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Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless vs Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless
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Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless
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TypeOver-Ear
Noise CancellingYes
EnclosureClosed-Back
Bass AmountVery Emphasized (6 dB)
WirelessYes
TransducerDynamic
Treble AmountSlightly Emphasized (1 dB)
MicYes
Sound SignatureWarm
TypeIn-Ear
Noise CancellingYes
EnclosureClosed-Back
Bass AmountEmphasized (4 dB)
WirelessTruly Wireless
TransducerDynamic
Treble AmountBalanced (-1 dB)
MicYes
Sound SignatureWarm
Variants
- WH-1000XM5 (Black)
- WH-1000XM5 (Midnight Blue)
- WH-1000XM5 (Silver)
- WH-1000XM5 (Smoky Pink)
- WF-1000XM5 (Black)
- WF-1000XM5 (Silver)
- WF-1000XM5 (Smoky Pink)
Our Verdict
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless
Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless
Despite having very different designs, both the Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless and the Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless feature class-leading noise cancellation technology that excels in blocking out ambient noise. However, the WH-1000XM5 can mitigate more sound across the frequency spectrum. They also have a longer battery life and better mic performance. You can use them with a wired connection for a low-latency performance that's better suited to gaming. That said, the WF-1000XM5 are a better choice if you value portability and stability and don't mind an in-ear fit. For this reason, they're better for commuting and fitness use.
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Sports And Fitness
Threshold
Sports And Fitness
7.2
8.1
Portability
6.0
9.4
Stability
7.0
8.0
Comfort
7.0
7.5
Full Comparison
Sound
Sound Profile
Sound Profile
Normalization Frequency
1,350 Hz
1,100 Hz
Bass Amount
Very Emphasized (6 dB)
Emphasized (4 dB)
Treble Amount
Slightly Emphasized (1 dB)
Balanced (-1 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Warm
Frequency Response Consistency
7.5
8.1
Consistency L
Consistency R
Avg. Std. Deviation
0.99 dB
0.80 dB
Raw Frequency Response
Bass Profile: Target Compliance
7.5
8.0
Bass Profile: Target Compliance
RMS Deviation From Target
5.4 dB
4.3 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
20 Hz
20 Hz
Low Bass
4.71 dB
3.18 dB
Mid Bass
5.33 dB
4.94 dB
High Bass
6.32 dB
4.88 dB
Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
8.4
8.7
Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
RMS Deviation From Target
2.1 dB
1.76 dB
Low Mid
2.79 dB
2.1 dB
Mid-Mid
-0.71 dB
-1.14 dB
High Mid
-0.4 dB
0.86 dB
Treble Profile: Target Compliance
9.9
9.4
Treble Profile: Target Compliance
RMS Deviation From Target
1.43 dB
2.13 dB
Low Treble
0.49 dB
0.13 dB
Mid Treble
-0.11 dB
-2.93 dB
High Treble
-5.56 dB
-6.99 dB
Peaks/Dips
8.1
8.1
Peaks/Dips Graph
Peaks
1 dB
0.83 dB
Dips
1.66 dB
2.37 dB
Stereo Mismatch
7.5
9.1
Frequency Response Mismatch
Phase Response Mismatch
Weighted Amplitude Mismatch
0.3 dB
0.0 dB
Weighted Frequency Response Mismatch
1.5 dB
1.5 dB
Weighted Phase Mismatch
2.7°
0.6°
Group Delay
8.6
8.5
Weighted Group Delay
0.6 ms
0.6 ms
Cumulative Spectral Decay
CSD
PRTF
4.8
0.0
PRTF Accuracy (RMS Deviation)
3.68 dB
N/A
PRTF Size (Avg.)
7.72 dB
N/A
PRTF Distance
6.74 dB
N/A
Harmonic Distortion
9.1
6.9
Harmonics Levels
WHD @ 94 dB SPL
0.07%
0.27%
WHD @ 104 dB SPL
0.23%
1.36%
Electrical Aspects
Impedance
Sensitivity @1kHz-1V
113.0 dB SPL
N/A
Bluetooth Max SPL
104.9 dB
102.9 dB
Virtual Soundstage
4.1
5.0
Virtual Soundstage
Head Modeling
On/Off
On/Off
Speaker Modeling
On/Off
On/Off
Room Ambience
No
No
Head Tracking
No
On/Off
Virtual Surround
360 Reality Audio
Spatial Audio/ 360 Reality Audio
Test Settings
Firmware
2.3.1
4.0.2
Power
On
On
Connection
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Codec
SBC, 16-bit, 48kHz
SBC, 16-bit, 44.1kHz
Test Instrument
Audio Precision APx517B
Audio Precision APx517B
EQ
Off
Off
ANC
On
On
Tip/Pad
Default
Foam (small)
Microphone
Integrated
Integrated
Design
Style
Design Picture 2
Type
Over-Ear
In-Ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Truly Wireless
Transducer
Dynamic
Dynamic
Comfort
7.0
7.5
Comfort Picture
Weight
0.55 lbs
0.03 lbs
Clamping Force
0.8 lbs
0 lbs
Controls
7.6
7.7
Controls Picture
OS Compatibility
Not OS specific
Not OS specific
Ease Of Use
Good
Good
Feedback
Decent
Good
Call/Music Control
Yes
Yes
Volume Control
Yes
Yes
Microphone Control
No
No
Channel Mixing
No
No
Noise Cancelling Control
On/Off
On/Off
Talk-Through
On/Off
On/Off
Additional Controls
Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant
Portability
6.0
9.4
Portability Picture
L
8.1" (20.5 cm)
1.4" (3.7 cm)
W
6.9" (17.6 cm)
1.2" (3.0 cm)
H
1.8" (4.5 cm)
1.0" (2.5 cm)
Volume
99.08 in³ (1,623.60 cm³)
1.69 in³ (27.75 cm³)
Transmitter Required
No
No
Case
8.0
8.0
Case Picture
Type
Hard case
Hard case
L
9.3" (23.6 cm)
2.5" (6.4 cm)
W
8.0" (20.2 cm)
1.0" (2.6 cm)
H
2.3" (5.9 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)
Volume
171.64 in³ (2,812.60 cm³)
4.06 in³ (66.56 cm³)
Build Quality
7.5
7.5
Build Quality Picture
Stability
7.0
8.0
Stability Picture
Headshots 1
Angled Picture
Side Picture
Headshots 2
Front Picture
Rear Picture
Top
Top Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Isolation
Noise Isolation - Full Range
9.4
8.8
Noise Isolation - Full Range Graph
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Yes
Overall Attenuation
-25.81 dB
-23.37 dB
Bass
-17.63 dB
-14.43 dB
Mid
-28.25 dB
-24.82 dB
Treble
-33.04 dB
-32.63 dB
Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios
9.1
8.2
Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios Graph
Airplane Noise Attenuation
-21.43 dB
-18.81 dB
Airplane Noise Isolation Audio
Office Noise Attenuation
-19.38 dB
-18.64 dB
Office Noise Isolation Audio
Street Noise Attenuation
-24.28 dB
-21.56 dB
Street Noise Isolation Audio
Noise Isolation - Voice Handling
Female Voice 1
Male Voice 1
Female Voice 2
Male Voice 2
ANC Wind Handling
ANC Wind Handling Graph
ANC Wind Noise
Leakage
7.7
9.4
Leakage Audio
Overall Leakage @ 1ft
35.69 dB
24.97 dB
Microphone
Microphone Style
Integrated
Yes
Yes
In-Line
No
No
Boom
No
No
Detachable Boom
No
No
Mic
Yes
Yes
Recording Quality
6.7
4.9
Microphone Frequency Response
Recorded Speech
LFE
236.29 Hz
190.27 Hz
FR Std. Dev.
3.43 dB
6.14 dB
HFE
7,240.77 Hz
5,830.6 Hz
Weighted THD
N/A
265.475
Gain
-13.92 dB
-4.07 dB
Noise Handling
8.3
7.0
SpNR
7.61 dB
9.51 dB
Noise Gate
Always On
Always On
Speech + Pink Noise Handling
8.5
7.0
Speech + Pink Noise Audio Sample
Speech + Subway Noise Handling
8.0
7.0
Speech + Subway Noise Audio Sample
Active Features
Battery
8.5
7.7
Battery Type
Rechargable
Rechargable
Continuous Battery Life
27 hrs
8.75 hrs
Additional Charges
0.0
2.0
Total Battery Life
27 hrs
26.25 hrs
Charge Time
3 hrs
1.4 hrs
Power-Saving Feature
Auto-Off Timer
Auto-Off Timer and Standby Mode
Audio While Charging
No
Yes
Passive Playback
Yes
No
Charging Port
USB-C
USB-C
App Support
8.0
8.0
App Picture
App Name
Sony Sound Connect
Sony Sound Connect
iOS
Yes
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
macOS
No
No
Windows
No
No
Equalizer
Graphic + Presets
Graphic + Presets
ANC Control
On/Off
On/Off
Mic Control
No
No
Room Effects
No
No
Playback Control
Yes
Yes
Button Mapping
Yes
Yes
Surround Support
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Wired Connection
9.8
0.0
Cable Picture
Analog Audio
Yes
No
USB Audio
No
No
Detachable
Yes
No
Length
4.04 ft (1.23 m)
N/A
Connector
1/8" TRS
No Wired Option
Latency - Analog
0.4 ms
N/A
Latency - USB
N/A
N/A
Recorded Latency
N/A
Recorded Latency Connection
Analog
No Wired Audio
Bluetooth Connection
8.7
8.4
Bluetooth Version
5.2
5.3
Multi-Device Pairing
2 Devices
2 Devices
Quick Pair (Android)
Yes
Yes
Quick Pair (iOS)
No
No
Line Of Sight Range
330.71 ft (100.80 m)
269.03 ft (82.00 m)
Latency - SBC
241 ms
226 ms
Latency - aptX
N/A
N/A
Latency - aptX Adaptive (High Quality)
N/A
N/A
Latency - aptX Adaptive (Low Latency)
N/A
N/A
Latency - LDAC
233 ms
252 ms
Recorded Latency
Recorded Latency Codec
SBC
SBC
AAC Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Connection (Dongle)
0.0
0.0
Line Of Sight Range
N/A
N/A
Latency - Dongle
N/A
N/A
Recorded Latency
N/A
N/A
PC Compatibility
Analog
Audio Only
No
Wired USB
No
No
Non-BT Wireless
No
No
PlayStation Compatibility
PS4 Analog
Audio Only
No
PS4 Wired USB
No
No
PS4 Non-BT Wireless
No
No
PS5 Analog
Audio Only
No
PS5 Wired USB
No
No
PS5 Non-BT Wireless
No
No
Xbox Compatibility
Xbox One Analog
Audio Only
No
Xbox One Wired USB
No
No
Xbox One Non-BT Wireless
No
No
Xbox Series X|S Analog
Audio Only
No
Xbox Series X|S Wired USB
No
No
Xbox Series X|S Non-BT Wireless
No
No
Base/Dock
0.0
2.2
Type
No Base/Dock
Charging Case
USB Input
No
No
Line In
No
No
Line Out
No
No
Optical Input
No
No
RCA Input
No
No
Dock Charging
No
Yes
Power Supply
No Base/Dock
USB-C
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