Whether you need some peace of mind while working from home or are planning to take some summer trips, a good pair of wireless earbuds is essential for keeping your sanity and protection intact. It was my favorite from Sony's flagship line. I started using the Sony WF-1000XM4 before a malicious battery drain bug rendered it unusable. They were great otherwise, and I loved them so much that I took a chance WF-1000XM5, which has not yet planted the same thorns in my side. They retail for $299.95, however Amazon It's selling for a starting price of $229.95 right now, which is just a few dollars off its all-time low.
The XM5 are the latest pair of noise-cancelling earbuds from Sony. They're comfortable and offer excellent sound quality, not to mention the noise-canceling technology that blocks out sound very well. It also has great call quality and supports multipoint connectivity, allowing you to pair it with multiple devices at the same time. The adaptive audio features can be inconsistent and a little more trouble than they're worth at times, but overall, the XM5 easily earns all the points it earns for great listening and user experience.
Apple's Magic Keyboard uses strong magnets to keep your iPad supported. The tablet appears to be levitating when viewed from the front, and the weight of its sturdy base adds enough balance to keep it from tipping over. It has a roomy trackpad, backlit scissor keys with 1mm of travel and a very satisfying feel, and pass-through charging to free up the iPad's only USB-C port for accessories. This is a great option if you keep one of your existing iPads that is compatible with it, but there's always a chance that upcoming Apple models will feature a new design that makes them incompatible.
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