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Sony · WF-1000X
Sony WF-1000XM5
The most awarded model in the 1000X series, V2 processor
July 25, 2023★ Notable model299.99 $ at launchActive noise cancellation
8 hEarbud only
24 hWith case
IPX4Resistance
5.3Bluetooth
Lineage DNA
Tracked since WF-1000X (2017), the first model in the line.
Battery life (earbud)
8 h+167% since the 1st model★ line record
Total battery life (case)
24 h+167% since the 1st model
Weight per earbud
5.9 g-33% since the 1st model★ line record
Launch price
299.99 $+51% since the 1st model
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Comfort & durability
Weight per earbud5.9 g
CertificationIPX4
Battery life
Earbud only8 h
With case24 h
General
Release dateJuly 25, 2023
Launch price299.99 $
Compared to WF-1000XM4
- +19% lighter per earbud
- ·Bluetooth 5.3 vs 5.2
- +Adds USB-C
- +Gains multipoint
- -$20.99000000000001 pricier at launch
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