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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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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 |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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FEATURES | LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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Features | Fast charge | - | |
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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 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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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 |
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Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Charging Time | 1 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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Connector Type | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Bluetooth |
Bluetooth |
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OTHERS | LG TONE Free HBS-FN4 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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Included Accessories | 2 pairs of EarGels (small, large), charging case (390 mAh) | Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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Software Included | Find my earphones | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |