Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones vs Apple AirPods Pro
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General
| Brand | Sony | Apple |
| Model | WH-1000XM5 | AirPods Pro 3rd Gen |
| Design | Headphone | TWS Earbuds |
| Type | Over the Ear | In the Ear |
| Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless |
Design and Body
| Dimensions | 62.2 x 47.2 x 21.8 mm | |
| Weight | 250 g | 43.99 g (With Case), 5.55 g Per Earbud |
Features
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.2 | Yes, 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 m | |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes, 4 mic per Earcup | Yes, Dual beamforming mic |
| Voice Assistant | Yes, Alexa/Ok Google | Yes |
| Water Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Monaural | Yes | |
| Controls | Touch Sensor | Press Once to Play or Pause Media Press Once to Answer a Call mute, or Unmute Press Once for Camera Remote Press twice to end a Call Press Twice to Skip Forward Press Three Times to Skip Back Press and Hold to Switch Between Listening Modes |
| Music Controls | Press Once to Play or Pause Media, Press Twice to Skip Forward, Press Three Times to Skip Back | |
| Switch between Call and Music | Yes | Yes |
| Additional Features | Auto NC Optimiser, Ambient Sound, Multipoint Connection, Multi Noise Sensor Technology | IP57 Rated (Dust, sweat and water resistant), Custom high-excursion Apple driver, Custom high dynamic range amplifier, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, Personalized Volume, Loud Sound Reduction, Adaptive EQ, Studio-quality audio recording, Vent system for pressure equalization, Live Translation |
Sound Features
| Deep Bass | Yes | Yes |
| Impedance | 48 ohm | |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB (1 kHz) / mW | |
| Frequency Response | 4 Hz (Min) - 40 kHz (Max) | 10 Hz (Min) - 20 kHz (Max) |
| Driver Unit | 30 mm | |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | |
| Noise Reduction | Auto Noise Cancellation Optimizer | Loud Sound Reduction |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Other Features | Audio Format - SBC, AAC, LDAC, Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer | Personalized Spatial Audio with Dynamic Head Tracking |
Extra
| Sales Package | 1 U Headphone, USB Cable, Carrying Case, 3.5mm Aux Cable | AirPods Pro 3, MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) with speaker and lanyard loop, Silicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L), Documentation, USB‑C Charge Cable is sold separately |
| Inline Remote | Yes | |
| Magnet Type | Neodymium Magnet | |
| Other Controls | Touch Control, Skin-detect sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Heart rate sensor for workouts, | |
| Other | Find your headphones with Fast Pair | Earbud Dimension (30.9 (H) x 19.2 (W) x 27 (D) mm) |
Power Features
| Battery | 5 min Charge= 1 hour of Listening | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (ANC Off) 30 hours (ANC On) | 24 hours with Case (ANC On) 8 hours (Earbuds with ANC On) |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours |
Warranty
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer | Manufacturer |
| Covered in Warranty | Manufacturing Defect | Manufacturing Defect |
| Not Covered in Warranty | Physical Damage | Physical Damage |
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