Sony WF-1000XM5 earphones will be launched in India on this date

Sony WF-1000XM5 true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones will be launched in India soon. The company unveiled the wireless headset to global markets in July. It is the successor to the Sony WF-1000XM4 TWS headset that made its debut in 2021. Sony has equipped the new headset with its next-generation Integrated Processor V2 chip, along with a QN2e processor for noise cancellation. It features the company’s 8.4mm Dynamic Driver

Sony WF-1000XM5 price in India (expected)

The Japanese tech conglomerate has confirmed that the Sony WF-1000XM5 will launch in India on September 27, but is yet to announce prices for the wireless headset in the country. In July, the company unveiled the Sony WF-1000XM5 in the US and other markets, priced at $299 (approximately Rs. 24,900). We can expect the headset to be offered at a similar price in the country when it is announced later this month.

Sony WF-1000XM5 specifications, features

The Sony WF-1000XM5 TWS headset features the company’s 8.4mm ‘Dynamic Driver The wireless headset runs on Sony’s Integrated Processor V2 and QN2e chips which are claimed to offer improved sound quality, noise cancellation and call quality compared to their predecessor, the Sony WF-1000XM4.

The TWS headset features bone conduction sensors in each earbud that are used in combination with deep neural network processing (DNN) to improve voice quality when taking calls in locations with loud ambient noise using the Sony WF-1000XM5.

According to Sony, the wireless headset offers support for the company’s SBC, AAC and Hi-Res LDAC codecs. The Sony WF-1000XM5 supports 24-bit audio processing and also supports DSEE Extreme upscaling. They offer Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and offer multipoint connectivity and Fast Pair support. You can also use Sony’s Speak to Chat feature in conjunction with adaptive sound controls and access Google or Alexa via the wireless headset.

The Sony WF-1000XM5 TWS headset features a USB Type-C port on the case for charging, but can also be charged wirelessly using a Qi charger. The earbuds are claimed to offer up to 12 hours and 8 hours of battery life with ANC turned off and on respectively. According to the company, the earbuds have an IPX4 rating for splash resistance.