WH-1000XM5

Name: WH-1000XM5
Brand: Sony

HeadphonesLaunched 2022Model: YY2954

Premium over-ear noise cancelling headphones with 30-hour battery, Auto NC Optimizer, and multipoint Bluetooth connection.

72/100 — Moderate

Firmware 3.0.0

Latest2023-10-05

MSRP: $399.99
Weight: 250g
Firmware: 3.0.0
Warranty: 12 months — Limited warranty

Materials: Soft-fit leather headband, Plastic frame (non-foldable), Synthetic leather ear pads

Added Safe Listening notification that cannot be permanently dismissed — automatically lowers volume at WHO-recommended limits. Users report intrusive mid-listening interruptions. Feature required by EU regulation but applied globally.

MSRP: $399.99
Weight: 250g
Firmware: 2.0.0
Warranty: 12 months — Limited warranty

Materials: Soft-fit leather headband, Plastic frame (non-foldable), Synthetic leather ear pads

Integrity Score

Methodology v1.0

72/100

Durability75/100 (25%)

Repairability50/100 (20%)

Material Quality85/100 (15%)

Version Stability65/100 (15%)

Anti-Shrinkflation70/100 (10%)

Firmware & Lock-in55/100 (10%)

Ownership Integrity75/100 (5%)

Premium sound quality maintained. Loss of folding design is a portability regression. Safe Listening firmware nag is intrusive but minor. Overall strong product integrity.