vs
2.5Sound7.1
6.9Noise control & calls7.9
4.8Battery4.2
Why is Monitor II A.N.C. better than WH-1000XM5?
- Battery life45 h vs 40 h+12%
- Charging time2 h vs 3.5 h+75%
- Driver size40 mm vs 30 mm+33%
Why is WH-1000XM5 better than Monitor II A.N.C.?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Monitor II A.N.C.: Yes
- Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 4 Hz5×
- Weight320 g vs 250 g+28%
- Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
- LDACNo · Monitor II A.N.C.: Yes
- Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 30 mm |
| Number of drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 4 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB | 102 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 4 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 45 h | 40 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 30 h | 30 h |
| Charging time | 2 h | 3.5 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 5 h |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | No | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| NFC pairing | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 320 g | 250 g |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx0 | — |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
