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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds are much more affordable and are a solid choice for casual music listening, calls, and fitness activities due to their sweatproof certification and comfortable fit. They're lightweight, portable, and come with a decent battery life. However, their overall sound quality and noise isolation are average. On the other hand, the Sony WF1000XM5, while pricier, offer superior sound quality, active noise cancellation, and an advanced codec for better sound reproduction. They are also more comfortable with additional features like virtual surround, app customization, and ear detection for smart playback. If budget is a key concern and you need earbuds for everyday use, consider the Raycons. But for the best listening experience in various environments and for travel, and if you are willing to invest more, the Sony WF1000XM5 would be the superior choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
- Good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Sony WF1000XM5
- Very good for music
Key differences
Music
6.4
8.0
The Sony WF1000XM5 is very good for music, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair.
Gaming
7.2
5.1
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good for gaming, while the Sony WF1000XM5 is poor.
TV and Video
7.2
5.4
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good for TV and video, while the Sony WF1000XM5 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
8.7
The Sony WF1000XM5 is very good for noise reduction, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has 6 hours of battery life. The Sony WF1000XM5 has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$73
$298
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The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has a price of $73 and the Sony WF1000XM5 costs $298.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has excellent build quality, while the Sony WF1000XM5 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.6
5.0
The Sony WF1000XM5 and Raycon The Everyday Earbuds are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.9
4.9
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds and Sony WF1000XM5 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds and the Sony WF1000XM5 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Raycon The Everyday Earbuds | Sony WF1000XM5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$73 | $298 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Raycon | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2019 | July 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.2/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 18 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4 Grams | 6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
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Wired
Parker Hall | January 2023
"Sure, every influencer owns these buds. They’re still pretty good. In this price range, getting anything that seals well in your ears for good soundstage, doesn’t sound like trash, and won’t immediately break is a huge win. The Everyday Buds tick all of those boxes for me, and I intend to use them at least nearly every day; I go to the gym on alternating evenings. Damn it, YouTube. You've cost me good money again."
Sony WF1000XM5
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Harley Maranan | July 2023
"The Sony WF-1000XM5 is among the best noise canceling earbuds currently on the market, and they aren’t cheap. These earbuds aren’t the best choice for budget-conscious listeners. But if you prioritize active noise cancelation, sound quality, and extensive software support, the WF-1000XM5 is worth its premium price tag."
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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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