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Sony WH-1000XM5 vs soundcore Q30

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WH-1000XM5

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Q30

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  • 28 different values
  • 40 known for one only
  • 24 the same
  • 60 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 149 headsets and headphones.

  1. Quick chargeA: 3hB: 10hsoundcore is 3.3 times higher.
  2. Battery life (claimed, max)A: 40hB: 80hsoundcore is 40 h higher.
  3. Wireless rangeA: 10mB: 15msoundcore is 5 m higher.
  4. Driver sizeA: 30mmB: 40mmsoundcore is 10 mm higher.

Weight

0 to 400 g

Headset weight
A250g
B260g

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ASony WH-1000XM5
Bsoundcore Q30

General

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Series
1000X4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Explore the 1000X series and maker launch release.
Life4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026The sibling feed entry us.soundcore.com/products/a3028011.json carries the tag Life Series.
Model numbers
YY29541Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide cover explicitly identifies the regulatory model.
A3028, A3028013, A3028023, A3028033, A30280531Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Guide title and SN code table are for model A3028.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Product model numbers A3028013 (black), A3028033 (navy) and A3028053 (pink).4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Product feed SKUs: A3028013 Black, A3028033 Midnight Blue, A3028053 Sakura Pink, A3028023 White.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Item details: Model Number A3028, Mfr Part Number A3028031, model name Life Q30.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
194644062132, 194644224219, 194644064792, 1946440648154Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Product feed barcodes: 194644062132 Black, 194644064792 Midnight Blue, 194644064815 Sakura Pink, 194644224219 White.
Announced
12 May 20225Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2022-05-12-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-New-Immersive-Listening-Experience-with-Newest-Industry-leading-1-Noise-Canceling-WH-1000XM5-HeadphonesRead 5 October 2026Dated manufacturer announcement. Its May 20 pre-sale wording is not used as first retail proof.
October 20207Press articleimore.com/ankers-new-soundcore-life-q30-headphones-feature-upgraded-noise-cancellation-moreRead 20 October 2026Announcement reported on 23 October 2020.
Status
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Available4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026The page sells the headphones at $79.99 to $85.99 by color.
Predecessor
Sony WH-1000XM415Reviewengadget.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-160045478.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget calls the WH-1000XM5 the follow-up to the WH-1000XM4.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-WH-1000XM5-Revised-WH-1000X-headphones-arrive-nearing-the-US-400-mark-with-better-noise-cancellation-more-microphones-and-a-bulkier-design.619279.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the WH-1000XM5 the new generation of WH-1000X headphones and an upgrade over the WH-1000XM4.
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Successor
Sony WH-1000XM617Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi calls the WH-1000XM5 the previous flagship before the WH-1000XM6.
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Launch price (US)
$399.995Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2022-05-12-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-New-Immersive-Listening-Experience-with-Newest-Industry-leading-1-Noise-Canceling-WH-1000XM5-HeadphonesRead 5 October 2026Pricing and availability: US MSRP 399.99.
$79.997Press articleimore.com/ankers-new-soundcore-life-q30-headphones-feature-upgraded-noise-cancellation-moreRead 20 October 2026Article body: available for $79.99. The summary line prints $79.95, which is not used.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Black, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue, Smoky Pink8Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sonys-1000x-series-now-available-in-smoky-pinkRead 5 October 2026September 18, 2024 release explicitly distinguishes WH headphones from WF earbuds. WH has Black, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue and newly available Smoky Pink.
Black, Midnight Blue, Sakura Pink, White4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Color options: Black, Midnight Blue, Sakura Pink and White.
Segment
Music4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Maker music-listening headband headphone category.
Music4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026The maker sells it as music and travel noise cancelling headphones.

Design

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Form factor
Over-ear3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. General features: wearing style Over Ear.
Over-ear8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Item details: ear placement over ear.9Retailer pageeuronics.ee/en/audio/headphones/wireless-headphones/a3028313/soundcore-q30-black-wireless-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Specifications: type over-ear, circumaural headphones.
Ear cup enclosure
Closed3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Headphone type Closed, dynamic.
Closed9Retailer pageeuronics.ee/en/audio/headphones/wireless-headphones/a3028313/soundcore-q30-black-wireless-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Specifications: acoustics, closed back headphones.
Wearing style
Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 11-12, labels headband and left/right units.
Headband1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wearing page: adjust the headband length for a comfortable fit.
Folding
Flat11Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/wireless-headphones/quick-you-can-save-over-usd120-on-these-five-star-sony-headphones-in-this-limited-time-dealRead 8 October 2026Exact WH-1000XM5 reviewer describes cups folding flat into the carrying case, but not folding into a ball. Flat cup rotation only. This does not transfer the inward hinges of XM4 or XM6.
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Swivelling ear cups
Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Noiseless design explicitly names seamless swivel.
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RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Drivers and sound

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Driver type
Dynamic3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Headphone type Closed, dynamic.
Dynamic3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: 40 mm dynamic driver.
Driver size
30mm3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Driver unit 30 mm.
40mm1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Driver size 40 mm.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: 40 mm dynamic driver.
Drivers per side
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12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004670/en_US/000004670.pdfRead 20 October 2026Soundcore Life Q30 user manual (2022 print), Specifications page: Driver size 40 mm x 2. Two drivers in total, one per ear cup. The 2022 manual also lists Bluetooth 5.0 and 40 and 60 hours, so only the driver count is taken from it.
Diaphragm material
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Silk4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: 40 mm drivers with highly flexible silk diaphragms.
Magnet
Neodymium3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Magnet Neodymium.
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Frequency response (wired or passive)
Min4 HzMax40 kHz2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 143: 4 Hz to 40 kHz JEITA, cable connection with power on. Passive acoustic range is not separately proved.
Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Frequency response 20 Hz - 40 kHz, no test conditions. Anker Japan splits it into 20 Hz - 20 kHz over Bluetooth and 16 Hz - 40 kHz over the AUX cable. The manual wins between maker documents.
Wireless audio transmission band
Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: A2DP transmission range at LDAC 96 kHz and 990 kbps. 44.1 kHz transmission is 20 Hz to 20 kHz. This is not acoustic driver response.
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Impedance (passive when specified)
16Ω2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 143: cable connection with headset off, 16 ohms at 1 kHz. Powered impedance is 48 ohms.
16Ω1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Impedance 16 ohm. The power state is not stated.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Item details: audio impedance 16 ohm.
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
100dB2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 143: headset off, 100 dB/mW. Powered sensitivity is 102 dB/mW.
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Sensitivity reference
Per 1 mW2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 143 explicitly publishes dB/mW.
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THD (claimed)
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Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
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Max digital audio bit depth
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DAC
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Personalised sound
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Yes8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Feature bullet: personalize your listening with HearID, EQ modes and adjustable ANC settings in the soundcore app.
Onboard EQ
Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026App section explicitly says custom EQ saves directly to headset. Bluetooth active connection, not claimed for passive cable.
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Custom EQ bands
513Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/audio/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact WH-1000XM5 review audio/app section explicitly describes a five-band custom equalizer. No preset count is inferred because named factory tunes are not individually enumerated.14Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/articles/00286844Read 8 October 2026Readable current maker general EQ guide names five frequency controls plus a separate Clear Bass control, and warns menus vary by model. Exact WH-1000XM5 five-band scope is established by the independent own-model Android Central review. Generic preset list is not transferred.
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EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
360 Reality Audio2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 107: app-supported 360 Reality Audio ear analysis and playback on supported services. Not a bundled paid licence.
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Spatial audio licence included
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Head tracking
Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026App section: spatial audio head tracking after software update, Android 13 or later. Not original launch firmware.
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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling
Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Advanced noise cancelling section.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Noise cancellation page: switch to Noise Cancellation mode with the NC button. It is enabled by default on power-up.
ANC type
Hybrid4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Manual pages 11-12 identify both internal and external ANC microphones.
Hybrid4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: hybrid active noise cancellation with dual noise-detecting microphones. Hybrid is stored as the ANC type.
ANC microphones
84Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Multi Noise Sensor technology: four per cup, eight controlled ANC microphones total.
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Adaptive ANC
Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Auto NC Optimizer adapts cancellation to fit and environment.
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Speak-to-Chat and NC/AMB ambient playback sections.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Transparency page: switch with the NC button or touch the right ear cup for 1 second (enabled in the app).
Adjustable transparency
Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Manual page 107 explicitly supports adjusting Ambient Sound Mode.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026App page: the soundcore app adjusts ambient sound levels.
Conversation detection
Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Speak-to-Chat: starts ambient mode and pauses music when the wearer speaks.
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Wind noise reduction
Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Advanced call quality: physical wind noise reduction structure around voice microphones.
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Measured

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Frequency response notes
Bass and treble are emphasized relative to the source target. The midrange from 300 Hz to 1050 Hz is lower.7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026Objective measurement section uses B&K 5128 artificial head and source target. No numerical bass/treble error is inferred from the plot.
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Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
Speech samples reject background noise in office, street and wind conditions.7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026Automated recorded-speech samples in ideal, office, street and wind conditions. No numeric SNR inferred.
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Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
ASony WH-1000XM5
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes31.88
BluetoothNo53.1
Source7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026Standard continuous playback test: ANC on 31 h 53 min, off 53 h 6 min. Bluetooth codec, firmware and unit colour unspecified. Current method peaks music at 75 dB SPL, linked /how-we-test/. Unknown lighting omitted. Different volume/settings explain why off runtime exceeds maker AAC 40 h. No numerical result transferred to other Sony models.
Bsoundcore Q30
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Battery life (measured, max)
53.1h
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Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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Microphone

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Microphone
Built-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 11-12, identifies integrated voice/call microphone.
Built-in3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Page text: built-in microphone for hands-free calls over Bluetooth. The microphone does not work with the AUX cable.
Microphone element
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Microphone pickup pattern
Omnidirectional2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 88 and 91 call chapters explicitly state omnidirectional microphones.
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Voice microphones
44Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Advanced call quality: four beamforming microphones for voice, distinct from eight ANC mics.
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Total microphones
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Mic frequency response
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Mic sensitivity
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Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
AI4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Advanced call quality: AI-trained speech noise reduction algorithm.
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Flip to mute
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Mute button
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Mute indicator
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Sidetone
Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 89 and 92: wearer voice heard via headset microphones during a call.
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Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity

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Audio connections
Analog, Bluetooth1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Bluetooth setup chapters for Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. Analog playback added separately only where the guide proves it.2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 64 and 143-144: headphone cable and Bluetooth audio. No USB audio.
Bluetooth, Analog1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wired listening page: the provided 3.5 mm AUX cable plays audio from an external device. Bluetooth is the wireless connection. Bluetooth mode and the buttons are disabled in wired listening.
Analog source plugs
3.5 mm TRS3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug. Passive stereo TRS cable, not TRRS microphone cable.
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Cable connector on headset
3.5 mm2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 64 headphone cable input jack and connection diagram. Standard stereo mini plug is confirmed by maker specifications.
3.5 mm1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview: 3.5 mm Input. Wired listening page: connect the provided 3.5 mm AUX cable.
Longest included cable
1.2m2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9 package list: approximately 1.2 m headphone cable and 0.2 m USB cable.
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Headset USB plug or port
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 11-12, USB Type-C charging port.
USB-C1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview: USB-C Charging Port. The port is for charging.
Audio over USB-C cable
No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 18-19: music playback and Bluetooth operations cannot be performed while connected to USB power. The USB port is for charging.
No1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview and charging pages list the USB-C port for charging only. Wired audio uses the 3.5 mm input.
Passive wired listening
Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 64 explicitly allows music when the headset is off. Built-in mic is unavailable through the supplied cable, which uses the phone mic.
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Wireless receiver
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None3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents list no wireless receiver or dongle. Bluetooth only.
Wireless receiver connector
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Wireless range (claimed)
10m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: approximate 10 m line-of-sight. Obstacles and host conditions affect range.
15m1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth range 15 m.
Bluetooth
5.21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter, communication system: Bluetooth 5.2.
5.31Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth version 5.3. The 2022 Life Q30 manual and 2024 reviews give Bluetooth 5.0, so the current revision is newer than the first hardware.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth 5.3, profiles AVRCP, A2DP, HFP and HSP.
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter: exact supported A2DP codecs, not Bluetooth version capabilities.
SBC, AAC3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: supported codecs AAC and SBC.
LE Audio
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Auracast
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Bluetooth multipoint
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously chapter. Streams switch, rather than mix.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Dual connections page: connect the headphones with two devices at the same time.
Multipoint devices
21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously chapter, two Bluetooth source devices.
21Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Dual connections page: two devices at the same time.
Paired devices remembered
81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Android pairing, page 29: up to eight paired devices. The oldest registration is replaced when another is paired.
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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Fast Pair and Swift Pair dedicated sections.
Google Fast Pair1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Powering on and pairing page: Google Fast Pair for Android 6.0 or higher.
Base station
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Latency

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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Individual Bluetooth setup chapters explicitly name Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. No console path inferred.
Android, iOS1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Pairing page covers Android 6.0+ with Fast Pair and iOS. App page shows Google Play and App Store.
Connection per platform
ASony WH-1000XM5
PlatformConnectionMicrophone works
AndroidBluetoothYes
iOSBluetoothYes
WindowsBluetoothYes
macOSBluetoothYes
Source10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact YY2954 guide. Android and iPhone pairing/call chapters and printed pages 38, 42, 45 and 95 computer calling. Windows/Mac voice requires HFP/HSP and compatible application input/output selection, not the A2DP music endpoint. No analog voice or console support inferred.
Bsoundcore Q30
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Official licence
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Battery and charging

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Battery capacity
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800mAh1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Battery capacity 800 mAh, input 5 V 0.75 A. Retailer listings of the Upgraded version print 720 mAh, which conflicts. The maker manual is stored.
Swappable battery
No10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging chapter printed page 19 directs battery replacement to the nearest Sony dealer. It is not a battery exchanged during normal operation.
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Batteries included
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Claimed battery life
ASony WH-1000XM5
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes30
BluetoothNo40
AnalogYes28
AnalogNo38
Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 20 table visually checked. Bluetooth rows are AAC music playback, ANC on 30 h and ANC/ambient off 40 h. LDAC 26/36 h and SBC 28/38 h are omitted because the table cannot distinguish codecs. Analog powered playback is ANC on 28 h and ANC/ambient off 38 h. Page 21 notes EQ, DSEE Extreme and other features shorten runtime.
Bsoundcore Q30
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothYes50
BluetoothNo80
Source1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Playtime with ANC on up to 50 hours, with ANC off up to 80 hours. The US store page and Amazon say 70 hours with ANC off. Codec, volume and test conditions are not stated.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: normal mode up to 80 hours, noise cancelling mode up to 50 hours. Matches the maker user guide.
Battery life (claimed, max)
40h
80h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
30h
50h
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
40h
80h
Charging port
USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 18-19: supplied USB-A to USB-C cable.
USB-C1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview: USB-C Charging Port.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: charging terminal USB Type-C.
Full charge time
210min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 18-19: approximate time explicitly defined as empty battery to full capacity. Hours converted to minutes.
120min1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page and SPECS table: a full charge takes about 2 hours.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: charging time about 2 hours.
Quick charge time
3min2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 20: 3 minutes using USB PD charger with 9 V/2.3 A or more output.
10min1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page: 10 minutes of charging provides up to 10 hours of playtime. The US store page and Amazon still say a 5-minute charge gives 4 hours.
Quick charge playback
3h2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 20: approximately 3 h from 3 min at 25-35 C using USB PD 9 V/2.3 A or more. Ordinary USB charging gives about 1 h from 3 min.
10h1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page: 10 minutes of charging provides up to 10 hours of playtime. Charger power and mode are not stated.
Use while charging
No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 18-19: connecting USB power turns the headset off and prevents music playback. Passive cable use is not claimed here.
No1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page: Do not power on your headphones while charging.
Charging dock or stand
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Controls

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Controls
Buttons, Touch2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 11-12 power and NC/AMB buttons and touch panel.
Buttons, Touch10Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Control buttons on the bottom of the ear cups. Holding a palm over the right ear cup for one second enables transparency mode.
Volume control
Touch2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 1-2 and control chapter: swipe up/down on touch panel. Active Bluetooth control only.
Buttons10Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Volume up and down buttons on the ear cups.
Game and chat mix
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Remappable controls
Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 72: NC/AMB button double/triple presses can be assigned to Quick Access through Sound Connect. Pages 98-102 allow voice-assistant touch-panel assignment. Service, language and region requirements apply.
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Review of the earlier hardware (Bluetooth 5.0, firmware 03.50, November 2024): you cannot change what each button does.
Wear detection
Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 15-17 and 107: wearing sensor pauses/resumes playback and can power off after removal.
No11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/headphones/1413257/anker-soundcore-life-q30-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review of the earlier hardware: wear detection would be a welcome addition, so it is not supported. The current user guide lists no wear detection.
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Google app, Siri1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide pages 97-106: Google Assistant and Alexa use configured headset integration, Google app on Android/Siri on iPhone use held touch sensor, not Hey Siri wake phrase. Assistant/app compatibility depends on region and smartphone. Current Sony Google Assistant support restricts headset integration to Android, not iOS.
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Comfort and build

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Headband type
Padded7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026Usage section explicitly discusses padding on the headband.
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Headband material
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Frame material
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Ear cup material
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Plastic10Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Review text: a plastic design keeps the headphones lightweight. Measured results in this review are not stored, because it tested Bluetooth 5.0 hardware with a 40-hour claim.
Ear pad material
Soft fit leather4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026All day comfort section uses maker wording Soft fit leather. Whole frame composition not inferred.
Protein leather with memory foam padding4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: ultra-soft protein leather earcups with memory foam padding.
Replaceable ear pads
Yes9Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00282460Read 8 October 2026Exact Sony article 00282460, modified November 21, 2024. Public indexed maker article was read in full. Direct requests were unavailable. Sony recommends authorized service but expressly provides a customer replacement procedure with approved replacement pads and disassembling tool.
Yes6Maker product pageca.soundcore.com/products/a3028011-98Read 20 October 2026Maker Canada store sells Life Q30/Life Tune Ear Cushions as a spare part (SKU A3028013-98).
Ear pad attachment
Clip9Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00282460Read 8 October 2026Six claws hold each pad plate. Install by aligning two pegs and clicking all six claws into the hooks.
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Ear pad opening
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Ear tips included
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Dust and water rating
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User-replaceable parts
Ear pads9Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00282460Read 8 October 2026Only ear pads are covered by this maker-authorized customer procedure. Battery dealer service is not user replacement.
Ear pads6Maker product pageca.soundcore.com/products/a3028011-98Read 20 October 2026Ear cushions are sold as a spare part. The product feed lists them at $9.99 CAD.

Software

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Companion app
Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App chapter page 107. Headphones Connect was renamed Sound Connect in October 2024, as shown on the current guide landing page or maker product page.
soundcore1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026App page: download the soundcore app.
App platforms
Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Installing the app chapter: Google Play and Apple App Store smartphone apps.
Android, iOS1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026App page shows Google Play and App Store badges.
User firmware updates
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App capabilities page 107: update headset software.
Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Firmware update page: the app notifies of a new firmware version when connected.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weight
250g(8.8 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: approximate published mass. Detachable cable inclusion is not stated in this guide.
260g(9.2 oz)3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: weight about 260 g.
Headset dimensions
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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Enjoy High-Resolution Audio with and without wires section explicitly names both certifications. LDAC conditions apply.
Hi-Res Audio3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Notes: Hi-Res support applies only with the AUX cable connected. Stored as Hi-Res Audio, not as wireless.4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: Hi-Res Music, and the product image carries the Hi-Res Audio logo.
Communication certifications
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FCC ID
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Other certifications
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TCO Certified4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: TCO Certified.

In the box

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In the box
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C), Headphone cable, Carrying case2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9: WH-1000XM5 case bundle only. WH-1000XM5SA carrying-pouch bundle is excluded.
Soundcore Life Q30 headphones, 3.5 mm AUX cable, USB-C and USB-A cable, Hard travel case, Quick start guide, Safety manual3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents (translated from Japanese): Life Q30, 3.5 mm AUX cable, USB-C and USB-A cable, hard travel case, quick start guide, safety manual, 18-month warranty.
Cables included
ASony WH-1000XM5
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable0.21
Headphone cable1.21
Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9: one cable of each named type, approximate maker lengths. Exact XM5 case bundle.
Bsoundcore Q30
TypeCount
USB-C and USB-A charging cable1
3.5 mm AUX cable1
Source3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents list a USB-C and USB-A cable and a 3.5 mm AUX cable. Lengths are not stated.
Carrying case
Hard12Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/wireless-headphones/sony-xm6-too-pricey-their-five-star-predecessors-are-half-price-right-nowRead 8 October 2026Explicit usual original WH-1000XM5 rigid hard case. The later XM5SA package includes a soft case and is excluded from this reference package. No accessory bought separately is counted.
Hard3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents: hard travel case.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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1.5years3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents: 18-month warranty, plus 6 months after Anker member registration. The base term is stored.5Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/pages/warrantyRead 20 October 2026US warranty page: Headphones, 18 months. A statutory warranty in other markets can be longer.

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