Bose SoundSport Free vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bose SoundSport Free vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose SoundSport Free Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
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
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 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
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Bose SoundSport Free Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Bose SoundSport Free Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Bose SoundSport Free 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 SoundSport Free Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
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
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hours -
CONNECTIONS Bose SoundSport Free Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS Bose SoundSport Free Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories USB cable, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards IPX4, NMB-3 Class B, CAN ICES-3 Class B, Directive 2014/53/EU IPX4
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