Sony WH-1000XM5 CRT2SNWH1000XM5S
Sony
67 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Bose
91 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Commute
Work
Gaming
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM5 CRT2SNWH1000XM5S | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | Protein Leather |
| Headband | Leather | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Drivers | 8★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | Crystal Clear Hands-free Calling, Lightweight, Multipoint Connection, Redesigned Collapsible Case, Up to 30 Hours of Playback with ANC On | 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 | — | 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 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 0.30000001192092896 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 hours' worth of charge after just 3 minutes | 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 | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice Control | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | — | Bose app |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM5 CRT2SNWH1000XM5S
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st 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
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 36 specs.