Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony
97 Overall Score
vs
Audeze LCD-X
Audeze
39 Overall Score
Scores
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Gaming
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Music
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Specifications
| Sony WH-1000XM5 | Audeze LCD-X | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Ear Cushion | soft fit leather | leather |
| Headband | metal | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | Planar Magnetic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 106 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 10 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 50 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB | 103 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Audeze LCD-X Over-Ear Open Back Professional Headphone New 2021 and Later Version with Carry case, Combo 4 pin XLR Cable with 6.3mm and 3.5 mm adapters, Black |
| Surround | Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones - 30hr Battery Life - Over-Ear Style - Optimized for Alexa and Google Assistant - Built-in mic for Calls - Silver International Version | Sony WH-10 | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 6.35mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.8899999856948853 m |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3 min charge for 3 hours of playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2th percentile)2th %ile
Audeze LCD-X
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sony WH-1000XM50.238score per dollar
vs
Audeze LCD-X0.017score per dollar
Sony WH-1000XM5 offers 14.0x better value for money
Sony WH-1000XM5
Audeze LCD-X
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM5
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 41 specs.
