Sony WF-1000XM5 India Launch Date Set for September 27: Expected Price, Specifications

Sony WF-1000XM5 true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones are about to be launched in India. The company launched wireless earphones in global markets in July. It is the successor to the Sony WF-1000XM4 TWS headphones that debuted in 2021. Sony has equipped this new headset with a next-generation integrated processor V2 chip, as well as a QN2e processor for noise reduction. It features the company’s 8.4mm Dynamic Drivers X, which are said to offer half a day of battery life with normal usage.

Sony WF-1000XM5 India price (estimated)

The Japanese technology group has confirmed that it will launch the Sony WF-1000XM5 in India on September 27, but has not yet revealed the pricing of the wireless earphones in India. Back in July, the company launched the Sony WF-1000XM5 in the US and other markets for $299 (approximately Rs. 24,900). We expect the headphones to be released in China later this month at a similar price.

Sony WF-1000XM5 Specifications, Features

The Sony WF-1000XM5 TWS headphones feature the company’s 8.4mm “Dynamic Driver X” drivers and come with four sizes of ear tips made of polyurethane foam. The wireless headphones run Sony’s integrated processor V2 and QN2e chips, which are said to offer improved sound quality, noise cancellation and call quality compared to their predecessor, the Sony WF-1000XM4.

Each earbud of the TWS earphones is equipped with bone conduction sensors, which are used in conjunction with deep neural network (DNN) processing to improve voice quality when answering calls using the Sony WF-1000XM5 in areas with loud ambient sounds.

According to Sony, the wireless headphones support SBC, AAC and the company’s Hi-Res LDAC codec. Sony WF-1000XM5 supports 24-bit audio processing and also supports DSEE Extreme upgrade. They offer Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and offer multipoint connectivity and fast pairing support. You can also use Sony’s Speak to Chat feature and adaptive sound control, and access Google or Alexa through wireless headphones.

The Sony WF-1000XM5 TWS earphones have a USB Type-C port on the casing for charging, but they can also be charged wirelessly using a Qi charger. The headphones are said to have a battery life of up to 12 hours and 8 hours with ANC disabled and enabled respectively. According to the company, the headphones have an IPX4 splash-proof rating.