Leaked specs for Sony’s next flagship wireless earbuds reveal ANC upgrades

Source: The Verge

Key specifications

• Processor: New QN3e chip, touted as “three times faster” than the processor in the WF‑1000XM5 (released over two‑and‑a‑half years ago).
• Active noise cancellation (ANC): Improved performance thanks to the faster processor and the addition of two extra microphones, bringing the total to eight microphones.
• Audio hardware: New speaker, upgraded DAC, and enhanced amplifier.

Battery life

• Up to 8 hours of playback with ANC enabled.
• The charging case adds an additional 16 hours, matching the endurance of both the WF‑1000XM5 and the 2021 WF‑1000XM4 (review).

Design and app updates

• Refined size, shape, and ergonomics for a more comfortable fit, featuring “insulated tips.”
• When paired with the Sony | Sound Connect app, the equalizer expands from 5 adjustable bands to 10, giving users finer control over the sound profile.