Belkin SoundForm Play vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Belkin SoundForm Play and Sony WF-1000XM5. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Belkin SoundForm Play vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Belkin SoundForm Play Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 64 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Blue | Pink | Midnight | Cloud Black | Silver
Protection Weatherproof, IPX5, water-resistant Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Belkin SoundForm Play Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
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 Play.
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 - 40000 Hz
Diaphragm 6 mm 8.4 mm Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than Belkin SoundForm Play.
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Belkin SoundForm Play Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Belkin SoundForm Play Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Volume, skip track, answer call -
CABLE Belkin SoundForm Play Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Belkin SoundForm Play Sony WF-1000XM5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Belkin SoundForm Play Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Belkin SoundForm Play.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 38 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
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
CONNECTIONS Belkin SoundForm Play Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type USB (USB Type-C) Bluetooth
OTHERS Belkin SoundForm Play Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C cable, wireless charging case Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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