Sony WH-CH510 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-CH510 and Sony WH-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 WH-CH510 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-CH510 Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 132 g 250 g Sony WH-CH510 are lighter than Sony WH-CH510 headphones.
Colour Black | Blue | White Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-CH510 Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-CH510.
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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC 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 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-CH510.
Diaphragm 30 mm 30 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Ferrite Neodymium
Features Voice guidance HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Sony WH-CH510 Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-CH510 Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume -
CABLE Sony WH-CH510 Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - 20 cm USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sony WH-CH510 Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-CH510 Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 35 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony WH-CH510 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM5.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 35 hours
Continuous talk: up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4.5 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 recharge faster than Sony WH-CH510.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-CH510 Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-CH510 Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
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