Bluetooth version: 5.3
Battery life: 8 hours (BT + ANC) 24 hours (total)
Voice control: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Weight: 5.9g (per earbud)
Sony isn't resting on its laurels – the WF-1000XM5 have a new sonic profile, new design and new features. The noise cancelling, while improved, can't quite match Bose's all-out blitzkrieg approach, but their sound quality is excellent and the features a little more advanced.
For
- Class-leading detail and clarity
- Top-notch musicality and timing
- Comfortable, discreet design
- Great feature set
Against
- Rivals produce more bass
- Could feel more secure
Bluetooth version: 5.3
Battery life: 6 hours (BT + ANC), 24 hours (total)
Voice control: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Weight: 6.2g (per earbud)
Bose's flagship buds offer the best noise cancelling around with great sound and a comfortable fit that is more secure than the XM5's. But they are more expensive and don't support high-quality wireless audio codecs such as aptX HD or Sony's LDAC.
For
- Exceptional noise-cancelling
- Beautifully balanced and refined sound
- Excellent detail levels
- Comfortable, secure fit
- Class-leading ANC
Against
- Battery life can be bettered
- Call quality is nothing special
- No Bluetooth multipoint
- No wireless charging
