In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 242 g | 250 g | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT headphones. |
| Colour | Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver | Black | Silver | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| SOUND QUALITY | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT. |
| 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, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | Super Bass Control (SBC) | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 5 - 40000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT. |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 39 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 45 mm | 30 mm | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat |
| MICROPHONE | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 4000 Hz | - | |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -44 dB | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 8 |
| CABLE | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB charge cable - 1 m |
USB charge cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | 32 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours |
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| Standby Time | 1000 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 5 hour(s) | 3.5 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM5 recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Modulation Type | FHSS | - | |
| Radio Frequency Range | 2.402 - 2.480GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | JEITA |
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