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Sony WH-1000XM5

$399 · 4y 2m old

83

Critic signal

7.5

User score

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Highest praise

A premium device that earns its place near the top of the market.

IGN · 87

Most critical

The price makes sense only for a narrow group of buyers.

TechRadar · 73

category specialist reviews

87
IGN ↗Specialist

“A premium device that earns its place near the top of the market.”

Raw score: 87/100 · 50mo ago

85
DPReview ↗Specialist

“A premium device that earns its place near the top of the market.”

Raw score: 85/100 · 50mo ago

82
RTINGS ↗Specialist

“Good overall value, though rivals compete hard on features.”

Raw score: 82/100 · 50mo ago

79
Notebookcheck ↗Specialist

“A capable product with a few trade-offs to consider.”

Raw score: 79/100 · 50mo ago

74
Android Authority ↗Specialist

“Strong in the right context, but not the obvious choice for everyone.”

Raw score: 74/100 · 50mo ago

Tech publication reviews

84
Engadget ↗

“A standout product that pushes the category forward.”

Raw score: 84/100 · 50mo ago

84
CNET ↗

“A standout product that pushes the category forward.”

Raw score: 84/100 · 50mo ago

82
Wired ↗

“A capable product with a few trade-offs to consider.”

Raw score: 82/100 · 50mo ago

79
PCMag ↗

“Strong in the right context, but not the obvious choice for everyone.”

Raw score: 79/100 · 50mo ago

76
The Verge ↗

“A capable product with a few trade-offs to consider.”

Raw score: 76/100 · 50mo ago

74
Tom's Guide ↗

“A capable product with a few trade-offs to consider.”

Raw score: 74/100 · 50mo ago

73
TechRadar ↗

“The price makes sense only for a narrow group of buyers.”

Raw score: 73/100 · 50mo ago