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Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Technics EAH-AZ60M2

What WF-1000XM5 does better (4) and where EAH-AZ60M2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony · 2023WF-1000XM5
7.2Score
4 advantages≈ $180
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Technics EAH-AZ60M2
Technics · 2023EAH-AZ60M2
6.2Score
3 advantages≈ $180
4.2Sound5.8
8.7Noise control & calls9.0
7.4Battery4.3
3.8Build & features3.1

Why is WF-1000XM5 better than EAH-AZ60M2?

  1. Battery life12 h vs 7 h+71%
  2. Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%
  3. Earbud weight (each)5.9 g vs 7 g+19%
  4. Driver size8.4 mm vs 8 mm+5%

Why is EAH-AZ60M2 better than WF-1000XM5?

  1. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  2. Total with charging case24 h vs 25 h+4%
  3. Microphones6 vs 8+33%
Specifications

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Sony WF-1000XM5Sony WF-1000XM5≈ $1807.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size8.4 mm8 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones68
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h7 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Total with charging case24 h25 h
Charging time1.5 h2 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google AssistantAlexa
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.9 g7 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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