Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones vs Powerbeats Fit
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| Feature |  Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones |  Powerbeats Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 33,500 | KSh 34,000 |
| Drivers | 11.82 in | — |
| Connection | Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack | Class 1 Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Adaptive ANC |
| Battery Life | Max. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 40 hrs (NC OFF) | Up to 7 hours; up to 30 hours with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX4 (earbuds and case) |
| Weight | Approx. 8.82 oz | 5.78g per earbud; 49.75g case; 61.3g total |
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General
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Powerbeats Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Beats |
| Model | WH-1000XM5 | Powerbeats Fit |
| Announced | 2022 | 2025 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue, Smoky Pink | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Powerbeats Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 8.82 oz | 5.78g per earbud; 49.75g case; 61.3g total |
| Dimensions | — | Earbud 27.4 x 21.5 x 20.4mm; case 62.5 x 55.4 x 27.5mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Powerbeats Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Max. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 40 hrs (NC OFF) | Up to 7 hours; up to 30 hours with charging case |
| Charging Time | Approx. 3.5 hrs | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 minutes provides up to 1 hour |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Powerbeats Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack | Class 1 Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | — |
| Bluetooth Range | 32.81 ft | — |
| Connector | Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug | — |
| Cable Length | approx. 3.94 ft | — |
| App Support | Sony | Sound Connect | Beats app on Android; native Apple integration |
Features
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Powerbeats Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing; Auto NC Optimizer; Passive Operation | Apple H1 chip; tuck-to-lock wingtips; Fit Test |
| Voice Assistant | — | Hands-free Siri; Android voice assistant |
| Sensors | — | Auto Play/Pause wear sensors |
Audio
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Powerbeats Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 11.82 in | — |
| Frequency Response | 4 Hz–40,000 Hz (JEITA) | — |
| Impedance | 48 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on), 16 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off) | — |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Adaptive ANC |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound, Quick Attention | Yes |
| Microphones | Built-in microphones | 6 advanced microphones; dual beamforming microphones per earbud for calls |
| Audio Features | Dsee Extreme; Passive Operation; Magnet: Neodymium | Adaptive EQ; Apple H1 chip |
| Spatial Audio | — | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
Charging Case
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Powerbeats Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | Included in total battery figures above |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | 62.5 x 55.4 x 27.5mm |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | 49.75g |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | Charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Powerbeats Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Quick Attention | Multifunction button per earbud |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Cushioned earcups | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L; secure-fit wingtips |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX4 (earbuds and case) |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Powerbeats Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | WH-1000XM5 headphones | Powerbeats Fit earbuds |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB Cable | N/A - USB-C cable sold separately |
| Audio Cable | Connection Cable | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - over-ear design | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L; secure-fit wingtips |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide and warranty card |
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