ausounds AU-Stream Hybrid AUSHB101-Gold
ausounds
41 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony
91 Overall Score
Scores
Music
Gaming
Commute
Travel
Budget
Calls
Fitness
Specifications
| ausounds AU-Stream Hybrid AUSHB101-Gold | Sony WF-1000XM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.10 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9.199999809265137 mm★ | 8.399999618530273 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 102 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB Type C |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 3-minute quick charge will give you up to 60 minutes of play |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 25 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
ausounds AU-Stream Hybrid AUSHB101-Gold
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong comfort (74th percentile)
- Below average sound (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average battery (25th percentile)
Sony WF-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM5
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 40 specs.