The Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones launched in India for Rs. 34,990
Sony WH-1000XM5 Review: We had a chance to test their performance and battery life for over a week.
Sony WH-1000XM5 Review
There is no doubt that Sony is known for its high-quality audio gear and for its audio quality.
In addition to meeting the needs of the industry,
the Japanese brand has taken one step further.
Wireless audio is a segment that is abundant with options, and the same can be said for premium audio.
The Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones,
which have launched in India for Rs. 34,990,
are among those in this range.
Sony, Bose, Sennheiser and others have their options.
However, pre-bookers can get the headphones between September 21 and October 7 for Rs. 26,990.
In order for the WH-1000XM4 to succeed,
it needs to tick a lot of boxes, and still a force to be reckoned with.
In what ways does Sony improve upon an already popular product?
Sony’s new cans were tested to see what changes they made, and here are our thoughts.
THE SONY WH-1000XM5 REVIEW: WHAT’S SO COOL ABOUT IT?
There is a premium feel to the fit and finish of the newly released Sony wireless headphones.
There is a textured touch to the soft-touch leather finish, similar to the XM4s.
Also, the headband has a soft band,
and the ear cups have more room and better cushioning to accommodate people with large ears.
A difference of 4 grams between the XM4 and the XM5 is the weight of the XM5.
We’ve never had any issues with the fit of the headphones, and that remains true with the XM5’s as well.
The ear cups getting bigger doesn’t affect the snug fit that the Sony headphones are known for,
which helps with the sound quality and noise cancellation.
Sony complies with the premium price of the XM5 to a large extent with its feature-rich product.
Control the headphones:-
You can control the headphones with gestures on both earcups.
Music playback, volume control, and noise cancellation are all adjustable with the headphones.
The music is also paused when the headphones are removed, which is an excellent feature.
Android and iOS users have access to a variety of features through the Sony Headphones Connect app.
The app gives you updates that improve the quality and add new features to the headphones.
Sony offers a variety of connectivity options to assist you in emergency situations.
It’s good to see the company retain the headphone jack, so that you can connect the headphones to a PC through the wires.
How does the XM5 perform?
According to Sony, the size of the drivers on the XM5 will be reduced from 40mm to 30mm for this variant, which puzzled us.
However, after using the headphones, we were able to shed doubts.
As a result, the headphones did not see any noticeable drop in performance,
and the noise canceling feature made them even better at blocking outside noise.
Due to the tweaked design and fit of the ear cups as well as the Integrated V1 processor,
the overall audio quality and noise cancellation have improved.
Transparency mode:-
Transparency mode can always be enabled by tapping on the left ear cup.
If you were to look at the main segment of any headphones, how would you rate them?
With the XM5 headphones, we got the same soundstage
as we got with Sony’s heavy bass and extra boost in high levels.
With the addition of the bass, the mids seem to be rather mellow.
We noticed this in Alan Walker’s Faded, where the mid-section dominated by bass.
Listening to Blinding Lights by The Week end, we got a better sense of the soundstage, Week end.
In this song, notes are clear but the mids have a definite low tone, and the bass is solid.
We had Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton for vocals, so the guitar notes heard in absolute clarity,
and the vocals had a crisp quality.
In addition, we used What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
To get more details in the mid-range without adding any additional bass:-
The WH-1000XM5 maintains the levels of its predecessor with a slight push in the higher notes and better clarity.
Because of the 4 beam forming microphones,
the headphones were our go-to choice for taking calls,
and the voice quality was excellent on both sides.
We got the battery to last a little over 28 hours during our tests on a single charge.
This is close to the company’s claims for the battery backup with ANC enabled.
You can get more juice out of the cans when you disable ANC or use the headphone connector.
With USB C charging with the USB-PD standard,
you can play three hours of music after just three minutes of charging.
What’s not so cool about the Sony WH-1000XM5?
Despite Sony’s emphasis on the design of the new headphones,
the biggest change for us is their lack of portability.
Unlike the previous model, the new one does not fold,
Sony WH-1000XM5 bundled with a bulkier case.
Although the XM5s are marginally lighter,
their portability factor has decreased.
It may seem insignificant to consider price when it comes to premium headphones,
but for people who spend their hard-earned money on headphones,
it is crucial to know that they are getting what they paid for.
Since the Sony WH-1000XM5 costs Rs 34,990,
some of you may now consider the previous generation,
especially if you find a good deal on it.
THE SONY WH-1000XM5 Review: VERDICT:-
Sony introduced WH-series wireless headphones in the market with high expectations,
building on Sony’s XM4 headphones.
Despite the fact that the cans are no longer foldable,
The design quality is premium. In addition to fitting most ears:-
the earcups also ensure there is no noise leakage.
ANC and sound quality remain one of the best in the segment,
and battery life will last for days, if not weeks.
Having said that, the XM5 still carries a hefty price tag,
which might push some of you to consider the XM4’s that are equally good.
But if you want the latest, then the WH-1000XM5 deserves a look,
especially at its introductory price. Sony WH-1000XM5 Review
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Features OF THE SONY WH-1000XM5
- Your voice captured by multiple micro phones :-
- Sony WH-1000XM5 outfitted with four beam forming microphones,
- calibrated to pick up only the sounds of your voice.
- It’s possible for them to catch every word even when there’s a lot of background noise due to an improved signal-to-noise ratio.
- Noise-free calls with ultra-clear audio :-
- You will be able to hear your voice clearly, even in noisy environments, with Precise Voice Pickup Technology and advanced audio signal processing.
- We developed our noise reduction algorithm with AI machine learning using more than 500 million voice samples to suppress ambient noise and extract your voice clearly in a variety of environments.
With noise = 1
Without noise = 2
- With a noiseless design, you can enjoy comfort all day long:-
- Featuring a newly developed soft fit leather finish, these lightweight headphones beautifully finished.
- While keeping external sounds out, this material fits snugly around the head with less pressure on the ears.
- We designed WH-1000XM5 to be as noiseless as possible.
- The slider and swivel are noiseless, and the hanger is seamless.