harman/kardon FLY ANC vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of harman/kardon FLY ANC and Sony WH-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

harman/kardon FLY ANC vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS harman/kardon FLY ANC Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 281 g 250 g Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than harman/kardon FLY ANC headphones.
Colour Black Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY harman/kardon FLY ANC Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than harman/kardon FLY ANC.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 16 - 22000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than harman/kardon FLY ANC.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm harman/kardon FLY ANC have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE harman/kardon FLY ANC Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -21 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included - 8
CABLE harman/kardon FLY ANC Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES harman/kardon FLY ANC Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING harman/kardon FLY ANC Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 700 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the harman/kardon FLY ANC.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS harman/kardon FLY ANC Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type - USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS harman/kardon FLY ANC Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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