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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.

A3955, A3955Z11, A3955Z21, A3955Z31, A3955ZQ1, A3955N11, A3955N21, A3955N31, A3955NQ11Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026US SKUs A3955Z11, A3955Z21, A3955Z31, A3955ZQ1 from the store's product data (products/p40i-a3955011.js)2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Japan model list: N21 Off White, N11 Black, N31 Navy, NQ1 Purple.

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.

194644186340, 194644190989, 194644190965, 1946441909581Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Variant barcodes in the store's product data: Black 194644186340, Oat White 194644190989, Navy Blue 194644190965, Purple 1946441909585Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026

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.

Available5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Anker Nordics store (Anker Innovations) lists all four colours as available for sale

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.

soundcore P42i23Press releaseprtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000662.000016775.htmlRead 23 October 2026Anker Japan's press release calls the Soundcore P42i the next-generation model of the Soundcore P40i.24Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2121578.htmlRead 23 October 2026AV Watch calls the Soundcore P42i the next-generation model of the Soundcore P40i.

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.

US, JP1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Exact-model US and Japanese maker store pages. Regional color/SKU rows verified separately.2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Anker Japan exact A3955/P40i product available in Japanese official store. Regional SKUs documented separately.

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.

Black, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple, Off White, Navy1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 20262Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Japanese product model list: Off White, Black, Navy and Purple. US labels Oat White and Navy Blue retained separately.

Segment

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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-ear7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p40i-true-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Type: In-ear

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

Stem1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Product photos show stem buds

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 bud5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026FAQ: either earbud can be used on its own

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 P40i

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Published as 11 mm composite drivers with BassUp2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Specifications: 11 mm dynamic driver.3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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 manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications table (PDF page 7): 11 mm dynamic driver.

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 manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications table (PDF page 7): 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

Impedance

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14Ω3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications page 10: impedance 14 ohms.

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.

Yes4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026App guide page 5: HearID Sound builds a hearing-sensitivity profile using a tone test.

Onboard EQ

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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.

Default, Acoustic, Bass Booster, Bass Reducer, Classical4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026App settings guide page 5 screenshot: five named preset buttons shown, translated from Japanese. The maker says 22 presets exist, but remaining names were not established.

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

Movie mode4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026App settings guide pp 3/6: Movie mode gives a 3 D sound effect.

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

Yes3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Modes (PDF page 5): noise cancellation with automatic strength depending on ambient noise, plus manual and scene modes.

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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Yes3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Modes (PDF page 5): noise cancellation with automatic strength depending on ambient noise.

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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510Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker exact P40i app guide page 4 manually selectable ANC strength boxes explicitly numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Automatic adaptation and three scene choices are different controls. Off and transparency not counted. Guide UI firmware example 01.58 appears on page 8, without an asserted current firmware maximum.

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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45dB11Press articlefashaoyou.net/archives/35647Read 7 October 2026Original February 28, 2024 MWC report on exact P40i expressly says adaptive ANC, up to 45 dB maximum noise reduction. Manufacturer claim reported by press, not reviewer measured average. Frequency and laboratory method are unpublished. Inaccessible retailer artwork and its unverifiable comparative footnote are not used.

Transparency mode

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

Yes3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Modes (PDF page 5): external-sound transparency.

Adjustable transparency

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

Yes4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026Mode settings p 4: transparency offers All Ambient and Voice Focus modes.

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.

Yes5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Maker P40i FAQ explicitly gives the Wind Noise Reduction app setting.

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.

Boosted bass sound signature. The response stays close to its bass-heavy tuning, with treble variations that can veil detail or brighten sibilants. SoundGuys tested a purchased A3955 on firmware 1.67. With its Default profile, its B&K 5128 measurement shows a bass peak roughly 12 dB above the SoundGuys preference target around 60 Hz and a broad treble peak about 5 dB above target around 3-5 kHz. These are local peaks, not regional bass/treble averages. The two labs use different targets.7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p40i-true-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Our Verdict: Audio Reproduction Accuracy21Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-p40i-review-143328Read 7 October 2026Added SoundGuys paragraph only. Actual lab FR against its stated preference curve, Default profile, purchased exact A3955, firmware 1.67. General documented rig B&K 5128, B&K 1704C-102 and SoundCheck. Exact host/codec/test level unstated. Bass 12 dB is a local peak, not the existing RTINGS regional amount 9 dB. Existing RTINGS text/figures retained.22Reviewsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Reviewer official method: B&K 5128 fixture, powered by B&K 1704C-102, SoundCheck-controlled measurement. Target is SoundGuys preference curve.

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.

9dB7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p40i-true-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Public summary: Very Emphasized (9 dB). Test bench 2.3, Black unit. Full results are behind a paywall and were not read

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.

5dB7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p40i-true-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Public summary: Very Emphasized (5 dB)

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 sounds distorted and thin on calls. In loud conditions the mics separate noise decently but can cut out parts of speech. SoundGuys standardized artificial-mouth recordings cover ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant conditions on firmware 1.67. Its original review reports overly aggressive suppression can cut small speech segments. Host/codec are unstated. No numeric rejection value inferred from listener votes.7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p40i-true-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Our Verdict: Microphone21Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-p40i-review-143328Read 7 October 2026Added SoundGuys controlled-recording paragraph only. Its general method uses prerecorded speech from calibrated artificial mouth, with/without simulated noise and reverberation. Product review publishes those samples and describes suppression dropouts. Firmware 1.67. Host/codec unstated. Existing RTINGS description retained.22Reviewsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Reviewer official method: calibrated artificial mouth plays prerecorded phrases in chamber, optionally with simulated background/reverberation. Conditions are measurement procedures, not a subjective untested listening note.

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 P40i

Hours (h)
9.3

Source7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p40i-true-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Public P41i comparison explicitly states P40i 9.3-hour continuous battery life. Travel verdict rounds it to nine hours. Test bench 2.3, ANC and codec settings not publicly stated.

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

9.53h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

9.3h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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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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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61Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 20262Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Call feature: six beamforming microphones across the pair.

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.

611Press articlefashaoyou.net/archives/35647Read 7 October 2026Original February 28 MWC launch report explicitly says six physical microphones, three in each earbud. IT Home separately says each bud internally contains three. Maker six beamforming call-mic claim corroborates six, but no ANC role count inferred. This field counts all physical mics across the pair, excluding case.

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

AI1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Published as 6 mics and an AI algorithm

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

Bluetooth2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Communication specifications: Bluetooth 5.3. No wired or dongle audio connection listed.

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 manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications table (PDF page 7): Bluetooth 5.3.

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.

SBC, AAC2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Maker comparison table: P40i column lists SBC and AAC. LDAC belongs to other products.

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

Yes3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Multipoint instructions connect two devices simultaneously. (PDF page 4)

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.

23Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Multipoint chapter: connects to two devices simultaneously.

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.

Google Fast Pair2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Exact P40i feature paragraph explicitly supports Google Fast Pair for Android.

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 manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications page 10: Bluetooth operating range 10 m.

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.

Yes2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Product feature: Game mode.4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Claimed latency

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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.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS12Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 7 October 2026Exact P40i maker FAQ specifically covers Windows input/output, Mac Bluetooth audio, Android-phone Bluetooth volume and iPhone audio. Documented playback paths, not generic inference from Bluetooth version. No console/Linux platforms added.

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.

ASony WF-1000XM5

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Bsoundcore P40i

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source12Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ documents Bluetooth pairing/playback on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone. Windows microphone explicitly assigned soundcore P40i Hands-Free in conferencing software and system input, so microphone_works true only for that proved row. Unknown per-platform mic flags omitted.

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).

Bsoundcore P40i

Feature	Needs
Google Fast Pair	Compatible Android device.
HearID Sound and custom sound settings	soundcore app on iOS or Android. Firmware must be updated as instructed by the maker.
Game mode and Movie mode	soundcore app.
Custom touch controls	soundcore app. Single tap cannot be assigned Voice Assistant.
Find Earbuds audible locator	Earbuds within the Bluetooth connection range. This is a local sound locator, not a tracking network.
Microphone in Windows conferencing apps	Select soundcore P40i Hands-Free as the app microphone and speaker.

Source13Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact maker app guide pages 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 establishes iOS/Android app, HearID, immersive modes, custom controls and audible finder within Bluetooth range. Exact Japan maker page binds Fast Pair to Android. Nordic FAQ supplies Windows Hands-Free and assistant assignment restriction. No unstated minimum OS/version/codec inferred.14Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 7 October 2026Exact Windows FAQ explicitly assigns Hands-Free for conferencing input/output. Exact assistant FAQ says single tap cannot invoke assistant. These are requirements, not Microsoft Teams certification.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/pages/soundcore-p40iRead 7 October 2026Exact Google Fast Pair paragraph specifically identifies Android devices. Page footnote tells users to ensure firmware is updated when using the soundcore app, while basic earbuds playback also works without the app. No unstated platform minimum or firmware version is inferred.

Official licence

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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 manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications table (PDF page 7): 60 mAh x 2 earbuds.

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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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 P40i

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	12
ANC off	Yes	60
ANC on	No	10
ANC on	Yes	50
Transparency	No	10
Transparency	Yes	50
Call	No	7

Source3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications p 10: 12/60 h ANC off, 10/50 h ANC on, earbuds-only versus case-inclusive. Transparency 10/50 h and call 7 h from Nordic English FAQ.5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026FAQ: Transparency 10 h buds and 50 h with the case. Calls 7 h with ANC off and 6.5 h with ANC on

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

12h=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

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

12h=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

60h=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

50h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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.

60min3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications page 10: up to one hour for earbuds. Nordic FAQ says around 50 minutes, manual preferred.5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026FAQ says around 50 mins, lab data at 25 +/- 3 degrees C

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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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

10min3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual page 3 charging diagram: 10-minute charge for 5 hours of playback. ANC state unspecified.

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.

5h3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual page 3 charging diagram: 10-minute charge for 5 hours of playback. ANC state unspecified.

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.

800mAh3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications table (PDF page 7): 800 mAh case.

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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Case charging port

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

USB-C3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual page 1 overview: USB-C charging port.

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.

180min3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications page 10: up to three hours for case by cable.5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026FAQ: around 3 hours via a wall charger, 4 hours via a wireless charger

Wireless charging

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

Yes2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 20265Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 20266Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0519/2355/0368/files/51005004317_V2_soundcore_Headphone_A3955_EU_Offline_QSG_Safety_90x90mm_20240117.pdfRead 30 September 2026Lists a WPT operating frequency of 110 KHz-205 KHz

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

Qi16Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-p40i-review-143328Read 7 October 2026Approved original A3955 reviewer explicitly says case supports Qi wireless charging. Maker manual specifies placing case in charger centre and safety document WPT band. This is compatible Qi, not an invented WPC certificate/ID, Qi2 or MagSafe support.

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 manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual page 1 overview: touch control area.

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

Touch5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026FAQ: volume on the buds is set up in the app under Controls, Customize Volume Adjustment

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.

Single tap, Double tap, Press and hold for 2 seconds3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Controls table: x 1 tap, x 2 double tap, 2 second press and hold

Remappable controls

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

Yes3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Controls instructions expressly customisable via Soundcore app. (PDF page 4)

Voice assistant

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

Siri12Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ instructs remapping touch action to phone Voice Assistant and separately troubleshoots Siri volume. Siri is directly named. Generic Android assistant support does not identify Google Assistant/Gemini, so no brand guessed. Single tap cannot activate assistant.

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.

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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.

Touch sensors17Maker product pageankerjapan.com/pages/soundcore-p40iRead 7 October 2026Exact maker paragraph explicitly names touch sensors and a raised dot placed on them for intuitive operation. Sensor technology is not called capacitive/optical because not stated. This does not establish wearing detection, motion or health sensors.

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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Yes4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026Sound Effects p 5: HearID hearing test plays several frequency tones to create a hearing-sensitivity profile. Consumer personalization, not a clinical test.

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.

XS, S, M, L, XL3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual page 2 fit diagram: XS, S, M, L and XL tips.

Ear tip materials

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

Silicone16Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-p40i-review-143328Read 7 October 2026Original P40i review explicitly names five pairs of silicone tips with integrated grilles. No foam or hybrid tips imported from optional aftermarket accessories.

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.

None7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p40i-true-wirelessRead 30 September 2026They lack wings or stabilizers

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.

Yes4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026App guide page 3: earbud fit test.

Dust and water rating, buds

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

IPX52Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026IPX5, buds only5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026

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.

soundcore4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026Soundcore app, from the App Store or Google Play

App platforms

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

iOS, Android4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026App installation expressly App Store iOS or Google Play Android. (PDF page 2)

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 manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Firmware update user instructions app Settings/download. (PDF page 6)

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.

5g(0.2 oz)2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Product specifications: approximately 5 g per earbud. 58 g with case includes earbuds and is not case-only.

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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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-A39556Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0519/2355/0368/files/51005004317_V2_soundcore_Headphone_A3955_EU_Offline_QSG_Safety_90x90mm_20240117.pdfRead 30 September 2026FCC ID: 2AOKB-A3955, IC: 23451-A3955

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.

EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU conformity, EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and amendment 2015/863 conformity, ISED IC 23451-A3955, Japanese radio technical conformity mark18Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000027115/en_US/000027115.pdfRead 7 October 2026Producer EU/UK titled declaration V3.0 explicitly binds soundcore P40i Model A3955 to RED 2014/53/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU plus 2015/863. Signed July 15, 2025. Exact safety guide supplies IC 23451-A3955. Japanese exact maker product page explicitly says technical conformity mark approved product, 2.40-2.48 GHz. No UK statutory names inferred from the combined document title and no standard-number typo silently corrected.19Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0519/2355/0368/files/51005004317_V2_soundcore_Headphone_A3955_EU_Offline_QSG_Safety_90x90mm_20240117.pdfRead 7 October 2026Matching safety guide explicitly prints IC 23451-A3955. Existing FCC ID 2AOKB-A3955 remains. Japan radio marking number is visible in text but no certifier name guessed.20Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 7 October 2026Exact product specification package says radio technical conformity mark approved, operating band 2.40-2.48 GHz. No unrelated medical/communications approval inferred.

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

Earbuds, Charging case, Five sizes of ear tips, USB-A to USB-C cable, Safety manual, Quick start guide2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Package contents, translated from Japanese product page.

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 P40i

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C	1

Source2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Package contents: USB-C and USB-A cable, one charging cable.

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

us.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a39550111Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Opened maker product page names exact P40i model.

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

lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdf3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual pairing instructions expressly name soundcore P40i. (PDF page 2)

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.

2years6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0519/2355/0368/files/51005004317_V2_soundcore_Headphone_A3955_EU_Offline_QSG_Safety_90x90mm_20240117.pdfRead 30 September 2026EU safety guide warranty page: 24-month limited warranty. Japan has 18 months plus 6 months after Anker membership registration. Market-specific warranty.

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