The Sony WF-1000XM5 are new wireless headphones from the Japanese firm, and they come with better sound quality, superior noise cancellation, and a more comfortable design than the current XM4 series.

The wireless headset market continues to grow after mobile device manufacturers stopped selling the typical wired headsets in their new models. Sony offers some of the best models in the industry within the successful 1000X series and the new model maintains this premium line. According to the first analyses they sound luxurious and they are some of the best headphones in the business.

Sony focused on improving three key points: noise cancellation, sound quality and call quality. The headphones are premiered New Sony V2 integrated processorwith support for high-resolution audio (24-bit), LDAC and DSEE Extreme codec processing, as well as 360 Reality Audio for surround sound. Sony promises “wide frequency reproduction, deep bass and clear vocals, as if you were in the studio with your favorite artists”.

Adds a dedicated noise cancellation subprocessor, QN2e. This dual-processor setup is beneficial for both sound quality and noise cancellation. They have headphones 8.4mm drivers what Sony calls “Dynamic Driver X” and dual-feedback microphones that can monitor noise at lower frequencies. A major improvement over the 6mm XM4, enhanced with an active noise cancellation system with bone conduction sensors and a new algorithm.

In terms of design, they are 25% smaller and 20% lighter than the XM4. The ear cushions are made of soft and elastic polyurethane foam material, which tries to improve the adhesion to the ear canal, eliminate sound isolation spaces and reduce noise. State that they have head-tracking technology that adjusts the sound field to compensate for movement in a technology we’ve already seen with the Razer Leviathan V2 Pro soundbar.

The autonomy of the Sony WF-1000XM5 is estimated at 8 hours with active noise cancellation. They maintain the design of the charging case, which increases autonomy up to 16 hours with ANC. The headphones will be able to charge wirelessly Qi and via USB-C. Charging in just three minutes offers 60 minutes of use while playing music. Like the previous ones, they are IPX4 certified for resistance to water, splashes or rain.

The Sony WF-1000XM5 is now available for pre-order on Sony’s website and at some international retailers in a silver or black finish and at the official price 299 dollars. They should arrive in Spain in August for 329 euros. A premium price for some of the best in-ear headphones on the market.