Bose QuietControl 30 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bose QuietControl 30 and Sony WF-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

Bose QuietControl 30 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 15.2 cm -
Width 16.5 cm -
Depth 1.91 cm -
Weight 63.8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour - Black | Silver
Protection - Water-resistant
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Bose QuietControl 30 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 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, 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 - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, skip track -
CABLE Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB charge cable - 30.5 cm
Audio cable - 20.3 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WF-1000XM5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose QuietControl 30.
Battery Life Details - 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 2 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WF-1000XM5
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS Bose QuietControl 30 Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging cable Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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