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Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds
$299.99
Class-leading noise cancelling in a genuinely small earbud.
Sony's integrated processor V2 and dual drivers give these the quietest ANC of any true-wireless bud, with LDAC support for high-resolution streaming. The 25 percent smaller shell fixed the fit complaints of the XM4.
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Key specs
- ip
- IPX4
- anc
- Processor V2
- codec
- LDAC
- battery
- 8 h + 16 h
Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds
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What the reviewers say
Published reviews from around the web
“Best earbuds I've ever had. However I have big thumbs which makes them get out of the case a hassle instead just dump them out. 2) slick body means dropping them on the floor all the time.”
positive
“Sony's signature V-shaped sound–that fun, punchy, lively experience fans have come to love–has been upgraded too. Developed alongside world-renowned mastering audio engineers, the XM6 trades some of its wild energy for something more refined, more deliberate, and arguably more impressive.”
The sound quality is refined and impressive while maintaining Sony's signature lively feel.
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