On Monday, the Sony WF-1000XM5 truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones have been launched. The wireless headset is powered by the company’s latest Integrated Processor V2, which is paired with the noise-cancelling QN2e processor. Sony WF-1000XM5 also support active noise cancellation (ANC). The earphones come with the new Dynamic Driver X and support for deep neural network (DNN) processing for improved call quality.
The company claims that the earbuds, available in four sizes, are made of polyurethane foam and can provide up to 12 hours of battery life with normal use. They also support wired and wireless charging.
The cost of the Sony WF-1000XM5 earphones is $299 and are available in Black and Silver color options on the Sony US online store and will be available for pre-order in August.
These wireless earphones will compete with Apple’s current-generation AirPods Pro 2 and other premium options in the same price segment.
The Sony WF-1000XM5 earphones have been introduced as a follow-up to the Sony WF-1000XM4 which was launched globally in 2021. The TWS earbuds feature enhanced sound, noise cancellation, and call quality.
The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds incorporate Dynamic Driver X, which offers 24-bit audio processing, DSEE Extreme upscaling, and Hi-Res wireless audio streaming. It also supports SBC and AAC audio codecs, as well as Sony’s LDAC codec.
Sony claims that the WF-1000XM5 earphones, which have deep neural network (DNN) processing and bone conduction sensors, will enhance call quality, even in environments with high noise levels. The WF-100XM5 earphones have a battery life of up to 12 hours when used in moderation, but this decreases to 8 hours when ANC is turned on. They can be charged using a USB Type-C cable or wirelessly.
The earphones provide support for features such as Speak to Chat, adaptive sound control, multipoint connect, Fast Pair, Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, and Google and Alexa voice assistant.
The Sony WF-1000XM5 boasts an IPX4 rating for splash resistance. The charging case measures 64.6 x 40.0 x 26.5 mm and weighs 39g, while each earphone weighs 5.9g.
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