The Sony WF-1000XM4 are rated extraordinarily extremely by customers and reviewers in every single place. Now, virtually two years after their launch it seems like Sony is on the brink of launch a brand new model, with a brand new design for each the buds and the charging case — they usually may current stiff competitors for Apple’s AirPods Professional 2.
In a leak from The Walkman Weblog (opens in new tab), there are actually photos of what seems to be the brand new WF-1000XM5 in pre-production varieties. It seems like Sony continues to be sticking with that extremely complicated naming conference, seeing the in-ear flagships solely a letter away from the over-ear flagships, the WH-1000XM5.
New Sony WF-1000XM5
The leak does not simply present us the brand new earbuds, but in addition the internals of the brand new buds. The earbuds themselves look very totally different from the unusually formed earlier mannequin, this time coming in a gloss end fairly than a matte one. Additionally they have modified form, this time with extra pronounced ends for the ear tricks to slip over. It is arduous to say now, however the design does seem like it might be extra comfy than the earlier mannequin.
The case too will look a bit of totally different, gaining a extra pill-like form. In contrast to the earbuds, it retains its matte end. In comparison with the case of the AirPods Professional 2, the Sony case seems a bit of fatter throughout the center, and a bit of longer as effectively. If the leak proves to be actual, and as quickly as we’ve got it in hand, we’ll know the way the case compares with rival choices a bit of higher. However till then it nonetheless seems a bit of extra clumsy than that which comes with the AirPods Professional.
These are very early photos of the brand new AirPods Professional 2 rivals, and whereas The Walkman Weblog is usually dependable it is value taking any leaks with a pinch of salt. Both approach, it seems like there’s a lot to be enthusiastic about, and we will not wait to check them to the AirPods Professional 2 and probably add them to our finest true-wireless earbuds checklist.