Features

Overview: The Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds feature superior noise cancellation, a new driver, Bluetooth 5.3, and astonishing sound quality. These true wireless ear buds come with 4 pairs of Noise Isolation Earbud tips, a Qi-compatible wireless charging case, and USB-C charging cable. With the WF-1000XM5, Sony continues to make a bold statement with their environmentally-conscious packaging.

Dynamic Driver X: The ear buds are equipped with the newly-designed 8.4mm Dynamic Driver X that offers rich vocals and enhanced details. The combination of different materials in the dome and the edge significantly reduces distortion and delivers excellent sound quality. It achieves better performance in the low frequencies, and enhance the noise cancelling feature by generating a more precise cancellation signal in the low frequencies.

Noise Isolation Earbud Tips: The WF-1000XM5 uses the same Noise Isolation Earbud Tips introduced with the XM4. The tips are made of a unique polyurethane foam material, and provide maximum surface contact area with the ear canal to reduce air leaks. A better seal improves sound quality and rejects external noise. The earbud tips also provide a more stabile fit so they\’ll stay in your ears, especially during strenuous activities. The Noise Isolation Earbud Tips now come in four sizes: large (L), medium (M), small (S), and super small (SS).

Bluetooth 5.3: The WF-1000XM5 has Bluetooth 5.3 for stable wireless listening from your smartphone, tablet, or Bluetooth music player. The powerful new Integrated Processor 2 transmits the Bluetooth signal to and from both ears simultaneously for a more stable connection. The earbuds are ready for next generation, ultra-low latency LE Audio (Beta version). The XM5s are compatible with Fast Pair with your Android devices. Swift Pair makes it easy to pair the headphones with your Windows 11 or Windows 10 laptop or desktop computer.

DSEE Extreme: DSEE Extreme uses Edge-AI technology to accurately reproduce the frequencies of the original sound that is lost during compression. It upscales the files in real time, including those from popular streaming services. DSEE Extreme dynamically recognizes each song\’s instrumentation, musical genre, and individual elements, and restores the high frequencies that are crushed during compression. You can activate the feature in the Sony Sound Connect app.

Codecs: The earbuds support LDAC audio coding, developed by Sony, that enables the transmission of High Resolution audio over Bluetooth. It allows approximately 3 times more data to be transmitted (up to 990 kbps), giving it unprecedented sound quality. When connected with LDAC you can achieve a wider frequency response, up to 40kHz, compared to standard Bluetooth (up to 20kHz). The XM5 is compatible with LC3 (Low Complexity Communication Codec), also known as LE Audio, for low latency transmission that is ideal for gaming. The ear buds also support SBC and AAC codecs for standard Bluetooth and Apple devices, respectively.

Multipoint: The WF-1000XM5 can be simultaneously connected to two devices via Bluetooth. With a Multipoint connection, you can listen to music on one device and answer a phone call on another device. You can switch between the devices without having to disconnect and reconnect the devices.

Noise Cancellation: Sony has developed two new processors, the Integrated Processor V2 and the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN2e, to achieve superior noise cancelling. A total of six microphones are used, including dual feedback microphones on each ear bud, to capture ambient sound more accurately and cancel it. The new Dynamic Driver X does a great job at delivering the cancelling signal, while the Noise Isolation Earbud Tips help to seal out noise from the outside. The result is the best noise-cancellng performance available, especially for travel aboard airplanes, trains, or buses.

Ambient Sound Mode: Using the built-in microphones, you can hear ambient sound to help keep you aware of your surroundings and carry on conversation while wearing the ear buds. The Ambient Sound Mode can be activated while listening to music with Noise Cancelling on by tapping the touch sensor on the left ear bud. A Voice Focus mode can be switched on to help you understand speech more clearly. The Quick Attention mode turns down the volume of the music, call sounds, and the ring tone when you need to hear a conversation or an announcement. Quick Attention mode is active when touching (and holding) the touch sensor on the left ear bud. The Speak-to-Chat mode is enabled in advance (in the app), and starts automatically when you start to talk to someone. The headset pauses or mutes the music and captures the voice of the person you are conversing with.

Voice Assistant Functions: The Sony WF-1000XM5 lets you use your favorite voice assistants, including Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. You can assign the functionality of the control button of the left or right ear bud to communicate with your selected voice assistant. Using the voice assistant of your choice lets you manage your day, get the weather, or control your headphones using voice commands.

Sony Sound Connect App: The Sony Sound Connect (formerly Headphones Connect) app gives you control over the sound of your headphones right on your smartphone or tablet. You can select from available presets for the Equalizer, and control your music (play/pause, skip forward/backward, fast forward/backward). Adjustments to the Noise Cancelling and Ambient Sound modes can be made through the app. You can also enjoy 360 Reality Audio when connected to a compatible device. The Sony Sound Connect app is compatible with iOS devices (iOS 16.0 or later) and Android devices (version varies with device).

Rechargeable Battery: The Sony WF-1000XM5 ear buds are equipped with 3.85-volt Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries in each ear bud to power the Bluetooth and Noise Cancelling functions. The ear bud batteries are charged in the included charging case,
which includes it own 5V rechargeable battery. The ear buds cannot be charged without the case. The ear buds and case together require approximately 2 hours to fully charge. The ear buds alone charge in the case in about 1.5 hours. A 3-minute quick-charge provides enough power for approximately 60 minutes of playback time. The charging case can charge via USB using the included USB-C cable, or when placed on a Qi wireless charging pad. With a fully charged battery in the charging case, you can charge the ear buds about 2 additional times. Battery life estimates are as follows:

Environmentally Conscious Packaging: The WF-1000XM5\’s packaging is designed for true sustainability from production to recycling. The ear buds are manufactured using recycled plastic materials, and the packaging is made of 100% paper products.

Specifications:

• Frequency Response (Bluetooth Communication):
  • 44.1kHz Sampling: 20Hz – 20kHz
  • LDAC 96kHz Sampling (990 kbps): 20Hz – 40kHz
• Dimensions:
• Ear Buds: Width 0.695" Height 0.831" Depth
  1.022"
• Charging Case: Width 2.543" Height 1.571" Depth
  1.039"
• Weight:
  • Ear Buds: 0.2 ounces each; 0.4 ounces total
  • Charging Case: 1.35 ounces (empty); 1.75 ounces (with ear buds)