2026
Worse
WF-1000XM5 vs WF-1000XM6 — full comparison- Microphones 6 → 2
- Earbud weight (each) 5.9 g → 6.5 g
2023
Better than WF-1000XM4
WF-1000XM4 vs WF-1000XM5 — full comparison- Driver size 6 mm → 8.4 mm
- Earbud weight (each) 7.3 g → 5.9 g
2021
The first generation in our catalog.
Specifications
Key specs by generation
| WF-1000XM4 · 2021 | WF-1000XM5 · 2023 | WF-1000XM6 · 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear | Bone conduction |
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life | 12 h | 12 h | 12 h |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes | Yes |
| Score | 7.6 | 7.2 | 5.0 |