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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're seeking excellent noise isolation and better overall sound quality for music and air travel, the Sony WH-1000XM5 is your go-to choice, featuring active noise cancelling and a more immersive listening experience. However, they are bulkier and not suited for exercise. Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones, being more budget-friendly, provide the added benefits of being sweatproof and dustproof, making them suitable for exercise. They also offer an open design which means you can hear your surroundings, but they don't isolate noise well and have lower sound quality compared to the Sony. Neither is optimal for gaming due to latency concerns. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony WH-1000XM5
- Very good for music
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
- Good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.2
4.8
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is very good for music, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Gaming
5.6
4.9
The Sony WH-1000XM5 and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both poor for gaming, though the Sony WH-1000XM5 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.5
6.5
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is only fair for phone calls, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
8.2
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 is only fair.
TV and Video
5.8
5.1
The Sony WH-1000XM5 and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both poor for TV and video, though the Sony WH-1000XM5 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
9.1
2.5
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Battery
40.3 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Sony WH-1000XM5 has 40.3 hours of battery life. The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$398
$36
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The Sony WH-1000XM5 has a price of $398 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones costs $36.
Build Quality
8.8
8.0
The Sony WH-1000XM5 and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones both have very good build quality, though the Sony WH-1000XM5 has somewhat better build quality.
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How the Sony WH-1000XM5 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Sony WH-1000XM5 | Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$398 | $36 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Youthwhisper | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 40.3 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | Unknown | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 249.4 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 4 | |
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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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Stozz Audio | October 2023
"If you're looking for a pair of headphones that can be worn while running or cycling, these Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are a great alternative to more expensive models. They're lightweight and compact, so they won't get in the way when wearing them while exercising. Plus, they have a built-in microphone so you can take calls during your workout without having to stop and fumble with your phone. The sound quality is great for this style of headphones, and it has many other cool features."
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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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