High-Resolution Audio with and without wires
The WH-1000XM5 supports High-Resolution Audio and High-Resolution Audio Wireless, thanks to LDAC, our industry-adopted audio coding technology. LDAC transmits approximately three times more data 2 than conventional Bluetooth® audio for exceptional High-Resolution Audio quality. 5
A new sound experience for AR gaming
If you re looking for new entertainment options beyond music and movies, the WH-1000XM5 uses new sensors and spatial sound technology to deliver immersive sound for Augmented Reality games like "Ingress" from Niantic. 11,12 When playing "Ingress" with the WH-1000XM5, sensor and spatial sound technologies deliver a new experience: using head tracking, the sound is conveyed from different directions to line up perfectly with the action on the screen.
Instant pause. Instant play.
Just take the headphones off and the music stops - a capacitive sensor knows when you are wearing them. It also helps improve detection accuracy and design. Put the headphones back on and the music starts again.
Quick access to your favorite music & soundscapes
With Quick Access you re just 2-3 taps away to your favorite songs or soundscapes. This feature allows you to configure your wireless earbuds on Spotify, Amazon or Endel without using your phone. 5,10
Fast Pair
The WH-1000XM5 supports Google s helpful new Fast Pair feature. 11 It lets you easily locate where you left your headphones by tone sound or checking their last known location in Google s Find My Device app on your smartphone.
All day power and quick charging
With up to 30 hours of battery life, you ll have enough power even for long trips. If you need to charge in a hurry, you can get 3 hours worth of charge after just 3 minutes with an additional USB-PD compatible AC adapter. 10,2
360 Spatial Sound Personalizer
With the Sony | 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer app, you ll enjoy a sound experience that s optimized for you. The app captures and analyses your ear shape, allowing these headphones to create your own personal spatial sound field when using WLA-NS7 to connect to BRAVIA XR TVs (sold sep.) 13
Better for the environment
There s no plastic in the WH-1000XM5 packaging, which is designed based on low toxicity design principles and a Made to be Remade philosophy that s more socially responsible. 99% of paper packaging, other than labels, is produced using recycled and sustainable materials developed specially for Sony. WH-1000XM5 also uses recycled plastic materials from automobile parts.
