Sony WH-1000XM5 WH-1000XM5/P
Sony
55 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
Bose
88 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Calls
Travel
Gaming
Music
Commute
Fitness
Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM5 WH-1000XM5/P | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | — | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | — | 0.08 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 3 min for 3 hours | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 18 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Bose Music |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM5 WH-1000XM5/P
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 34 specs.