Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless 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 | ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 42 g Earphone: 5 g |
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g Earphone: 5.9 g |
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| Colour | Black | Black | Silver | |
| Protection | Splashproof, IPX4 | Water-resistant | |
| Design | Games | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics | |
| Gaming | Yes | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless | 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 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 | Hybrid ANC | Multi Noise Sensor technology | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 10 mm | 8.4 mm | ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM5. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function |
| MICROPHONE | ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dB | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Controls | Play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC on/off, game mode on/off, ANC mode | - |
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| CABLE | ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | Charging cable - 60 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Features | Touch control | - | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | Head tracking sensor, bone sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless | 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 | 5.5 hour(s) | 12 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 4.8 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 5.5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 27 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 21.8 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 |
| CONNECTIONS | ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | 2 pairs of ear tips | Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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| Compliant Standards | IPX4 | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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