Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise Canceling Headphones, Black
Mubboo Value Score: 4.2/10
How it stacks up
Rated 4.2/5 — better than 17% of 84 Noise Cancelling Headphones we track. Premium-tier pricing at $278.
Head-to-Head vs Category Leader
| Sony | TAGRY (Leader) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $278 | $79.98 |
| Rating | 4.2/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Reviews | 19,602 | 122 |
| Mubboo Score | 4.2/10 | 5.3/10 |
The category leader TAGRY Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphone offers better ratings at $79.98.
What reviewers say
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For strong active noise cancellation and long battery life, Soundcore Q20i/Q30 are top value picks; if you need wired, Sony ZX110 is affordable but may lack durability. On-ear styles like JBL Tune 510BT can feel less secure during movement.
Mubboo Verdict
Same LDAC plus 30-hour battery as the XM6 for US$180 less — r/HeadphonesAdvice's safest-value pick at US$278. Skip if you need foldability or USB-C audio playback.
Rating reliability
About Sony
- 106 products in our database
- Average rating: 4.3/5 across all products
- Price range: $9.99 – $2898
- Categories: 4K TVs, AV Receivers, Bluetooth Speakers, blu-ray-players-and-recorders, Bookshelf Speakers, Camera Lenses
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise Canceling Headphones, Black worth buying in 2026?
It earns a Mubboo Score of 4.2/10, with a 4.2/5 rating from 19,602 reviews — better than 17% of Noise Cancelling Headphones we track.
How much does the Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise Canceling cost?
It is currently $278 — premium-tier pricing for Noise Cancelling Headphones.
How does it compare to the top-rated Noise Cancelling Headphones?
The category leader TAGRY Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphone offers better ratings at $79.98.
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