In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM5 and EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM5 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | - | ADAPT 500 Series | |
| Weight | 250 g | 232 g | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Silver | - | |
| Earpad Material | - | Plush, textured fabric | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 25 m | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM5. |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM5 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid ANC | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | EPOS Voice | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.3% | |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 108 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 30 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat | Audio prompts |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM5 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Beamforming, MEMS-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
| Microphones Included | 8 | 2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 have a built-in microphone. |
| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM5 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable | |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM5 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Features | Touch control | EPOS ActiveGard | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM5 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 32 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours |
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 46 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 41 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 81 day | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 220 min | Sony WH-1000XM5 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM5. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM5 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM5 | EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 561 II |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) | Carrying case, BTD 800 USB-C dongle, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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| Software Certification | - | Zoom Certified, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Optimised for UC, Optimised for Google Meet | |
| Compliant Standards | JEITA | - | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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