EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 160T USB-C II vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 160T USB-C II and Sony WH-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

EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 160T USB-C II vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 160T USB-C II Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headset - wired - USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series ADAPT 100 Series -
Height 5.8 cm -
Width 19.4 cm -
Depth 15.7 cm -
Weight 134 g 250 g EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 160T USB-C II are lighter than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 160T USB-C II headphones.
Colour Black Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 160T USB-C II Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects EPOS Voice Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 160T USB-C II.
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm - 30 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 160T USB-C II Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Noise Cancelling Yes - EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 160T USB-C II microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 8000 Hz -
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 160T USB-C II Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Mute, volume, answer/end -
CABLE EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 160T USB-C II Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.78 m USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.78 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 160T USB-C II Sony WH-1000XM5
Features EPOS ActiveGard Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 160T USB-C II Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 32 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 160T USB-C II Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Headset (USB Type-C) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 160T USB-C II Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Software Certification Certified for Microsoft Teams, Optimised for UC -
Compliant Standards Plug and Play JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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