Sony announced the arrival of the new members of the family of its noise canceling headphones, the WH-1000XM5. We tell you all the info here!
Sony announced the new edition of his series 1000Xthe most desired in terms of wireless noise-cancelling headphones, and it is the WH-1000XM5. These headphones are the successors of the model 1000XM4 and they have some improvements if you compare both products, but above all, with a new and interesting design.
One of the main differences in terms of aesthetics between the M4 and the M5 is that the latter have improved noise cancellation. They have two processors that control eight microphones that greatly reduce noise, especially in the mid and high frequency ranges. They also have a function Auto NC Optimizer that optimizes noise cancellation automatically depending on where we are.
For example, if we have been using the headphones on the street and we arrive at home, thanks to the function Adaptive Sound Control the sound will automatically adapt to the environment and adjust the ambient sound settings accordingly.
With the help of Processor V1 integrated headphones WH-1000XM5 unlock the potential of HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1 from Sonywhile the controller 30mm specially designed improves noise cancellation, according to the company. Thanks to this, Sony ensures that it will have an improvement in the clarity of the sound, in the quality of the bass and we can enjoy noise cancellation that no other headphones can offer us. Which we will check in a future review.
Another new addition to these headphones is the ability to enjoy high resolution audio thanks to the audio encoding technology of Sony, LDAC. All music will be restored to high-end sound by using DSEE Extreme 4which enhances digital music files in real time so that we can enjoy and appreciate all the details of the songs.
Thanks to the WH-1000XM5 have 8 microphones, we have an improvement in call quality. precision technology Voice Pickup from Sony uses four of these microphones for beamforming and a noise reduction structure based on AI to isolate voice with perfect accuracy, while a newly developed wind noise reduction structure minimizes wind noise during calls.
your new design
Unlike its predecessor, the 1000XM5 they have an elegant and minimalist design that moves away from the classic format of Sony. The ear cups feature a smooth leatherette finish and a continuous slider. The use of this material conforms to the head, eliminates pressure on the ears and blocks external noise. However, a disadvantage of this model is that the headphones cannot be folded, so we are facing a complication when transporting them. The model M4 it could be folded, which allowed the case to be more compact and fit anywhere.
As for the design, the plastic that the headphones have is recycled obtained from car parts. Its packaging is plastic-free and the product box was made from recycled and sustainable materials. This is due to the new policy of Sony of not generating unnecessary waste, as is happening with most producers of electronic devices.
The WH-1000XM5 integrate the function Quick Access so that they can be configured and resume playback of Spotify with two or three touches, without the need to use our cell phone. Besides, Sony also launched the app Sony Headphones Connect, and with it we can receive instant notifications when sound levels are too high. The application compares the sound pressure data recorded by your headphones with the guidelines of the World Health Organization.
Another great advantage of the new headphones is that they include smart features. Thanks to Speak-to-Chat we can have a quick conversation and the headphones will instantly pause the music and let in ambient sound. As soon as we finish talking, the music will resume. But this is not all, since the headphones are compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa.
As for the pairing of the earphones, the earphones can be paired with two devices at the same time. This means that if, for example, we receive a call, the headphones will know which device it comes from and will instantly connect us to the corresponding one. And with the touch of a button we can switch between devices.
The headphones WH-1000XM5 support the useful new feature Google FastPair, allowing you to pair your devices Android without any effort. In addition, you can locate the place where you last left your headphones. SwiftPair Allows you to quickly and easily pair your headset with your laptop, desktop computer, or tablet with Windows 11 or Windows 10. And if we talk about the battery life, the WH-1000XM5 offer 30 hours of music no need to connect them. A great advantage of these headphones is that with the USB PowerDelivery can now be obtained three hours of battery in just 3 minutes.
The new ones WH-1000XM5 They come in two colors: black and silver. As for availability, the headphones will be available in Argentina at the end of July this year and its price is not yet known. The WH-1000XM5 They are a great option for those who are looking for noise canceling headphones and do not have any of the previous models in the series. 1000X. However, if you already have the M4 so the generation gap will not be the same as if you have some M3 or M2. They can be obtained in the United States at US$ 399, while there is still no defined release date for Argentina.