#2 Overall true wireless Updated 16 August 2026
Sony WF-1000XM5
World's smallest premium ANC earbuds
THE undig SCORE — 5 SOURCES, UNTANGLED
86
Out of 100
Key characteristics
Form
In-ear, sealedNoise cancel
Adaptive ANCBattery
8 hrs + 24 caseDriver
11 mm dynamicWeight
~5 g / budWireless
BT 5.3Multipoint
2 devicesCharging
USB-C · QiHighlights
- ✓ Best ANC for Android users in-ear
- ✓ LDAC hi-res audio in a tiny package
- ✓ 8hr + 24hr case battery
- ✓ Integrated V2 chip for adaptive processing
Our take
The best-sounding wireless earbuds with ANC — smaller and lighter than the previous generation, with bass that rivals over-ear headphones.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Best-in-class ANC for non-Apple earbuds
- + LDAC support for hi-res wireless audio
- + Compact and lightweight design
- + Excellent call quality
Cons
- − Fit can be tricky for some ear shapes
- − Ear tip selection takes time
- − Case is slightly large
Review sources
We aggregate scores from these sources. Each source is weighted by credibility tier.
R
RTINGS Lab · Tier A
Best Android In-Ear
89
W
Wirecutter Lab · Tier A
Also Great
78
T
Tom's Guide Lab · Tier A
88
T
T3 Expert · Tier B
86
R
Reddit Community · Tier C
% positive sentiment across Reddit discussions
60
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