If you're looking for new entertainment options beyond music and movies, the WF-1000XM5 uses new sensors and spatial sound technology to deliver immersive sound for Augmented Reality games like "Ingress" from Niantic.^{10 11} When playing "Ingress" with the WF-1000XM5, sensor and spatial sound technologies deliver a new experience: using head tracking, the sound is conveyed from different directions to line up perfectly with the action on the screen. 

The WF-1000XM5 also presents Sony's popular features like Adaptive Sound Control and Speak-to-Chat as well as Multipoint Connect that lets you pair two Bluetooth devices simultaneously.¹² These earbuds utilize a powerful new Integrated Processor V2, which transmits a Bluetooth signal simultaneously to and from both ears, so you can enjoy a stable sound. And to add to the list, in just one tap, the WF-1000XM5 enables quick, effortless Bluetooth pairing with your Android devices¹³.

Get hands-free help by saying "Ok Google" or "Alexa" to activate your preferred voice assistant¹⁴. Then, listen to music, connect with friends, get notifications, set reminders, and more. You can even control the features of your earbuds, like noise cancellation with your voice.¹⁵ 

Enjoy up to 8 hours of charge on your earbuds and use the case, which has up to 16 hours of charging capability, for up to 24 hours¹⁶ of use and listening every time you leave the house. And, for your convenience, a 3-minute quick charge will give you up to 60 minutes of play. Qi technology (charger sold sep.) offers easy wireless charging¹⁷. You can even use a smartphone with Qi technology and battery share function¹⁸, like the latest Xperia models, to charge your earbuds in their charging case.

The earbuds are also water-resistant with an IPX4¹⁹ rating, so splashes and sweat won't stop you from moving to the music.

Made with the Environment in Mind
WF-1000XM5 uses recycled plastic materials²⁰, and adopts Sony's proprietary paper Original Blended Material for the packaging²¹. Original Blended Material is a paper material made from bamboo, sugarcane fibers, and post-consumer recycled paper.

Pricing and availability
The WF-1000XM5 are available in black and silver for $299.99 MSRP USD/ $429.99 MSRP CAD and available for pre-order today at Sony.com and other authorized dealers including Best Buy and Amazon.

For US pre-orders, please visit: https://electronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/truly-wireless-earbuds/p/wf1000xm5-b

For CAD pre-orders, please visit: http://www.sony.ca/en/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5
http://www.sony.ca/fr/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5 

For a full list of specs and information or to buy from Sony Electronics directly, please visit: https://electronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/truly-wireless-earbuds/p/wf1000xm5-b 

About Sony Electronics Inc.
Sony Electronics is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and an affiliate of Sony Group Corporation, one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world, with a portfolio that encompasses electronics, music, motion pictures, mobile, gaming, robotics and financial services. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sony Electronics is a leader in electronics for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service. Sony Electronics creates products that innovate and inspire generations, such as the award-winning Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and revolutionary high-resolution audio products. Sony is also a leading manufacturer of end-to-end solutions from 4K professional broadcast and A/V equipment to industry leading 4K and 8K Ultra HD TVs. Visit http://www.sony.com/news for more information.

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¹ As of April 10, 2023. Ambient noise reduction according to research by Sony Corporation, measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines for the top 10 brands (by market share) of truly wireless style of noise-canceling headphones market. 
² As of June 26th 2023, in truly wireless headphones. Call quality may be impacted by third party carrier service.
³ Activate the DSEE Extreme from the Sony | Headphones Connect app.
⁴ Download app at Google Play and the App Store. Network services, content, and operating system and software subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration and credit card information.
⁵ You can experience spatial sound content (like Netflix, YouTube) with Android 13 smartphones capable of head tracking. Depending on your smartphone, applications that can use spatial sound content playback and head tracking will vary. Also, you can experience 360 Reality Audio content with Xperia 1V on 360 Reality Audio Live app, nugs.net or TIDAL. Some services may not be available in certain countries/regions. Compatible devices are planned to increased.
⁶ May be impacted by third party cellular carrier service.
⁷ This feature is available for iOS device 
⁸ Install the Auto Play app and set up with Sony | Headphones Connect app. Terms and conditions for available partner services and their contents, as well as related software (including operating systems) apply. The contents of this application are subject to change without notice, and this application may be updated or terminated without notice.
⁹ Install the Spotify, Endel or Apple Music app and set up with Auto Play app. Auto Play, Spotify, Endel and Apple Music service may not be available in some countries/regions.
¹⁰ The service may not be available in some countries/regions. 
¹¹ Features to be available in the summer of 2023.
¹² Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.
¹³ Android phones running Marshmallow and above/6.0+ are required. 
¹⁴ Google Assistant headphones features, including "OK Google" hot word detection, are only available when connected to a supported Android device. Google and Android are trademarks of Google LLC. Amazon, Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. Or its affiliates. Google assistant and Alexa are unavailable in all languages and countries/regions. Install the Google app and set up with Sony | Headphones Connect app. For Amazon Alexa, install the Amazon Alexa app and set it up with Sony | Headphones Connect app.  
¹⁵ Only available for Google Assistant. Please see details on https://support.google.com/assistant/answer/7172842#headphones
¹⁶ Up to 8 hours (earbuds) and up to 16 hours (charging case), total of up to 24 hours when using Noise Canceling and Bluetooth connection. Or up to 12 hours (earbuds) and up to 24 hours (charging case), a total of up to 36 hours when using Bluetooth connection with Noise Canceling switched off.  Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, storage, and usage.  Batteries are consumable products and their capacity degrades over time as they age. Sony does not guarantee the life span of the battery.
¹⁷ The charging pad is sold separately. The charging case is compatible with wireless charging pads that meet the Qi standard. However, depending on the wireless charging pad you are using, it may not be able to charge properly. 
¹⁸ Xperia 1V Availability may vary by region. It is not possible to power the earbuds while charging the Xperia. 
¹⁹ Except for the unit's sound conduit (sound exit tube), ventilation holes, and microphone holes. The charging case and the earbud tips are not water resistant.
²⁰ Recycled plastic is used in multiple parts of the headphone body and the case, subject to change. 
²¹ Depending on the geographical region. Coating and adhesive materials are excluded.