Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise Canceling Headphones
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Smudge resistance was mixed: matte finishes resisted fingerprints, while soft-touch material showed grease and sweat.
Pros: Sound leakage, Noise isolation (passive)
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Hinge durability
Smudge resistance was mixed, with matte finish resisting fingerprints but the white colorway collecting dirt.
Pros: Weight comfort, Charging
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Wear detection performance
Smudge resistance was weak, with reviewers complaining that the darker finishes show finger grease and smudge badly.
Pros: Smart Pause performance, Award recognition
Cons: Cable quality, USB-C