Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 vs. Sony WF-1000X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 and Sony WF-1000X. 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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 vs. Sony WF-1000X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Sony WF-1000X
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Height 2.35 cm 4.26 cm
Width 3.8 cm 10.3 cm
Depth 2.8 cm 2.45 cm
Weight 18 g 6.8 g Sony WF-1000X are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging station: 2.88 cm x 2.88 cm x 2.92 cm
Earbud: 3.9 cm x 2.8 cm x 2.35 cm / 18 g
Charging case: 10.3 cm x 4.26 cm x 2.45 cm / 70 g
Headphones: 6.8 g
Colour Charcoal sand | Black | Dusty rose | Moss green Gold | Black
Body Material Aluminium, rubber, textile -
Protection Splashproof, dust-resistant, moisture-resistant, sweat-resistant, tear-resistant, wear-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Sony WF-1000X
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-1000X.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm 6.4 mm 6 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000X.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Bluetooth aptX technology -
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Sony WF-1000X
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Sony WF-1000X
Controls - Noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Sony WF-1000X
Cable Type - USB cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Sony WF-1000X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 50 mAh -
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 3 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Standby Time - 35 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-1000X recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5.
Included Qty 2 -
WIRELESS LINK Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Sony WF-1000X
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Sony WF-1000X
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), USB charger, 3 pairs of ergonomic sport ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 cable clips Charging case, 4 pairs of long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L), 2 pairs of Fitting Supporters, 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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