Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Sony WF-1000XM5. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 1.73 cm x 2.24 cm x 3.05 cm / 6.24 g
Charging case: 5.94 cm x 2.67 cm x 6.63 cm / 59.8 g
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Triple black Black | Silver
Body Material Plastic -
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9.14 m 10 m Sony WF-1000XM5 have a greater operating distance than Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.3 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 40000 Hz
Diaphragm - 8.4 mm
Features ActiveSense technology, Aware Mode, Quiet Mode Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 4 -
REMOTE CONTROL Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Volume -
CABLE Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30.5 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II Sony WF-1000XM5
Features Touch control -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 6 hours 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 1 hour -
CONNECTIONS Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 pairs of stability bands (1, 2, 3), USB-C to USB-A cable (30.5 cm) Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards IPX4 IPX4
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