Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony
92 Overall Score
vs
Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740
Skullcandy
81 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM5 | Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.29 kg |
| Ear Cushion | soft fit leather | Memory Foam |
| Headband | metal | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 36 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB | 119.4000015258789 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 119.4000015258789 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones, THX Spatial Audio with Head Tracking, Adaptive Noise Cancelling, Up to 60 Hours Battery, Microphone for iPhone Android - True Black |
| 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 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3 min charge for 3 hours of playback | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | Skullcandy App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM50.021score per dollar
vs
Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T7400.016score per dollar
Sony WH-1000XM5 offers 1.3x better value for money
Sony WH-1000XM5
Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM5
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 43 specs.
