Key Takeaways
1. Sony has released a major firmware update (version 6.0.0) for the WF-1000XM5, possibly the last before the WF-1000XM6 launch.
2. The WH-1000XM6 is currently priced at $448 on Amazon and received a similar firmware update.
3. Certification hints suggest that the WF-1000XM6 may not be released until next year, despite early FCC filings.
4. The WF-1000XM6 is expected to include a MediaTek chipset, potentially the MT2885, which may not support Qualcomm aptX codecs.
5. It remains uncertain whether the WF-1000XM6 will be available before the holiday shopping season.
Sony has rolled out a significant firmware update for the WF-1000XM5. We have shared full details in a separate piece. This update coincides with a similar one for the WH-1000XM6, which is currently priced at $448 on Amazon. Version 6.0.0 for Sony’s premium wireless earbuds might be the final update before the transition to the WF-1000XM6 model.
Anticipation for the WF-1000XM6
Recent certification hints that the WF-1000XM5’s replacement may not arrive until next year begins. The WF-1000XM6 has recently appeared in filings with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), earlier than what The Walkman Blog had predicted. However, the design details of Sony’s upcoming wireless earbuds are still unknown at this time.
Specifications and Features
According to the FCC, the WF-1000XM6 is equipped with antennas made by Goertek and a battery rated at 3.85 V. The initial documents from the regulatory agency also indicate that a MediaTek chipset is part of the package. The Walkman Blog has speculated that this chipset could be the MT2885, which is also found in Sony’s LinkBuds. If true, the use of a MediaTek chipset means that the WF-1000XM6 likely won’t support Qualcomm aptX codecs. As of now, it’s uncertain if Sony will manage to release the WF-1000XM6 before the holiday shopping rush.
FCC via The Walkman Blog
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