Fosi Audio i5
Fosi Audio
39 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Fosi Audio i5
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Fosi Audio i5 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their build quality, comfort, and soundstage. Most users find them exceptional value, with several comparing them favorably to far more expensive models. A few critical reviews note a mid-forward sound signature and weight that may not suit everyone, but the consensus is that these are a strong first effort from Fosi Audio.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Great comfort and fit
- Wide and immersive soundstage
- Exceptional value for money
- Premium design and materials
Cons
- Mid-forward sound signature
- Heavy weight (550g)
- No balanced cable included
- Short and inflexible cable
- Leather headband may be fragile
Build quality 8
Comfort 6
Sound quality 10
Value for money 7
Weight 4
Cable 3
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Fosi Audio i5 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.63 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | synthetic leather |
| Headband | Aluminum | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 97 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 50 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 28 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Fosi Audio i5 Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones with 97mm Ultra-Large Diaphragm, CNC Metal & Walnut Wood, Audiophile Wired Studio Headphones for Multi-Source Devices | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 12★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony | Sound Connect |
Pros & Cons
Fosi Audio i5
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Fosi Audio i50.046score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM60.159score per dollar
Sony WH-1000XM6 offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 32 specs.
