Sony WF-1000XM5 review: smaller and sonically special, but rivals are gaining
Sony has thrown everything it can into these much smaller earbuds, and given us an extra set of foam tips so they fit perfectly. LDAC, the firm's top-tier DSEE upscaler, and Bluetooth 5.3 are all here, battery life is competitive, and the sound is 100% bona fide Sony quality. However, for us, connectivity drop-outs, average ANC performance, and an app that looks a little busy at this flagship level add up.
Agile, meaty and fun listen; Very comfortable and secure earpieces; Battery life maintained from XM4
ANC can be beaten; Occasional connectivity issues; On-ear volume control is a tad hit and miss