86
“Current noise-cancelling shortlist signal for Sony WH-1000XM5, refreshed for the 30 May 2026 catalogue pass.”
Raw score: 86/100 · 49mo ago
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Sony WH-1000XM5
$399 · LDAC / ANC · 4 years old
85
Critic signal
8.4
User score
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Current noise-cancelling shortlist signal for Sony WH-1000XM5, refreshed for the 30 May 2026 catalogue pass.
What Hi-Fi? · 86
Most critical
The core sound is appealing, though the feature set is not class-leading.
Engadget · 78
Audio specialist reviews
85
“Current noise-cancelling shortlist signal for Sony WH-1000XM5, refreshed for the 30 May 2026 catalogue pass.”
Raw score: 85/100 · 49mo ago
84
“Current noise-cancelling shortlist signal for Sony WH-1000XM5, refreshed for the 30 May 2026 catalogue pass.”
Raw score: 84/100 · 49mo ago
81
“A safe pick when discounted, especially if the fit works for you.”
Raw score: 81/100 · 49mo ago
Tech publication reviews
86
PCMagRead review ↗
“A standout pair with the kind of measured performance that matches the hype.”
Raw score: 86/100 · 49mo ago
86
CNETRead review ↗
“Current noise-cancelling shortlist signal for Sony WH-1000XM5, refreshed for the 30 May 2026 catalogue pass.”
Raw score: 86/100 · 49mo ago
85
Tom's GuideRead review ↗
“Current noise-cancelling shortlist signal for Sony WH-1000XM5, refreshed for the 30 May 2026 catalogue pass.”
Raw score: 85/100 · 49mo ago
84
TechRadarRead review ↗
“Current noise-cancelling shortlist signal for Sony WH-1000XM5, refreshed for the 30 May 2026 catalogue pass.”
Raw score: 84/100 · 49mo ago
78
EngadgetRead review ↗
“The core sound is appealing, though the feature set is not class-leading.”
Raw score: 78/100 · 49mo ago