Philips T2 Fidelio True Wireless vs Sony WF-1000XM5

What T2 Fidelio True Wireless does better (3) and where WF-1000XM5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

3 advantages≈ $210

Sony · 2023WF-1000XM5

7.2Score

1 advantage≈ $170

Higher score

5.7Noise control & calls8.5

Why is T2 Fidelio True Wireless better than WF-1000XM5?

Specifications

Only differences	Philips T2 Fidelio True Wireless≈ $210	Sony WF-1000XM5≈ $1707.2
Sound
Fit	In-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	9.2 mm	8.4 mm
Lowest frequency	7 Hz	20 Hz
Highest frequency	20,000 Hz	20,000 Hz
Impedance	16 Ω	—
Hi-Res Audio	Yes	Yes
Adjustable equaliser	—	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	Yes
Microphones	4	6
Noise reduction for calls	Yes	—
Battery & charging
Battery life	—	12 h
Battery life with ANC	—	8 h
Total with charging case	40 h	24 h
Battery capacity	75 mAh	—
Charging time	—	1.5 h
Fast charging support	—	Yes
Wireless charging (case)	—	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.3
Bluetooth codecs	LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC	LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	Yes	Yes
aptX	No	No
LDAC	Yes	Yes
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	Yes
LE Audio	Yes	Yes
USB-C	—	Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	Alexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	—	5.9 g
Protection rating	IPX4	IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx4	IPx4
Colours	Black	—
Features
Touch controls	—	Yes
Hands-free calls	—	Yes