Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony
85 Overall Score
vs
Soundcore P31i
Soundcore
91 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony WF-1000XM5 | Soundcore P31i | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic Driver |
| Driver Size | 8.399999618530273 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 14.199999809265137 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 120 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | AI-based | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | USB Type C |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3 Minutes for 1 Hour | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 16 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony Headphone Connect App | soundcore |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Sony WF-1000XM5
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Below average battery (27th percentile)
Soundcore P31i
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92th percentile)92th %ile
Pricing
Sony WF-1000XM50.293score per dollar
vs
Soundcore P31i1.810score per dollar
Soundcore P31i offers 6.2x better value for money
Sony WF-1000XM5
Soundcore P31i
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore P31i
Scores 91 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 38 specs.
