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sony wh-1000xm5 VS sony wh-1000xm4

Both Sony WH-1000XM5 and WH-1000XM4 headphones offer excellent noise cancellation and sound quality, but the XM5 has some advantages in terms of design and features, while the XM4 is more affordable.

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Feature
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Overall
8.5
8.2
Noise Cancellation

9.0

Industry-leading noise cancellation with 8 microphones and advanced processor, effectively cancelling out a wide range of noise frequencies.

8.5

Active noise cancellation (ANC) with dual noise sensors and a new Integrated Processor V1, blocking out a wide range of frequencies.

Sound Quality

9.5

Excellent sound quality with 30mm carbon fiber driver and LDAC support, providing rich and detailed audio with customizable EQ settings.

9.0

High-resolution audio with LDAC support, DSEE Extreme upscaling, and a 40mm driver unit, offering clear and detailed audio.

Battery Life

9.0

30 hours of playback with noise cancellation on, 3 hours of listening from a 3-minute charge.

9.0

Up to 30 hours with ANC, 38 hours without ANC, quick charging (10 minutes for 5 hours of playback).

Comfort

8.5

Lightweight design with soft vegan leather ear cups, but may be too small for some users.

9.0

Lightweight, with soft ear cups and a padded headband, making them comfortable to wear for long periods.

Transparency Mode

7.0

20 levels of adjustable transparency, but may not offer the same level of natural sound as some competitors.

7.5

No transparency mode mentioned, but has a speak-to-chat feature.

Connectivity

9.0

Bluetooth 5.2 with multi-point connection, allowing simultaneous connection to two devices.

9.0

Bluetooth 5.0 with multi-point connection, allowing simultaneous connection to two devices.

Controls

8.5

Touch controls on the right ear cup for playback, volume, and calls.

8.5

Touch sensor controls, wear detection, and voice assistant support.

Case

9.0

Premium carrying case with magnetic closure.

8.5

Carrying case, but no specific features mentioned.

Weight

8.0

249g, lightweight design.

8.0

No specific weight mentioned, but described as lightweight.

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Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones WH-1000XM5 Official Product Video

@Sony - Global

YOUR WORLD. NOTHING ELSE. See how the ,WH,-,1000XM5, headphones combine our best ever noise cancelling with ...

Sony WH-1000XM5 Review: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back!

@Marques Brownlee

Headphones provided by ,Sony, for review. ~ http://twitter.com/MKBHD http://instagram.com/MKBHD http://facebook.com/MKBHD.

Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones Review - 6 Months Later

@6 Months Later

The ,Sony WH,-1000XM5s are one of the best Bluetooth wireless headphones on the market, but is it a pair everyone should pick ...

How to use Touch Control on the Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

@Sony Europe

Our new headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening and call clarity - and you can control them with simple touch ...

How to operate the WH-1000XM4 headphones

@Sony Europe

Control playback, Speak-To-Chat, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and more, with simple operation controls! Watch our quick ...

Sony WH-1000XM4 Review: The Final Form!

@Marques Brownlee

Headphones provided by ,Sony, for review. ~ http://twitter.com/MKBHD http://instagram.com/MKBHD http://facebook.com/MKBHD.

Sony WH-1000XM5 vs. WH-1000XM4 | Time to upgrade?

@Digital Trends

For now, the ,Sony WH,-1000XM5 do not replace the XM4; instead, they are considered by ,Sony, to be an upgrade. As the more ...

Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones WH-1000XM4 Official Product Video

@Sony - Global

It's just you and your music with the ,WH,-,1000XM4, headphones. Activate our best ever noise cancelling and immerse yourself in ...