Sony is a famous brand for premium personal audio and it has got a very famous series, the 1000X which is praised for its excellent sound quality and effective noise cancellation. The WF-1000XM3 and WF-1000XM4 earbuds provides good sound quality as well as noise cancellation but former has lacked advanced LDAC Bluetooth codec support. IN September 2023, Sony introduced its brand-new earbuds named Sony WF-1000XM5.
Sony has said that the latest earbuds surpass previous models in terms of audio quality, noise cancellation and call performance. The newly introduced earbuds are smaller as well as lighter compared to its predecessors which makes them more comfortable to wear. These earbuds are available in two different colors which are Black and Platinum silver with a glossy finish on the sides. The weight of each earbud is 5.9g and when you will add the case the total weight is 39g. the smaller as well as lighter design of WF-1000XM5 makes it very convenient.
The headphones feature touch sensors for playback control and noise cancellation with customizable touch controls via the Sony Headphones Connect app. Equipped with 8.4 mm dynamic driver The headphones support Bluetooth 5.3, Google Fast pair, multi-point connectivity and 360 Reality Audio. The waterproof class is IPX4. During testing, the Sony WF-1000XM5 delivered impressive sound quality, with rich bass and clear highs across a variety of music genres. The noise canceling function effectively blocks noise from indoor and outdoor environments. Battery life is great. In conclusion, the Sony WF-1000XM5 offers a comfortable fit, high sound quality and excellent noise cancellation.