Fairphone vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fairphone 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Fairphone vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Fairphone Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case with earphones: 6.04 cm x 2.47 cm x 5.4 cm / 46 g Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Black Black | Silver
Protection Splashproof, IPX4 Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics 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 Fairphone 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 5.3 Bluetooth 5.3 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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 - 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
Sensitivity 101 dB +/- 3dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 10 mm 8.4 mm Fairphone have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM5.
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Fairphone Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Fairphone microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 4 -
CABLE Fairphone Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Fairphone Sony WF-1000XM5
Features Touch control, wear detection -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Fairphone Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 45 mAh -
Battery Life 5 hours 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Fairphone.
Battery Life Details - 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
Standby Time 180 days -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 1.5 hours -
Included Qty 2 -
CONNECTIONS Fairphone Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS Fairphone Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips, charging case (500 mAh) Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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