8.15

Overall Score: 8.15/10

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Consumer:8.3/10

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Real-World Battery Performance

You're probably wondering: "Will these headphones actually last through my day?" The answer is yes, and then some.

With 30 hours of listening time (noise cancellation on), the Sony WH-1000XM5 can handle pretty much anything you throw at it. That's multiple cross-country flights, several full workdays, or a week of commuting without touching the charger.

I've found that with noise cancellation off, you'll get even more time—though honestly, you bought these for the ANC, so you'll probably keep it on most of the time.

The Game-Changer: 3-Minute Charging

Here's the feature that'll save your day: 3 minutes of charging = 3 hours of listening.

Forgot to charge overnight? No problem. Plug them in while you're getting ready, and you'll have enough juice for your commute and then some. It's one of those features that seems small until you need it, then it becomes essential.

The full charge takes about 3.5 hours with the USB-C cable (thank goodness they finally ditched micro-USB).

Smart Features That Actually Work

The power management is surprisingly thoughtful:

• They automatically go to sleep when you're not using them
• The Sony Headphones Connect app shows you exactly how much battery is left
• You can charge while using them wired (great for long editing sessions)

Honestly, battery anxiety just isn't a thing with these headphones. They last long enough that you'll probably forget when you last charged them, and when you do need power, that quick charge feature has your back.