Pictures of the Sony WH-1000XM5 have been posted online. If you like Bluetooth headphones, you may not be able to read this article fast enough. In fact, Sony’s headphones are considered the best model of wireless ANC headphones on the market. So it’s interesting that Sony has finally dared to go with a new design.
- New design with more curves and 40 hours of autonomy
- The release date of the new earphones is unclear so far
It was a German colleague who saw the first pictures of the Sony WH-1000XM5 online. As a reminder, Sony has combined Active Noise Cancellation, industry leaders, high-quality sound, and the latest technologies such as 3D audio or intelligent head motion detection in its high-end models. The WH-1000XM series is thus one of the most important Bluetooth headsets on the market. Click here to visit our Sony WH-1000XM4 review.
For the fifth generation, Sony seems to have finally moved away from the design of previous models. As you can see from the photos, this means a more rounded design, which reminds me of Apple’s AirPods Max. In keeping with Sony’s tradition, the white, black and gold color combination is elegant, even lengthy.
Rumors of some technical improvements
Nils Ahrensmeier further disclosed Technology News There are some technical data that seem promising, to say the least. The first advantage is autonomy, which manufacturers may increase by activating ANC by 25%, from 40 hours to 50 hours. Despite the longer battery life, charging time should only increase by 30 minutes – which hints at faster vria USB-C charging.
The Sony WH-1000XM5 has a slightly modified design / © TechnikNews / Sony.
Also, a new driver should be used, but is not specified further at this time. Sony’s already good ANC could be improved further by using two processors – Sony might even launch a successor to the current QN1 ANC chip – and thanks to Bluetooth 5.2 and six microphones, the headset seems like a good overall package.
Sony WH-1000XM5 in silver and black / © TechnikNews / Sony
It’s unclear when the headphones will be released and how much they will cost.according to Technology NewsHowever, quoted sources from the retail world predict an imminent release.
Are you looking forward to Sony’s new premium headphones? What new features are you looking forward to and what are your thoughts on the new design? Let us know in the comments!
