The WF-1000XM5 are the new spearheads of Sony’s range of headphones. They have the difficult task of repeating the feat of the excellent WF-1000XM4 and once again becoming the undisputed kings of the market. A goal that they manage to achieve with their fingertips.
Like their predecessors, the WF-1000XM5 easily manage to rank among the best headphones true wireless of the market. They have almost everything going for them: a still stunning sound signature, gargantuan battery life and the best noise reduction found on headphones to date. They therefore stand out as a model of choice, unless you are sensitive to the strong intrusion they cause, or you are looking for a good hands-free kit, which also costs them the first step of the podium.
Strong points
- Incredibly precise and dynamic sound reproduction.
- Spacious and natural soundstage.
- Terrific noise reduction.
- Good feelings of comfort.
- Colossal battery life for true wireless headphones.
- Many advanced features.
Weak points
- Strong sensation of intrusion into the ear canal.
- Disappointing voice recording.
- Mode of listening to surrounding sounds that lacks naturalness.
- Unmodifiable commands.
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Alternatively
Three years after their release, the first AirPods Pro seriously began to suffer from competition. These AirPods Pro (2nd generation) put Apple back in the race with formidable noise reduction, remarkable sound reproduction and a simply astonishing Adaptive Transparency mode. The AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are also comfort models and have the best hands-free kit on headphones true wireless nowadays. In short, if you have an iPhone, you can go headlong!