Audeze LCD-4z vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audeze LCD-4z and Sony WH-1000XM5. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audeze LCD-4z vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audeze LCD-4z Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 250 g
Colour - Black | Silver
Body Material Leather -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Audeze LCD-4z Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Planar magnetic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - 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, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 5 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Audeze LCD-4z.
Max Input Power 100 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.1% -
Sensitivity 98 dB/mW -
Impedance 15 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 130 dB -
Diaphragm 106 mm 30 mm Audeze LCD-4z have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Audeze LCD-4z Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 8
CABLE Audeze LCD-4z Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
Phone jack 6.35 mm to 2 x 4-pin mini-XLR cable - detachable
USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Audeze LCD-4z Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audeze LCD-4z Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 32 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Audeze LCD-4z Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Audeze LCD-4z Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories Travel bag Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
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