Poly Voyager Focus UC B825-M, XS vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Poly Voyager Focus UC B825-M, XS 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

Poly Voyager Focus UC B825-M, XS vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly Voyager Focus UC B825-M, XS Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 21 cm -
Width 18.6 cm -
Depth 11.6 cm -
Weight 155 g 250 g Poly Voyager Focus UC B825-M, XS are lighter than Poly Voyager Focus UC B825-M, XS headphones.
Colour - Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 30 m 10 m Poly Voyager Focus UC B825-M, XS have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM5.
SOUND QUALITY Poly Voyager Focus UC B825-M, XS 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 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Poly Voyager Focus UC B825-M, XS.
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 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 - 4 - 40000 Hz
Diaphragm - 30 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Poly Voyager Focus UC B825-M, XS Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Poly Voyager Focus UC B825-M, XS Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause -
CABLE Poly Voyager Focus UC B825-M, XS Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Charging cable USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Poly Voyager Focus UC B825-M, XS Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions DSP -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Poly Voyager Focus UC B825-M, XS Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly Voyager Focus UC B825-M, XS.
Battery Life Details Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Poly Voyager Focus UC B825-M, XS Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type - USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Poly Voyager Focus UC B825-M, XS Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying case, Bluetooth USB adapter Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Software Certification Certified for Microsoft Teams -
Compliant Standards - JEITA
TAA Compliant Yes -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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