Sony WH-1000XM5 vs. Belkin SoundForm Inspire

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM5 and Belkin SoundForm Inspire. 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

Sony WH-1000XM5 vs. Belkin SoundForm Inspire Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM5 Belkin SoundForm Inspire
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 18.5 cm
Width - 16.8 cm
Depth - 7.4 cm
Weight 250 g 180.5 g Belkin SoundForm Inspire are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver Lavander | Black
Body Material - 72% post-consumer recycled plastic
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Design - Kids
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 Sony WH-1000XM5 Belkin SoundForm Inspire
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Belkin SoundForm Inspire can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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.
Volume Limiting Function - Yes
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio Signature Sound
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Belkin SoundForm Inspire.
Max Sound Pressure - 85 dB
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Belkin SoundForm Inspire have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
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 Sony WH-1000XM5 Belkin SoundForm Inspire
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphones Included 8 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM5 Belkin SoundForm Inspire
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM5 Belkin SoundForm Inspire
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM5 Belkin SoundForm Inspire
Features Touch control Mute LED indicator, fast charge, RockStar mode
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM5 Belkin SoundForm Inspire
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 32 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Belkin SoundForm Inspire lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM5.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback: up to 35 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM5 Belkin SoundForm Inspire
Connector Type USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM5 Belkin SoundForm Inspire
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) USB-C cable, 3.5 mm audio cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows, Android tablet
Compliant Standards JEITA -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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