The WS-5000 is Ambient Weather's top-of-the-line weather station, offering accuracy on par with the Davis Vantage Pro2. It features an ultrasonic anemometer for wind speed and direction, eliminating the need for vanes and anemometers that wear out in extreme wind conditions. Compared to the WS-2000, the WS-5000 has a separate wireless rain gauge with a larger funnel for more accurate rainfall measurements. The WS-5000 also supports additional sensors, such as thermo-hygrometers, air quality sensors, leak detectors, soil meters, and a lightning detector.