In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM5 and EPOS I SENNHEISER C20. 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 C20 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-A via Bluetooth adapter | |
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| Series | - | C-series | |
| Height | - | 20 cm | |
| Width | - | 16.5 cm | |
| Depth | - | 5.8 cm | |
| Weight | 250 g | 200 g | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Silver | Black | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 25 m | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM5. |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM5 | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | - | |
| 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 | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | - | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 3% | |
| 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 | EPOS BrainAdapt Technology |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM5 | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphones Included | 8 | - |
| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM5 | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM5 | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 |
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| Features | Touch control | - | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM5 | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 |
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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 |
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| Standby Time | - | 300 hours | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM5. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM5 | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 |
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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 C20 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) | Carrying case, charging cable, BTD 800 USB dongle | |
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| Compliant Standards | JEITA | - | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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