[5] Several built-in effects are available, including low-cut filter, input compressor and limiter, or a playback speed and pitch control.
[1] The retail box includes several accessories, such as X-Y Microphone capsule, rubber-foam windshield, plastic case, two AA batteries and a manual.
Transom called the H5 a worthy successor to the H4n, though they found that the optional microphone modules were of mixed quality.
[3] Ty Ford praised the recorder for the number of features available for the price.
[6] Audio Media International called the H5 a "capable and straightforward portable recorder".