Skullcandy Stim vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy Stim 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

Skullcandy Stim vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy Stim Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 120 g 250 g Skullcandy Stim are lighter than Skullcandy Stim headphones.
Colour Blue | Black | Grey | Red Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy Stim Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - 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 Sony WH-1000XM5 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 Skullcandy Stim.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 112 dB -
Diaphragm - 30 mm
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 Skullcandy Stim Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy Stim Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Skullcandy Stim Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Headphones 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
FEATURES Skullcandy Stim Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy Stim Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 32 hour(s)
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 - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy Stim Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Skullcandy Stim Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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