Sony WH-1000XM5 vs Sennheiser PC 31 II

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, Sennheiser PC 31 II has Unidirectional microphone suitable for various sectors.

Technichal specifications
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sennheiser PC 31 II
Type
Over-ear
On-ear
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.2, Wired (3.5mm audio jack)
Wired, 3.5mm audio jack
Battery life
30 hours
N/A
Charge time
3.5 hours
N/A
Charging method
USB-C
N/A
Wireless range
Up to 10 meters
N/A
Latency
Low
N/A
Batteries
Lithium Polymer
N/A
Driver info
30mm dynamic drivers
32 Ohm impedance, 109 dB sensitivity
Physical specifications
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sennheiser PC 31 II
Weight
250 grams
90 grams
Dimensions
185 x 224 x 76 mm
144 x 183 x 48 mm
Materials
Plastic, synthetic leather ear cushions
Plastic
Color options
Black, Silver
Black
Mute button
No
Yes
Touch controls
Yes
No
Accessories
USB-C charging cable, 3.5mm audio cable, carrying case
N/A
Cable length
1.2m
3m
Water/sweat resistence
N/A
N/A
Microphone
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sennheiser PC 31 II
Type
Built-in
Boom
Directionality
Multiple microphones for noise cancellation and voice pickup
Unidirectional
Frequency response
N/A
80Hz - 15kHz
Sensitivity
N/A
-38 dBV/Pa
AI features
Noise reduction, Dual Noise Sensor Technology with multiple microphones actively removes ambient noise
Noise reduction, removes consistently produced, unwanted noises like fans, road noise, and other consistent sounds.
Speaker
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sennheiser PC 31 II
Frequency range
4 Hz - 40 kHz (wired) 20 Hz - 20 kHz (wireless)
40 Hz - 18 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
Sennheiser PC 31 II
Brand popularity
Very High
High
Model popularity
High
Good
Comfort rating
High
Good
Sound quality rating
High
Medium
Durability rating
High
Good
Comfort for long wear
High
Good

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