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final ZE8000 MK2 vs Sony WF-1000XM5

What ZE8000 MK2 does better (2) and where WF-1000XM5 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

final ZE8000 MK2
final · 2023ZE8000 MK2
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $170
vs
Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony · 2023WF-1000XM5
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $170
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls8.5
2.9Battery7.4

Why is ZE8000 MK2 better than WF-1000XM5?

  1. Highest frequency44,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2.2×
  2. aptXYes · WF-1000XM5: No

Why is WF-1000XM5 better than ZE8000 MK2?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 12 h2.4×
  2. Total with charging case15 h vs 24 h+60%
  3. LDACNo · ZE8000 MK2: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

final ZE8000 MK2final ZE8000 MK2≈ $1705.3
Sony WF-1000XM5Sony WF-1000XM5≈ $1707.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—8.4 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency44,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—6
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h12 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Total with charging case15 h24 h
Battery capacity54 mAh—
Charging time1.5 h1.5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, SiriAlexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5.9 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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