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General

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Series

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1000X4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Explore the 1000X series and maker launch release.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A11300047, A113000482Retailer pageldlc.com/fiche/PB00757004.htmlRead 14 October 2026LDLC Black listing: Modele A11300048. The White listing (PB00757005) shows A11300047. These look like Nothing part numbers. The maker does not publish a hardware model such as B1xx.

YY29541Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide cover explicitly identifies the regulatory model.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

29 September 20266Press articlekopfhoerer.deRead 14 October 2026Article dated 29.09.2026. The Nothing launch was reported the same day. A Nothing press release was not found.

12 May 20225Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2022-05-12-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-New-Immersive-Listening-Experience-with-Newest-Industry-leading-1-Noise-Canceling-WH-1000XM5-HeadphonesRead 5 October 2026Dated manufacturer announcement. Its May 20 pre-sale wording is not used as first retail proof.

Status

Available1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Product page shows Add to bag. One colour button also reads Sold Out in the page text.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Sony WH-1000XM415Reviewengadget.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-160045478.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget calls the WH-1000XM5 the follow-up to the WH-1000XM4.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-WH-1000XM5-Revised-WH-1000X-headphones-arrive-nearing-the-US-400-mark-with-better-noise-cancellation-more-microphones-and-a-bulkier-design.619279.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the WH-1000XM5 the new generation of WH-1000X headphones and an upgrade over the WH-1000XM4.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Sony WH-1000XM617Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi calls the WH-1000XM5 the previous flagship before the WH-1000XM6.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$3991Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026$399 on the Nothing US store.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026$399 / 349 GBP.8Reviewslashgear.com/2271316/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro will cost $399.9Reviewt3.com/tech/headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Launches at $399 in the US and 349 GBP in the UK.

$399.995Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2022-05-12-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-New-Immersive-Listening-Experience-with-Newest-Industry-leading-1-Noise-Canceling-WH-1000XM5-HeadphonesRead 5 October 2026Pricing and availability: US MSRP 399.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€3496Press articlekopfhoerer.deRead 14 October 2026349 Euro UVP in Germany. CHF 329 in Switzerland. German list prices include VAT.7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026The reviewer calls them 349 euro headphones.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White, Black1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Colour options White and Black.6Press articlekopfhoerer.deRead 14 October 2026Schwarz, Weiss (Black, White).

Black, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue, Smoky Pink8Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sonys-1000x-series-now-available-in-smoky-pinkRead 5 October 2026September 18, 2024 release explicitly distinguishes WH headphones from WF earbuds. WH has Black, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue and newly available Smoky Pink.

Segment

Music1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Maker markets studio-level precision and tuning with Metropolis Studios for music listening, with a Flat EQ mode for reviewing, producing and mixing. Stored as music, the closest option for a general headphone.

Music4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Maker music-listening headband headphone category.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear2Retailer pageldlc.com/fiche/PB00757004.htmlRead 14 October 2026Circumaural (over-ear) per the LDLC listing.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Filed under over-ear headphones.4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026Listed under over-ear headphones.5Reviewsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Over-ear headphones category.

Over-ear3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. General features: wearing style Over Ear.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed2Retailer pageldlc.com/fiche/PB00757004.htmlRead 14 October 2026Fiche technique: Configuration du casque Ferme, Couplage auriculaire Circumaural.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Headphone style Closed back.5Reviewsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Acoustic design Closed-back.

Closed3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Headphone type Closed, dynamic.

Wearing style

Headband1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Headband with ear cups.

Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 11-12, labels headband and left/right units.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

None2Retailer pageldlc.com/fiche/PB00757004.htmlRead 14 October 2026Fiche technique: Pliable Non.5Reviewsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Foldable No.

Flat11Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/wireless-headphones/quick-you-can-save-over-usd120-on-these-five-star-sony-headphones-in-this-limited-time-dealRead 8 October 2026Exact WH-1000XM5 reviewer describes cups folding flat into the carrying case, but not folding into a ball. Flat cup rotation only. This does not transfer the inward hinges of XM4 or XM6.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

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Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Noiseless design explicitly names seamless swivel.

RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Driver type

Hybrid1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Triple driver architecture: 40 mm dynamic bass driver, precision dynamic driver and a solid-state xMEMS treble driver. Stored as hybrid because the drivers are of different types.

Dynamic3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Headphone type Closed, dynamic.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

40mm1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Bass Dynamic Driver, 40 mm. Precision dynamic driver is 13 x 8 mm. xMEMS driver is 3.2 x 6.0 x 1.15 mm.

30mm3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Driver unit 30 mm.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

31Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Three drivers per earcup: bass, precision and treble. Tom's Guide says three drivers in each earcup.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Triple-driver setup in each earcup.

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Diaphragm material

Bass driver: PET dome with electroplated metal-ceramic and PEEK + PU surround. Precision driver: PEN. Treble xMEMS driver: silicon1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Dome PET + Electroplated Metal-Ceramic. Surround PEEK + PU. Diaphragm PEN (Polyethylene Naphthalate) and Silicone. Order of drivers follows the page copy: PET dome bass, PEN diaphragm precision, silicon xMEMS treble.

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Magnet

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Neodymium3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Magnet Neodymium.

Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz. Power state and test standard are not stated. Applies to the whole triple driver system.

Min4 HzMax40 kHz2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 143: 4 Hz to 40 kHz JEITA, cable connection with power on. Passive acoustic range is not separately proved.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: A2DP transmission range at LDAC 96 kHz and 990 kbps. 44.1 kHz transmission is 20 Hz to 20 kHz. This is not acoustic driver response.

Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

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16Ω2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 143: cable connection with headset off, 16 ohms at 1 kHz. Powered impedance is 48 ohms.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

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100dB2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 143: headset off, 100 dB/mW. Powered sensitivity is 102 dB/mW.

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

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Per 1 mW2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 143 explicitly publishes dB/mW.

THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

192kHz1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Lossless USB-C audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz. Hi-Res AUX audio is up to 24-bit/96 kHz.4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026The USB-C port carries a digital signal to the onboard DAC. The DAC supports up to 24-bit/192kHz files.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

24bits1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Lossless USB-C audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Personal Sound in Nothing X creates an EQ for how you hear. Gizmodo and SoundGuys describe a hearing test in the app.4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026Nothing X has a personal sound test.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026App section explicitly says custom EQ saves directly to headset. Bluetooth active connection, not claimed for passive cable.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

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513Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/audio/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact WH-1000XM5 review audio/app section explicitly describes a five-band custom equalizer. No preset count is inferred because named factory tunes are not individually enumerated.14Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/articles/00286844Read 8 October 2026Readable current maker general EQ guide names five frequency controls plus a separate Clear Bass control, and warns menus vary by model. Exact WH-1000XM5 five-band scope is established by the independent own-model Android Central review. Generic preset list is not transferred.

EQ presets

Neo-Jazz, Rock, UK Rap + Grime, Electronica, Bass1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Metropolis Studios tuned five EQ profiles: Neo-Jazz, Rock, UK Rap + Grime, Electronica and Bass. They are in the EQ Library on Nothing X. The page also lists Standard and Flat EQ as the tunings.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

Dynamic Spatial Audio1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Dynamic Spatial Audio with head tracking. Environments: Standard, Studio B, Live House, Club, Concert Hall.

360 Reality Audio2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 107: app-supported 360 Reality Audio ear analysis and playback on supported services. Not a bundled paid licence.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spatial audio with head tracking is listed in the sound features.

Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026App section: spatial audio head tracking after software update, Android 13 or later. Not original launch firmware.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation with 10 mics.

Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Advanced noise cancelling section.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

Hybrid1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 5 mic hybrid ANC (single side). The page says three feed-forward and two feedback mics on each side.

Hybrid4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Manual pages 11-12 identify both internal and external ANC microphones.

ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

101Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Total 10 mics: five per side.

84Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Multi Noise Sensor technology: four per cup, eight controlled ANC microphones total.

Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Automatically switches between modes based on real-time analysis of the background and the fit of the ear cups.

Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Auto NC Optimizer adapts cancellation to fit and environment.

ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

46dB1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Up to 46 dB at 2000 Hz. Footnote: theoretical maximum from the Nothing laboratory. Actual noise cancellation varies with the environment.10Reviewcreativebloq.com/tech/headphones-earbuds/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-better-headphones-but-should-you-upgradeRead 14 October 2026Adaptive, rated up to 46 dB, 10 microphones.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Transparency mode lets the world in, keeping voices natural.

Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Speak-to-Chat and NC/AMB ambient playback sections.

Adjustable transparency

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Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Manual page 107 explicitly supports adjusting Ambient Sound Mode.

Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Speak-to-Chat: starts ambient mode and pauses music when the wearer speaks.

Wind noise reduction

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Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Advanced call quality: physical wind noise reduction structure around voice microphones.

Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bass and treble are emphasized relative to the source target. The midrange from 300 Hz to 1050 Hz is lower.7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026Objective measurement section uses B&K 5128 artificial head and source target. No numerical bass/treble error is inferred from the plot.

Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Speech samples reject background noise in office, street and wind conditions.7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026Automated recorded-speech samples in ideal, office, street and wind conditions. No numeric SNR inferred.

Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

ANothing Headphone (1) Pro

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BSony WH-1000XM5

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	31.88
Bluetooth	No	53.1

Source7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026Standard continuous playback test: ANC on 31 h 53 min, off 53 h 6 min. Bluetooth codec, firmware and unit colour unspecified. Current method peaks music at 75 dB SPL, linked /how-we-test/. Unknown lighting omitted. Different volume/settings explain why off runtime exceeds maker AAC 40 h. No numerical result transferred to other Sony models.

Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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53.1h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Built-in1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Built-in microphones. No boom microphone in the box or spec list.

Built-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 11-12, identifies integrated voice/call microphone.

Microphone element

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

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Omnidirectional2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 88 and 91 call chapters explicitly state omnidirectional microphones.

Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

41Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 20264 mic algorithm for calls. Clear Voice Technology uses two mics on each side.

44Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Advanced call quality: four beamforming microphones for voice, distinct from eight ANC mics.

Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

101Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Total 10 mics. Creative Bloq says the ten microphones are used for ANC and calls.10Reviewcreativebloq.com/tech/headphones-earbuds/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-better-headphones-but-should-you-upgradeRead 14 October 2026Ten microphones for ANC and calls. The review spec list says 10 microphones also used for calls.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

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Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

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Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

AI1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Clear Voice Technology trained on thirty million scenarios. Environmental Noise Cancellation for calls and voice notes.

AI4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Advanced call quality: AI-trained speech noise reduction algorithm.

Flip to mute

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Mute button

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Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

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Sidetone

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Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 89 and 92: wearer voice heard via headset microphones during a call.

Adjustable sidetone

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Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

Bluetooth, USB, Analog1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth, 3.5 mm audio cable and USB-C lossless audio.

Analog, Bluetooth1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Bluetooth setup chapters for Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. Analog playback added separately only where the guide proves it.2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 64 and 143-144: headphone cable and Bluetooth audio. No USB audio.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

3.5 mm TRS4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026The 3.5mm TRS cable is for analog sources.

3.5 mm TRS3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug. Passive stereo TRS cable, not TRRS microphone cable.

Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

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3.5 mm2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 64 headphone cable input jack and connection diagram. Standard stereo mini plug is confirmed by maker specifications.

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

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1.2m2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9 package list: approximately 1.2 m headphone cable and 0.2 m USB cable.

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Type-C port for charging and USB audio.

USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 11-12, USB Type-C charging port.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Lossless USB-C audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz.

No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 18-19: music playback and Bluetooth operations cannot be performed while connected to USB power. The USB port is for charging.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

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Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 64 explicitly allows music when the headset is off. Built-in mic is unavailable through the supplied cable, which uses the phone mic.

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

None1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth only. No dongle in the box.

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Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

10m1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Connection range 10 m.

10m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: approximate 10 m line-of-sight. Obstacles and host conditions affect range.

Bluetooth

6.11Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth version 6.1.

5.21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter, communication system: Bluetooth 5.2.

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC31Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: AAC, SBC, LDAC (music playback), LC3 (broadcast audio only). LC3 is only used for Auracast broadcast audio.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Key specs list AAC, SBC, LC3 and LDAC.4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026SBC, AAC and LDAC for music, LC3 when using the Broadcast Audio feature.

SBC, AAC, LDAC1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter: exact supported A2DP codecs, not Bluetooth version capabilities.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Share with Auracast. Broadcast audio feature in the spec table.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Dual connection: Yes. Connect two devices at the same time. SoundGuys says it is not true multipoint but connects to two devices and swaps audio streams.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Multipoint connectivity Yes.4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026Does not support true Multipoint but can connect to two devices at a time and swap audio streams. The maker calls it dual connection. Tom's Guide and Irish Examiner say two devices connect at once.7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026Supports connecting to two devices at once.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously chapter. Streams switch, rather than mix.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

21Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Connect two devices at the same time.

21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously chapter, two Bluetooth source devices.

Paired devices remembered

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81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Android pairing, page 29: up to eight paired devices. The oldest registration is replaced when another is paired.

Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair. MFi for instant setup on Apple.

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Fast Pair and Swift Pair dedicated sections.

Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Turn on low-latency mode in Nothing X. Spec table also lists Low lag mode via Bluetooth.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

ANothing Headphone (1) Pro

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Game Mode on a Nothing phone	120
Analog	Flat EQ on	15

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Footnote 3: latency can be reduced to as low as 120 ms when paired with Nothing phones with Game Mode on. Spec table: less than 15 ms latency via AUX with Flat EQ on. Published as less than 15 ms, stored as 15. The 120 ms is a minimum claim on Nothing phones only.

BSony WH-1000XM5

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

iOS, Android, Windows1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Android 8.0 and above, iOS 13 and above. Microsoft Swift Pair is listed, which is a Windows feature.

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Individual Bluetooth setup chapters explicitly name Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. No console path inferred.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

ANothing Headphone (1) Pro

Platform	Connection
iOS	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
Windows	Bluetooth

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth is documented for Android and iOS. Microsoft Swift Pair is a Windows pairing feature. Microphone support per platform is not stated.

BSony WH-1000XM5

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact YY2954 guide. Android and iPhone pairing/call chapters and printed pages 38, 42, 45 and 95 computer calling. Windows/Mac voice requires HFP/HSP and compatible application input/output selection, not the A2DP music endpoint. No analog voice or console support inferred.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

1,060mAh1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Rechargeable lithium-ion, capacity 1060 mAh.11Reviewandroidguys.com/reviews/audio-reviews/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Built-in 1060 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

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Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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No10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging chapter printed page 19 directs battery replacement to the nearest Sony dealer. It is not a battery exchanged during normal operation.

Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

ANothing Headphone (1) Pro

Connection	ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	AAC	68
Bluetooth	Yes	AAC	30
Bluetooth	No	LDAC	53
Bluetooth	Yes	LDAC	28

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Footnote 2: up to 68 hours with ANC off, 50 percent volume, AAC and default settings at 25 C. Spec table: AAC 68 hours ANC off and 30 hours ANC on. LDAC 53 hours ANC off and 28 hours ANC on.10Reviewcreativebloq.com/tech/headphones-earbuds/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-better-headphones-but-should-you-upgradeRead 14 October 2026Up to 30 hours with ANC on, 28 hours with LDAC and ANC, 68 hours with ANC off.

BSony WH-1000XM5

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	30
Bluetooth	No	40
Analog	Yes	28
Analog	No	38

Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 20 table visually checked. Bluetooth rows are AAC music playback, ANC on 30 h and ANC/ambient off 40 h. LDAC 26/36 h and SBC 28/38 h are omitted because the table cannot distinguish codecs. Analog powered playback is ANC on 28 h and ANC/ambient off 38 h. Page 21 notes EQ, DSEE Extreme and other features shorten runtime.

Battery life (claimed, max)

68h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

68h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging port

USB-C1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Type-C wired charging.

USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 18-19: supplied USB-A to USB-C cable.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

120min1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Type-C wired charging to full takes 2 hours (120 minutes). Measured with a Nothing 45W adapter at 25 C.

210min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 18-19: approximate time explicitly defined as empty battery to full capacity. Hours converted to minutes.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

5min1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Fast charging: a 5 minute charge.

3min2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 20: 3 minutes using USB PD charger with 9 V/2.3 A or more output.

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

4h1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 20265 min charge for 4 hours of playback with ANC off. With ANC on a 5 minute charge gives 2 hours. Conditions: AAC, 50 percent volume, Nothing 45W adapter at 25 C. Stored as the ANC off figure.

3h2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 20: approximately 3 h from 3 min at 25-35 C using USB PD 9 V/2.3 A or more. Ordinary USB charging gives about 1 h from 3 min.

Use while charging

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No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 18-19: connecting USB power turns the headset off and prevents music playback. Passive cable use is not claimed here.

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Volume wheel1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Roller (volume wheel) for volume, play and pause. Paddle for track skip and calls, stored as buttons. Customisable button. Flat EQ switch. On/off switch.

Buttons, Touch2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 11-12 power and NC/AMB buttons and touch panel.

Volume control

Wheel1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Roll to adjust volume.

Touch2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 1-2 and control chapter: swipe up/down on touch panel. Active Bluetooth control only.

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Footnote 5: custom controls are set with the phone or Nothing X. Nothing Headphone (1) Pro allows customisable controls.

Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 72: NC/AMB button double/triple presses can be assigned to Quick Access through Sound Connect. Pages 98-102 allow voice-assistant touch-panel assignment. Service, language and region requirements apply.

Wear detection

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Auto-wear detection automatically pauses your music when you are done listening.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Wear detection Yes.

Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 15-17 and 107: wearing sensor pauses/resumes playback and can power off after removal.

Voice assistant

ChatGPT, Smart assistant1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026The button speaks to ChatGPT. The controls table lists Smart assistant.

Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Google app, Siri1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide pages 97-106: Google Assistant and Alexa use configured headset integration, Google app on Android/Siri on iPhone use held touch sensor, not Hey Siri wake phrase. Assistant/app compatibility depends on region and smartphone. Current Sony Google Assistant support restricts headset integration to Android, not iOS.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026The headband has 10 percent wider and 12 percent thicker padding than Headphone (1).

Padded7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026Usage section explicitly discusses padding on the headband.

Headband material

Metal with padding5Reviewsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Material Headband Metal with padding.

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Frame material

Aluminium with titanium alloy arms1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Aluminium carved from a single block. New titanium alloy arms.7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026The aluminium frame adds a sense of durability.

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Ear cup material

Aluminium with 9H Panda Glass window1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Machined aluminium with a glass window. Upgraded 9H Panda Glass.

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Ear pad material

Two-layer PU leather and nylon7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026Two-layer PU leather and nylon cushions.

Soft fit leather4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026All day comfort section uses maker wording Soft fit leather. Whole frame composition not inferred.

Replaceable ear pads

Yes7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026The clip-in pads are easy to replace.

Yes9Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00282460Read 8 October 2026Exact Sony article 00282460, modified November 21, 2024. Public indexed maker article was read in full. Direct requests were unavailable. Sony recommends authorized service but expressly provides a customer replacement procedure with approved replacement pads and disassembling tool.

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

Clip7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026Clip-in pads. SoundGuys says you can pull the pads off and press them back into place.

Clip9Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00282460Read 8 October 2026Six claws hold each pad plate. Install by aligning two pegs and clicking all six claws into the hooks.

Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

IP521Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026IP52 for dust and water resistance. Footnote 10 says it does not cover rain, splashes, immersion or excessive sweat.

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User-replaceable parts

Ear cushions7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026Ear pads described as easy to replace.

Ear pads9Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00282460Read 8 October 2026Only ear pads are covered by this maker-authorized customer procedure. Battery dealer service is not user replacement.

Software

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Companion app

Nothing X1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Nothing X.

Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App chapter page 107. Headphones Connect was renamed Sound Connect in October 2024, as shown on the current guide landing page or maker product page.

App platforms

Android, iOS1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Nothing X is available on Google Play and the iOS App Store.

Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Installing the app chapter: Google Play and Apple App Store smartphone apps.

User firmware updates

Yes11Reviewandroidguys.com/reviews/audio-reviews/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Firmware updates can be managed within the Nothing X app. The review names firmware V1.0.1.49.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App capabilities page 107: update headset software.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

327g(11.5 oz)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Weight 327 g.2Retailer pageldlc.com/fiche/PB00757004.htmlRead 14 October 2026Poids des ecouteurs 327 g.9Reviewt3.com/tech/headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Headphones weigh 327 g. The case weighs 384 g.

250g(8.8 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: approximate published mass. Detachable cable inclusion is not stated in this guide.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

Width174.4Height190.2Depth78mm(6.9 × 7.5 × 3.1 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Height 190.2 mm, width 174.4 mm, depth 78.0 mm.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Certified Hi-Res Audio for wireless and wired listening. LDAC and hi-res certified (wired and wireless).

Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Enjoy High-Resolution Audio with and without wires section explicitly names both certifications. LDAC conditions apply.

Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Headphone (1) Pro, Hardshell case with strap loops, 3.5 mm audio cable, USB-C cable, Quick start guide1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Headphone (1) Pro, hardshell case with strap loops, 3.5 mm audio cable, USB-C cable and quick start guide.8Reviewslashgear.com/2271316/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026USB-C cable and 3.5mm cable. The case has two tether attach points but no cord is included.

Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C), Headphone cable, Carrying case2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9: WH-1000XM5 case bundle only. WH-1000XM5SA carrying-pouch bundle is excluded.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

ANothing Headphone (1) Pro

Type	Count
3.5 mm audio cable	1
USB-C cable	1

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 20263.5 mm audio cable and USB-C cable. Lengths are not published.8Reviewslashgear.com/2271316/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Ships with a USB-C cable for charging and a 3.5mm cable for wired listening. There is no room for cables in the case.

BSony WH-1000XM5

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable	0.2	1
Headphone cable	1.2	1

Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9: one cable of each named type, approximate maker lengths. Exact XM5 case bundle.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

Hard1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Hardshell case with protective TPU lining. Case weighs 383.5 g.

Hard12Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/wireless-headphones/sony-xm6-too-pricey-their-five-star-predecessors-are-half-price-right-nowRead 8 October 2026Explicit usual original WH-1000XM5 rigid hard case. The later XM5SA package includes a soft case and is excluded from this reference package. No accessory bought separately is counted.

Links

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Product page

us.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-pro1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026

www.sony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm54Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Exact XM5 product page, not XM6 or WF earbuds.

Spec sheet

us.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-pro1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026

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Manual

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helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdf1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Official complete English help guide.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Store text: Warranty included, 12 months of protection on phones, audio and wearables. This is a store-wide statement and the US region.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.