OnePlus Buds Pro E512A
Sony WF-1000XM5
What Buyers Say
OnePlus Buds Pro E512A
The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 receive overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers, praised for their excellent sound quality, comfortable fit, and strong value for the price. Users highlight the customizable "Golden Sound" EQ and impressive battery life, though some note the active noise cancellation is good but not class-leading, and the touch controls require a squeeze rather than a tap. Overall, these earbuds are recommended as a top-tier choice in their price range.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with punchy bass
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Great value for the price
- Customizable Golden Sound EQ
- Impressive battery life
Cons
- ANC not class-leading
- Touch controls require squeeze not tap
- Manual has incorrect control info
- Slightly metallic/tinny sound for some
- Left earbud fit issues for some ears
Sony WF-1000XM5
The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, especially for travel and workouts. However, a significant number of complaints focus on Bluetooth connectivity issues, inconsistent ANC performance, and reliability problems such as charging case failures and earbuds not charging. Some users also find the fit problematic, with earbuds falling out or causing discomfort, and the lack of tracking features is a drawback for iPhone users.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Inconsistent ANC performance
- Charging case problems
- Earbuds fall out
- Uncomfortable for some ears
Scores
Specifications
| OnePlus Buds Pro E512A | Sony WF-1000XM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.21 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 8.399999618530273 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 18 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB | 102 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LHDC 5.0 | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | 360 Reality Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 43 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.159999966621399 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 mins for over 5 hours playback | 3 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 43 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
OnePlus Buds Pro E512A
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
Sony WF-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 40 specs.
