Bose SoundSport Pulse vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bose SoundSport Pulse 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 SoundSport Pulse vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose SoundSport Pulse Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.79 cm -
Width 2.29 cm -
Depth 3.05 cm -
Weight 64 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 Weatherproof, moisture-resistant, sweat-resistant Water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m 10 m Sony WF-1000XM5 have a greater operating distance than Bose SoundSport Pulse.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
Tracking Data Heart rate -
SOUND QUALITY Bose SoundSport Pulse 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
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Bose SoundSport Pulse Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Bose SoundSport Pulse Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause -
CABLE Bose SoundSport Pulse Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB charge cable - 30.5 cm
Headphones cable - 53.3 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Bose SoundSport Pulse 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 Pulse 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 Pulse.
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
CONNECTIONS Bose SoundSport Pulse Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS Bose SoundSport Pulse Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying case, clothing clip Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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