Side by side comparison and review of Belkin SoundForm Flow 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 | Belkin SoundForm Flow | 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: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g Earphone: 5.9 g |
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| Colour | Black | White | Black | Silver | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant | Water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Belkin SoundForm Flow | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Bone Conduction Technology | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Belkin SoundForm Flow. |
| 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 | Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) | Multi Noise Sensor technology | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | 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 Belkin SoundForm Flow. |
| Diaphragm | 12 mm | 8.4 mm | Belkin SoundForm Flow have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM5. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium magnet | - | |
| Features | HearThrough | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function |
| MICROPHONE | Belkin SoundForm Flow | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Dual beamforming | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Belkin SoundForm Flow microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Microphones Included | 4 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Belkin SoundForm Flow | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Controls | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, HearThrough, voice assistant, ANC mode | - |
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| CABLE | Belkin SoundForm Flow | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Belkin SoundForm Flow | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Features | LED indicator | - | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | Touch control | Head tracking sensor, bone sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Belkin SoundForm Flow | 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 | 7 hour(s) | 12 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Belkin SoundForm Flow. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 7 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 31 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 5 hours Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 3 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 | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Belkin SoundForm Flow | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Belkin SoundForm Flow | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable | Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Chrome OS, Mac, Windows | - | |
| Compliant Standards | FCC, RoHS, REACH, Qi | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year EMEA and ANZ: limited warranty - 2 years |
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