AKG N5005 vs. Sony WF-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of AKG N5005 and Sony WF-1000XM3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

AKG N5005 vs. Sony WF-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG N5005 Sony WF-1000XM3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC
Weight 11.4 g 17 g AKG N5005 are lighter than AKG N5005 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 8.5 g
Charging case: 77 g
Colour Black Black | Silver
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY AKG N5005 Sony WF-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WF-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than AKG N5005.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 10 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz AKG N5005 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Sensitivity 116 dB -
Impedance 18 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9.2 mm 6 mm AKG N5005 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE AKG N5005 Sony WF-1000XM3
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL AKG N5005 Sony WF-1000XM3
Controls 3-button remote Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE AKG N5005 Sony WF-1000XM3
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING AKG N5005 Sony WF-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 120 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours
Standby Time - 15 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM3 recharge faster than AKG N5005.
WIRELESS LINK AKG N5005 Sony WF-1000XM3
Modulation Type GFSK, 8-DPSK, DQPSK -
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS AKG N5005 Sony WF-1000XM3
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS AKG N5005 Sony WF-1000XM3
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, cleaning tool, USB charge cable, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), 3 pairs of SpinFit silicone ear tips Charging case
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