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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Profile: Target Compliance
    5. Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
    6. Treble Profile: Target Compliance
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Stereo Mismatch
    9. Group Delay
    10. Cumulative Spectral Decay
    11. PRTF
    12. Harmonic Distortion
    13. Electrical Aspects
    14. Virtual Soundstage
    15. Test Settings
    16. Imaging
    17. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
  5. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation - Full Range
    2. Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios
    3. Noise Isolation - Voice Handling
    4. ANC Wind Handling
    5. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Wired Connection
    2. Bluetooth Connection
    3. Wireless Connection (Dongle)
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless vs Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless
Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless

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Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless Picture
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Variants

  • WF-1000XM4 (Black)
  • WF-1000XM4 (Silver)
  • WF-1000XM5 (Black)
  • WF-1000XM5 (Silver)
  • WF-1000XM5 (Smoky Pink)

Our Verdict

Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless

Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless

The Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless are the next generation of the Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless. Some upgrades have been added to the XM5, like a new design that makes them more comfortable in-ear and a tweak to their sound profile to rebalance their treble. Their noise isolation performance is significantly better, too, but a large part is due to their memory foam ear tip design, which forms a tight seal in your ear and passively blocks a lot of sound. Overall, they're an improvement from their predecessor and are worth considering if you liked the XM4.

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