Bose might have been the king of active noise cancelling headphones back in the day, but ever since Sony came onto the scene with its WH-1000XM series of headsets, it has been quite a toss up between either company when it came to consumers choosing which brand and model to buy.
With the WH-1000XM5, Sony has opted to introduce a brand new design. This new design language is a lot more sleek and modern compared to the previous design, and to a certain extent we can’t but draw parallels to the Bose 700 headphones. It features a matte surface that’s available in black or white, with each earcup connected by a matching headband.
The headphones will feature the use of 30mm drivers which is actually smaller than its predecessor’s 40mm drivers. It supports the LDAC codec to deliver audio, and also works with SBC, AAC, and DSEE Extreme upscaling. It also comes with support for Sony’s 360 Reality Audio.
If you’re keen on grabbing yourself a pair, they are available on Amazon where they are priced at $399.
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