Home Latest News The world of wireless buds has a new competitor; the Sony Noise Cancelling Earbuds WF-1000MX5 have been officially released. It is 25% smaller ad 20% lighter than the last generation. The buds come with a V2 chip, QN2e noise reduction chip, 5.9g weight per earbud, Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, lasts up to 8 hours, and much more. What's Inside ToggleRelease HighlightsSpecifications of the Sony Noise Cancelling Earbuds WF-1000MX5FeaturesBatteryPrice & Availability Release Highlights The Sony Noise Cancelling Earbuds WF-1000MX5 come with a V2 chip and QN2e noise reduction chip. It has AI-based noise reduction for better quality on phone calls The weight of each bud is 5.9gs (25% smaller and 20% lighter than 1000MX4) It supports 5.3 Bluetooth, and users can connect two devices simultaneously The device can last up to 8 hours of usage with noise reduction It has IPX4 splash-resistant rating Specifications of the Sony Noise Cancelling Earbuds WF-1000MX5 The Sony Noise Cancelling Earbuds WF-1000MX5 comes with Sony’s new and latest V2 integrated processor. It allows the device to have Noise Cancelling processor Q2Ne. The latest chips allow the device to control mics across both ears to provide a never-like-before audio experience. Moreover, it adapts according to the changing environment. It has LDAC coded and DSEE extreme for support for High-resolution Audio and upscaled compressed music. Users also get 360 reality audio too, which uses new sensors and spatial sound for an immersive gaming experience. Sony has also introduced an AI-based noise reduction, Deep Neural Network (DNN), for the best quality on audio calls. It makes the sound crisp and clear even in noisy environments, such as noise, traffic, and much more. The earbuds also have IPX4 splash-resistant rating and are released in two colors. Black Silver Features The Sony Noise Cancelling Earbuds WF-1000MX5 supports audio notifications and works well with applications such as Spotify, Apple Music, Endel, and much more. Users can even set something to play as soon as they wear the earbuds. Adaptive Sound Control and Speak to Chat have also been added in the new buds. It has Bluetooth 5.3 and supports connecting two devices at the same time. Battery The Sony Noise Cancelling Earbuds WF-1000MX5 can last up to 8 hours of usage. It only takes 3 minutes for the device to charge and lasts an extra hour. The earbuds also support wireless charging. See alsoCoolpad Fengshang 50 Lite debuts for less than $100Muhammad Arbaz·September 4, 2024 Price & Availability The Sony Noise Cancelling Earbuds WF-1000MX5 have been released worldwide, and the Chinese version is coming very soon. It has a price of 2133 yuan ($299). The buds seem like the perfect competition for Apple AirPods. Do you think they could be your next device of choice? Source (Weibo, in Chinese)