Sony’s top-of-the-line WH-1000XM5 headphones and WF-1000XM5 buds are getting a smoking hot new color
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If you’ve been waiting for Sony to unveil some all-new editions of its market-leading headphones and earbuds, the company’s latest announcement makes it pretty clear you’re in for a long wait without actually mentioning that.
Instead of upgraded WH-1000XM6 and WF-1000XM6 products, the audio industry veteran is today taking the wraps off a new color option for both the WH-1000XM5 and WF-1000XM5. The “Smoky Pink” hue is decidedly eye-catching and yet surprisingly understated, making the high-end over-ear headphones and popular noise-cancelling earbuds pop like no previous paint job without falling in the tasteless category.
Still, as much as I personally see the appeal of quite possibly the most elegant shade of pink in the history of pink headphones, you’re obviously not looking at a major new release here.
What’s worse is that you actually need to wait for the smoky pink-coated Sony WH-1000XM5 and WF-1000XM5 to start shipping as well, with the company’s official US e-store accepting pre-orders at the time of this writing for October delivery and Best Buy listing both “new” products as “coming soon” with no other availability details.
Unlike some of their less attractive brothers and sisters, the “soft, sophisticated, and powdery matte textured” headphones and earbuds are not discounted right now either, setting you back a full $399.99 and $299.99 with over-ear and in-ear designs respectively.
With Prime Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and even Christmas sales around the corner, of course, it might not be a good idea to hurry and pick up these bad boys at their regular prices. Then again, that may be easier said than done for fashionistas and K-Pop fans, especially if you’re not willing to wait another year or so for potentially vastly improved WH-1000XM6 and WF-1000XM6 models anyway.
Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian’s passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for ‘adequate’ over ‘overpriced’.
