In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 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 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 20.4 cm | - | |
| Width | 19.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4.8 cm | - | |
| Weight | 290.3 g | 250 g | Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 headphones. |
| Colour | Light grey | Matte black | Black | Silver | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| 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, 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 | 20 - 20000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. |
| Max Sound Pressure | 115 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 30 mm | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 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 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | - | 8 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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| CABLE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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 | Yes |
| FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Cortana | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 32 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours |
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| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 3.5 hour(s) | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 recharge faster than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. |
| CONNECTIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case | Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | JEITA | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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