Same price ≈ $180
- Total with charging case 40 h vs 24 h
- Highest frequency 40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
- Earbud weight (each) 4.4 g vs 5.9 g
- Battery life 10 h vs 12 h
- Battery life with ANC 7 h vs 8 h
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- Sony WF-1000XM5
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Alternatives to Sony WF-1000XM5
10 true wireless earbuds at a similar price that compete with the WF-1000XM5 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.
Alternatives to the WF-1000XM5
6% pricier ≈ $190
- Total with charging case 48 h vs 24 h
- Driver size 11 mm vs 8.4 mm
- Earbud weight (each) 4.7 g vs 5.9 g
6% cheaper ≈ $170
- Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
- Earbud weight (each) 4.3 g vs 5.9 g
- Battery life 9 h vs 12 h
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
6% cheaper ≈ $170
- Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
- Lowest frequency 10 Hz vs 20 Hz
- Highest frequency 35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
- Earbud weight (each) 8 g vs 5.9 g
- Charging time 2 h vs 1.5 h
Same price ≈ $180
- Total with charging case 45 h vs 24 h
- Earbud weight (each) 3 g vs 5.9 g
- Battery life 9 h vs 12 h
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
17% cheaper ≈ $150
- Total with charging case 30 h vs 24 h
- Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
- Earbud weight (each) 4.3 g vs 5.9 g
- Battery life 9 h vs 12 h
- Battery life with ANC 6 h vs 8 h
22% pricier ≈ $220
- Total with charging case 44 h vs 24 h
- Highest frequency 40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
- Driver size 10.2 mm vs 8.4 mm
- Battery life 11 h vs 12 h
- Charging time 2 h vs 1.5 h
Same price ≈ $180
- Charging time 1 h vs 1.5 h
- Active noise cancelling
- Microphones 4 vs 6
11% cheaper ≈ $160
- Total with charging case 52 h vs 24 h
- Driver size 11 mm vs 8.4 mm
- Earbud weight (each) 5.5 g vs 5.9 g
6% cheaper ≈ $170
- Total with charging case 40 h vs 24 h
- Highest frequency 50,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
- Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
- Battery life 10 h vs 12 h
- Microphones 3 vs 6