Xiaomi MI AirDots vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi MI AirDots 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

Xiaomi MI AirDots vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Xiaomi MI AirDots 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 White 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 Xiaomi MI AirDots Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear 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 Xiaomi MI AirDots.
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 AAC 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 Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 40000 Hz
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 7.2 mm 8.4 mm Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than Xiaomi MI AirDots.
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Xiaomi MI AirDots Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
CABLE Xiaomi MI AirDots Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Xiaomi MI AirDots 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 Xiaomi MI AirDots Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi MI AirDots.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 12 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 4 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Xiaomi MI AirDots Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Xiaomi MI AirDots Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories Charging case, 3 ear tips (small, medium, large) Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compatibility iPhone, iPad -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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