Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH
Audio-Technica
47 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH
45 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The Audio-Technica headphones receive mixed feedback, with several users reporting durability issues such as the headband falling apart and left earpiece failing after months. While battery life and standby time are praised as exceptional, the sound quality is described as overly crisp and lacking bass, and the inability to connect to multiple devices is a major frustration. Some find the build lightweight and flimsy, though others note reliability over time.
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- Good treble quality
- Reliable over time
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Headband falling apart
- Left earpiece failure after months
- No multipoint Bluetooth
- Sound too crisp, lacks bass
- Volume max too low
Battery life 2
Build quality 3
Sound quality 3
Multipoint connectivity 1
Durability 3
Volume level 1
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.68 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | synthetic leather |
| Headband | — | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz | 5 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 35 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, aptX, AAC | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 38 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 4 hrs | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 12★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony | Sound Connect |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (79th percentile)
- Strong battery (77th percentile)
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
- 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
Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTWH
Sony WH-1000XM6
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Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 35 specs.
