Sony WF-XB700 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-XB700 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-XB700 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-XB700 Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Black | Blue Black | Silver
Protection Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-XB700 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 5.3
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, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM5 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 - 40000 Hz
Diaphragm - 8.4 mm
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Sony WF-XB700 Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-XB700 Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Volume control, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant -
CABLE Sony WF-XB700 Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sony WF-XB700 Sony WF-1000XM5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-XB700 Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-XB700.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 18 hours
Continuous playback: up to 9 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
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-XB700 Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type Bluetooth Bluetooth
OTHERS Sony WF-XB700 Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories Charging case Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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