Since its release in 2020, Sony’s WH-1000XM4 has been one of the best Bluetooth headphones you can buy thanks to its long-lasting battery and excellent noise-cancellation. It now appears that the company is planning a major upgrade.among the leaks found gizmoGerman publications Technology News Shared details on what to expect from the WH-1000XM5.
According to the outlet, Sony’s next-generation flagship noise-canceling headphones will have up to 40 hours of battery life. If accurate, that’s a major improvement over the XM4’s impressive 30 hours on a single charge. Fully charging the new model via USB-C reportedly takes about three and a half hours, or about 30 minutes longer than the XM4. The new model is also said to come with an additional ANC processing chip and a new set of drivers.
but as you can see from the rendering Technology News Shared, the most notable difference between the WH-1000XM4 and its so-called successor is the all-new design. It doesn’t look like the XM5s will fold up like Sony’s current flagship Bluetooth headphones, but the trade-offs appear to be more padding on their ear cups and a lighter strap. Many people love the comfort of the WH4, and it will be interesting to see if the new model is designed to make it easier to wear for extended listening sessions.
Technology News No release date or pricing for the WH-1000XM5 was revealed. In addition to sales, the current model retails for $350. We’ll note here that Sony’s WF-1000XM4 earbuds end up costing more than their predecessors thanks to the addition of features like Qi charging and LDAC support.
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