Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset 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

Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 17.2 cm -
Width 16.4 cm -
Depth 6 cm -
Weight 136 g 250 g Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset are lighter than Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset headphones.
Colour Black Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 30 m 10 m Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM5.
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - 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 SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM5 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 100 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset.
Max Sound Pressure 91 dB -
Diaphragm 28 mm 30 mm Sony WH-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset 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 Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Noise Cancelling Yes - Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Microsoft Teams button -
CABLE Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type - USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 50 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM5.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: 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 2.5 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset recharge faster than Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset.
CONNECTIONS Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type - USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories USB dongle, USB charging cable Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows, Android tablet -
Software Certification Certified for Microsoft Teams -
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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