These are now the wireless earbuds to beat.
They’re also some of the best-sounding wireless earbuds we’ve ever tested, with impressive ANC improvements.
Previously, the buds fell out of their ears after posing with the WF-1000XM4s for just a few minutes.
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The case also features a more rounded design that feels more comfortable when slipped into a pocket.
It now just plays different chimes which are another thing youll need to learn to distinguish.
The WF-1000XM5s carry over the same voice detection feature found on the WF-1000XM4s and many of Sonys headphones.
If you struggled to comfortably wear the Sony WF-1000XM4s (left) and keep them in your ear, the new WF-1000XM5s (right) feature a complete redesign that solves all those problems.Photo: Andrew Liszewski | Gizmodo
When the conversation is over, ANC turns back on, and playback resumes automatically.
If you wear earbuds in an office setting, its an incredibly useful feature.
Are the Sony WF-1000XM5s Worth the Price?
If you struggled to comfortably wear the Sony WF-1000XM4s (left) and keep them in your ear, the new WF-1000XM5s (right) feature a complete redesign that solves all those problems.Photo: Andrew Liszewski | Gizmodo
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Sony claims the WF-1000XM5s (right) are also 20% lighter than the two-year-old WF-1000XM4s (left).Photo: Andrew Liszewski | Gizmodo
Although only 25% smaller than the Sony WF-1000XM4s (left) the WF-1000XM5s (right) feel much smaller and lighter in the ear.Photo: Andrew Liszewski | Gizmodo
The Sony WF-1000XM5s (right) are a little chunkier than the Apple AirPods Pro 2 (left) but manage to pack all of their electronics in a bud that sits right in the ear.Photo: Andrew Liszewski | Gizmodo
Sony still includes memory foam eartips with its new WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds, but now include four different size options instead of three.Photo: Andrew Liszewski | Gizmodo
The Sony WF-1000XM5s’ charging case (right) is much smaller than the WF-1000XM4s’ charging case (left) and features a more rounded design that’s more comfortably carried in a pocket.Photo: Andrew Liszewski | Gizmodo
The Sony WF-1000XM5s’ charging case (left) is nearly identical in size to the Apple AirPods Pro 2’s charging case (right), but can be charged using a USB-C cable instead of a Lightning cable.Photo: Andrew Liszewski | Gizmodo
As much as I love their performance and functionality, I’m not a big fan of the glossy finish on the new Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds.Photo: Andrew Liszewski | Gizmodo
If your budget can afford them, the Sony WF-1000XM5 (top) are easily the best wireless earbuds you can buy.Photo: Andrew Liszewski | Gizmodo
