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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

HifiMan Svanar wireless
1
HifiMan · 2023Svanar wireless
8.7
Same price ≈ $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
beyerdynamic AMIRON 300
3
beyerdynamic · 2024AMIRON 300
8.0
6% pricier ≈ $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
Marshall Motif II A.N.C.
4
Marshall · 2023Motif II A.N.C.
8.7
12% pricier ≈ $190
  • 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)
Marshall MOTIF II ANC
5
Marshall · 2023MOTIF II ANC
8.1
12% 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
Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro
6
Xiaomi · 2025Buds 5 Pro
8.6
Same price ≈ $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
Soundcore Sleep A30
7
Soundcore · 2025Sleep A30
8.2
6% pricier ≈ $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)
JLab Epic Lab Edition
8
JLab · 2024Epic Lab Edition
8.6
12% cheaper ≈ $150
  • Total with charging case 56 h vs 24 h
  • Battery life 13 h vs 12 h
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
  • Charging time 2 h vs 1.5 h
Denon PerL Pro
10
Denon · 2023PerL Pro
6.5
6% pricier ≈ $180
  • Total with charging case 32 h vs 24 h
  • Highest frequency 40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • aptX
  • Battery life 8 h vs 12 h
  • LDAC
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