Technology glossary
Sony’s codec for sending audio over Bluetooth. Both the source device and the headphones must support it.
Higher bitrates carry more audio data, but interference can cause interruptions. High-resolution support does not mean every connection is lossless.
The headset’s connection mode matters too. Liberty 5 Pro cannot use LDAC with three devices connected, and its specified runtime decreases when ANC and LDAC are enabled together.
Phones · 2026
An Android phone with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display and three rear cameras that are all 200 MP. It has the 2 nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage; the European version has a 7,150 mAh battery. The global version carries the same model code with an 8,000 mAh battery and different RAM options; this record follows the UK document. There is no charger in the box.
Headphones · 2026
Technics' wireless over-ear headphones with 40 mm magnetic fluid drivers. They connect to three devices at once, support LDAC and LE Audio (LC3), and play digital audio over USB-C when wired. Reviews praise the sound and comfort, though some find the sound too polite; ANC opinions differ and there are complaints about the physical buttons.
Headphones · 2026
Wireless over-ear headphones with three drivers per earcup, USB-C audio, an analogue input and a physical Flat EQ switch. Reviews disagree on their sound; fit and the selected processing settings matter.
Headphones · 2026
WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds reduce outside sound with ANC and foam tips. They can stay connected to two devices. Battery life changes considerably with the codec: the LDAC claim with ANC enabled is shorter than the eight-hour AAC figure.
Headphones · 2026
Liberty 5 Pro is a true-wireless in-ear headset focused on separating speech from surrounding noise. Its small case display controls listening modes. Three-device connectivity is useful, but disables LDAC; advanced features also shorten battery life.
Phones · 2026
An Android phone with a flat 6.59-inch AMOLED display and a 7500 mAh battery. The rear has 50 MP main, 64 MP telephoto and 50 MP ultra-wide cameras. This record is the V2609A sold in China; the X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max are separate models.
Headphones · 2025
The over-ear Tour One M3 supports Bluetooth, direct USB-C and analog wired listening. The bundled touchscreen Smart Tx can transmit audio from wired sources wirelessly. Its 70-hour claim requires ANC off; the ANC-on maximum is 40 hours.
Headphones · 2025
Foldable over-ear headphones with Bluetooth and a 3.5 mm wired connection. Active noise cancellation reduces surrounding sound, particularly low frequencies. USB-C is for charging; USB audio is not supported.
Headphones · 2023
The WF-1000XM5 is Sony's premium noise-cancelling true wireless earbud: 8.4 mm drivers, 8 hours of battery with noise cancelling on, LDAC and LC3 support, multipoint and a wireless-charging case. Each earbud weighs 5.9 g and is smaller than before. Reviews rate the noise cancelling and microphones very highly; owners most often talk about the fit of the foam tips and the sensitivity of the touch controls.
Headphones · 2022
The WH-1000XM5 is Sony’s over-ear wireless noise-cancelling headphone released in 2022: two processors (QN1 and V1) manage eight microphones, it uses 30 mm drivers and supports LDAC. It runs 30 hours with noise cancelling on, gives 3 hours of playback from a 3-minute charge and weighs 250 g. Owners praise comfort, noise cancelling and battery life; the non-folding design, an over-sensitive Speak-to-Chat feature and the price are frequent criticisms. On Sony communities some owners report that the left hinge or the headband joint broke and was treated as out of warranty.