Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT 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

Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 180 g 250 g Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT headphones.
Colour White | Black 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-S220BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT.
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 - 32000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT.
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT 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-S220BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -42 dB -
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause -
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type USB charge cable - 30 cm
Audio cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Features Multipoint Pairing Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 60 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM5.
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 4 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT.
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
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