Philips SHB3165WT vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB3165WT 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

Philips SHB3165WT vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 16 cm -
Width 15.5 cm -
Depth 7 cm -
Weight 146 g 250 g Philips SHB3165WT are lighter than Philips SHB3165WT headphones.
Colour White Black | Silver
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m 10 m Philips SHB3165WT have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM5.
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Philips SHB3165WT can be folded.
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) 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 Sony WH-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Dynamic Bass, Solid Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Philips SHB3165WT.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 106 dB -
Impedance 24 Ohm -
Diaphragm 32 mm 30 mm Philips SHB3165WT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume control, answer/end, microphone on/mute, hold, phone/music mode, reject call, redial -
CABLE Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type USB charge cable USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 11 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB3165WT.
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 200 hours -
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type USB USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Philips SHB3165WT Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
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