Huawei vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Huawei 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

Huawei vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-C True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length 83.7 cm -
Weight 27 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Emerald Green Black | Silver
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant, wind protection, rainproof, IPX5 Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Huawei 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 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Huawei.
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 AAC SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Multi Noise Sensor technology
Noise Isolating Yes - Huawei 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 TPU - 9.2 mm 8.4 mm Huawei have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM5.
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Huawei Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Huawei Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Volume, power on/off, voice assistant -
CABLE Huawei Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length 78.8 cm -
Plated Connector Nickel -
FEATURES Huawei Sony WF-1000XM5
Features HUAWEI HiPair technology -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Hall sensor Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 120 mAh -
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Huawei lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000XM5.
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 288 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
CONNECTIONS Huawei Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS Huawei Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories 6 ear tips Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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