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Edifier ED-STXSPTS3 vs Sony WH-1000XM5

What ED-STXSPTS3 does better (4) and where WH-1000XM5 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Edifier ED-STXSPTS3
Edifier · 2022ED-STXSPTS3
9.6Score
4 advantages≈ $240
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Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony · 2022WH-1000XM5
6.2Score
3 advantages≈ $210
9.0Sound7.2
9.5Battery4.3

Why is ED-STXSPTS3 better than WH-1000XM5?

  1. Battery life80 h vs 40 h2×
  2. Driver size89 mm vs 30 mm3×
  3. Charging time1.5 h vs 3.5 h2.3×
  4. aptXYes · WH-1000XM5: No

Why is WH-1000XM5 better than ED-STXSPTS3?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 4 Hz5×
  2. Weight329 g vs 250 g+32%
  3. LDACNo · ED-STXSPTS3: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WH-1000XM5Sony WH-1000XM5≈ $2106.2
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typePlanar magneticDynamic
Driver size89 mm30 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency20 Hz4 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance24 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity94 dB102 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life80 h40 h
Battery life with ANC—30 h
Charging time1.5 h3.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
NFC pairing—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight329 g250 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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