Jabra HALO2 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra HALO2 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

Jabra HALO2 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headset - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19 cm -
Width 13.6 cm -
Depth 4.5 cm -
Weight 80 g 250 g Jabra HALO2 are lighter than Jabra HALO2 headphones.
Colour Black | White Black | Silver
Body Material Polycarbonate, TPE, PC/ABS, polybutylene terephthalate, Polyoxymethylene (POM), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - Jabra HALO2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jabra HALO2.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP) 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 Power Bass, virtual surround sound 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 HALO2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Jabra HALO2 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
MICROPHONE Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity 14 dB SLR -
Microphones Included 2 8 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end, next/previous track, redial -
CABLE Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra HALO2.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Standby Time 312 hours -
Power Device Power adapter - external -
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) -
Charging Time 2 hours 3.5 hour(s) Jabra HALO2 recharge faster than Jabra HALO2.
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-1000XM5
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Jabra HALO2 Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories AC power adaptor, USB charging cable Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards WEEE JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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