Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones vs Nothing Headphone 1
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General
| Brand | Sony | Nothing |
| Model | WH-1000XM5 | Headphone 1 |
| Design | Headphone | Headphone |
| Type | Over the Ear | Over the Ear |
| Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless, Wired |
| Designed For | All Android & iOS Devices |
Design and Body
| Dimensions | 78 x 173.85 x 189.25 mm | |
| Weight | 250 g | 329 g |
| Cord Length | 1 m | |
| Foldable | No |
Features
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.2 | Yes, 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 m | 10 m |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes, 4 mic per Earcup | Yes, 3 Mics Each Side / 6 Mics Total |
| Voice Assistant | Yes, Alexa/Ok Google | |
| Water Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Monaural | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | Touch Sensor | Buttons, Roller, Paddle |
| Music Controls | Yes | |
| Call Controls | Yes | |
| Switch between Call and Music | Yes | |
| Additional Features | Auto NC Optimiser, Ambient Sound, Multipoint Connection, Multi Noise Sensor Technology | IP52 Rated, Transparent Design, Metal And Plastic Body, 3.5mm Audio Jack, Dual Device, Telescopic Arms, Ear Pads Made From PU Memory Foam, Multipoint Technology, 8 Band EQ, Equaliser Profile Sharing, Formed Aluminium Material, AI Powered Clear Voice Technology |
Sound Features
| Deep Bass | Yes | Yes |
| Impedance | 48 ohm | 16 ohm |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB (1 kHz) / mW | |
| Frequency Response | 4 Hz (Min) - 40 kHz (Max) | 20 Hz (Min) - 40 kHz (Max) |
| Driver Unit | 30 mm | 40 mm |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic Driver, Customised Driver and Suspension System |
| Noise Reduction | Auto Noise Cancellation Optimizer | 42 dB Noise Cancellation |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes, Real-time Adaptive ANC |
| Environmental Noise Cancellation | Yes, 4-Mic ENC | |
| Other Features | Audio Format - SBC, AAC, LDAC, Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer | Tuned by KEF, Spatial Audio Effect, Ultra Bass Technology, Lossless and Hi-Res & LDAC Audio, Sound by KEF, Enhanced Sound Quality with Precision Damping, ANC and Transparency Modes, AI Integration, Audio Codec - AAC, SBC, LDAC |
Extra
| Sales Package | 1 U Headphone, USB Cable, Carrying Case, 3.5mm Aux Cable | 1 x Nothing Headphone, 1 x Softshell Case, 1 x USB C Cable, 1 x 3.5mm To 3.5mm Audio Cable, 1 x Safety Information And Warranty Information, 1 x User Guide |
| Inline Remote | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet Type | Neodymium Magnet | |
| Other Controls | On/Off Switch : Switch Up: Power Off, Switch Down: Power On Pairing : Hold The Bluetooth Pairing Button For 2 Seconds Until The White Led Starts To Blink Roller : Roll Right/Left: Volume Up/Down, Press: Play/Pause, Press & Hold: Anc / Transparency Mode Paddle : Push Right: Next Track / Answer Call, Push Left: Previous Track / Reject Call, Hold Right: Fast Forward, Hold Left: Rewind Button : Nothing Os - Press: Channel Hop, Hold: Smart Assistant, Android / Ios - Press: Smart Assistant | |
| Other | Find your headphones with Fast Pair | Indicators - Low Battery (<30%): Red, Battery ≥30%: White, Charging: White LED Flashing, Fully Charged (Cable Connected): White, Pairing: White LED Flashing, Factory Reset Successful: Red LED Flashes 3 Times, Then White LED Flashes |
Power Features
| Battery Capacity | 1040 mAh | |
| Battery | Rechargeable Lithium-ion, 5 Min Charge = 5 Hours of Playtime | |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (ANC Off) 30 hours (ANC On) | 80 hours (ANC Off) 35 hours (ANC On) |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours | 2 hours |
Warranty
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer | Manufacturer |
| Covered in Warranty | Manufacturing Defect | Manufacturing Defects |
| Not Covered in Warranty | Physical Damage | Physical Damage |
| Warranty Service Type | For Any Warranty Related Issues, Please Call the Nothing Customer Support |
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