The earbud market is crowded… really crowded. There are more options than ever, and while some brands are happy to charge into the hundreds or, in some cases, thousands, you can just as easily score earphones for a few quid. Sure, the performance isn’t great at that price, but at what point does your money stop securing better quality?
You can ask this question about Sony’s new WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds, which will set you back £259. As the latest in the brand’s legendary in-ear series, there’s a lot of hype to live up to. Can they improve on what was already an almost flawless pair of earbuds? Or is this simply a pricey cosmetic upgrade more than anything else? I spent time with the WF-1000XM5 to find out.
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