Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and Sony WF-1000XM5. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Product Generation | 2nd generation | - | |
| Height | 3.09 cm | - | |
| Width | 2.18 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2.4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 5.3 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g | Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g Earphone: 5.9 g |
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| Colour | White | Black | Silver | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | Water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Bone Conduction Technology | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Multi Noise Sensor technology | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 40000 Hz | |
| Diaphragm | - | 8.4 mm | |
| Features | Apple H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency | - |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
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| Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control | Head tracking sensor, bone sensor | |
| Additional Functions | Wireless audio sharing | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 12 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation). |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | Qi | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop | Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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