Do the WH-1000XM5 work with iPhone and Android?

Yes. They pair over Bluetooth with both, and Sony's Headphones Connect app is available on each platform.

Can I use them on a plane?

Yes. As well as Bluetooth they support a wired connection, which is what in-flight entertainment systems need.

Are they better than in-ear noise cancelling earbuds?

For long sessions most people find over-ear cups more comfortable and more isolating; earbuds win on portability.

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Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones – Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones

Name: Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones – Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones
Brand: Sony

Sony · Audio & Headphones

The WH-1000XM5 is Sony's flagship over-ear wireless headphone and the model most reviewers use as the reference point for noise cancellation. It is built around long, uninterrupted listening: soft over-ear cups rather than in-ear tips, touch controls on the earcup, and Bluetooth pairing to a phone or laptop with a wired option retained for aircraft entertainment systems.

It is aimed at frequent flyers, rail commuters and people who work from home in a noisy household — the situations where an in-ear bud stops being comfortable after an hour. If you need something that lives in a pocket, look at the Soundcore P40i or Beats Solo Buds instead; if you want over-ear ANC at a much lower outlay, the Soundcore Q30 covers the same idea more cheaply.

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Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones — frequently asked questions

Do the WH-1000XM5 work with iPhone and Android?: Yes. They pair over Bluetooth with both, and Sony's Headphones Connect app is available on each platform.
Can I use them on a plane?: Yes. As well as Bluetooth they support a wired connection, which is what in-flight entertainment systems need.
Are they better than in-ear noise cancelling earbuds?: For long sessions most people find over-ear cups more comfortable and more isolating; earbuds win on portability.