Sony WF-SP700N vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-SP700N and Sony WF-1000XM5. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WF-SP700N vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 15.3 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 7.65 g
Charging case: 6.12 cm x 5.87 cm x 3.81 cm / 45.1 g
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Pink | Black | White Black | Silver
Protection IPX4 Water-resistant
Design Sports -
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-SP700N 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 4.1 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-SP700N.
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 Extra Bass 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-SP700N.
Diaphragm 6.1 mm 8.4 mm Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-SP700N.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
CABLE Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 1 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-SP700N.
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 35 hours -
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM5
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony WF-SP700N Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories 4 pairs of ear tips (supersmall, small, medium, large), charging case Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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