Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK and Sony WH-1000XM4. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK vs. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 25.2 cm
Width - 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Weight 185 g 520 g Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK headphones.
Colour Black White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Earpad Material Memory foam Urethane foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WH-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) 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-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz -
Max Input Power 1500 mW -
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW -
Impedance 35 Ohm -
Diaphragm 45 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM4.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 2 Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
Microphones Included - 5
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Sony WH-1000XM4
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Standby Time 1000 hours 200 hours Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK have longer standby time than Sony WH-1000XM4.
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK.
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Sony WH-1000XM4
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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