Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones vs Nothing Headphone 1
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| Feature |  Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones |  Nothing Headphone 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 33,500 | KSh 35,000 |
| Drivers | 11.82 in | 40mm dynamic drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack | Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm wired |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Adaptive ANC |
| Battery Life | Max. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 40 hrs (NC OFF) | Up to 80 hours (ANC off); 35 hours (ANC on) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP52 |
| Weight | Approx. 8.82 oz | 329g |
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General
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Nothing Headphone 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Nothing |
| Model | WH-1000XM5 | Headphone (1) |
| Announced | 2022 | 2025 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | Black, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue, Smoky Pink | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Nothing Headphone 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 8.82 oz | 329g |
| Dimensions | — | 173.85 x 78 x 189.25mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Nothing Headphone 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Max. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 40 hrs (NC OFF) | Up to 80 hours (ANC off); 35 hours (ANC on) |
| Charging Time | Approx. 3.5 hrs | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 minutes provides up to 5 hours |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Nothing Headphone 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack | Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm wired |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | 32.81 ft | — |
| Connector | Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug | USB-C and 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | approx. 3.94 ft | — |
| App Support | Sony | Sound Connect | Nothing X app |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
Features
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Nothing Headphone 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing; Auto NC Optimizer; Passive Operation | Sound by KEF; eight-band EQ; ChatGPT integration |
Audio
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Nothing Headphone 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 11.82 in | 40mm dynamic drivers |
| 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 | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Adaptive ANC |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound, Quick Attention | Yes |
| Microphones | Built-in microphones | Six-microphone system |
| Audio Features | Dsee Extreme; Passive Operation; Magnet: Neodymium | Sound by KEF; eight-band EQ |
| Spatial Audio | — | Spatial Audio with head tracking |
Charging Case
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Nothing Headphone 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Nothing Headphone 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Quick Attention | Roller, Paddle and Button controls |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Cushioned earcups | PU memory-foam over-ear cushions |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP52 |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Nothing Headphone 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | WH-1000XM5 headphones | Headphone (1) headphones/headset |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB Cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | Connection Cable | 3.5mm audio cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - over-ear design | N/A - on/over-ear or neckband design |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | User documentation |
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