With the launch of the WH-1000XM5 in 2022, Sony completely revamped the design of its ever-popular flagship headphone line. Moving on from a style that barely changed over the four previous iterations is a bold move, and it's also not the only significant change Sony has up its sleeve for the XM5s.
Sony WH-1000XM5 review: Still an ANC masterclass
Sony updated its flagship WH-1000X headphones in 2022, now in its fifth iteration. This time there's a change in design, on top of other improvements.
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