In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 and Sony WI-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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 | Sony WI-1000X |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | |
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Height | 2.35 cm | - | |
Width | 3.8 cm | - | |
Depth | 2.8 cm | - | |
Weight | 18 g | 71 g | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 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 |
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Colour | Charcoal sand | Black | Dusty rose | Moss green | Black | Gold | |
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 | |
High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 | Sony WI-1000X |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear - neckband | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Balanced armature / 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 WI-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, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WI-1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 3 - 40000 Hz | Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5. |
Sensitivity | - | 101 dB/mW | |
Impedance | - | 22 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 6.4 mm | 9 mm | Sony WI-1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5. |
Features | Bluetooth aptX technology | - |
MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 | Sony WI-1000X |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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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 WI-1000X |
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Controls | - | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button |
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CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 | Sony WI-1000X |
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Cable Type | - | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
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Cable Length | - | 1 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
Plated Connector | - | Gold |
FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 | Sony WI-1000X |
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Features | - | Vibrating call alert | |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 | Sony WI-1000X |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Capacity | 50 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 5 hour(s) | 13 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 17 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 100 hours | |
Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 3.5 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5. |
Included Qty | 2 | - |
WIRELESS LINK | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 | Sony WI-1000X |
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Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz |
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CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 | Sony WI-1000X |
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Connector Type | - | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) |
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OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 | Sony WI-1000X |
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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 | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |