Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S 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

Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.16 cm -
Width 2.665 cm -
Depth 1.64 cm -
Weight 4.1 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 2.665 cm x 1.64 cm x 2.16 cm / 4.1 g
Charging case with earphones: 6.2 cm x 4 cm x 2.72 cm / 35.4 g
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Black Black | Silver
Protection IPX4 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 True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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 True Wireless Earbuds Basic S.
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, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology DSP Noise Reduction Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 40000 Hz
Diaphragm 7.2 mm 8.4 mm Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S.
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, reject call, voice assistant, game mode on/off -
CABLE Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Sony WF-1000XM5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 43 mAh -
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 4 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
Standby Time 150 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type Bluetooth Bluetooth
OTHERS Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic S Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (300 mAh) Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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