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General

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Series

1000X2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

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

YY29635Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Cover identifies model YY2963, product WF-1000XM5.

A39491Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000028308/en_US/000028308.pdfRead 7 October 2026EU/UK Declaration V3.0, first page names P20i and R50i as model A3949. Later A3949C FCC revision is not included.

GTIN / EAN

027242925601, 027242925618, 4548736143487, 45487361435489Retailer pagetarget.com/p/-/A-88914420Read 7 October 2026Verified subset. UPC is for the US Black WF1000XM5/B package. Other colors and regions have different package identifiers.13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1778672-REG/sony_wf1000xm5_s_wf_1000xm4_noise_canceling_true_wireless.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact new US Silver WF1000XM5/S page UPC 027242925618. Separate from Black WF1000XM5/B UPC and European CE7 packages.28Retailer pagestatic.fnac-static.com/multimedia/editorial/pdf/4548736143548.pdfRead 7 October 2026Actual full WF-1000XM5 French product sheet hosted by Fnac. CODE EAN rows explicitly map WF1000XM5B.CE7 to 4548736143487 and WF1000XM5S.CE7 to 4548736143548. These are European package identifiers, not the US UPC. Manufacturer authorship is not asserted solely from the retail-hosted branded format.

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

24 July 20232Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

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Status

Available10Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5Read 7 October 2026Current Sony Japan purchase block lists 35,750 yen and a purchase link. Availability is documented in Japan. A successor does not itself establish discontinuation.

Available2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/p20iRead 7 October 2026US maker store offers product for purchase with current 3 to 7 business-day standard delivery. This is current availability, not launch timing.

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

Sony WF-1000XM411Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5/feature_2.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly names WF-1000XM4 as the previous model. Reference is the existing same-type product slug.

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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.

Sony WF-1000XM612Maker product pagesony.jp/feature/products/music/260213Read 7 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies WF-1000XM6 as the successor. The target product exists in this type folder.

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

$299.992Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026US launch MSRP $299.99. Preorder date is not used as first retail.

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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.

€3193Press releasesony.de/presscentre/for-the-music-sony-prasentiert-die-neuen-true-wireless-in-ear-kopfhorer-wf-1000xm5-mit-bestem-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Preis und Verfuegbarkeit: approximately 319 EUR German launch MSRP.

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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.

US, DE, JP2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026Regional launch release establishes US availability (US mediaroom) or German availability (German release). Markets is a documented subset with Japan sourced separately.3Press releasesony.de/presscentre/for-the-music-sony-prasentiert-die-neuen-true-wireless-in-ear-kopfhorer-wf-1000xm5-mit-bestem-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Regional launch release establishes US availability (US mediaroom) or German availability (German release). Markets is a documented subset with Japan sourced separately.10Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5Read 7 October 2026Documented market subset. Japan sale is established here. US and Germany are established by the existing regional launch releases, mapped separately below. This is not a worldwide availability claim.

US2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/p20iRead 7 October 2026Exact US maker storefront offers shipping and purchase. Other regional SKUs are not represented as variants.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Platinum Silver, Smoky Pink10Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5Read 7 October 2026Current maker color list, translated from Japanese. Smoky Pink was added after the original Black and Platinum Silver launch.

Black2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/p20iRead 7 October 2026Black reference hardware. Other current colour finishes are omitted because exact revision equivalence to original A3949 is unproved.

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Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

In-ear4Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p25i-p20i-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public sports verdict explicitly in-ear fit. Maker manual has fitted ear tips.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stemless2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

Stem5Reviewscarbir.com/tws/soundcore-p20i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original May 26 2023 review explicitly describes P20i with stems.

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 23 Using only one headset unit. Either unit can work alone, with some controls and assistant restrictions.

Either bud2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/p20iRead 7 October 2026Maker Single Earbud Mode says take one earbud out of case to enter solo mode. Manual Mono controls are not limited to one named bud.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 2 Mono controls are not restricted to a named side.

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

ASony WF-1000XM5

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	8.4	1

Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026General Features: closed dynamic headphone with 8.4 mm driver unit. One transducer per earbud.4Press articlemobile01.com/topicdetail.phpRead 5 October 2026July 25 product report explicitly identifies the 8.4 mm Dynamic Driver X. Its future July 27 availability statement is not used as actual retail evidence.8Press articlesyntrend.com.tw/event_detail.htmlRead 5 October 2026Opening and sound section explicitly state an 8.4 mm driver.

Bsoundcore P20i

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	10	1

Source3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 3 10 mm dynamic driver. Physical single-driver count is explicitly supported by matching review specification.6Reviewiemsandmusic.com/soundcore-anker-p20i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review specification explicitly (1) 10 mm dynamic driver. One driver per earbud. Acoustic role is not explicitly named, so omitted. Maker manual supplies diameter/type independently.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 20264Press articlemobile01.com/topicdetail.phpRead 5 October 20268Press articlesyntrend.com.tw/event_detail.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Dynamic3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026English printed page 3 Specs Driver unit. Not inferred from diaphragm material.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax20 kHz3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 3 Specs Frequency response. Published acoustic range, not transport bandwidth. Tolerance, codec and SPL conditions unstated.

Impedance

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16Ω3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 3 Specs Impedance.

SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

96kHz14Maker product pagesony.jp/walkman/special/NW-A300_series_WF-1000XM5Read 7 October 2026Maker page specifically pairs NW-A300 with WF-1000XM5. Maximum Bluetooth playback is 96 kHz through LDAC with a compatible source. The separate 192 kHz/32-bit Walkman processing claim is excluded.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

24bits14Maker product pagesony.jp/walkman/special/NW-A300_series_WF-1000XM5Read 7 October 202624-bit maximum LDAC playback on the documented NW-A300 and WF-1000XM5 pairing. This is not the DSEE processing resolution.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes15Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5/feature_1.htmlRead 7 October 2026360 Reality Audio personal optimization uses the listener ear shape through Sound Connect and a supported service. Find Your Equalizer preference choices alone are not the evidence for this field.

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Onboard EQ

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Yes6Reviewiemsandmusic.com/soundcore-anker-p20i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Reviewer explicitly tested selected preset persisting after pairing another Bluetooth device and notebook. No custom band EQ inferred.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

516Maker product pageexperience.sony-asia.com/ph/home/exploredetail/546Read 7 October 2026Five adjustable frequency bands plus a separate Clear Bass control. SoundGuys describes six controls as a six-band equalizer. T3 and Stuff call it five-band. The stored count follows the maker distinction between five frequencies and Clear Bass. Source explicitly features WF-1000XM5. Current generic support article examples vary by model, so its broader preset list is not used.

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EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

Bright, Excited, Mellow, Relaxed, Vocal, Treble Boost, Bass Boost, Speech16Maker product pageexperience.sony-asia.com/ph/home/exploredetail/546Read 7 October 2026Maker EQ guide featuring WF-1000XM5 names eight sound presets: Bright, Excited, Mellow, Relaxed, Vocal, Treble Boost, Bass Boost and Speech. Manual and Custom are editable slots, excluded from named sound presets. SoundGuys exact WF-1000XM5 feature review reports eight presets.17Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm5-features-96697Read 7 October 2026Verified named preset subset. Review reports eight presets but names only Speech and Bass Boost in the accessed prose. No full list is invented. Maker EQ guide separately lists the eight named sound presets.

Soundcore Signature, Soundcore Signature + BassUp, Acoustic, Bass Reducer, Classic, Podcast, Dance, Deep, Electronic, Flat, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Latin, Lounge, Piano, Pop, R&B, Rock, Small Speaker(s), Spoken Word, Treble Booster, Treble Reducer6Reviewiemsandmusic.com/soundcore-anker-p20i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Reviewer app inspection lists 22 named presets. Current maker page confirms 22 and BassUp. Original May 2023 Scarbir review reports 21 presets without a firmware version. Stored names follow the later explicit list and are not a launch-feature promise.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

360 Reality Audio2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

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Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026Head tracking paragraph and footnote 5. Compatible Android 13 head-tracking smartphones and spatial content required.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

No2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/p20iRead 7 October 2026Maker P20i comparison column Noise Cancellation dash. Independently confirmed absent by readable RTINGS and GearLab reviews. Call AI noise reduction is separate.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid15Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5/feature_1.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies both feedback and feedforward ANC microphone roles. Three ANC microphones per earbud, including dual feedback microphones, support hybrid classification.

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

62Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026Noise cancellation section: three microphones per earbud, six across pair, controlled for ANC. No voice-only count is inferred.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

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ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026

No7Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/soundcore-p20iRead 7 October 2026Exact P20i column Hear Through Mode No. Scarbir and IEM review agree.

Adjustable transparency

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026Call quality section describes physical wind-reduction structure and microphone mesh.

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Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

RTINGS classifies the measured sound as warm, with emphasized bass and balanced treble.27Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wh-1000xm5-wireless-vs-sony-wf-1000xm5-truly-wireless/33024/38974Read 7 October 2026Public RTINGS sound-signature tiles, Methodology v2.3. Detailed response graphs and locked test conditions were not accessed. SoundGuys independently observes 30 to 300 Hz emphasis on a B&K 5128, using a pre-production sample on firmware 0.9.2.29Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tests/sound-quality/sound-profileRead 7 October 2026Warm is the published RTINGS sound-profile classification based on its own target. No response graph estimated or substituted from pre-production SoundGuys sample.

Bass is emphasized. A dip in the low treble reduces clarity. Left and right drivers are fairly well matched in the reviewed sample.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p25i-p20i-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public RTINGS Audio Reproduction Accuracy verdict, original Black A3949 P25i/P20i test unit. Current Test Bench 2.3. Public qualitative tested result, not estimated numeric graph data. Firmware, codec and exact playback level are unknown.

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

4dB27Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wh-1000xm5-wireless-vs-sony-wf-1000xm5-truly-wireless/33024/38974Read 7 October 2026Public RTINGS v2.3 sound-signature tile, updated June 2026. Rounded displayed bass amount, relative to its test reference. Locked detailed tests were not accessed. No firmware or tip size is shown in the public tile. Public comparison tile identifies WF-1000XM5 as the second in-ear product, not the first WH headphone. RTINGS own target and current public Sound Profile method: B&K HATS Type 5128-B, APx517B two-second 20 Hz to 20 kHz sweep, calibrated 500 Hz at 94 dB SPL, 1/12-octave smoothing and three in-ear reseats. Specific WF-1000XM5 firmware, tips, codec and ANC setting are not public. Method URL https://www.rtings.com/headphones/tests/sound-quality/sound-profile .29Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tests/sound-quality/sound-profileRead 7 October 2026Public method defines deviation from RTINGS own target, not a different lab target or THD. B&K 5128-B and Audio Precision method with 500 Hz/94 dB calibration, sweep and three IEM reseats. Actual rounded 4 dB remains from exact product public tile, no locked unrounded number.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

-1dB27Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wh-1000xm5-wireless-vs-sony-wf-1000xm5-truly-wireless/33024/38974Read 7 October 2026Public RTINGS v2.3 sound-signature tile, updated June 2026. Rounded displayed treble amount relative to its reference. Detailed locked test conditions were inaccessible. RTINGS own target and current public Sound Profile method: B&K HATS Type 5128-B, APx517B two-second 20 Hz to 20 kHz sweep, calibrated 500 Hz at 94 dB SPL, 1/12-octave smoothing and three in-ear reseats. Specific WF-1000XM5 firmware, tips, codec and ANC setting are not public. Method URL https://www.rtings.com/headphones/tests/sound-quality/sound-profile .29Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tests/sound-quality/sound-profileRead 7 October 2026Same RTINGS own target and public method. Actual rounded -1 dB from WF-1000XM5 tile. WH sibling 1 dB is not copied.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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

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

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Voice is clear but thin. The microphone does not separate speech from background noise well.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p25i-p20i-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public RTINGS Microphone verdict for original Black A3949 P25i/P20i sample. Current Test Bench 2.3. Firmware, codec, host and exact microphone test noise level are not public.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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

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

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

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

ASony WF-1000XM5

Hours (h)
9.53

Source6Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm5-review-95465Read 5 October 20269 h 32 min on a single earbud charge, stored as 9.53 h. Review tested one week with maker-provided pre-production sample on firmware 0.9.2. The specific battery paragraph does not state ANC mode, codec, volume or host. These conditions remain unspecified. Current retail firmware is different.

Bsoundcore P20i

ANC	Hours (h)
No	9

Source9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p25i-p20i-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public RTINGS Travel and Office verdict report nine hours of continuous operation for black P25i/P20i A3949. Review says P25i and P20i differ only in name. Earbuds only, no ANC. Test Bench 2.3 review. Public battery method describes looped playback monitored by time-lapse and binaural recording in soundproof box, with level calibration. Exact sample codec, firmware, game mode and original calibrated SPL are not public, so unspecified. Rounded public nine-hour result used, protected detailed result not accessed.10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tests/active-features/battery-lifeRead 7 October 2026Public continuous-battery methodology: one full earbud charge, case recharges excluded, looped track in soundproof box monitored by audio recording and time-lapse. Current method says calibrated 85 dB SPL. That does not prove exact original P20i test volume or codec.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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4.25g(0.1 oz)7Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/soundcore-p20iRead 7 October 2026Spec table row Measured Weight: 4.25 g (0.15 oz), the reviewer scale result for the tested P20i. Tip size is not stated. The 4.3 g with tips in weight_g comes from another review and stays a separate published figure.

Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

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22Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/p20iRead 7 October 2026Maker AI-Enhanced Clear Calls says two built-in microphones used together for voice. Count across both earbuds, not per bud.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

62Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026Six physical microphones across both earbuds. Bone conduction sensors are separate, not microphones.

22Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/p20iRead 7 October 2026Maker two built-in mics for pair. No playback ANC microphones exist. No case microphones are counted.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

Yes2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026Call quality section explicitly names bone conduction sensors that pick up skull vibration.

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Mic noise reduction

AI2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

AI2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/p20iRead 7 October 2026Maker calls feature explicitly AI algorithm working with two microphones. This is voice processing, not playback ANC.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 126 app functions: turn voice capture during calls on or off.

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Connectivity

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Chip

Integrated Processor V2 and HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN2e2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

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Connections

Bluetooth5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Bluetooth3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026English page 1 Powering On and Pairing selects product in Bluetooth list. RTINGS public wired-gaming verdict says cannot be used wired.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Specifications lists Bluetooth version 5.3.

5.33Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 3 Specs Bluetooth version. LE Audio and Auracast are not inferred from version.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC31Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Supported Codec lists SBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3.

AAC, SBC6Reviewiemsandmusic.com/soundcore-anker-p20i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact P20i review specification names AAC and SBC. Maker manual does not publish codecs. Scarbir independently names AAC.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Compatible Bluetooth profiles lists A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP and CCP.

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LE Audio

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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Auracast

Yes19Press articlesoundguys.com/sony-audio-sharing-145648Read 7 October 2026October 2, 2025 report explicitly covers WF-1000XM5 firmware 6.0.0. Compatible Android device required for shared LE Audio reception. Maker firmware confirms Audio Sharing with Fast Pair but does not name Auracast on the accessed page. No independent venue broadcast interoperability or certification is claimed.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026

No4Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p25i-p20i-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public Office Work paragraph explicitly no multi-device pairing and only one source at a time. GearLab table agrees. Pair memory not inferred.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

25Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF pages 85-86 explicitly allows two simultaneous Bluetooth sources, audio from one at a time.

14Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p25i-p20i-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public Office Work states only one device can stay connected at a time. This is simultaneous connection limit, not stored pairing history.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

Yes20Reviewdigitaltrends.com/home-theater/sony-wf-1000xm5-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact WF-1000XM5 review explicitly states simultaneous LDAC and multipoint. Public indexed prose was readable. Direct fetch returned 403. Do not transfer the older WH-1000XM5 limitation to these earbuds.

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

85Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 42 Pairing with Android. Maximum eight remembered Bluetooth devices, not eight simultaneous connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair3Press releasesony.de/presscentre/for-the-music-sony-prasentiert-die-neuen-true-wireless-in-ear-kopfhorer-wf-1000xm5-mit-bestem-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Main features explicitly names Fast Pair and Swift Pair.

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes18Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/software/00296561Read 7 October 2026WF-1000XM5 firmware 6.1.0 page includes this benefit from the 6.0.0 update. Requires compatible Android Audio Sharing and Fast Pair. This feature was added after launch.

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026Bluetooth effective range approximately 10 m, line of sight from manual specification.5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Maximum communication range gives approximately 10 m line of sight. Footnote lists environmental conditions.

10m3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 3 Bluetooth range. Maker claim. No measured range inferred.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 105 Supported codecs. LE Audio uses LC3 and Low latency sound-quality mode in app.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 1 App lists gaming mode. RTINGS public introduction identifies Game Mode as lowering latency. No numerical latency claim is published.

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Manual has exact Android, iPhone, Windows 10/11 and Mac pairing and computer-call sections.

Android, iOS6Reviewiemsandmusic.com/soundcore-anker-p20i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact P20i review specification explicitly Android and iOS. Audio connection uses Bluetooth. Host restrictions and console support are not inferred.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

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Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

ASony WF-1000XM5

Feature	Needs
Head tracking	Compatible Android 13 smartphone with head tracking and supported spatial content or service.
LE Audio and low latency mode	Compatible LE Audio source. Set Low latency sound-quality mode in Sony Sound Connect. Multipoint and some service functions are unavailable under LE Audio. Firmware 6.0.0 adds digital assistant and head tracking support under LE Audio. Delete pairing information and re-pair after updating to enable those two LE Audio features.
360 Reality Audio	Compatible streaming service, content and Sony app setup. Subscription may be required.
Google audio switch	Android 8.0 or later and Google Fast Pair connection.
Audio Sharing and Auracast	WF-1000XM5 firmware 6.0.0 or later and a compatible Android Audio Sharing source with Fast Pair.
Google Find Hub	Compatible Google Find Hub setup and supported headset firmware. Firmware 6.1.0 includes per-earbud location support. Earlier new Find Hub support was limited to dedicated Classic Audio.
Safe Listening and Safe Volume Control	Sony Sound Connect setup and supported headset software. Exposure monitoring and prolonged-dose control are separate from a sudden-noise limiter.

Source2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Google audio switch needs Android 8.0 or later and Fast Pair (manual page 87). Safe Listening and Safe Volume Control use Sound Connect (maker JP app feature page).18Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/software/00296561Read 7 October 2026Current firmware benefit corrects the earlier unqualified assistant restriction under LE Audio. Audio Sharing and Find Hub require compatible Android features and firmware. Exact audio switch and hearing exposure requirements are documented by separately mapped manual and JP app feature page. Maker requires deleting pairing information and re-pairing after update to use Digital Assistant and Head Tracking under LE Audio.23Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5/feature_6.htmlRead 7 October 2026Google audio switch needs Android 8.0 or later and Fast Pair (manual page 87). Safe Listening and Safe Volume Control use Sound Connect (maker JP app feature page).

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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60mAh3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 3 Battery capacity 60 mAh x 2 earbuds. Per-bud rating, typical/rated qualifier unstated. Not charging current.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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No11Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3949Safety.pdfRead 10 October 2026Maker-hosted A3949Safety.pdf, English Important Safety Instructions: "Do not disassemble." Neither the manual nor the safety sheet documents a user battery replacement procedure. The sheet is shared boilerplate (HPS02) and also carries the generic recycling line "Replace only with specified batteries", which describes no user procedure.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

ASony WF-1000XM5

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	LDAC	No	5
ANC off	LDAC	No	8
Transparency	LDAC	No	5
ANC on	AAC	No	8
ANC off	AAC	No	12
Transparency	AAC	No	8
ANC on	SBC	No	8
ANC off	SBC	No	12
Transparency	SBC	No	8
ANC on	LC3	No	7
ANC off	LC3	No	11
Transparency	LC3	No	7
ANC on	Not available	Yes	24
ANC off	Not available	Yes	36
Call	Not available	No	7

Source3Press releasesony.de/presscentre/for-the-music-sony-prasentiert-die-neuen-true-wireless-in-ear-kopfhorer-wf-1000xm5-mit-bestem-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Footnote xii explicitly gives 8+16=24 h total ANC on and 12+24=36 h total ANC off. Total includes initial earbuds charge and case recharges. Codec-specific earbuds rows come from manual.5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 31 music table: LDAC 5/8 h ANC on/off, AAC and SBC 8/12 h, LC3 7/11 h. Ambient mode equals ANC-on rows. PDF page 32 call off maximum 7 h. Only ANC-off call row retained because call enum cannot distinguish ANC state. EQ, DSEE, Speak-to-Chat and voice-wake features shorten runtime.

Bsoundcore P20i

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	10
ANC off	Yes	30

Source3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 3 up-to claims. Earbuds have no playback ANC. Ten hours from earbuds alone, 30 total including case. Volume and content affect runtime. Codec, volume percentage, host and firmware unstated.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

36h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Talk time (claimed)

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Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

90min1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026Battery Charge Time: approximately 1.5 hours. Exact unit conversion to 90 minutes.5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Charging time gives approximately 1.5 hours for the headset, converted to 90 minutes. Charging chapter also states fully charging left and right units takes about 1.5 hours.

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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Maker spec table lists charging time up to 2 hours without saying whether this is the earbuds, the case or both.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026English printed page 3 Specs, Charging time: Up to 2 hours. The row names no component. The charging page shows 10 minutes gives 2 hours of playback, which is the stored quick charge claim.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

3min5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

10min2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/p20iRead 7 October 2026Maker says earbuds low on power and 10-minute charge gives two hours playtime. Manual English page 1 charging diagram matches. Buds charge in case. Codec and volume unstated.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1h5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 31: approximately one hour of music after three minutes charging. Codec and noise-control mode not stated for this quick-charge promise.

2h2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/p20iRead 7 October 2026Earbud playback after 10 minutes in charging case, not case-inclusive total. Source names low-power earbuds. Codec, volume and exact starting state unstated.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

500mAh21Review52audio.com/archives/179869.htmlRead 7 October 2026Teardown observes the charging-case battery label. Rated capacity 500 mAh, 3.85 V, 1.925 Wh. Outer case label identifies YY2963. This is case cell capacity, not USB input current or output capacity.28Retailer pagestatic.fnac-static.com/multimedia/editorial/pdf/4548736143548.pdfRead 7 October 2026BATTERIE INFO (CHARGING CASE) explicitly Capacité de décharge 500 mAh, independently corroborating exact teardown rated-cell label paragraph. Case, not earbud. Sheet case/package dimension rows appear interchanged and its generic quick-charge row differs from specific three-minute claim, so those cells are not imported.

430mAh3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 3 Battery capacity explicitly charging-case cell. Typical/rated qualifier unstated. Not USB output capacity.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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No11Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3949Safety.pdfRead 10 October 2026Same safety sheet and manual. Do not disassemble, no user replacement procedure for the charging case battery either.

Case charging port

USB-C5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

USB-C3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 1 Charging explicitly USB-C charging port. This is power input, not audio.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

120min1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026Charging Case Battery Charge Time: approximately 2 hours by USB, exactly 120 minutes.5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Charging time gives approximately 2 hours for the charging case, converted to 120 minutes.

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026

No7Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/soundcore-p20iRead 7 October 2026Exact P20i Tested Wireless Charging Option No. Maker only documents wired USB-C. Later EU declaration includes EN 303 417 in standards applied in part or whole, which does not prove wireless charging on this product.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

Qi3Press releasesony.de/presscentre/for-the-music-sony-prasentiert-die-neuen-true-wireless-in-ear-kopfhorer-wf-1000xm5-mit-bestem-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch, Head gestures, Voice commands5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF pages 24-27 touch sensor actions and head gestures for calls. Voice assistant chapters name Google Assistant, Alexa and Siri.

Touch3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 2 Manual Pairing and Controls explicitly touchpads and tap controls.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Touch5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Touch5Reviewscarbir.com/tws/soundcore-p20i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Reviewer explicitly states app lets you add volume controls to touch panels. Volume is absent from default manual control mapping. Requires remapping through app.

Gestures

Nod to answer an incoming call, Shake head to reject an incoming call22Maker product pagesony.jp/feature/products/headphone/230726_02Read 7 October 2026Maker WF-1000XM5 developer interview explicitly describes nod and head-shake incoming-call gestures.

Double tap right earbud to play or pause, Hold left earbud for 2 seconds for previous track, Hold right earbud for 2 seconds for next track, Double tap either earbud to answer or end a call, Hold either earbud for 2 seconds to reject a call, Double tap left earbud to activate voice assistant software3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026English printed page 2 default TWS controls. Mono has double tap for play/pause and calls and hold to reject. All labels describe factory mapping, which app can change.

Remappable controls

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 2 says controls can be customized in soundcore app.

Voice assistant

Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Voice assistant software3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 2 generic host assistant trigger. Siri, Google Assistant and Alexa brands are not named for exact product and are omitted.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 22 Wearing the headset. IR sensors pause or resume music as earbuds are removed or inserted.

No7Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/soundcore-p20iRead 7 October 2026Exact P20i In-ear Detection No and App Features paragraph says no automatic pause when removing a bud.

Sensors

Infrared wear sensors, Touch sensors, Bone conduction sensors, Six-axis inertial sensor2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026Launch release explicitly documents bone conduction sensors for speech pickup. These are distinct from physical voice microphones.5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed Location and function of parts identifies touch and IR sensors. Bone conduction sensors and six-axis inertial sensing are established by the separately mapped maker release and physical teardown. Phone accelerometer used by Adaptive Sound Control is not counted as an earbud sensor.21Review52audio.com/archives/179869.htmlRead 7 October 2026Teardown identifies a Bosch six-axis inertial IC marked SN 382 and describes its sensing role. No unprinted commercial chip model or sensor count is inferred. Maker release separately documents bone conduction sensing.

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Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

Safe Listening exposure monitoring, Safe Volume Control after prolonged exposure23Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5/feature_6.htmlRead 7 October 2026Sound Connect Safe Listening accumulates exposure and compares it with WHO recommendations. Safe Volume Control can reduce output after prolonged high exposure. This does not establish a fixed dB cap, sudden-noise limiting, a hearing test or medical clearance.

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

SS, S, M, L5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 10 Package contents names SS, S, M and L tips, two of each.

S, M, L3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 1 Wearing names S M L. Scarbir explicitly includes three sets, and IEM reviewer confirms three supplied silicone pairs.

Ear tip materials

Foam5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 13 explains polyurethane foam tips.

Silicone7Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/soundcore-p20iRead 7 October 2026Review experience explicitly included multiple silicone tips. IEM unboxing confirms three pairs.

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

None24Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm5-vs-sony-wf-1000xm3-96236Read 7 October 2026Exact WF-1000XM5 and WF-1000XM3 comparison explicitly states no added stabilizers or wings. No missing fitting is inferred from photographs alone.

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Ear tip fit test

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 126 app function helps determine optimal earbud tips.

No7Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/soundcore-p20iRead 7 October 2026Exact P20i Ear Fit Test No. This is app fit testing, not reviewers fitting earbuds manually.

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX41Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026

IPX53Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 3 Waterproof level explicitly Earbuds. Does not apply to case and is not submersion approval.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Sony | Sound Connect5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF cover notes Headphones Connect was renamed Sound Connect in October 2024. Android and iOS app support in installation chapter.

soundcore3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 1 App names soundcore.

App platforms

Android, iOS5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Android, iOS5Reviewscarbir.com/tws/soundcore-p20i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact review says free Soundcore app for iPhone and Android. Maker manual shows Google Play and Apple app marks.

User firmware updates

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF pages 128-131 describe updating headset software.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 3 Firmware Update explicitly update through app, earbuds in charging case with lid open and charging.

Finding network

Google Find Hub18Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/software/00296561Read 7 October 2026WF-1000XM5 firmware 6.1.0 includes Find Hub benefits. Earlier listed new Find Hub support is qualified as dedicated Classic Audio. No UWB precision finding or Apple Find My is inferred.

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

5.9g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026Size and Weight: approximately 5.9 g per earbud including M tips.5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Mass gives approximately 5.9 g per headset unit including M earbud tips.

4.3g(0.2 oz)6Reviewiemsandmusic.com/soundcore-anker-p20i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Published review specification for one side with tips. The source does not explicitly say it used a scale, so this is a published weight, not measured_weight_g.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

39g(1.4 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026Charging Case: approximately 39 g, case only.5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Mass gives approximately 39 g for the charging case only.

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Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

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Width58Height52Depth27mm(2.3 × 2 × 1.1 in)6Reviewiemsandmusic.com/soundcore-anker-p20i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review explicitly labels H 5.2 cm, W 5.8 cm, D 2.7 cm. Exact conversion to mm. Source axes retained without reordering by appearance. Maker does not publish axes.

Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless10Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5Read 7 October 2026Maker product feature logo strip /products/logo/middle/WF-1000XM5_nc_hireswiress_hireskyu_360_SCA_gaion_antei_SMP_bt.jpg was fetched and visually inspected. The badge explicitly says Hi-Res AUDIO WIRELESS. Ordinary wired Hi-Res certification is not inferred.

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Communication certifications

FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED Canada 409B-YY296325Owner's manualvoomi-assets-public.s3.amazonaws.com/products/2024-08-22/voomi_SONY_WF1000XM5B_documents_user_manual_825b807ee2940021149a8d87d113a79d876120.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker Reference Guide hosted by retailer public file storage. Cover and declaration identify WF-1000XM5, model YY2963. Regional US and Canada compliance statements. This is not an unverified Bluetooth SIG listing.

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FCC IDs

AK8YY296326Regulatory filingfccid.io/AK8YY2963/Label/06-Label-and-Location-FCC-6374318.pdfRead 7 October 2026Actual maker FCC label/location filing. Label goes on the charging case because the headsets are too small. Case label location does not imply a radio transmitter inside the case.

2AOKB-A39498Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012332/en_US/000012332.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original official A3949 QSG printed label FCC ID. Later 2AOKB-A3949C hardware is not included.

Other certifications

360 Reality Audio certified15Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5/feature_1.htmlRead 7 October 2026WF-specific maker feature heading explicitly identifies a 360 Reality Audio certified model. No generic logo-license disclaimer is treated as device certification.

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In the box

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In the box

WF-1000XM5 earbuds, Charging case, Noise isolation earbud tips (SS, S, M, L), USB-A to USB-C cable, Documentation5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

P20i earbuds, Charging case with removable lanyard, Silicone ear tips (S, M, L), USB-A to USB-C charging cable6Reviewiemsandmusic.com/soundcore-anker-p20i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Matching black P20i reviewer unboxing and Accessories section. Three tip pairs include attached pair. No power adapter is documented as included.

Cables included

ASony WF-1000XM5

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C	0.2	1

Source5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 10: one USB-A to USB-C cable, approximately 20 cm, stored as 0.2 m.

Bsoundcore P20i

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable	1

Source6Reviewiemsandmusic.com/soundcore-anker-p20i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Accessories explicitly a USB-A to USB-C cable. Length unstated.

Links

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Product page

www.sony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm57Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026

www.soundcore.com/products/p20i2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/p20iRead 7 October 2026Readable exact P20i maker page.

Spec sheet

www.sony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/spec1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026

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Manual

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdf5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdf3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012334/en_US/000012334.pdfRead 7 October 2026Official A3949 P20i User Manual from readable maker support download link. English printed pages 1 to 3 read.

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.

1year13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1778672-REG/sony_wf1000xm5_s_wf_1000xm4_noise_canceling_true_wireless.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact new US Silver WF1000XM5/S listing explicitly includes Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty. The original used-item URL redirects to this actual new-product page and has been replaced. Manufacturer period, not seller used warranty, Japanese three-year store service or statutory rights.

1.5years8Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000012332/en_US/000012332.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original A3949 multilingual QSG gives 18-month limited warranty, including English text and US/Canada customer service. Warranty period quoted for original North American reference, statutory rights separate.

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