Sony WF-1000XM5 headphones get new images and specs

Sony WF-1000XM5 headphones get new images and specs


Sony WF-1000XM5 headphones are expected to arrive with a new look, lighter construction and enhanced audio features

A sony it should soon update its line of TWS headphones with the WF-1000XM5 model, which will arrive two years after the launch of its vaunted predecessor. The new product information was shown in a list of amazonwith details on construction and technological resources.






The current model has a more prominent lower circular section than expected for the Sony WF-1000XM5 (Image: Disclosure/Sony)

The new generation is to have a smaller and lighter construction, where the headphones now weigh 5.9 grams, versus 7.3 grams for the current one. Sony WF-1000XM4. Additionally, the charging case can be reduced in weight from 41 to 39 grams, making it slightly easier to carry in a pocket, for example.

Even with the more compact build, the WF-1000XM5 should maintain the same battery life as its predecessor. With this, it should offer up to 24 hours of playback with the help of the charging case, and a three-minute charge would guarantee another hour of use.

New images released by the WinFuture portal show that the headphones are expected to gain a design with more shiny parts, different from the previous model which is more opaque. The side circular section in relief can be replaced by a more discreet detail, also in gold.

The product must maintain a high audio standard, with advanced features in areas such as active noise cancellation (ANC) and Hi-Res audio certification. There is also support for multipoint connections, voice commands with accurate recognition, usage tracking and wireless charging.

A few days ago, Sony’s handset received approval for Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy (LE) connections., an upgrade over the XM4 which works via Bluetooth 5.2. An IP certification with water resistance is also expected, as the current phone features IPX4.

An exact date for the launch of the Sony WF-1000XM5 has not yet been announced, but it has been said that it should appear on June 9th. Its official price should be just under US$300 (roughly R$1,474 in direct conversion), if the brand follows a similar values ​​strategy to the previous generation.

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