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With the Sony WF-1000XM5, I can isolate myself from my environment thanks to strong noise cancellation. Thanks to the intense and detailed sound, I am also completely absorbed in my favorite music. Unfortunately, the controls in the earbuds are sensitive, so I don't always have control over my music.
Strong noise canceling I immediately noticed how strong the noise canceling of these earplugs is. Normally I notice a difference between the noise canceling of headphones and that of earbuds, but in this case the noise canceling of the earbuds is worthy of headphones. The noise canceling strongly isolates me from my surroundings, so I don't hear any noise on a train.
Earplugs fit comfortably in my ears I had some trouble finding the right fit, but here's a trick. When I want to put the earphones in, I first make sure that the eartips are firmly in my ear canal. Then I rotate the earbuds so that they sit firmly in my ears and do not fall out easily. The ear tips themselves are sturdier than silicone ear tips as those of the WF-1000XM5 also have memory foam. This makes the eartips shape to my eyes and feel nice in my ears. This is comfortable when you listen to music for a long time.
Touch controls too sensitive The earbuds are sensitive to touch controls, which you can use to adjust the noise cancellation and fast forward your songs. I find them very sensitive, so he responds very quickly to the smallest, unconscious, touches. This makes me lose control over my music at times.
Get lost in the music I think the sound quality of these earbuds is very high. The bass sounds are solid and this is not at the expense of midrange and high tones. This allows me to listen to intense and balanced sound, making rock music and electronic music sound as if I am there live. That is why this earplug is suitable for fans of these music styles. If you like podcasts or less intense music, I don't recommend this earbud.
Maurits. Audio specialist
7 September 2023
Automatically translated from Dutch
If you like very good music quality and you care less about peripheral matters such as operation and build quality, then these are the buds for you. If you're someone who looks more at the big picture, like me, then you might have to think twice about these earphones. I bring this review under the heading "Yes, recommended" because I think "No, not recommended" is a bit too much, but actually my opinion is somewhere in between. The earplugs are pricey and you expect top quality for that. Starting with the positives:
But unfortunately there are also some disadvantages to these earplugs:
All in all, some mixed feelings. I have long read reviews of various buds and I wonder whether I find the additional price compared to competing buds to be justified with the above positive and negative points.
Eran
30 August 2023
Automatically translated from Dutch
The wind noise cancellation, present in the WF-1000XM4, is no longer there. And that is a shame, especially while cycling. The new design and software will probably compensate for this somewhat. But it remains a loss….
Franky
11 October 2023
Automatically translated from Dutch
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More coverage in case of damage than your standard warranty
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2,21
per monthProtection Plan with theft cover - Monthly cancelable
3,80
per month
Product number | 930335 | |
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Manufacturer code | WF1000XM5B.CE7 | |
Brand | Sony | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue | |
Old product returned for free |
Weight in grams | 5,9 g | |
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Color | Black | |
Material | Plastic | |
Built-in microphone |
Water-resistant | ||
|---|---|---|
Water resistance | Splash proof | |
IP certification | IPX4 |
True wireless earbuds | ||
|---|---|---|
NFC | ||
Compatible with applications | ||
Application options | Adjust ambient awareness, Adjust noise canceling, Installation help, Personalize control buttons, Personalize sound, Personalize speech assistant, Read battery status, Update firmware | |
Compatible with voice assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
Bluetooth | ||
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Bluetooth version | 5.3 | |
Multipoint pairing |
Power supply type | Rechargeable battery | |
|---|---|---|
Average battery life | 8 hours | |
Charging case | ||
Battery life case | 16 hours | |
Wireless charging | ||
USB port |
Sound reproduction | Spatial audio, Stereo | |
|---|---|---|
Hi-Res audio | ||
Sound quality according to customers | Very good | |
Noise canceling | ||
Quality noise canceling | High-end | |
Adjustable noise canceling | ||
Volume limit |
Tested by expert | ||
|---|---|---|
Bass | Balanced | |
Mid tones | Present | |
Treble | Balanced | |
Equalizer |
Headphones wearing method | Earbud | |
|---|---|---|
Type of ear cushions | In-ear | |
Remote control on ear cups | ||
Physical buttons ear cups | ||
Touchpad ear cup | ||
Volume control ear cup | ||
Carrying comfort according to customers | Standard |
Earbuds (sleeves) included | ||
|---|---|---|
Number of earbuds (sleeves) included | 4 | |
Size | M, S, XL, XS | |
Headphones adapter included |
