Review: Sony's WH-1000XM5 Headphones Don't Fold, But Do Sound Better Than Ever
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Sony this week launched the updated version of its premium flagship noise-canceling headphones. If your only interest is how the $400 WH-1000XM5 from Sony stack up against Apple's $549 AirPods Max, be sure to check out our direct comparison. The following is a standalone review of Sony's latest
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