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Sony WF-1000XM5
#2 Overall true wireless Updated 1 May 2026

Sony WF-1000XM5

World's smallest premium ANC earbuds

THE undig SCORE — 5 SOURCES, UNTANGLED
88
Out of 100

Key characteristics

Form
In-ear, sealed
Noise cancel
Adaptive ANC
Battery
8 hrs + 24 case
Driver
11 mm dynamic
Weight
~5 g / bud
Wireless
BT 5.3
Multipoint
2 devices
Charging
USB-C · Qi

Highlights

  • ✓ Best ANC for Android users in-ear
  • ✓ LDAC hi-res audio in a tiny package
  • ✓ 8hr + 24hr case battery
  • ✓ Integrated V2 chip for adaptive processing

Our take

The best-sounding wireless earbuds with ANC — smaller and lighter than the previous generation, with bass that rivals over-ear headphones.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • + Best-in-class ANC for non-Apple earbuds
  • + LDAC support for hi-res wireless audio
  • + Compact and lightweight design
  • + Excellent call quality

Cons

  • − Fit can be tricky for some ear shapes
  • − Ear tip selection takes time
  • − Case is slightly large

Review sources

We aggregate scores from these sources. Each source is weighted by credibility tier. Clicking a source takes you to the full review.

R
RTINGS Lab · Tier A

Best Android In-Ear

89
W
Wirecutter Lab · Tier A

Also Great

78
T
Tom's Guide Lab · Tier A
88
T
T3 Expert · Tier B
86
R
Reddit Community · Tier C
85
How we score

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