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Sony leaked noise canceling earbuds are lastly getting a good dimension

The Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds are consistently among the best TWS (True Wireless Stereo) noise canceling earbuds. One area in which they fell short of the competition, however, was their bulky profile and generous dimensions. The Sony earbuds introduced in late 2019 are overdue for an upgrade. Thankfully, we now have a clear view of what the Sony branded next-generation ANC earbuds look like. TheWalkmanBlog has released pictures of the Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds and shows off an extensive redesign and several other upgrades.

Support for high resolution audio playback and wireless charging?

Starting with the design, the black color profile with characteristic copper accents is retained. However, The bulky pill-shaped design speaks for a more rounded aesthetic this corresponds to Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro. The leaked images also give us a glimpse of the pressure relief vent, charging pins, touch-sensitive outer shell, and infrared sensor for in-ear detection to enable features like start-to-pause playback on the Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds.

Image Credit: TheWalkmanBlog

Overall, the construction is much more compact, which means they are more convenient to carry compared to their bulky predecessor. More important, The report mentions that the Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds may have Hi-Res audio supporton a single charge that lasts 6 hours of LDAC playback. Of course, they offer Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) support with ambient mode and deep equalizer controls.

Image Credit: TheWalkmanBlog

The case is now a lot smaller too, which just means it fits your pocket better and is less of a hassle to carry. The report states that the charging capacity of the case has also increased to 5 V / 140 mA, and There will likely be support for wireless charging as well. Unfortunately, there is no word on whether there will be a water and dust protection class of any kind. Finally, the Sony WF-1000XM4 earphones are expected to hit the market next month, but we don’t have any credible information on the market price.

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Nadeem Sarwar

I’ve been writing about consumer technology for over three years, having worked with names like NDTV and Beebom in the past. Leaving the latest news aside, I’ve checked out my fair share of devices that range from smartphones and laptops to smart home devices. I’ve also interviewed tech managers and appeared as a presenter on YouTube videos talking about the latest and greatest gadgets.

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