Sony WF-1000XM5

Classification

Sony WF-1000XM5
Classification
Grade	C
Calculator version	1
Classification date	2025-10-11
Information
Name	Sony WF-1000XM5
Brand by Parent	Sony by Sony
Generation	5th Generation
Model(s)	WF-1000XM5
Release date	2023-07-01
Type/Category	Headphone
Website	[1]
Status	In sale
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Dimensions	24.4*21.2*19.4mm
Mass	5.9*2
Operating system	N/A
Companion App	Sound connect
CPU	Integrated Processor V2
GPU	N/A
Memory	N/A
Storage	N/A
Battery	21 mAh for earbuds; 500 mAh for charging case
Power	N/A
Charging	Qi Wireless Charging & USB-C Fast Charging
Display	LED Indicator (on charging case)
Camera	N/A
Sound	Sound: Driver: 8.4mm dynamic driver; Noise Cancellation: Yes, with Integrated Processor V2; High-Resolution Audio: Yes, 24-bit/192kHz; Codecs: LDAC, AAC, SBC; Microphone: Yes, beamforming microphones; 3.5mm jack: No
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.3

Device
Criterion	Value	Proof(s)	Comment
Known hardware tampering	Rare	[2]
Known vulnerabilities	None	[3]
Prior attacks	None	[4]
Updatability	Very common	[5]
Category score	2

System
Criterion	Value	Proof(s)	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Full	[6]
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	[7]
Storage	No encryption	[8]
Category score	2

User Authentication
Criterion	Value	Proof(s)	Comment
Account management	Absent	[N/A]	Authentication and account management are offloaded to the connected phone and app.
Authentication	Basic	[9]
Brute-force protection	Absent	[10]
Event logging	Absent	[N/A]	The device lacks logging capabilities; auditing relies on the host device.
Passwords	Require change after setup	[11]
Category score	3

Grade	C