Detailed comparison and review of Bose SoundSport Free and Sony WF-1000XM5. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bose SoundSport Free | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Weight | 18 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Headphones: 2.56 cm x 3.05 cm x 3.2 cm / 9.1 g Charging case: 10.2 cm x 4.83 cm x 3.81 cm / 79.4 g |
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g Earphone: 5.9 g |
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Colour | Black | Midnight blue | Bright orange | Ultraviolet | Black | Silver | |
Protection | Weatherproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 | Water-resistant | |
Design | Sports | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Bose SoundSport Free | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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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 | Sony WF-1000XM5 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 SoundSport Free | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
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REMOTE CONTROL | Bose SoundSport Free | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | - |
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CABLE | Bose SoundSport Free | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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FEATURES | Bose SoundSport Free | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
Sensors | - | Head tracking sensor, bone sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bose SoundSport Free | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Life | 5 hour(s) | 12 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose SoundSport Free. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 5 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 15 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 |
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Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Charging Time | 2 hours | - |
CONNECTIONS | Bose SoundSport Free | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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Connector Type | - | Bluetooth |
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OTHERS | Bose SoundSport Free | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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Included Accessories | USB cable, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case | Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone | - | |
Compliant Standards | IPX4, NMB-3 Class B, CAN ICES-3 Class B, Directive 2014/53/EU | IPX4 |