Sony WH-1000XM5 vs Sony MDR XB650

Microphones

One of the standout features of the is its Built-in microphone and it's Noise reduction, Dual Noise Sensor Technology with multiple microphones actively removes ambient noise. This makes it exceptionally good for voice calls and online meetings, where clear communication is crucial. Meanwhile, Sony MDR XB650 has Omnidirectional microphone suitable for various sectors.

Technichal specifications
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony MDR XB650
Type
Over-ear
On-ear
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.2, Wired (3.5mm audio jack)
Bluetooth 4.0
Battery life
30 hours
30 hours
Charge time
3.5 hours
4 hours
Charging method
USB-C
Micro-USB
Wireless range
Up to 10 meters
Up to 10 meter
Latency
Low
Low
Batteries
Lithium Polymer
Lithium-ion
Driver info
30mm dynamic drivers
30mm dynamic drivers
Physical specifications
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony MDR XB650
Weight
250 grams
190 grams
Dimensions
185 x 224 x 76 mm
195 x 249 x 83 mm
Materials
Plastic, synthetic leather ear cushions
Plastic, metal headband
Color options
Black, Silver
Black, Blue, Red
Mute button
No
No
Touch controls
Yes
No
Accessories
USB-C charging cable, 3.5mm audio cable, carrying case
Micro USB charging cable
Cable length
1.2m
N/A
Water/sweat resistence
N/A
N/A
Microphone
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony MDR XB650
Type
Built-in
Built-in
Directionality
Multiple microphones for noise cancellation and voice pickup
Omnidirectional
Frequency response
N/A
N/A
Sensitivity
N/A
N/A
AI features
Noise reduction, Dual Noise Sensor Technology with multiple microphones actively removes ambient noise
Noise reduction, removes consistent background noise like wind and road noise
Speaker
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony MDR XB650
Frequency range
4 Hz - 40 kHz (wired) 20 Hz - 20 kHz (wireless)
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Mono/stereo audio
Stereo
Stereo
Transparency mode
Yes
No
AI features
Virtual surround sound: No Spatial audio capabilities: Yes (360 Reality Audio)
No
Popularity and rating
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony MDR XB650
Brand popularity
Very High
High
Model popularity
High
Medium to High
Comfort rating
High
Good
Sound quality rating
High
Good
Durability rating
High
Medium
Comfort for long wear
High
Medium to High

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