Sony WF-1000XM5's Charging Case Info Revealed by Database

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Renders and basic specifications for Sony's rumored WF-1000XM4 successor were leaked earlier this month, with some sources theorizing that Sony would be unveiling the next-generation TWS earbuds within days. An official announcement did not come to pass, but details and a (top-down view) photo of the WF-1000XM5's charging case have emerged from an independent testing database—the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). Tipsters reckon that the WF-1000XM5 buds will be smaller and lighter than predecessors—perhaps closer in size to Sony's cheaper TWS offering, the WF-C700N—and leaked specifications indicate that the new model is not a massive departure from the XM4, although multi-point connectivity looks to be standard at launch.

The WPC's online certification page lists model number YY2963, which is identical to an FCC registration from February. The June 9th entry states that it is a "wireless stereo headset," with a carry/charging case classed as a "Power Class 0 Receiver" offering 2 W maximum input. A low quality photo of this earbud cradle is included on the WPC web page—Sony's new unit looks almost identical to the WF-1000XM4 enclosure. Qi wireless charging is very likely part of the package, but the next-gen solution might not be much of an upgrade. Insiders have reassessed the situation, and now propose that Sony is planning on a July or August reveal for the the 1000XM5.



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[b4psm4m]

I generally love Sony headphones, but the WF-1000XM4 were a big let down in my opinion.

Their over ear headphones do an amazing job of noise cancelling. However, the buds don't seem to do an awful lot. Maybe it's harsh to expect in ear headphones to have effective noise cancellation but in that case, there are better options out there imo. I much prefer my galaxy buds to the WF-1000XM4 - the case is about half the size, they aren't as heavy, they aren't trying to fall out of your ears all the time, they're far more comfortable and they were a lot cheaper.

 

[Tomorrow]

I generally love Sony headphones, but the WF-1000XM4 were a big let down in my opinion.

Their over ear headphones do an amazing job of noise cancelling. However, the buds don't seem to do an awful lot. Maybe it's harsh to expect in ear headphones to have effective noise cancellation but in that case, there are better options out there imo. I much prefer my galaxy buds to the WF-1000XM4 - the case is about half the size, they aren't as heavy, they aren't trying to fall out of your ears all the time, they're far more comfortable and they were a lot cheaper.

Seal plays a big part in whether you have good ANC or not. Ear shape and earbud size/weight also.

That is why i got LinkBuds S instead - almost the same internal hardware as XM4 but way more compact. XM5 seems to follow LinkBuds S design and that's a very good thing because it means XM5 will be more compact and comfortable. Unfortunately i doubt the price will come down.

 

[timta2]

Seal plays a big part in whether you have good ANC or not. Ear shape and earbud size/weight also.

That is why i got LinkBuds S instead - almost the same internal hardware as XM4 but way more compact. XM5 seems to follow LinkBuds S design and that's a very good thing because it means XM5 will be more compact and comfortable. Unfortunately i doubt the price will come down.

Don't Google "linkbuds S wind noise". It's about as depressing as the XM4's rapid battery depletion issue. Sony might eventually get it together, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

 

[Tomorrow]

Don't Google "linkbuds S wind noise". It's about as depressing as the XM4's rapid battery depletion issue. Sony might eventually get it together, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

I have yet to witness wind noise issues because they do not stick out of my ears like XM4's.
And my battery lasts about 3-4 hours continuous music playback with forced highest quality LDAC codec (990KB/s). By default it uses adaptive LDAC (660KB/s).