Sony WF-C700N vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-C700N 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

Sony WF-C700N vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-C700N Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 9.2 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 4.6 g
Charging case: 31 g
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Black | Sage green | Violet | White Black | Silver
Protection Splashproof, sweat-resistant, 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 Sony WF-C700N 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 5.2 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-C700N.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), 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 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 (DSEE), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control 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 Sony WF-C700N.
Diaphragm 5 mm 8.4 mm Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C700N.
Features Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Sony WF-C700N Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-C700N Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Volume, voice assistant, answer call, noise cancelling/ambient sound mode button -
CABLE Sony WF-C700N Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sony WF-C700N Sony WF-1000XM5
Features Wind noise reduction structure -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control Direct Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Noise sensor Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-C700N Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-C700N.
Battery Life Details Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 7.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 10 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 1.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-C700N Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony WF-C700N Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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