Erato RIO 3 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Erato RIO 3 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

Erato RIO 3 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Erato RIO 3 Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 4.6 cm -
Width 5.1 cm -
Depth 3.4 cm -
Weight 14 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Yellow | Black | Turquoise | Green | Red | Silver Black | Silver
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics 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 Erato RIO 3 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 4.2 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Erato RIO 3.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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, aptX 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 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Erato RIO 3.
Sensitivity 100 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 14.2 mm 8.4 mm Erato RIO 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM5.
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Erato RIO 3 Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Erato RIO 3 Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode -
CABLE Erato RIO 3 Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Erato RIO 3 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 Erato RIO 3 Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 130 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Erato RIO 3.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 8 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
Included Qty 2 -
CONNECTIONS Erato RIO 3 Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS Erato RIO 3 Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories - Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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