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  3. Fairbuds XL 2023 vs WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo

Fairphone Fairbuds XL 2023 vs Sony WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo

What Fairbuds XL 2023 does better (3) and where WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fairphone Fairbuds XL 2023
Fairphone · 2023Fairbuds XL 2023
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ $240
vs
Sony WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo
Sony · 2023WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo
7.0Score
4 advantages≈ $310
Higher score
4.8Sound8.0
8.5Noise control & calls7.8
3.8Battery4.6

Why is Fairbuds XL 2023 better than WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo?

  1. aptXYes · WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo: No
  2. Driver size40 mm vs 30 mm+33%
  3. Charging time3 h vs 3.5 h+17%

Why is WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo better than Fairbuds XL 2023?

  1. Battery life30 h vs 40 h+33%
  2. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 4 Hz5×
  3. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  4. LDACNo · Fairbuds XL 2023: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Fairphone Fairbuds XL 2023Fairphone Fairbuds XL 2023≈ $2406.0
Sony WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note TokyoSony WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo≈ $3107.0
Sound
FitOn-ear—
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size40 mm30 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz4 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity99 dB100 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones6—
Battery & charging
Battery life30 h40 h
Battery life with ANC26 h—
Battery capacity800 mAh—
Charging time3 h3.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX HD, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight—250 g
Protection ratingIP54—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
Dust protection (IP)5—
Foldable—Yes
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes

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