Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones vs Bose Headphones 700
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| Feature |  Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones |  Bose Headphones 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 33,500.00 | KSh 38,000 |
| Drivers | 11.82 in | — |
| Connection | Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack | Bluetooth or 2.5 mm audio cable |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes — 11 adjustable levels |
| Battery Life | Max. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 40 hrs (NC OFF) | Up to 20 hours |
| Weight | Approx. 8.82 oz | Approximately 250 g |
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General
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Bose Headphones 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Bose |
| Model | WH-1000XM5 | Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 |
| Announced | 2022 | May 29, 2019 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | Black, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue, Smoky Pink | Black, Luxe Silver |
Design
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Bose Headphones 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 8.82 oz | Approximately 250 g |
| Dimensions | — | 203 x 165 x 51 mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Bose Headphones 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Max. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 40 hrs (NC OFF) | Up to 20 hours |
| Charging Time | Approx. 3.5 hrs | Up to 2.5 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 minutes provides up to 3.5 hours |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Bose Headphones 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack | Bluetooth or 2.5 mm audio cable |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Range | 32.81 ft | Up to 10 m / 33 ft |
| Connector | Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug | 2.5 mm headphone input; USB-C charging |
| Cable Length | approx. 3.94 ft | 1.06 m audio cable; 0.5 m USB cable |
| App Support | Sony | Sound Connect | Bose Music app |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
Features
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Bose Headphones 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing; Auto NC Optimizer; Passive Operation | 11 ANC levels; Conversation Mode; touch controls |
| Voice Assistant | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and native voice assistant access |
Audio
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Bose Headphones 700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes — 11 adjustable levels |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound, Quick Attention | Conversation Mode |
| Microphones | Built-in microphones | Eight-microphone system: six for ANC and four for voice pickup, with two shared |
| Audio Features | Dsee Extreme; Passive Operation; Magnet: Neodymium | Active EQ; Bose AR support |
Charging Case
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Bose Headphones 700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Bose Headphones 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Quick Attention | Capacitive touch controls and physical buttons |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Cushioned earcups | Cushioned over-ear earcups |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones | Bose Headphones 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | WH-1000XM5 headphones | Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB Cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | Connection Cable | 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm audio cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - over-ear design | Carry case |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Documentation |