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

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 vs. Sony WI-1000X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Sony WI-1000X
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
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
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - neckband
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
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 WI-1000X
Controls - Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Sony WI-1000X
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Sony WI-1000X
Features - Vibrating call alert
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Sony WI-1000X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
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
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
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Sony WI-1000X
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H5 Sony WI-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 Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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