Philips SHB8750NC vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB8750NC 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 SHB8750NC vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB8750NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18 cm -
Width 16 cm -
Depth 3.8 cm -
Weight 175 g 250 g Philips SHB8750NC are lighter than Philips SHB8750NC headphones.
Colour - Black | Silver
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 Philips SHB8750NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Philips SHB8750NC can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips SHB8750NC.
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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology ActiveShield -
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - 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 SHB8750NC.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 105 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm PET - 32 mm 30 mm Philips SHB8750NC 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 SHB8750NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB8750NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, next/previous track, redial -
CABLE Philips SHB8750NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Headphones cable - single-sided - 1.2 m
USB charge cable
USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Philips SHB8750NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB8750NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 16 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips SHB8750NC.
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 45 hours -
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHB8750NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB8750NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Philips SHB8750NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
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