Sony continues to dominate the audio market with its flagship 1000XM headphone and earphone series. The latest in the series, the WH-1000XM4 and WF-1000XM4 are currently considered to be top performers in the market, challenging brands like Sennheiser and Bose QuietComfort in terms of pricing. However, as it happens almost every year, fans can expect the next version to arrive soon. This time too, Sony is planning to launch the headphones first. Why? This is because the leaks of Sony WH-1000XM5 have already started doing the rounds on the web.
One of the websites has posted a picture of the WH-1000XM5 headphones, giving us a first look at it. In the leaked picture, they are seen in two colors and are looking more premium than before. Some features are also rumored for these upcoming headphones.
Sony WH-1000XM5 first look revealed
As per the leaked images shared by TechnikNews, the 1000XM5 will have a different design. This is in contrast to the WH-1000XM4, which looks almost identical to the 1000XM3. This time around, the ear pads seem to be bigger in size, possibly with more cushion to offer better Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). The headband is also seen with thick padding to make the headphones comfortable when worn for long sessions. Also, the on/off switch has been changed to a slider design, while the ‘Custom’ button has been renamed to ‘NC/Ambient’. The report states that the WH-1000XM5 will be available in two colors – Black and Silver.
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Sony WH-1000XM5 specs (probable)
Coming to the specs of the Sony WH-1000XM5, the headphones are said to boost battery performance by offering up to 40 hours of battery life with ANC. That’s about 10 hours more than the current 1000XM4. We expect battery life to extend even further when used without ANC. However, a bigger battery also means that the charging time can be extended. It can take up to 3.5 hours for the 1000XM5 to be fully charged.
– Although the WH-1000XM4 also has ANC, the company can improve it in the XM5. It is reported that the headphones will use two dedicated chips along with three microphones to perform noise cancellation. There could also be support for Bluetooth v5.2, 3.5mm audio jack and USB-C port.
– Since this is the first major leak for Sony’s upcoming WH-1000XM5 headphones, it’s not certain when we’ll see an official launch. Sony has not teased the product on any of its social media platforms yet.
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