Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Sony WF-1000XM5
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| Feature |  Apple AirPods Pro 2 |  Sony WF-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 28,500 | KSh 27,000 |
| Drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver | 0.33" |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours of listening time with a single charge (up to 5.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled) | Max. 8 hrs (NC ON) | Max. 12 hrs (NC OFF) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | Yes (IPX4 equivalent) |
| Weight | 5.3 grams | Approx. 1.38 oz |
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General
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Sony |
| Model | AirPods Pro 2 | WF-1000XM5 |
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | White | Black, Silver |
Design
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.3 grams | Approx. 1.38 oz |
| Dimensions | 30.9 mm x 21.8 mm x 24.0 mm | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours of listening time with a single charge (up to 5.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled) | Max. 8 hrs (NC ON) | Max. 12 hrs (NC OFF) |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging Time | — | Approx. 2 hrs (USB charging) |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable included | N/A - no audio cable |
| App Support | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 32.80 ft |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
Features
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Sensors | Skin-detect sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Touch control | Wear detection, touch controls, proximity sensors |
| Special Features | Hearing Test; Hearing Aid; Hearing Protection | Speak-to-Chat; Adaptive Sound Control; multipoint |
Audio
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver | 0.33" |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Adaptive Transparency | Ambient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound, Quick Attention |
| Spatial Audio | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | — |
| Microphones | Dual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone | Built-in microphones |
| Audio Features | Custom high dynamic range amplifier; Vent system for pressure equalization; Adaptive EQ; Apple H2 headphone chip; Apple U1 chip in MagSafe Charging Case | Dsee Extreme |
| Frequency Response | — | 20–20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz sampling) | 20–40,000 Hz (LDAC 96 kHz sampling 990 kbps) |
| Audio Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
Charging Case
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | MagSafe Charging Case with speaker and lanyard loop | Charging Case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 30 hours of listening time | — |
| Case Charging | Works with MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers, or the Lightning connector | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | No |
| Case Dimensions | 45.2 mm x 60.6 mm x 21.7 mm | — |
| Case Weight | 50.8 grams | Approx. 1.38 oz |
| Case Features | Standard charging case | Charging case; approximate case charge time Approx. 2 hrs (USB charging) |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Press once to play, pause, or answer a phone call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Adaptive Transparency; Swipe up or down to adjust volume; Say “Hey Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions | Volume control, Quick Attention |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips (four sizes: XS, S, M, L) | Ear tips included |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | Yes (IPX4 equivalent) |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | AirPods Pro 2 | WF-1000XM5 earbuds |
| Charging Case | MagSafe Charging Case with speaker and lanyard loop | Charging Case |
| Charging Cable | Lightning to USB-C Cable | USB Cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Silicone ear tips (four sizes: XS, S, M, L) | Noise Isolation Earbud Tips |
| Documentation | Documentation | Warranty Card; Reference Guide (New) |
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