Sony WH-1000XM5 vs. Poly Voyager Surround 85

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM5 and Poly Voyager Surround 85. 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 WH-1000XM5 vs. Poly Voyager Surround 85 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM5 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-C via Bluetooth adapter
Series - Voyager Surround 80 series
Height - 18.1 cm
Width - 19.1 cm
Depth - 7.7 cm
Weight 250 g 275 g Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver Black
Earpad Material - Artificial leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 30 m Poly Voyager Surround 85 have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM5.
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM5 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Headphones Form Factor Full size Over ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.3 Poly Voyager Surround 85 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM5.
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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adjustable noise cancellation
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz -
Sensitivity - 132 dB
Diaphragm 30 mm 40 mm Poly Voyager Surround 85 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Poly Voyager Surround 85 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology, Smart Sensor Technology
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM5 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response - 20 - 16000 Hz
Sensitivity - -37 dB
Microphones Included 8 10 Poly Voyager Surround 85 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM5 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Controls - Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM5 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM5 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Features Touch control -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM5 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 32 hour(s) 24 hours Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Poly Voyager Surround 85.
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: up to 24 hours
Continuous talk: up to 21 hours
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 1 hours Poly Voyager Surround 85 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM5.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM5 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Connector Type USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
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OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM5 Poly Voyager Surround 85
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) Carrying case, USB charging cable, charging stand, USB-C to USB-A adapter, USB-C to audio cable, BT700 Bluetooth USB-C adapter
Software Included - Poly Lens
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams, Certified for Microsoft Teams Open Office, UC certified
Supported Host Device OS - macOS, Android, iOS, Windows
Compliant Standards JEITA -
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