Sony WI-SP510 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WI-SP510 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WI-SP510 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-SP510 Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Black | White Black | Silver
Protection Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant Water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-SP510 Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - neckband In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles - 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, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Extra Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 40000 Hz
Diaphragm - 8.4 mm
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Sony WI-SP510 Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-SP510 Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant -
CABLE Sony WI-SP510 Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sony WI-SP510 Sony WF-1000XM5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-SP510 Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WI-SP510 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000XM5.
Battery Life Details - 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
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-SP510 Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type Bluetooth Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony WI-SP510 Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories - Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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