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Sony WH-1000XM4 versus Sony WH-1000XM5
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| Specification | Sony WH-1000XM4, Headphone | Sony WH-1000XM5, Headphone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 27,000 | KSh 32,500 |
| Sales | 50 - For Oct 2025 | 38 - For Oct 2025 |
| Average rating | 3.7 - 3 votes | 5 - 2 votes |
| Likes | 0 - For Oct 2025 | 1 - For Oct 2025 |
| Views | 750 - For Oct 2025 | 588 - For Oct 2025 |
| General | ||
| Weight | 254 g | 250 g |
| Series | - | - |
| Available | August 2020 | May 2022 |
| Colors | Silver Black | Black Silver |
| Key features | Up to 38h playback time Multi-device wireless pairing Ambient sound mode DSEE audio upscaling Aluminum-coated diaphragm Google Assistant / Amazon Alexa voice assistants | Up to 40h playback time Carbon fiber composite diaphragm Instant play or pause wear detection Beamforming microphones for call quality Multi-device wireless pairing DSEE audio upscaling |
| Speaker | ||
| Driver | 40mm | 30mm |
| Frequency response | 4Hz - 40kHz | 4Hz - 40kHz (Wired) 20Hz - 40kHz (Wireless) |
| Microphones | 5 Microphones | 4 Beamforming Microphones |
| Controls | - | - |
| Speaker features | Neodymium Magnets Aluminum LCP Diaphragm | Neodymium Magnets Carbon Fiber Composite Diaphragm |
| IP rating | - | - |
| Platform | ||
| Processing | HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 | HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 |
| Audio | DSEE Extreme Upscaling Hi-Res Audio Hi-Res Audio Wireless 360 Reality Audio Audio Equalizer | DSEE Extreme Upscaling Hi-Res Audio Hi-Res Audio Wireless 360 Reality Audio Audio Equalizer AAC / LDAC / SBC Dolby Atmos |
| Software | Headphones Connect | Android Fast Pair / Windows Swift Pair |
| Voice assistants | Google Assistant / Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant / Alexa Built-in / Siri |
| Platform features | - | Instant Play or Pause Wear Detection |
| Sensors & Connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Proximity Touch Accelerometer Barometer | Proximity Touch Accelerometer Barometer |
| Connectivity | NFC Bluetooth 5.0 LDAC / A2DP / AVRCP / HFP / HSP | Bluetooth 5.2 A2DP / AVRCP / HFP / HSP |
| Sensors & connectivity features | Multi-device Wireless Pairing 3.5mm Mini Jack | Multi-device Wireless Pairing 3.5mm Mini Jack |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | - | - |
| Play time | Up To 30h (Bluetooth + ANC) Up To 38h (Bluetooth + ANC Off) | Up To 30h (Bluetooth + ANC) Up To 40h (Bluetooth + ANC Off) |
| Talk time | - | - |
| Charging | 100% in 3h 10 Min For Up To 5h Playback | 100% in 3.5h 3 Min For Up To 3h Playback |
| Battery features | USB Type-C Charging | USB Type-C Charging |
