Sony INZONE Buds Truly Wireless Gaming Earbuds (Active Noise Canceling, 12-Hour Battery)
Sony took the flagship audio drivers from their $300 WF-1000XM5 audiophile earbuds and added a sub-30ms 2.4GHz gaming dongle with a 12-hour battery. The spatial audio imaging in Call of Duty and PUBG is sensational.
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Hardware Highlights
- Unprecedented 12-hour continuous battery life on a single charge with the 2.4GHz dongle
- Flagship ANC technology derived from Sony industry-leading WF-1000XM5 earbuds
- 360 Spatial Sound allows pinpoint 3D localization of enemy footsteps in shooters
- Microphone uses AI DNN (Deep Neural Network) algorithm to isolate your voice from background noise
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Does NOT support classic Bluetooth (SBC/AAC); requires the USB-C dongle or newer LE Audio devices
- Case is slightly larger than compact everyday earbuds
Editorial Review & Gaming Verdict
Sony took the flagship audio drivers from their $300 WF-1000XM5 audiophile earbuds and added a sub-30ms 2.4GHz gaming dongle with a 12-hour battery. The spatial audio imaging in Call of Duty and PUBG is sensational.
Key Specifications & Compatibility
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