, headband style of wireless headphones' market excluding headset with boom microphone or USB dongle. Call quality excludes impediments related to the mobile device, third party service providers, Internet, network connectivity or environmental conditions.
Adaptive smart features to make life easier
Multiple smart technologies make listening and calling easier than ever. Adaptive Sound Control learns your behaviours and locations and tailors the sound to suit each situation. Speak-to-Chat automatically pauses the music when you start a conversion – such as ordering a coffee – so you don’t have to remove your headphones. When you do remove them, Wearing Detector pauses the music or after a period of time, powers the headphones off.
Twin pairing
For the added convenience, these Sony noise cancelling headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices, simultaneously. This means that you can enjoy the highest quality sound from your Hi-Res music player but, when a call comes in on your smartphone, effortlessly switch over.
Google Fast Pair and Swift Pair
Google’s handy new Fast Pair feature lets you easily locate your headphones by a tone sound or checks their last location on Google’s Find My Device app. Swift Pair works with Windows 11 or 10, connecting the headphones to your laptop or PC, quickly and easily.
Long battery life and fast charging
Thanks to the Sony WH-1000XM5’s 30-hour battery life, you can keep going for longer. Switch the noise cancelling facility off and this increases from up to 30 hours to up to 40 hours. If you’re running late and have forgotten to charge them, a quick 3-minute charge is enough for an hour’s playback or, when used with the optional USB-PD charger, 3-hours playback.
New collapsible case for easy storage
Traditional cases for on-ear and over-ear headphones can be bulky, making them awkward to store when you’re using your headphones. The new, collapsible case supplied with these Sony Bluetooth headphones is 40% thinner than before, meaning it takes up much less space in your bag.
For the very best in noise-isolating headphones, you need look no further than the industry-leading Sony WH-1000XM5.
Simply the best noise-cancellation
If you’re looking for noise-cancelling headphones then why settle for anything less than the best?* The Sony WH-1000XM5 noise cancelling headphones have evolved through generations of award-winning designs. Now featuring four microphones on each earcup, noise isolation has moved to the next level. Ambient sound is captured more accurately than ever and, with Auto NC Optimiser, you get the very best levels of noise cancellation, wherever you’re listening.
*As of January 1, 2022. According to research by Sony Corporation, measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In headband-style of wireless noise-cancelling headphones market.
New Integrated Processor V1 for optimal performance
Controlling the eight microphones to their full noise-isolating potential, Sony has developed a sophisticated new processor – the V1. More powerful than ever, the new processor has the power to interpret data with absolute precision, meaning you hear even less of the outside world, without your music being compromised.
Precision-engineered for enhanced clarity and bass
Featuring new, precision-engineered drivers, clarity and bass timing are both improved. The drivers are light and rigid, meaning they’re faster to respond to your music, giving a more up-tempo sound that’s always on the beat. Other Sony sound enhancements include a Fine Sound Resistor for even power distribution and optimised circuitry for reduced background noise.
The best sound - wirelessly
With their LDAC wireless audio system, these Sony Bluetooth headphones are able to receive around three times more detail than ordinary Bluetooth headphones. This means that all your High-Resolution music files are played to perfection, without the need for a cabled connection.
Calls made clearer
The Sony WH1000XM5 doesn’t just deliver best-in-class noise isolation, they also provide industry-leading call quality, too*. Combining four, beamforming microphones with AI-based noise reduction and wind noise reduction, your caller gets to hear you clearer than ever. Whether it’s a crucial business call or specific directions to a friend or colleague, these Sony noise-cancelling headphones pick up every nuance of conversation, making them the best in the business. *As of January 1st, 2022, measured using ETSI guidelines, headband style of wireless headphones' market excluding headset with boom microphone or USB dongle. Call quality excludes impediments related to the mobile device, third party service providers, Internet, network connectivity or environmental conditions.
Adaptive smart features to make life easier
Multiple smart technologies make listening and calling easier than ever. Adaptive Sound Control learns your behaviours and locations and tailors the sound to suit each situation. Speak-to-Chat automatically pauses the music when you start a conversion – such as ordering a coffee – so you don’t have to remove your headphones. When you do remove them, Wearing Detector pauses the music or after a period of time, powers the headphones off.
Twin pairing
For the added convenience, these Sony noise cancelling headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices, simultaneously. This means that you can enjoy the highest quality sound from your Hi-Res music player but, when a call comes in on your smartphone, effortlessly switch over.
Google Fast Pair and Swift Pair
Google’s handy new Fast Pair feature lets you easily locate your headphones by a tone sound or checks their last location on Google’s Find My Device app. Swift Pair works with Windows 11 or 10, connecting the headphones to your laptop or PC, quickly and easily.
Long battery life and fast charging
Thanks to the Sony WH-1000XM5’s 30-hour battery life, you can keep going for longer. Switch the noise cancelling facility off and this increases from up to 30 hours to up to 40 hours. If you’re running late and have forgotten to charge them, a quick 3-minute charge is enough for an hour’s playback or, when used with the optional USB-PD charger, 3-hours playback.
New collapsible case for easy storage
Traditional cases for on-ear and over-ear headphones can be bulky, making them awkward to store when you’re using your headphones. The new, collapsible case supplied with these Sony Bluetooth headphones is 40% thinner than before, meaning it takes up much less space in your bag.
For the very best in noise-isolating headphones, you need look no further than the industry-leading Sony WH-1000XM5.
Overview
Cable Length
1.2m
Type
Bluetooth, Wireless, Closed Back, Over Ear, Noise Cancelling
Plug size
3.5mm
Smart Features
Smartphone control
Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
NFC
Yes
General
Manufacturer's Warranty
1 year
Audio
High Resolution Audio
Yes
Sensitivity
102/100 - (NC On/Off) (with cable attached)
Features
Closed back
Yes
Over Ear
Yes
Energy Consumption
Battery Life
Continuous Music Play Back 30/40 Hours (NC Off/On), Continuous Communication Time 24/32 Hours (NC On/Off)
Weight
Weight (KG)
250g
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Amazeballs from
Excellent
Thank you for always being so supportive and understanding
Date published: 2023-09-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Yendor from
Sony wh-1000xm5 Bluetooth headphones.
I called in at Richer Sounds Weybridge yesterday to listen to a pair of Sony wh-1000xm5
They sounded fantastic.
As i wanted the midnight blue which was not in stock The manager Hugh said they could be delivered next day for free.
They turned up today at the stated time.
I’m very pleased with my purchase.
As usual great service from Richer Sounds, I would recommend them to anyone.
Date published: 2023-09-19
Rated 5 out of
5
by
bigman0 from
good not good.
Cant fault the mechanics and overall v positive, but the materials are a step down from the 4. The case for the 4 also had a convenient external net you could put your phone in. Minor matter but why remove something already there apart froom v marginal cost savings?
Date published: 2023-08-31
Rated 4 out of
5
by
bde6 from
Excellent Product
Bought these for the office and the sound quality and ANC is stellar (though if you're after an audiophile, flat sound stage look elsewhere). Main drawback is that they don't fold down like prior generations. Richer sounds service in store was absolutely helpful, and I really valued their expert advise on various alternatives I hadn't considered.
Date published: 2023-08-19
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Martin2273 from
Great service, as ever
Tried to open the door at 1130 only to see the 1200 opening sign. Suddenly the door opened, I was invited in and given great service.
Date published: 2023-08-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
jpcheung from
Bought at Richersounds
I like to buy my electronics equipments at Richersounds as I find the staff helpful and I value their advice. My latest buy is the Sony headphone WH-1000XM5. Unbelievable sounds, I find myself immersed in the music, the clarity is unbelievable, hearing hidden bits of instruments and voices that I didn't hear before! The noise cancellation is perfect! I'm delighted!
Date published: 2023-08-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
adams_85 from
Amazing sound, very configurable
I was in the market for some Bluetooth headphones to replace my Bose NC700 which had good noise cancellation but the sound quality (at least to me) wasn't great for music.
I use these headphones for work calls/watching training content, and listening to music through steaming services such as Spotify - the sound quality is so much better and I love the look/build quality too. Also the noise cancellation seems to be even better than the Bose which I already thought were good.
Battery life so far seems to be very good, and via the companion app there's a lot of customisation possibilities and also many features to play with.
In conclusion I'm very happy with these headphones and despite their relatively high price tag, they seem to be worth the money.
Date published: 2023-07-31
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Hill Walker from
Usual Sony excellence
Wonderfully crystal clear sound that has me noticing nuances in music I didn't know were there. The active noise cancelling is top notch, leaving me free to immerse myself in whatever I choose to listen to. Easy to change volume or tracks by small swiping movements on the right head phone, that are so sensible and intuitive. So comfortable that I can wear them for hours and when I finish using them there is a sturdy zip up case to keep them safe in. Once charged up they last a long time, but if I forget to fully charge them, a quick three minute charge gives three hours of use.
I've had other noise cancelling headphones from other brands, but none comes close to these Sony for quality.
Date published: 2023-07-30