Ever since the author of these lines treated himself to noise-cancelling in-ear headphones, he hasn’t wanted to be without them. Whether on the busy subway or in a busy office, active noise cancellation gives you valuable peace of mind and can thus promote concentration and reduce stress.
According to various tests, they remain standing Sony WF-1000XM5 top the rankings and impress with fantastic sound and really effective noise cancellation. Amazon is offering them at the best price during Black Friday week and you’ll save 22 percent on the new in-ear headphones.
The normal price of the premium headphones is over 300 euros, Amazon is now selling them for only 249 euros, which means that they are certainly price competitive with major competitors such as Apple and Bose.
The test winner among in-ear headphones
The professional world was overwhelmed with praise for Sony’s latest in-ear flagship. The balanced, detailed sound and first-class noise cancellation were equally well received throughout. Bee hifi.de, chip.de And Computer image everyone hoisted the earplugs onto the test winner’s throne. Rarely have headphones been so impressive. But in addition to sensational sound and noise cancellation, the XM5s also have a lot to offer.
For example a strong battery that lasts 8 hours straight – a strong value for in-ear headphones. Without noise cancellation it is even no less than twelve hours. Naturally, the plugs are charged in the case, so you get a total runtime of 24 hours.
Sony doesn’t compromise on equipment: you get it 3D audio with head tracking, similar to Apple’s Spatial Audio. However, you’ll need a premium subscription to a streaming service that supports Sony’s in-house “360 Reality Audio” technology. Different too High quality audio streaming supported, with Sony’s own LDAC codec or Apple’s AAC. You can further optimize the sound in the Sony app using the equalizer.
Bose’s noise-canceling alternative
If the Sony headphones are a bit too expensive for you, but you are still looking for in-ears with strong noise cancellation, then you should buy these Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II display. They are offered for only 199 euros.
Bose also has first-class noise cancellation and is the only manufacturer that can keep up with Sony in this area. The QuietComfort Earbuds stand out for their good sound, comfortable fit in the ear, easy operation and a practical app. However, the battery life is only mediocre and cannot keep up with Sony’s flagship.