Sony WF-1000XM5
The 2023 flagship got broadcast support two years after launch, which makes it a strong secondhand buy.
Works todayReceivesfrom US$299.99
Auracast status
Confirmed by the manufacturer, the Bluetooth SIG product listing, or an independent test. Enabled by firmware 6.0.0 in October 2025.
Details
- Role
- Receives
- Works with
- Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, Other Android
- Codecs
- LC3
- Released
- 2023-07
- Status checked
- 20 October 2026
Sources for this status
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