Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony
95 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-1000XM5
48 out of 100 high confidence 176 reviews
The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones receive praise for their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfort, but a significant number of users report a critical design flaw: the hinge breaks easily during normal use, often outside warranty, leading to frustration with Sony's customer support. While many enjoy the long battery life and premium feel, the durability issues and costly repairs overshadow the positives for many, resulting in a mixed overall sentiment.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable for long wear
- Long battery life
- Premium feel and design
Cons
- Hinge breaks easily
- Poor build quality
- Warranty issues
- Expensive repairs
- Uncomfortable for small heads
Hinge durability 15
Sound quality 20
Noise cancellation 18
Comfort 10
Battery life 8
Customer support 7
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM5 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | soft fit leather | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | metal | textile |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| 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 | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10 m | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 min charge for 3 hours of playback | 15 Minutes for 15 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | Beyerdynamic App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM5
No current pricing available
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM5
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 43 specs.
