Sony WF-1000XM5vsSony WH-1000XM4

Sony WF-1000XM5

Sony

WF-1000XM5

1.8/10
1.8/10

$279

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Sony WH-1000XM4

Sony

WH-1000XM4

8.3/10
8.3/10

$249

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📊 Score Breakdown

Sony WF-1000XM5CategorySony WH-1000XM4
0.0
💰Price
10.0
0.0
Sound Quality
10.0
0.0
🔋Battery Life
10.0
5.0
Noise Cancellation
5.0
5.0
📺Audio Features
5.0
5.0
📷Water Resistance
5.0

📋 Side-by-Side Specs

SpecSony WF-1000XM5Sony WH-1000XM4🏆
TypeIn-earOver-ear
Driver TypeDynamicDynamic
Driver Size8.4mm40mm
Frequency Response20 Hz - 40,000 Hz4 Hz - 40,000 Hz
Impedance47 Ohm
Sensitivity104.5 dB/mW
ANCtruetrue
Transparency ModeYes (Speak-to-Chat, Quick Attention)Yes (Ambient Sound Mode)
EQ AppSony Headphones ConnectSony Headphones Connect
Touch ControlsYes (touch panel)Yes (touch panel right ear cup)
Voice AssistantGoogle Assistant, AlexaGoogle Assistant, Alexa
Battery Life8hrs30hrs
Case Battery24hrs
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
CodecsSBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD
Multipointtruetrue
Water ResistanceIPX4
FoldableYes
Weight5.9g254g
ColorsBlack, Platinum Silver, Midnight BlueBlack, Silver, Midnight Blue
Price279$249$

Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Sony WH-1000XM4 — FAQ

Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Sony WH-1000XM4: which is better?

Sony WF-1000XM5 scores 2.9/10 vs Sony WH-1000XM4's 4.6/10. Sony WH-1000XM4 wins overall based on our scoring.

Is Sony WF-1000XM5 better than Sony WH-1000XM4?

No, Sony WH-1000XM4 scores higher (4.6 vs 2.9).

Which is cheaper, Sony WF-1000XM5 or Sony WH-1000XM4?

Sony WH-1000XM4 is cheaper at $249 vs $279 for the Sony WF-1000XM5.