I think we can agree that the market for ANC earbuds is pretty saturated at this point, with noise canceling even available at buds as low as Rs 2,000. But which headphones do you get if you want the best ANC performance and the best sound quality? Sony is a brand that has become quite synonymous with premium music accessories. It's been a little over two years since the Sony WF-1000XM4 took the ANC market by storm. And now the Sony WF-1000XM5 fell into my lap this week, so I took it for a test drive. So, how does the new Sony WF-1000XM5 sound compared to the previous generation WF-1000XM4? Here's a quick rundown of everything you need to know about Sony's new WF-1000XM5 headphones.
SONY WF-1000 XM5 tips, tricks and hidden features that most people don't know about
Before we get to the test, let's talk a little about the basics. For starters, I really liked the packaging, which hid the WF-1000XM5. Sony has used their proprietary paper-based eco-friendly original blend material for the packaging, which is great. The same packaging was also used for its predecessor.
Inside, you'll find a quick start guide, a 360 Reality Audio music service free trial access code, a USB Type-C cable, and three pairs of earbuds. With all that out of the way, let's get to the interesting stuff.
I have the Platinum Silver color variant of the WF-1000XM5 with me, and they look amazing. The XM5 also comes in a black variant, but I personally like the Platinum Silver a bit more.
