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Edifier W820NB Plus vs Sony WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo

What W820NB Plus does better (4) and where WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Edifier W820NB Plus
Edifier · 2023W820NB Plus
6.3Score
4 advantages
vs
Sony WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $310
Higher score
7.8Noise control & calls7.8
4.7Battery4.6

Why is W820NB Plus better than WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo?

  1. Charging time1.5 h vs 3.5 h2.3×
  2. aptXYes · WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo: No
  3. Weight221 g vs 250 g+13%
  4. Driver size40 mm vs 30 mm+33%

Why is WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo better than W820NB Plus?

  1. Battery life29 h vs 40 h+38%
  2. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 4 Hz5×
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm30 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz4 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity91 dB100 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life29 h40 h
Battery life with ANC33 h—
Charging time1.5 h3.5 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, aptX HD, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Low-latency game modeYes—
Design & build
Weight221 g250 g
Foldable—Yes
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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