Microsoft Surface Headphones vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 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 Surface Headphones vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
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 headphones.
Colour Light grey Black | Silver
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Surface Headphones 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 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.
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Microsoft Surface Headphones 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 Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Surface Headphones Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Microsoft Surface Headphones Sony WH-1000XM5
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
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Headphones Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Cortana Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Headphones Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Microsoft Surface Headphones recharge faster than Microsoft Surface Headphones.
CONNECTIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones Sony WH-1000XM5
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)
OTHERS Microsoft Surface Headphones Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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