One of the best noise-canceling headphones on the market, the Sony WH-1000XM4, could be getting a makeover soon. TechNikNewsa portal specializing in technology publications, has shared the alleged first images of the SonyWH-1000XM5, as well as some of the main novelties that will come with this model. Among them, better autonomy or more advanced noise cancellation.
The filtered images reveal in great detail the possible new look of the Sony WH-1000XM5. The Japanese, in particular, would keep some of the most characteristic design elements of its headphonesincluding the colors black and silver pulling to beigeas well as that matte finish present both on the headband and on the headphones themselves.
The design line, however, seems to be slightly modified. The WH-1000XM5 they would bet on a more minimalist aesthetic that can be seen, above all, in the arms that regulate the height and the upper band that allows adjustment to the head.
The design is not the only novelty of the Sony WH-1000XM5. According to the aforementioned medium, the headphones could arrive with greater autonomy compared to its predecessor, allowing up to 40 hours of music playback with active noise cancellation applied. That’s 10 hours more than what the WH-1000XM4 offer. A greater autonomy, however, also translates into a longer charging time in some cases, and this is what could happen with the WH-1000XM5, since it is expected that they will take about 3.5 hours to charge through the USB port. c.
The Sony WH-1000XM5, on the other hand, could come with better active noise cancellation (ANC) thanks to the inclusion of two new dedicated processors and three microphones that would be responsible for capturing and reducing the sound from outside. They would also include Bluetooth 5.2, as well as a 3.5 mm jack.
When will the Sony WH-1000XM5 be presented?
At the moment, Sony has not revealed any details about the WH-1000XM5. The news that we know so far comes from leaks and rumours, so some of the previously mentioned features may not finally arrive.
The release date is also unknown. The company tends to announce a new generation of the WH-1000XM every two years. The WH-1000XM4s, for example, were introduced in August 2020, while the W-H1000XM3s were announced in August 2018. Therefore, It is likely that the Sony WH-1000XM5 will be presented in August of this year.
no details either about the price. However, and taking into account the improvements in terms of design and functions, the Sony WH-1000XM5 could be around 400 euros.