Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones – 30 hours battery life – Around-ear style – Optimised for Alexa and the Google Assistant – with built-in mic for phone calls – Midnight Blue

Price: £380.00 - £279.00
(as of Nov 26, 2023 14:06:45 UTC – Details)

From the manufacturer

WH-1000XM5 headphones Industry-leading noise cancellation* and high-res sound

Looking for headphones that do not compromise? The WH-1000XM5 headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening. Made up of two processors, eight microphones and a specially designed driver unit, it’s no wonder the 1000X series won the What Hi-Fi Awards two years in a row.

Distraction-free listening

The WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones keep out all sounds, from airplane noise to peoples’ voices.

Superior sound, engineered to perfection

Our unique technologies and materials ensure clear, consistent, natural sound.

Industry-leading call quality*

With 4 microphones and AI-based noise reduction algorithms, you’ll always hear and be heard clearly.

All-day comfort with a noiseless design

These lightweight headphones fit snugly with less pressure while keeping out external sounds.

1 Advanced noise cancelling 2 High-resolution audio 3 Precise Voice Pickup 4 Comfort for hours on end

Adjusts to your lifestyle

When activated, it learns to recognise locations and tailors sound to suit the situation.

For everyday convenience, just Speak-to-Chat

Start a conversation. Speak-to-Chat automatically stops your music and lets in ambient sound.

Connect easily to multiple devices

Pair with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. Switch with the touch of a button.

Better for the environment

Our commitment: headphones made from plastic-free packaging, recycled or sustainable materials.

1 Adaptive Sound Control 2 Speak-to-Chat 3 Multipoint connection 4 Made to be remade

Control with your voice or your fingertips Control with a tap

With intuitive touch control settings, just touch to switch the mode (NC or ambient sound), play music, skip tracks, turn up the volume and more.

Control with your voice

Just say “Hey Google” or “Alexa” to activate your preferred voice assistant. Listen to music, connect, get notifications, set reminders and more.

Quick access to your tracks

With Quick Access, you can configure these headphones to resume Spotify music playback with two or three taps—no need to touch your smartphone.

Safe listening

Check how safely you’re listening to music by comparing sound pressure data. Receive OS notifications when audio levels are too high.

More compact, longer lasting, easier pairing Collapsible case saves space

Carry your headphones effortlessly in the soft matching case. Take them out, and the collapsible case can be made up to 40% thinner for easy storage.

All-day power & quick charging

30 hours of battery life and extremely fast charging: 3 hours’ worth of charge after just 3 minutes with an optional USB-PD compatible AC adapter.

Fast Pair feature available

Easily locate your headphones by tone sound, or by checking their last known location on your smartphone or computer.

Easy pairing to your computer

Swift Pair makes it quick and easy to pair your headphones with your Windows 10 or 11 PC or tablet. Just follow the instructions that pop-up.

How they compare with other Sony noise-cancelling headphones

Noise cancelling

Industry-leading NC

Digital Noise Cancellation

Digital Noise Cancellation

Digital Noise Cancellation

Battery life (NC ON)

30 hours

30 hours

30 hours

35 hours

Quick charging

3 mins = 3 hours (with USB PD)

10 minutes = 5 hours

10 minutes = 4.5 hours

10 minutes = 1 hour

Hi-Res Audio

Yes

Yes

No

No

Touch control

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Speak-to-Chat

Yes

Yes

No

No

Wearing detection

Yes

Yes

No

No

Built-in voice assistant

Yes (Wake words available)

Yes

Yes

No

Hands-free calling

Yes (4 beamforming mics)

Yes (2 beamforming mics)

Yes

Yes

Carrying case

Yes (Collapsible)

Yes

Yes

No

Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 24.5 x 21.3 x 7.3 cm; 250 Grams
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ 3 April 2023
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Sony
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BXM22X99
Item model number ‏ : ‎ WH1000XM5L.CE7
Country of origin ‏ : ‎ Malaysia
Guaranteed software updates until ‏ : ‎ unknown
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Precision-engineered to deliver exceptional High-Resolution Audio and industry-leading call quality. Our Precise Voice Pickup Technology with newly developed wind noise reduction will ensure you can hear and be heard clearly when taking calls on these noise cancelling headphones. (Disclaimer in discription)
Smart; intuitive; and intelligent. Adaptive Sound Control automatically adjusts the sound settings based on your environment and activity; and Speak-to-Chat automatically pauses the music when you want to have a conversation; without you having to remove the over ear headphones
For total convenience; these Bluetooth headphones can be paired with two devices at the same time. Fast Pair will help you locate the WH-1000XM5 if you can’t find them and Swift Pair makes pairing with your PC or tablet simple
With up to a huge 30 hours of battery life; you’ll have enough power; even for long trips. A collapsible case is included with these Sony headphones for easy storage and travel