The WH-1000XM5 incorporates Adaptive Sound Control. This automatically tailors sound to suit a specific situation.

Comfort

One of the problems with headphones is that after a period of time, they become uncomfortable which can be a major distraction when listening to music, making a phone call, or participating in online meetings.

Refining the design of the WH-1000XM4, the WH-1000XM5 introduces a new design that includes a newly developed soft fit, as well as synthetic leather with a stepless slider. The synthetic leather fits snuggly around the head taking pressure off the users’ ears and blocking out external noise.

Control

The WH-1000XM5 incorporates Adaptive Sound Control. This automatically tailors sound to suit a specific situation, recognizing most frequented locations and adjusting the ambient sound settings accordingly.

Additionally, the WH-1000XM5 headphones integrate With Quick Access. This allows users to configure the headphones to resume Spotify music playback with two or three taps – no need to touch their smartphone.

Sony also helps users to listen to their music safely with the Sony Headphones Connect app, comparing sound pressure data recorded by their headphones with the guidance of the World Health Organization (WHO). Through the app, you can receive notifications when listening levels are too high.

The Speak-to-Chat feature allows users to stop for a quick conversation and their headphones will automatically stop the music and let in ambient sound. Once the chat is over, the music plays on. With the help of instant pause, their personal soundtrack will stop playing as soon as they take the headphones off.

Tip: The WH-1000XM5 also has Google Assistant and Alexa built-in. To activate, just say “OK Google” or “Alexa” and you are set to go. Siri control is also available through compatible iOS devices.

Easy Pairing

Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones use multipoint connection with Bluetooth® technology. This simplifies the pairing process with two devices at the same time. When receiving a call, the headphones know which device it’s coming from and instantly connect the consumer to the right one. Users can also quickly switch between devices at the quick touch of a button.

Google Fast Pair: This makes it easy to pair with Android devices as well as makes it easy to locate where you set down your headphones.

Swift Pair: This feature supports easy WH-1000XM5 pairing Windows 10 or 11 laptops, desktop PCs, and tablets.

Power and Portability

The WH-1000XM5 supports up to 30 hours of battery life. In addition, when using USB Power Delivery, three minutes of charge can provide up to three hours of use.

The WH-1000XM5 headphones come with a collapsible travel carrying case that has room for the headphones, a 3.5mm audio cable, and a USB charging cable.

Sony+Khalid

To promote the launch of the WH-1000XM5 headphones, Sony has partnered with global superstar and Sony Music Entertainment artist, Khalid, who shares his take on how the WH-1000XM5 headphones provide premium listening for music.

“As an artist and music fan, quality listening is important to me and Sony’s new WH1000XM5 headphones deliver quality music experiences in a big way,” says Khalid. “The noise-canceling really makes you feel closer to the music and hear all the details in a song, transporting you to a different world which is how I love to experience music.”

Environmental Impact

There is no plastic in the WH-1000XM5 headphones packaging. The product box is made with recycled and sustainable materials. The WH-1000XM5 headphones also use recycled plastic materials from automobile parts.

Pricing & Availability

The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are available in black and silver for $549 and are available for order at Sony.com. au, JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys/