In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 20 cm | - | |
| Width | 19.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 5.2 cm | - | |
| Weight | 285 g | 250 g | Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Headphones: 19.5 cm x 5.2 cm x 20 cm Case: 20 cm x 6.3 cm x 18 cm / 360 g |
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| Colour | Anthracite black | Sand | Timber | Black | Silver | |
| Body Material | Plastic, fabric, rubber, polymer, recycled aluminium | - | |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam, lambskin | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 12 m | 10 m | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM5. |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. |
| 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, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 24 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 30 mm | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | - | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
| Features | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | 4 | 8 | Sony WH-1000XM5 have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Controls | Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, audio transparency, ANC mode | - |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.25 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m |
USB charge cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.25 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Features | Touch control | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 35 hour(s) | 32 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM5. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 35 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 40 hours |
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours |
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| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 3.5 hour(s) | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX. |
| CONNECTIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable | Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) | |
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| Compliant Standards | MFI | JEITA | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years | - |
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