Urbanears Alby vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Urbanears Alby 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

Urbanears Alby vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Urbanears Alby Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless 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 Teal green | Dusty white Black | Silver
Protection Weatherproof, splashproof, sweat-resistant, rainproof, IPX4 Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Urbanears Alby Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Urbanears Alby.
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
Noise Isolating Yes - Urbanears Alby are equipped with a noise isolating function.
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 Urbanears Alby.
Max Sound Pressure 92 dB -
Diaphragm - 8.4 mm
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Urbanears Alby Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Urbanears Alby Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Answer/end, next/previous track, voice assistant -
CABLE Urbanears Alby Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Urbanears Alby Sony WF-1000XM5
Features Touch control -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Urbanears Alby Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Urbanears Alby.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 15 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
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Urbanears Alby Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS Urbanears Alby Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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