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Sony WH-1000XM4C Apache 207 Collaboration vs Sony WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo

What WH-1000XM4C Apache 207 Collaboration does better (2) and where WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Sony WH-1000XM4C Apache 207 Collaboration
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $270
vs
Sony WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ $310
Higher score
6.2Noise control & calls7.8
3.7Battery4.6

Why is WH-1000XM4C Apache 207 Collaboration better than WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo?

  1. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.2+15%
  2. Driver size40 mm vs 30 mm+33%

Why is WH-1000XM5 BNT -Blue Note Tokyo better than WH-1000XM4C Apache 207 Collaboration?

  1. Battery life34 h vs 40 h+18%
Specifications

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Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm30 mm
Lowest frequency4 Hz4 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity106 dB100 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones5—
Battery & charging
Battery life34 h40 h
Battery life with ANC27 h—
Charging time—3.5 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
Design & build
Weight253 g250 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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