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Sony WH-1000XM5 vs Yamaha YH-L700A

What WH-1000XM5 does better (5) and where YH-L700A wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony · 2022WH-1000XM5
6.2Score
5 advantages≈ $210
vs
Yamaha YH-L700A
Yamaha · 2023YH-L700A
6.7Score
3 advantages≈ $200
Higher score
7.2Sound8.5
7.8Noise control & calls7.8
4.3Battery3.8

Why is WH-1000XM5 better than YH-L700A?

  1. Battery life40 h vs 34 h+18%
  2. Weight250 g vs 330 g+32%
  3. Lowest frequency4 Hz vs 8 Hz2×
  4. LDACYes · YH-L700A: No
  5. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5+4%

Why is YH-L700A better than WH-1000XM5?

  1. aptXNo · WH-1000XM5: Yes
  2. Battery life with ANC30 h vs 34 h+13%
  3. Driver size30 mm vs 40 mm+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WH-1000XM5Sony WH-1000XM5≈ $2106.2
Yamaha YH-L700AYamaha YH-L700A≈ $2006.7
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size30 mm40 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency4 Hz8 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity102 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life40 h34 h
Battery life with ANC30 h34 h
Charging time3.5 h3.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCaptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoYes
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
NFC pairingYes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, SiriGoogle Assistant, Siri
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight250 g330 g
FoldableYesYes
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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