Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X and Sony WF-1000XM5. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WF-1000X | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 4.26 cm | - | |
Width | 10.3 cm | - | |
Depth | 2.45 cm | - | |
Weight | 6.8 g | - | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 10.3 cm x 4.26 cm x 2.45 cm / 70 g Headphones: 6.8 g |
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g Earphone: 5.9 g |
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Colour | Gold | Black | Black | Silver | |
Protection | - | Water-resistant | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000X | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
Bone Conduction Technology | - | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-1000X. |
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), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Multi Noise Sensor technology | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000X. |
Diaphragm | 6 mm | 8.4 mm | Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000X. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
Features | - | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function |
MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000X | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000X | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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CABLE | Sony WF-1000X | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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Cable Type | USB cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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FEATURES | Sony WF-1000X | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
Sensors | - | Head tracking sensor, bone sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000X | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Life | 3 hour(s) | 12 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000X. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 3 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours |
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Standby Time | 35 hours | - | |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | - |
WIRELESS LINK | Sony WF-1000X | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000X | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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Connector Type | - | Bluetooth |
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OTHERS | Sony WF-1000X | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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Included Accessories | Charging case, 4 pairs of long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L), 2 pairs of Fitting Supporters, 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 |