LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 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

LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 3.3 cm -
Width 1.6 cm -
Depth 2.5 cm -
Weight 5.4 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 1.6 cm x 2.5 cm x 3.3 cm / 5.4 g
Charging case: 5.5 cm x 2.75 cm x 5.5 cm / 39 g
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour White | Black Black | Silver
Earpad Material Medical grade silicone -
Protection IPX4 Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 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 LG TONE Free HBS-FN4.
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 Echo Cancellation and Noise Reduction Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Meridian EQ, Ambient Sound Mode, Meridian Sound Effect, Master Quality Authenticated (MQA), Meridian Lossless Packing (MLP) Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response - 20 - 40000 Hz
Diaphragm 6 mm 8.4 mm Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than LG TONE Free HBS-FN4.
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included 2 -
CABLE LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 Sony WF-1000XM5
Features Fast charge -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Ear detect sensor Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
Additional Functions DSP -
BATTERY AND CHARGING LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 55 mAh -
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the LG TONE Free HBS-FN4.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 18 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6 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
Charging Time 1 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
OTHERS LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories 2 pairs of EarGels (small, large), charging case (390 mAh) Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Software Included Find my earphones -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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