Sony · Released Aug 2023
Sony WF-1000XM5 Review
Integrated V2 · LDAC · Dual processors
Sony’s flagship earbuds with LDAC hi-res and V2 dual processors. The sonic and feature equal of AirPods Pro, better for Android.
Compare with AirPods Pro 3 → From $299
Verdex Score
91
/ 100
anc 93
sound 92
comfort 88
Pros
- +Excellent ANC for the size
- +LDAC hi-res on Android
- +Smaller than XM4
Cons
- −Case fingerprint magnet
- −Some find them bass-heavy
- −Price pressure from rivals
Full score breakdown
anc 93
sound 92
comfort 88
battery 84
features 90
Specifications
Drivers
8.4 mm dynamic
Codecs
LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Battery
8 h (ANC) / 24 h case
Water rating
IPX4