Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Beats Fit Pro
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Sony WF-1000XM5 |  Beats Fit Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 27,000 | KSh 25,000 |
| Drivers | 0.33" | — |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Class 1 Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Adaptive ANC |
| Battery Life | Max. 8 hrs (NC ON) | Max. 12 hrs (NC OFF) | Up to 6 hours; up to 24 hours with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Yes (IPX4 equivalent) | IPX4 (earbuds) |
| Weight | Approx. 1.38 oz | — |
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General
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM5 | Beats Fit Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Beats |
| Model | WF-1000XM5 | Beats Fit Pro |
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black, Silver | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM5 | Beats Fit Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 1.38 oz | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM5 | Beats Fit Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Max. 8 hrs (NC ON) | Max. 12 hrs (NC OFF) | Up to 6 hours; up to 24 hours with charging case |
| Charging Time | Approx. 2 hrs (USB charging) | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | — |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 minutes provides up to 1 hour |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM5 | Beats Fit Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Class 1 Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | — |
| Bluetooth Range | 32.80 ft | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable | — |
| App Support | Sony | Sound Connect | Beats app on Android; native Apple integration |
Features
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM5 | Beats Fit Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Wear detection, touch controls, proximity sensors | Skin-detect sensors and motion accelerometers |
| Special Features | Speak-to-Chat; Adaptive Sound Control; multipoint | Apple H1 chip; flexible secure-fit wingtips |
| Voice Assistant | — | Hands-free Siri; Android voice assistant |
Audio
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM5 | Beats Fit Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 0.33" | — |
| 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 | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Adaptive ANC |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound, Quick Attention | Yes |
| Microphones | Built-in microphones | Built-in beamforming microphones |
| Audio Features | Dsee Extreme | Adaptive EQ; Apple H1 chip |
| Spatial Audio | — | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
Charging Case
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM5 | Beats Fit Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging Case | Charging case |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | No | — |
| Case Weight | Approx. 1.38 oz | — |
| Case Features | Charging case; approximate case charge time Approx. 2 hrs (USB charging) | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | — | Included in total battery figures above |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM5 | Beats Fit Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Volume control, Quick Attention | Multifunction button per earbud |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Yes (IPX4 equivalent) | IPX4 (earbuds) |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Ear tips included | Silicone ear tips; flexible secure-fit wingtips |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM5 | Beats Fit Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | WF-1000XM5 earbuds | Beats Fit Pro earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging Case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB Cable | USB-C cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Noise Isolation Earbud Tips | Silicone ear tips; flexible secure-fit wingtips |
| Documentation | Warranty Card; Reference Guide (New) | Quick Start Guide and warranty card |
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