Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony
95 Overall Score
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JBL Tune 680NC
JBL
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
JBL Tune 680NC
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM5 | JBL Tune 680NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | soft fit leather | — |
| Headband | metal | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 32 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 10 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB★ | 98 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 93 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| 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 | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 76 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 min charge for 3 hours of playback | 5min=5hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 690 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Information Not Available |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | JBL Headphones |
| 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
JBL Tune 680NC
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM50.020score per dollar
vs
JBL Tune 680NC0.057score per dollar
JBL Tune 680NC offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM5
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 44 specs.
