Sony WH-1000XM5 noise cancelling headphones launched: Here’s what’s new

Two years after the launch of the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones, Sony has now introduced a successor. These are the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. The XM5 over-the-ear headphones sport a brand new design and include some new options and a hiked worth.

Here’s all you should know in regards to the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.

Sony WH-1000XM5: What’s new?

The Sony WH-1000XM5 now characteristic two processors contained in the headphones to course of info from eight distinct microphones. These mics are used to offer higher noise cancellation within the mid-to-high frequencies. These are the Sony HD Noise Cancelling Processor Q1 and the Integrated Processor V1 which was additionally current within the Sony WF-1000XM4 TWS earbuds.

The XM5 headphones additionally characteristic Sony’s DSEE Extreme know-how that helps get well audio from digital compression, making your music sound richer, not less than in concept. aptX help remains to be lacking, however the headphones do get LDAC codec help.

Other options of the XM5 embrace Google Fast Pair, Adaptive Sound Control, the helpful multi-device connections and help for Google Assistant and Alexa help.

Sony guarantees 30 hours of battery from the WH-1000XM5 headphones which now include quick charging that allows you to get three hours of playback time with a three-minute cost. The model additionally throws in a collapsible carrying case for the headphones that you should utilize to take it with you.

The Sony WF-1000XM5 is available in two colors – black and platinum silver. It is priced at USD399 or about Rs 30,900. Availability in India is but to be confirmed by Sony, and we should always have extra particulars on the value and native availability of the headphones then.