91
“Excellent tuning, comfort, and feature polish make this an easy shortlist pick.”
Raw score: 91/100 · 34mo ago
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Sony WF-1000XM5
$299 · LDAC / ANC · 2y 10m old
87
Critic signal
7.7
User score
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Highest praise
Excellent tuning, comfort, and feature polish make this an easy shortlist pick.
Engadget · 93
Most critical
Good for the right listener, but worth comparing against nearby rivals.
RTINGS · 78
Audio specialist reviews
86
“The design feels mature, the sound is confident, and the compromises are minor.”
Raw score: 86/100 · 34mo ago
78
“Good for the right listener, but worth comparing against nearby rivals.”
Raw score: 78/100 · 34mo ago
Tech publication reviews
93
EngadgetRead review ↗
“Excellent tuning, comfort, and feature polish make this an easy shortlist pick.”
Raw score: 93/100 · 34mo ago
90
WiredRead review ↗
“A standout pair with the kind of measured performance that matches the hype.”
Raw score: 90/100 · 34mo ago
89
TechRadarRead review ↗
“A compelling buy for listeners who know exactly what they value.”
Raw score: 89/100 · 34mo ago
89
The VergeRead review ↗
“A standout pair with the kind of measured performance that matches the hype.”
Raw score: 89/100 · 34mo ago
85
Tom's GuideRead review ↗
“A solid performer with a few tradeoffs around comfort, app features, or price.”
Raw score: 85/100 · 34mo ago