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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a tighter budget and value a long battery life for extended listening sessions, the Earfun Wave Pro is an excellent choice, and they also perform well during calls. However, if you prioritize active noise cancelling for quieter listening environments, such as during air travel, and you're willing to spend more, the Sony WH-1000XM5 may be the better option. Additionally, the Sony set offers an app equalizer, customization options, and is optimized for both Android and Apple devices, which can enhance your listening experience if you use those features. Both offer very good overall sound quality and are comfortable, but the Sony's premium price reflects its additional advanced features and higher comfort and noise isolation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sony WH-1000XM5
- Very good for music
Key differences
Music
7.0
8.2
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is very good for music, while the Earfun Wave Pro is good.
Gaming
8.7
5.6
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 is poor.
Phone Calls
9.0
5.5
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
6.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 is only fair.
TV and Video
8.0
5.8
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
9.1
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Earfun Wave Pro is very good.
Battery
80.0 Hours
40.3 Hours
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The Sony WH-1000XM5 has 40.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$398
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The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the Sony WH-1000XM5 costs $398.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.8
The Sony WH-1000XM5 and Earfun Wave Pro both have very good build quality.
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How the Earfun Wave Pro and the Sony WH-1000XM5 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Earfun Wave Pro | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Earfun | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | May 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | 40.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 268 Grams | 249.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | February 2023
"The Sony WH-1000XM5 are the best Sony Bluetooth headphones so far and one of the most well-rounded Bluetooth headphones around. Look no further if you need class-leading ANC with a mostly inoffensive sound signature. Just be ready to pony up the price premium."
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About Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
About Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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