Slate Media Technology VSX Modeling VSX Platinum Edition
Slate Media Technology
21 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony
79 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Slate Media Technology VSX Modeling VSX Platinum Edition | Sony WH-1000XM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.07 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | soft fit leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 3 hours' worth of charge after just 3 minutes |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Slate Media Technology VSX Modeling VSX Platinum Edition
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average connectivity (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
Sony WH-1000XM5
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM5
Scores 79 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 27 specs.