Sony WI-1000X vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000X and Sony WF-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

Sony WI-1000X vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 71 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Black | Gold 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 Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology Balanced armature / 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 WI-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, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 3 - 40000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WI-1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000XM5.
Sensitivity 101 dB/mW -
Impedance 22 Ohm -
Diaphragm 9 mm 8.4 mm Sony WI-1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM5.
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-1000XM5
Features Vibrating call alert -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 13 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WI-1000X lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000XM5.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 17 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 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
Standby Time 100 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-1000XM5
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony WI-1000X Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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