Sony released a new generation of flagship true wireless noise canceling headphones WF-1000XM5

2023-07-25 04:38:50

Two years after the launch of the previous generation WF-1000XM4, Sony finally brought the highly anticipated new product WF-1000XM5. This is Sony’s new flagship true wireless headset. It is equipped with a new “integrated processor V2” and “high-quality noise reduction processor QN2e” to bring more advanced noise reduction and sound processing capabilities to the XM5. Not only that, XM5 also has a newly developed 8.4mm “driver unit X” built in, which uses a diaphragm structure composed of two different materials, which can transmit clear high-frequency sound while taking into account the deep bass without distortion.

Sony WF-1000XM5

The XM5 is equipped with a complete set of large, medium, small, and extra-small earplugs, and is made of polyurethane foam, which can better fit the shape of the ear canal, form a better airtight effect, and effectively isolate external noise. Sony also provides a small tool in the Headphones connect app that can detect whether the earbuds are sealed, and if they are not sealed, the software will recommend replacing them with larger earbuds.

Sony WF-1000XM5

Compared with the previous generation, the XM5 has reduced the volume by about 25% and the weight by about 20%. However, the XM4 was originally a “fat” generation, and the XM5 returned to its previous size. WF-1000XM5 adopts LDAC Bluetooth transmission technology, can support Hi-Res Wireless wireless high-resolution music, and has DSEE Extreme digital sound quality restoration technology. WF-1000XM5 will also support 360 Reality Audio spatial audio technology. With the charging box, the XM5 can provide a total of 24 hours of use, and three minutes of fast charging can provide 60 minutes of playback time. The XM5 has an IPX4 waterproof rating.

Sony WF-1000XM5

In the Headphones app, XM5 will provide a personalized EQ equalizer function, allowing users to customize customized audio curves. The XM5 also has the ability to receive sound through bone conduction technology, which limits the external noise interference to the maximum extent, and through the new AI DNN deep neural network, it can accurately extract the user’s voice from the noisy environment, allowing it to have excellent call performance. The XM5 can also detect the user’s action mode (stationary/walking/taking a vehicle) to switch the intensity of noise reduction (or, in other words, allow ambient sound). XM5 also inherits the well-received Speak-to-Chat mode of the series. As long as you speak, it will automatically pause the music and switch to receiving ambient sound. At the same time, XM5 also adds the ability to control the phone answering by shaking your head and nodding.

Sony WF-1000XM5

WF-1000XM5 is launched in two colors of “black” and “silver” (silver is actually more like gray), and relevant listing information will be provided later. For reference, the US sells for $300.

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