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Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones vs Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

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FeatureSony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
PriceKSh 33,500KSh 35,000
Drivers11.82 in—
ConnectionBluetooth + Stereo Mini JackBluetooth
Active Noise CancellationYesAdjustable ANC with CustomTune
Battery LifeMax. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 40 hrs (NC OFF)Up to 6 hours; up to 24 hours with charging case
Water & Dust Resistance—IPX4 earbuds
WeightApprox. 8.82 oz6.24g per earbud

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General

SpecificationSony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
BrandSonyBose
ModelWH-1000XM5QuietComfort Earbuds II
Announced20222022
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorBlack, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue, Smoky PinkOfficial colorways vary by market and selected variant

Design

SpecificationSony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
WeightApprox. 8.82 oz6.24g per earbud

Battery & Charging

SpecificationSony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Battery LifeMax. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 40 hrs (NC OFF)Up to 6 hours; up to 24 hours with charging case
Charging TimeApprox. 3.5 hrs1 hour earbuds; 3 hours case
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C (case)
Wireless ChargingNoNo
Fast Charging—20 minutes provides up to 2 hours

Connectivity

SpecificationSony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
ConnectionBluetooth + Stereo Mini JackBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Range32.81 ft9m
ConnectorGold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug—
Cable Lengthapprox. 3.94 ft—
App SupportSony | Sound ConnectBose Music app

Features

SpecificationSony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Special FeaturesAtmospheric Pressure Optimizing; Auto NC Optimizer; Passive OperationCustomTune sound calibration; ActiveSense

Audio

SpecificationSony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Drivers11.82 in—
Frequency Response4 Hz–40,000 Hz (JEITA)—
Impedance48 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 CodecsSBC, AAC, LDACAAC, SBC
Active Noise CancellationYesAdjustable ANC with CustomTune
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound, Quick AttentionAware mode with ActiveSense
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphones4 per earbud (8 Total)
Audio FeaturesDsee Extreme; Passive Operation; Magnet: Neodymium—

Charging Case

SpecificationSony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Case TypeN/A - no charging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeN/A - no charging caseIncluded in the total battery-life figures above
Case ChargingN/A - no charging caseUSB-C
Case Charging PortN/A - no charging caseUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingN/A - no charging caseNo
Case DimensionsN/A - no charging case—
Case WeightN/A - no charging case—
Case Water & Dust ResistanceN/A - no charging case—
Case FeaturesN/A - no charging caseProtective charging case

Design & Controls

SpecificationSony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
ControlsQuick AttentionTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsCushioned earcupsBose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L
Water & Dust Resistance—IPX4 earbuds

What's in the Box

SpecificationSony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Headphones / EarbudsWH-1000XM5 headphonesQuietComfort Earbuds II earbuds
Charging CaseN/A - no charging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB CableUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableConnection CableN/A - true wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesN/A - over-ear designBose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L
DocumentationQuick start and safety documentationQuick start and safety documentation

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