Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony
97 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Bose
91 Overall Score
Scores
Work
Calls
Budget
Gaming
Commute
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM5 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | soft fit leather | Protein Leather |
| Headband | metal | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 5 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone |
| Surround | Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones - 30hr Battery Life - Over-Ear Style - Optimized for Alexa and Google Assistant - Built-in mic for Calls - Silver International Version | Sony WH-10 | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone | Bose QuietComfort Headphones |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 0.30000001192092896 m |
| Range | 10 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 min charge for 3 hours of playback | 15-minute boost gives your Bluetooth headphones up to 2.5 hours of play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM5
No current pricing available
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM5
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 41 specs.
