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HifiMan HE-R10D vs Sony WH-1000XM5

What HE-R10D does better (1) and where WH-1000XM5 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

HifiMan HE-R10D
HifiMan · 2022HE-R10D
1 advantage≈ $200
vs
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony · 2022WH-1000XM5
6.2Score
5 advantages≈ $210
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8

Why is HE-R10D better than WH-1000XM5?

  1. aptXYes · WH-1000XM5: No

Why is WH-1000XM5 better than HE-R10D?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 40 h5.7×
  2. Active noise cancellingNo · HE-R10D: Yes
  3. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 4 Hz3.8×
  4. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
  5. Highest frequency35,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WH-1000XM5Sony WH-1000XM5≈ $2106.2
Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—30 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency15 Hz4 Hz
Highest frequency35,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance60 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity103 dB102 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h40 h
Battery life with ANC—30 h
Charging time—3.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesNo
LDACYesYes
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
Weight—250 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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