Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.8 cm -
Weight 215 g 250 g Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED are lighter than Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED headphones.
Colour Citrus red Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED.
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, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 4 - 40000 Hz
Diaphragm - 30 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Apple W1 chip, Fast Fuel technology HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause -
CABLE Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM5.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Beats Solo3 (PRODUCT)RED Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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