Sony Puts AI-Adaptive Noise Cancellation Into New Wireless Earbuds

Sony has just unveiled its latest pair of wireless earbuds, the WF-1000XM5, which feature dual processors, artificial intelligence-powered noise reduction, and adjustable sound features, for adaptive noise cancellation.

The WF-1000XM5’s in-house Dynamic Driver X unit ensures clear vocals and immersive audio. They are 25% smaller and 20% lighter than the WF-1000XM4, offering a more comfortable fit. With an IPX4 water-resistance rating, they can handle sweat and rain.

Its battery life provides up to eight hours of listening time, with an additional 24 hours from the charging case. A quick three-minute charge offers one hour of listening.

Sony also incorporates sustainability by making the WF-1000XM5 earbuds with recycled plastic materials and environmentally conscious paper made from bamboo, sugarcane fibers, and post-consumer recycled paper.

When you’re in a bustling environment and need to switch smoothly between chatting and listening to music for work, you can utilize the Speak-To-Chat and Ambient Sound features to pause the music and be present in your surroundings.

With the Sony Headphones Connect app, you can access a five-band custom equalizer, EQ presets, an ear tip fit test, and personalized 360 Reality Audio effects. The app utilizes ear photography and head tracking to provide spatial audio that is custom-fit to you.

Preorders for the Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds are now open at US$298, and the official release date is set for July 27.

[via HiConsumption and Android Authority, images via Sony]

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