Bose QuietComfort vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bose QuietComfort and Sony WF-1000XM5. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bose QuietComfort vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose QuietComfort Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 2.59 cm x 2.69 cm x 3.91 cm / 8.5 g
Charging case: 8.89 cm x 5.08 cm x 3.18 cm
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Blue stone | Triple black | Soapstone Black | Silver
Body Material Plastic, polymer -
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant Water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9.144 m 10 m Sony WF-1000XM5 have a greater operating distance than Bose QuietComfort.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Bose QuietComfort Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bose QuietComfort.
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 SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Acoustic Noise Cancelling Multi Noise Sensor technology
Noise Isolating Yes - Bose QuietComfort are equipped with a noise isolating function.
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 - 8.4 mm
Features ActiveSense technology, Aware Mode Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Bose QuietComfort Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Bose QuietComfort microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 4 -
REMOTE CONTROL Bose QuietComfort Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, reject call, ANC mode -
CABLE Bose QuietComfort Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30.5 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Bose QuietComfort Sony WF-1000XM5
Features Touch control -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose QuietComfort Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 122 mAh -
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose QuietComfort.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 18 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 Qi
Charging Time 2 hours -
Included Qty 2 -
CONNECTIONS Bose QuietComfort Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS Bose QuietComfort Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips, wireless charging case Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards IPX4 IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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