Side by side comparison and review of KEF Mu3 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | KEF Mu3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 1.75 cm x 2.63 cm x 2.45 cm / 5.8 g Charging case: 6.2 cm x 5.2 cm x 3.35 cm / 46.8 g |
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g Earphone: 5.9 g |
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| Colour | Silver grey | Black | Silver | |
| Protection | Splashproof | 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 | KEF Mu3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | 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 KEF Mu3. |
| 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 | - | 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 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than KEF Mu3. |
| Max Input Power | 5 mW | - | |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB/mW | - | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 8.2 mm | 8.4 mm | Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than KEF Mu3. |
| Features | - | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function |
| MICROPHONE | KEF Mu3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | KEF Mu3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Controls | Multiple function button | - |
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| CABLE | KEF Mu3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | KEF Mu3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | Head tracking sensor, bone sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | KEF Mu3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | 50 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 9 hour(s) | 12 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the KEF Mu3. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 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 |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Included Qty | 2 | - |
| CONNECTIONS | KEF Mu3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | KEF Mu3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (350 mAh) | Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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| Compliant Standards | IPX5 | IPX4 |
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