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title: "WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones, Black"
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# 8 mics + dual processors noise cancel Multipoint Bluetooth device switch 30h battery + 3min quick charge WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones, Black

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** ¥97341
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your soundscape — silence the noise, own the moment.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones, Black by sony
- **How much does it cost?** ¥97341 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/434626782-wh-1000xm5-premium-noise-cancelling-wireless-headphones-black)

## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Marathon Battery Life:** Up to 30 hours of uninterrupted playback with a lightning-fast 3-minute quick charge for 3 hours of use.
- • **Crystal Clear Calls Anywhere:** 4 beamforming microphones ensure your voice is heard loud and clear, even in noisy settings.
- • **Unrivaled Noise Cancellation:** Dual processors and 8 mics deliver industry-leading silence, adapting to your environment in real-time.
- • **Seamless Multi-Device Connectivity:** Effortlessly switch between your phone, laptop, and tablet with multipoint Bluetooth pairing.
- • **All-Day Comfort Meets Premium Design:** Lightweight, soft-fit leather earcups and intuitive touch controls keep you stylish and in control.

## Overview

The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones combine cutting-edge noise cancellation technology with 30-hour battery life and multipoint Bluetooth connectivity, wrapped in a lightweight, ultra-comfortable design. Perfect for professionals and audiophiles alike, they deliver crystal-clear calls and immersive sound, making every commute, meeting, or moment of relaxation truly exceptional.

## Description

Dive into an immersive audio experience with the Sony WH-1000XM5, a pair of top-tier noise cancelling headphones. Equipped with dual processors controlling 8 microphones, these noise cancelling headphones bluetooth offer unparalleled noise cancellation and superior call quality. Discover the brilliance of sound quality, meticulously crafted with the new Integrated Processor V1, in these over-ear headphones. Whether you're a casual listener or an audiophile, the Sony WH-1000XM5's superior sound quality in these over ear headphones will take your audio experience to a whole new level. Experience the clarity of hands-free calling with this wireless headset, equipped with 4 beamforming microphones, precise voice pickup, and advanced audio signal processing. A game-changer for those who frequently take calls on the go, these head phones guarantee clear and uninterrupted conversations. Revel in the long-lasting battery life of the Sony WH-1000XM5, offering up to 30 hours of playback with quick charging capabilities. This means you can enjoy 3 hours of playback with just a 3-minute charge, perfect for long commutes, flights, or when you're on the move and don't have time for a full charge. Enjoy the ultimate comfort with the Sony WH-1000XM5's ultra-comfortable, lightweight design featuring soft fit leather. These headphones ensure extended wear without discomfort, whether you're working, traveling, or just relaxing, they provide the ultimate comfort for all-day wear.

Review: Are you Older? READ THIS. - I am almost 65 years old SO, I DO NOT have the ears of a 18 year old. That said, I consider these to be good for these reasons: A: Exceptional battery life. B: Call quality that was considered good UNTIL I did a direct comparison to my Blueparrott B450-XT’s - NO WHERE NEAR the quality of the Blue 450’s, BUT the Blues are made specifically for calls in noisey environments. . Blues are in my opionion the defacto standard by which all other ANC phone calls should be judged. My "demo" for people is to run my upright vacuum cleaner whilst on a call. People on the other end cannot hear it AT ALL – REALLY!, I hear them, and they hear me perfectly! TRULY amazing! I did the same test with these and alas they failed miserably in comparison. I expected that. I was told they sound like I am in a room away from the microphone, a bit fishtank like, and muddy. SO, they’ll do in a call but not as a primary phone call device in noise. I heard a sample of the BOSE 700’s and they were terrible, which is what prompted me to get the Sony’s. C: One unconventional thing they do great at: A Sleep Aid. Yup, they drown out all the extraneous noises like people talking, Air conditioners, fans, Water coolers, hums, etc. ALL gone with nothing playing through them! I bought them primarily for playing on my PS5, and watching TV late at night. They do both quite well. D: Amazingly, my ears do not sweat much in these even after prolonged use. I’ve ordered those Dekoni Suede Earpads for them as well just for added comfort. (https://www.desertcart.com/dp/B0BS4T3X62?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) (5/16/23 - Returned The earpads: they claim they are suede when in fact they are 2/3 suede. The inner part inside the cup is something else, not leather so NOT durable. Considering this, $49 seems FAR too expensive.) E: They are long-term comfortable unless you have ears like a B-52 in which case you will probably be stuffing bits. As for music, I find them to be more flat without pronounced highs or bass - which I prefer. The EQ on the app is a nice feature. The ANC works very well listening to music and will be adequate to the task in both quiet and noisey settings. Again, I remind you, I’m not 18. ;-) Pricewise, they ARE a bit expensive but the build quality seems better than most. If you have the time, I would HIGHLY recommend you test several brands and models at a store simply because sound quality is subjective and EVERYONE has their preference. UPDATE: 5/23/23 - Returning (REPLACING) Headphones - Why? They started acting "Funky". By that, I mean that if you turn them off, they will not turn on unless you do not hit any buttons for about 15 sec. NOT normal. ALSO, they started to exhibit Connection issues that were NOT there initially. I STILL, at this point consider them excelllent. Now, if the NEW pair goes weird, THEN I would have to re-evaluate. UPDATE 6-3-23: New pair are working as they should no connection issues or on/off bttun problems. UPDATE 2-16-24: Still working perfectly and I use them nearly every night to sleep. UPDATE 7-31-25: Still working great and I still use them as silencers.
Review: Simply amazing, and if you have the budget worth every penny - I have been using Sony noise canceling earbuds for the last couple of years. I own both the XM3 and XM4 models and I have come to really love both the sound quality and the extra features Sony has packed them. Fast bear on android is amazing, it works without any effort. The first time you turn it on or if you turn it on in pairing mode a picture of the headphones will pop up on a nearby android device and you just click connect, it is as simple as connecting air pods to an iPhone. Onto these headphones, they are exceptional. Battery life is amazing, but that is to be expected from any premium wireless over your headphones. The touch controls have a bit of a learning curve, but they are for the most part very good (I have one issue with them, but I will get to that later). The noise cancelling is amazing of course, but what is more impressive is the improvements made to transparency mode. It no longer picks up background noise from fans and cars as much as it used to. Support for Spotify tap means you can launch Spotify, and have it pick up where you left off without even touching your phone. The new safe listening feature tells you if you are listening to music at unsafe levels for too long. It keeps track of how much time you listen at various decibel levels so it can tell you if you have been listening too much. Sound quality is of course very good. Also, Sony's EQ is not the best, but for most people it is more than sufficient. If you like a bit more or less base you can adjust all of that very easily, and it comes with several presets. The issues: I have had three issues with my headphones so far. The first one was a strange bug where it identified to my phone as the FCC registered model number instead of as WH 1000 XM5 with a reset after a firmware update. The next issue is that I have not been able to get it to register with Google's find my device service, it is not a huge deal for me especially because I am less likely to leave the headphones somewhere that I am something smaller like earbuds, but it seems like that can be a bit hit or miss. The last issue is one that I alluded to earlier, and it is with the touch controls. These headphones do not have a physical Google assistant or any digital assistant button, instead you either say the wake word, or press and hold on the radio until you hear a tone. There is a strange bug when I tried to reply to a text that the Google assistant just read to me. It records my reply, but then says to push the Google assistant button to send or press and hold to record the message. You cannot push the Google assistant button, or you can do is press and hold which will just record the message so you cannot send your reply. However, this does not seem to be an issue when you just try to send a text, only when you reply so it is not the end of the world. Well, that ended up being longer than I thought it would. I hope someone has found this helpful because I just spent far too long writing it.

## Features

- PREMIUM NOISE CANCELLATION: Two processors control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation. With Auto NC Optimizer, noise canceling is automatically optimized based on your wearing conditions and environment.
- MAGNIFICENT SOUND: Engineered to perfection with the new Integrated Processor V1.
- CRYSTAL CLEAR HANDS-FREE CALLING: 4 beamforming microphones, precise voice pickup, and advanced audio signal processing.
- LONG BATTERY LIFE: Up to 30-hour battery life with quick charging (3 min charge for 3 hours of playback).
- ULTRA-COMFORTABLE: Lightweight design with soft fit leather.
- MULTIPOINT CONNECTION: Quickly switch between devices.
- CARRY CASE INCLUDED: Carry your headphones effortlessly in the redesigned case.
- INTUTIVE TOUCH CONTROLS: Pause play skip tracks, control volume, activate your voice assistant, and answer phone calls.
- SPEAK-TO-CHAT: Automatically pauses music when you speak, letting sound in so you can conduct your conversation.
- INSTANT PAUSE/INSTANT PLAY: Music automatically pauses when headphones are taken off and starts again when they are put back on.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09XS7JWHH |
| Additional Features | 8 microphones, Adjustable Headband, Auto Noise Canceling Optimizer, Carrying Case, Detachable Cable, Lightweight, Microphone Included, Multipoint Pairing, Multipoint connection, Noise Cancellation, Rechargeable Battery, Touch Control, Volume Control, Wearing Detection |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Exercising, Office Meetings |
| Audio Driver Size | 30 millimeters |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Latency | 200 milliseconds |
| Battery Average Life | 30 hours |
| Battery Charge Time | 3.5 hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,338 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #73 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 meters |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Brand | Sony |
| Brand Name | Sony |
| Built-In Media | Headphone cable (approx. 1.2 m (47.25 in.)), Headphones, Protective Case, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C) (approx. 20 cm (7.88 in.)) |
| Cable Features | Detachable |
| Carrying Case Battery Average Life | 30 hours |
| Carrying Case Color | Black |
| Carrying Case Material | plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktops, Laptops, Smart Speaker, Tablets, Telephones |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Touch Control |
| Controller Type | Bluetooth |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 12,535 Reviews |
| Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | Oval |
| Enclosure Material | Faux Leather |
| Form Factor | Over Ear |
| Frequency Range | 2.4 GHz |
| Frequency Response | 2.4 GHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04548736132627 |
| Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Impedance | 48 ohm |
| Item Type Name | BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES |
| Item Weight | 8.82 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Model Name | WH-1000XM5 |
| Model Number | XM5BK |
| Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Sensitivity | 102 db |
| Series Number | 5 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Business, Entertainment, Travel |
| Style Name | Headphones |
| Theme | Video Game |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** SONY MUSIC
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** Over Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Impedance:** 48 ohm

## Images

![WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61O3iMlnJIL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: whats new with this?**
A: Hi Jorge, Thank you for your interest in the Sony  WH-1000XM5 headphones! These headphones features our industry leading noise cancellation-two processors control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation. With Auto NC Optimizer, noise canceling is automatically optimized based on your wearing conditions and environment. Magnificent Sound, engineered to perfection with the new Integrated Processor V1. Crystal clear hands-free calling with 4 beamforming microphones, precise voice pickup, and advanced audio signal processing. Ultra-comfortable, lightweight design with soft fit leather. This material fits snugly around the head with less pressure on the ears while keeping out external sounds. The stepless slider, seamless swivel and hanger, and silent joints, makes it a pleasure to wear. And, carry your headphones effortlessly in the redesigned case. Hope this helps! -Sam

**Q: Is the battery replicable?**
A: You should not ~need~ to replace the battery. Yes batteries have a finite lifespan but unless the battery is faulty it should last you years with proper care. 
I have had my XM3s since 2018 and I wear them for about 10+ hours a day and charge them overnight using my laptop every single day, and I have had zero issues with the battery life. It probably has deteriorated to a certain extent but not enough for me to notice.
Considering these headphones are advertised with battery lives of up to 30+ hours on a single charge with NC, I think most people will be fine with the default battery for a very long time, unless it malfunctions in which case I'm sure sony could do something. 
Just don't let them die too often. That kills the battery faster.

**Q: While on a call, is is possible to mute the microphone on the headset?**
A: Hi PJ,

Thank you for your inquiry!

Unfortunately you cannot mute the microphone on the headphones, you can only mute the mic using the mute button on your phone.

I hope this helps.

Regards,
Carl

**Q: It seems like you can turn off anc via app, but can only toggle between anc and ambient using physical button, no turn both off. can you confirm?**
A: Hi James,

Good question! In the factory settings, each time the NC/AMB button is pressed, the function switches as follows.

• Noise canceling function: ON (You will hear a notification sound.)
• Ambient Sound Mode: ON (You will hear a notification sound.)

There is good news however! You can select one of the following on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app to set how you want the functions to change when you press the NC/AMB button.

— Noise canceling function: ON → Ambient Sound Mode: ON → Noise canceling function: OFF/Ambient Sound Mode: OFF
— Noise canceling function: ON → Ambient Sound Mode: ON
— Ambient Sound Mode: ON → Noise canceling function: OFF/Ambient Sound Mode: OFF
— Noise canceling function: ON → Noise canceling function: OFF/Ambient Sound Mode: OFF

I hope you find this information to be helpful!

Regards,
Jess

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Are you Older? READ THIS.
*by W***S on May 4, 2023*

I am almost 65 years old SO, I DO NOT have the ears of a 18 year old. That said, I consider these to be good for these reasons: A: Exceptional battery life. B: Call quality that was considered good UNTIL I did a direct comparison to my Blueparrott B450-XT’s - NO WHERE NEAR the quality of the Blue 450’s, BUT the Blues are made specifically for calls in noisey environments. . Blues are in my opionion the defacto standard by which all other ANC phone calls should be judged. My "demo" for people is to run my upright vacuum cleaner whilst on a call. People on the other end cannot hear it AT ALL – REALLY!, I hear them, and they hear me perfectly! TRULY amazing! I did the same test with these and alas they failed miserably in comparison. I expected that. I was told they sound like I am in a room away from the microphone, a bit fishtank like, and muddy. SO, they’ll do in a call but not as a primary phone call device in noise. I heard a sample of the BOSE 700’s and they were terrible, which is what prompted me to get the Sony’s. C: One unconventional thing they do great at: A Sleep Aid. Yup, they drown out all the extraneous noises like people talking, Air conditioners, fans, Water coolers, hums, etc. ALL gone with nothing playing through them! I bought them primarily for playing on my PS5, and watching TV late at night. They do both quite well. D: Amazingly, my ears do not sweat much in these even after prolonged use. I’ve ordered those Dekoni Suede Earpads for them as well just for added comfort. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS4T3X62?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) (5/16/23 - Returned The earpads: they claim they are suede when in fact they are 2/3 suede. The inner part inside the cup is something else, not leather so NOT durable. Considering this, $49 seems FAR too expensive.) E: They are long-term comfortable unless you have ears like a B-52 in which case you will probably be stuffing bits. As for music, I find them to be more flat without pronounced highs or bass - which I prefer. The EQ on the app is a nice feature. The ANC works very well listening to music and will be adequate to the task in both quiet and noisey settings. Again, I remind you, I’m not 18. ;-) Pricewise, they ARE a bit expensive but the build quality seems better than most. If you have the time, I would HIGHLY recommend you test several brands and models at a store simply because sound quality is subjective and EVERYONE has their preference. UPDATE: 5/23/23 - Returning (REPLACING) Headphones - Why? They started acting "Funky". By that, I mean that if you turn them off, they will not turn on unless you do not hit any buttons for about 15 sec. NOT normal. ALSO, they started to exhibit Connection issues that were NOT there initially. I STILL, at this point consider them excelllent. Now, if the NEW pair goes weird, THEN I would have to re-evaluate. UPDATE 6-3-23: New pair are working as they should no connection issues or on/off bttun problems. UPDATE 2-16-24: Still working perfectly and I use them nearly every night to sleep. UPDATE 7-31-25: Still working great and I still use them as silencers.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simply amazing, and if you have the budget worth every penny
*by N***1 on July 2, 2022*

I have been using Sony noise canceling earbuds for the last couple of years. I own both the XM3 and XM4 models and I have come to really love both the sound quality and the extra features Sony has packed them. Fast bear on android is amazing, it works without any effort. The first time you turn it on or if you turn it on in pairing mode a picture of the headphones will pop up on a nearby android device and you just click connect, it is as simple as connecting air pods to an iPhone. Onto these headphones, they are exceptional. Battery life is amazing, but that is to be expected from any premium wireless over your headphones. The touch controls have a bit of a learning curve, but they are for the most part very good (I have one issue with them, but I will get to that later). The noise cancelling is amazing of course, but what is more impressive is the improvements made to transparency mode. It no longer picks up background noise from fans and cars as much as it used to. Support for Spotify tap means you can launch Spotify, and have it pick up where you left off without even touching your phone. The new safe listening feature tells you if you are listening to music at unsafe levels for too long. It keeps track of how much time you listen at various decibel levels so it can tell you if you have been listening too much. Sound quality is of course very good. Also, Sony's EQ is not the best, but for most people it is more than sufficient. If you like a bit more or less base you can adjust all of that very easily, and it comes with several presets. The issues: I have had three issues with my headphones so far. The first one was a strange bug where it identified to my phone as the FCC registered model number instead of as WH 1000 XM5 with a reset after a firmware update. The next issue is that I have not been able to get it to register with Google's find my device service, it is not a huge deal for me especially because I am less likely to leave the headphones somewhere that I am something smaller like earbuds, but it seems like that can be a bit hit or miss. The last issue is one that I alluded to earlier, and it is with the touch controls. These headphones do not have a physical Google assistant or any digital assistant button, instead you either say the wake word, or press and hold on the radio until you hear a tone. There is a strange bug when I tried to reply to a text that the Google assistant just read to me. It records my reply, but then says to push the Google assistant button to send or press and hold to record the message. You cannot push the Google assistant button, or you can do is press and hold which will just record the message so you cannot send your reply. However, this does not seem to be an issue when you just try to send a text, only when you reply so it is not the end of the world. Well, that ended up being longer than I thought it would. I hope someone has found this helpful because I just spent far too long writing it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ UNBELIEVABLE carbon fiber sound quality, improved ANC with 2 processors and 8 improved mics
*by F***A on May 24, 2022*

I own Sony’s WH-1000 XM4s and the Bose 700s, two of the leading models in the industry. I had AirPods Max for a minute, but I rage-sold them. To me, the Sony and Bose are both awesome headsets. So I was psyched to hear Sony was releasing XM5s. Summer’s here, and these can get a little hot on hot days outdoors. It’s like wearing earmuffs on the beach. But, if you can get past a little sweaty ears, or if you use them indoors or on airplanes, you should be a little excited. The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones feature, what Sony advertises, “industry-leading noise cancellation.” And they ain’t lyin. With Bluetooth 5.2 and Sony's QN1 and V1 chips, the XM5s have DUAL processors - compared to the lonely single processor of the XM4. These two processors control 8 microphones for crazy accurate noise cancellation. Think - a little computer actually sampling noise from fans, airplane engines, air conditioners, motors, and consistent noise like that - and creates an identical but perfect opposite wave, so they kinda cancel each other out. And this time, the dual processors are capable of filtering higher frequency sounds, including some voices. It’s pretty cool tech. The first time you hear this, it’s like magic! In my video review, you can see my personal reaction. With the XM5s, noise canceling is automatically optimized based on your wearing conditions and environment. You don’t have to do anything. It knows if you’re sitting, walking, in an airplane, et cetera. No, noise reduction probably won’t completely cancel a very loud angry spouse, or a crying baby. But the over the ear closed design may help dull annoying sounds. A very small cadre of people claim they become nauseous using noise cancelling headphones, and especially the old model XM4s. I’ve never experienced this personally, but be aware it could happen. You can disable it if you need to. Some people thought the WH-1000XM4s were too snug. I thought they felt great, but they’ve improved the fit with a new lightweight design with soft-fit leather. This material fits snugly but with less pressure on your ears while still keeping out the external sounds you don’t want to hear. There were a few other design changes – the XM5s aren’t foldable like the XM4s, and there’s a redesigned case that’s collapsible to save room in your bag when you’re wearing your headphones. With up to 30 hours of battery life, you’ll have enough power to travel halfway to the moon in one of Elon Musk’s rockets. But, in case you forgot to charge and you’re in a hurry, you can get 3 hours' worth of charge after just 3 minutes with an optional AC adapter. And unfortunately, the in-flight plug adapter is not included in the supplied accessories this time. But who uses that anyway? That’s so old school! Fortunately, there still is an aux-in for you old-school holdouts. The touch controls survived, where you can pause/play/skip tracks, control volume, activate your voice assistant, and answer phone calls. And the speak to chat lives also, where as soon as you start a conversation, Speak-to-Chat automatically stops your music and lets in ambient sound. And wear detection knows when you take them off. But – how do they sound? Sony has popped new, more rigid, 30mm carbon fiber drivers in the XM5s. They have more of an audiophile sound profile with slightly more balanced sound, better clarity, and more accurate bass. That’s important if you listen to real music, you know, with actual instruments, like rock, jazz, r and b, country, classical, and music like that. The XM4s have 40mm drivers, which will probably be better for hip-hop. The XM5s will reproduce hip-hop very accurately, meaning the way the studio producer intended you to hear it, but they probably won’t have the head-vibrating tinnitus-inducing bass many people want. TBH that's hard to find in any headphone due to physics. The XM5s support LDAC and spatial 3D audio, whatever that is, and they have also upgraded their Sony Music Studios Edge-AI music algorithm, which somehow magically guesses what musical dynamics were lost during compression and tries to replace that, so everything sounds crisp and clean without losing the bass that’s necessary in most of today’s popular music. I have heard some folks claimed the MX4s sounded “muddy” with some music. I didn’t notice that, but I’m a producer and I’m familiar with equalization. There are about 20 presets including several you can create yourself. And even without the Qualcomm APTX Low Latency chip, both my XM4s and XM5s allowed me to watch a complete movie on Netflix on my 2022 Samsung Frame television, wirelessly, from 10-plus feet away, with ZERO loss in mouth synchronization. Plus, like my XM4s, the XM5s still have dual Bluetooth pairing so you can pair them with two devices at the same time and switch back and forth between them. It's a pretty cool feature if you use them for your phone, but also want to use them to watch YouTube videos at work on your computer. But, you probably shouldn’t tell your boss about that. And the XM5s work with Google Assist, Alexa, and Siri. You can even set up Spotify playback with a few taps. Try that on your Air Pods Max. The big win seems to be a vast improvement in the sound of your voice during phone calls quality. They’re actually impressive when it comes to calling in louder rooms. I’ve made test calls on busy streets and on windy sidewalks, and my call-ee said she couldn’t tell I was actually outdoors. Apparently, the four beam-forming microphones and the dual-processor software can recognize your voice and somehow block a lot of background noise. I mean, you can still probably hear tire screeches, gunshots, and car alarms, things you’ll typically hear in the city. But a lot of the noise is just gone. Like magic! Oh – and there’s Speak to Chat. You start speaking, and the XM5s automatically adjust noise cancellation to pick up the voices of other people. No buttons, no fumbling with your phone. That’s a pretty cool feature. So are they worth the upgrade? If you have XM4s and you think your call quality is shaky, then grab some XM5s and sell your sweaty old XM4s on Craigslist. If you’re moving from Bose's Noise Canceling 700 or QuietComfort 45s, the new dual processors and 8 microphone array will provide some noticeable improvements, plus the dual Bluetooth sync, so they’re probably worth looking into. If you’re done with your Air Pods Max and prefer better compatibility with non-Apple stuff including android phones, PCs, and Sony or Samsung Smart TVs, it’s a no-brainer.

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