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Sony has taken the wraps off the long-rumored WF-1000XM5 TWS earbuds. The new pair of wireless earphones, which are named identically to the WH-1000XM5 over-the-ear headphones, succeed the WF-1000XM4 from 2021. They improve the company’s TWS offerings in several areas, with active noise cancelation (ANC) being the biggest focus.
Sony WF-1000XM5 specs and features
According to Sony, the WF-1000XM5 earbuds mark its “biggest ever step forward in noise canceling.” The result is the best noise-canceling headphones it has ever made. Each bud features three microphones, including dual feedback mics, which improve low-frequency cancellation performance. This enables the bud to capture the ambient sound more accurately.
The Integrated Processor V2 works in tandem with the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN2e to efficiently control the six microphones to deliver unprecedented and adaptive noise-canceling quality. The Dynamic Driver X also helps make it all happen. The Noise Isolation Earbud Tips, which feature a unique polyurethane foam material, reduce noise in the high-frequency range.
The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds also boast the company’s best-ever call quality. They feature an AI-powered noise reduction algorithm based on Deep Neutral Network (DNN) processing. Other features like bone conduction sensors and wind noise reduction ensure that your voice comes through “crystal clear and natural” in every environment, no matter how noisy it is.
“As a music lover and a music creator, the WF-1000XM5 earbuds really surprised me in terms of bass, clarity, and overall dynamic range,” said renowned singer, actor, and songwriter Miguel (via). I enjoy the ability to personalize and craft my own sound, and these earbuds deliver an authentic music-listening experience. Plus, the noise canceling gets rid of any unwanted noise.”
Thanks to the LDAC codec, these earbuds support High-Resolution Audio Wireless. They also support DSEE Extreme to upscale compressed digital music and 360 Reality Audio to give you a more immersing listening experience. The built-in head-tracking technology adds to the fun. Sony has also added support for Adaptive Sound Control, Speak-to-Chat, Multipoint Connect, Fast Pair, Swift Pair, and digital voice assistant.
The new Sony TWS earbuds are smaller and lighter
All of this while simultaneously making the buds smaller and lighter. The WF-1000XM5 earbuds are 25% smaller and 20% lighter than the WF-1000XM4. This is without compromising on the battery life, though. The new buds are touted to run for up to 12 hours on a single charge (8 hours with ANC). The case can fully charge the buds two times, giving you a total playtime of up to 36 hours. The buds support quick charge and Qi wireless charging.
The Sony WF-1000XM5 TWS earbuds boast an IPX4 rating for water resistance. The company has made the earphones in black and silver colors. The Japanese firm will start selling its latest audio products from August 2023 priced at $299, €319, or £259.
