In depth comparison and review of Jabra HALO 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Jabra HALO | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 19 cm | - | |
| Width | 13.6 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4.5 cm | - | |
| Weight | 80 g | 250 g | Jabra HALO are lighter than Jabra HALO headphones. |
| Colour | - | Black | Silver | |
| Body Material | TPE, PC/ABS, polybutylene terephthalate, Polyoxymethylene (POM), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, phone | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| SOUND QUALITY | Jabra HALO | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Jabra HALO can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 2.0 EDR | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra HALO. |
| 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), 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. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Noise Blackout | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | - | 4 - 40000 Hz | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 32 mm | 30 mm | Jabra HALO have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 8 | - | Jabra HALO have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Jabra HALO | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | 8 | Sony WH-1000XM5 have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Jabra HALO | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Controls | Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track | - |
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| CABLE | Jabra HALO | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| 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 |
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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Jabra HALO | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jabra HALO | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 32 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra HALO. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours |
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| Standby Time | 312 hours | - | |
| Power Device | Power adapter - external | - | |
| Voltage Required | AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) | - | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 3.5 hour(s) | Jabra HALO recharge faster than Jabra HALO. |
| WIRELESS LINK | Jabra HALO | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Jabra HALO | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) | USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Jabra HALO | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, AC power adaptor | Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) | |
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| Compliant Standards | GOST, CCC, IC, EK, FCC, TELEC | JEITA | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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