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AApple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)

BSony WF-1000XM5

General

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Series

AirPods Pro2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 6 October 2026

1000X2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A2931, A2699, A2698, A27002Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 6 October 2026AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (Lightning): A2931, A2699, A2698, year introduced 2022. MagSafe Charging Case (Lightning) for AirPods Pro 2: A2700. The USB-C model A3047, A3048, A3049 and case A2968 are a separate catalog entry.

YY29635Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Cover identifies model YY2963, product WF-1000XM5.

GTIN / EAN

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027242925601, 027242925618, 4548736143487, 45487361435489Retailer pagetarget.com/p/-/A-88914420Read 7 October 2026Verified subset. UPC is for the US Black WF1000XM5/B package. Other colors and regions have different package identifiers.13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1778672-REG/sony_wf1000xm5_s_wf_1000xm4_noise_canceling_true_wireless.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact new US Silver WF1000XM5/S page UPC 027242925618. Separate from Black WF1000XM5/B UPC and European CE7 packages.28Retailer pagestatic.fnac-static.com/multimedia/editorial/pdf/4548736143548.pdfRead 7 October 2026Actual full WF-1000XM5 French product sheet hosted by Fnac. CODE EAN rows explicitly map WF1000XM5B.CE7 to 4548736143487 and WF1000XM5S.CE7 to 4548736143548. These are European package identifiers, not the US UPC. Manufacturer authorship is not asserted solely from the retail-hosted branded format.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

7 September 20223Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026Press release dated September 7, 2022.

24 July 20232Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

Status

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Available10Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5Read 7 October 2026Current Sony Japan purchase block lists 35,750 yen and a purchase link. Availability is documented in Japan. A successor does not itself establish discontinuation.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple AirPods Pro 13Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026The release compares against the first generation AirPods Pro as the predecessor.

Sony WF-1000XM411Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5/feature_2.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly names WF-1000XM4 as the previous model. Reference is the existing same-type product slug.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple AirPods Pro 324Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 23 October 2026Apple's September 2025 release compares AirPods Pro 3 with AirPods Pro 2 and calls it the previous generation.25Press articlemacrumors.com/2025/09/10/apples-new-look-airpods-lineupRead 23 October 2026MacRumors says Apple discontinued AirPods Pro 2 to make room for AirPods Pro 3 at the same price as the previous generation model.

Sony WF-1000XM612Maker product pagesony.jp/feature/products/music/260213Read 7 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies WF-1000XM6 as the successor. The target product exists in this type folder.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2493Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026Pricing and Availability: 249 USD (US). Orders from September 9, with in-store availability beginning September 23.

$299.992Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026US launch MSRP $299.99. Preorder date is not used as first retail.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€2994Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026Preise und Verfuegbarkeit: 299 Euro inkl. MwSt. Germany.

€3193Press releasesony.de/presscentre/for-the-music-sony-prasentiert-die-neuen-true-wireless-in-ear-kopfhorer-wf-1000xm5-mit-bestem-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Preis und Verfuegbarkeit: approximately 319 EUR German launch MSRP.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US, DE, JP2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026Regional launch release establishes US availability (US mediaroom) or German availability (German release). Markets is a documented subset with Japan sourced separately.3Press releasesony.de/presscentre/for-the-music-sony-prasentiert-die-neuen-true-wireless-in-ear-kopfhorer-wf-1000xm5-mit-bestem-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Regional launch release establishes US availability (US mediaroom) or German availability (German release). Markets is a documented subset with Japan sourced separately.10Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5Read 7 October 2026Documented market subset. Japan sale is established here. US and Germany are established by the existing regional launch releases, mapped separately below. This is not a worldwide availability claim.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black, Platinum Silver, Smoky Pink10Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5Read 7 October 2026Current maker color list, translated from Japanese. Smoky Pink was added after the original Black and Platinum Silver launch.

Segment

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Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026In-ear fit with silicone ear tips, including a new extra small tip.

In-ear2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026Touch control and press controls on the stem.

Stemless2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/change-settings-for-airpods-or-airpods-pro-dev57e5b7e58/webRead 6 October 2026Set the microphone location: either AirPod can act as the microphone, and a single worn AirPod acts as the microphone.

Either bud5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 23 Using only one headset unit. Either unit can work alone, with some controls and assistant restrictions.

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)

Count per earbud
1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Audio Technology names one custom high-excursion Apple driver. Driver type, diameter and role are not published.

BSony WF-1000XM5

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	8.4	1

Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026General Features: closed dynamic headphone with 8.4 mm driver unit. One transducer per earbud.4Press articlemobile01.com/topicdetail.phpRead 5 October 2026July 25 product report explicitly identifies the 8.4 mm Dynamic Driver X. Its future July 27 availability statement is not used as actual retail evidence.8Press articlesyntrend.com.tw/event_detail.htmlRead 5 October 2026Opening and sound section explicitly state an 8.4 mm driver.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

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Dynamic1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 20264Press articlemobile01.com/topicdetail.phpRead 5 October 20268Press articlesyntrend.com.tw/event_detail.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

1=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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96kHz14Maker product pagesony.jp/walkman/special/NW-A300_series_WF-1000XM5Read 7 October 2026Maker page specifically pairs NW-A300 with WF-1000XM5. Maximum Bluetooth playback is 96 kHz through LDAC with a compatible source. The separate 192 kHz/32-bit Walkman processing claim is excluded.

Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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24bits14Maker product pagesony.jp/walkman/special/NW-A300_series_WF-1000XM5Read 7 October 202624-bit maximum LDAC playback on the documented NW-A300 and WF-1000XM5 pairing. This is not the DSEE processing resolution.

Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026Personalized Spatial Audio uses the iPhone TrueDepth camera to create a personal profile tuned to head and ear shape. This is not a hearing test.

Yes15Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5/feature_1.htmlRead 7 October 2026360 Reality Audio personal optimization uses the listener ear shape through Sound Connect and a supported service. Find Your Equalizer preference choices alone are not the evidence for this field.

Onboard EQ

Yes14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 6 October 2026Custom EQ settings are stored on the AirPods and carry over to other paired devices.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

314Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 6 October 2026Customize EQ: Low, Mid and High sliders. The linked supported-models list names AirPods Pro 2.15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/106340Read 6 October 2026Firmware 9A348 adds Custom EQ with low, mid and high adjustment on AirPods Pro 2 and later.

516Maker product pageexperience.sony-asia.com/ph/home/exploredetail/546Read 7 October 2026Five adjustable frequency bands plus a separate Clear Bass control. SoundGuys describes six controls as a six-band equalizer. T3 and Stuff call it five-band. The stored count follows the maker distinction between five frequencies and Clear Bass. Source explicitly features WF-1000XM5. Current generic support article examples vary by model, so its broader preset list is not used.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Bright, Excited, Mellow, Relaxed, Vocal, Treble Boost, Bass Boost, Speech16Maker product pageexperience.sony-asia.com/ph/home/exploredetail/546Read 7 October 2026Maker EQ guide featuring WF-1000XM5 names eight sound presets: Bright, Excited, Mellow, Relaxed, Vocal, Treble Boost, Bass Boost and Speech. Manual and Custom are editable slots, excluded from named sound presets. SoundGuys exact WF-1000XM5 feature review reports eight presets.17Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm5-features-96697Read 7 October 2026Verified named preset subset. Review reports eight presets but names only Speech and Bass Boost in the accessed prose. No full list is invented. Maker EQ guide separately lists the eight named sound presets.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Personalized Spatial Audio1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Listed as Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking. Footnote 1 requires compatible hardware, software and content.

360 Reality Audio2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

Yes2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026Head tracking paragraph and footnote 5. Compatible Android 13 head-tracking smartphones and spatial content required.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

Yes2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

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Hybrid15Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5/feature_1.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies both feedback and feedforward ANC microphone roles. Three ANC microphones per earbud, including dual feedback microphones, support hybrid classification.

ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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62Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026Noise cancellation section: three microphones per earbud, six across pair, controlled for ANC. No voice-only count is inferred.

Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

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ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/use-and-customize-transparency-mode-dev966f5f818/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026Customize Transparency mode on AirPods Pro with Amplification, Transparency Balance, Tone, Ambient Noise Reduction and Own Voice Amplification sliders through Headphone Accommodations.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

Yes10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/switch-between-listening-modes-dev9812f5cc3/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026Adaptive Audio on AirPods Pro 2 combines Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode into one mode that adjusts noise control to the environment. Added by later firmware, not a 2022 launch feature.

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Conversation detection

Yes11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/adjust-listening-mode-settings-dev6d977ff21/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026Conversation Awareness is available on AirPods Pro 2. It lowers media volume when you start speaking.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

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Yes2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026Call quality section describes physical wind-reduction structure and microphone mesh.

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Bass and mids closely follow the SoundGuys headphone preference curve. The treble is under-emphasized relative to that curve, with significant deviation above 8 kHz.23Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-review-78938Read 6 October 2026Objective measurements section against the SoundGuys headphone preference curve. Same 2022 test unit. No plotted values converted to numbers.

RTINGS classifies the measured sound as warm, with emphasized bass and balanced treble.27Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wh-1000xm5-wireless-vs-sony-wf-1000xm5-truly-wireless/33024/38974Read 7 October 2026Public RTINGS sound-signature tiles, Methodology v2.3. Detailed response graphs and locked test conditions were not accessed. SoundGuys independently observes 30 to 300 Hz emphasis on a B&K 5128, using a pre-production sample on firmware 0.9.2.29Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tests/sound-quality/sound-profileRead 7 October 2026Warm is the published RTINGS sound-profile classification based on its own target. No response graph estimated or substituted from pre-production SoundGuys sample.

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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4dB27Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wh-1000xm5-wireless-vs-sony-wf-1000xm5-truly-wireless/33024/38974Read 7 October 2026Public RTINGS v2.3 sound-signature tile, updated June 2026. Rounded displayed bass amount, relative to its test reference. Locked detailed tests were not accessed. No firmware or tip size is shown in the public tile. Public comparison tile identifies WF-1000XM5 as the second in-ear product, not the first WH headphone. RTINGS own target and current public Sound Profile method: B&K HATS Type 5128-B, APx517B two-second 20 Hz to 20 kHz sweep, calibrated 500 Hz at 94 dB SPL, 1/12-octave smoothing and three in-ear reseats. Specific WF-1000XM5 firmware, tips, codec and ANC setting are not public. Method URL https://www.rtings.com/headphones/tests/sound-quality/sound-profile .29Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tests/sound-quality/sound-profileRead 7 October 2026Public method defines deviation from RTINGS own target, not a different lab target or THD. B&K 5128-B and Audio Precision method with 500 Hz/94 dB calibration, sweep and three IEM reseats. Actual rounded 4 dB remains from exact product public tile, no locked unrounded number.

Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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-1dB27Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wh-1000xm5-wireless-vs-sony-wf-1000xm5-truly-wireless/33024/38974Read 7 October 2026Public RTINGS v2.3 sound-signature tile, updated June 2026. Rounded displayed treble amount relative to its reference. Detailed locked test conditions were inaccessible. RTINGS own target and current public Sound Profile method: B&K HATS Type 5128-B, APx517B two-second 20 Hz to 20 kHz sweep, calibrated 500 Hz at 94 dB SPL, 1/12-octave smoothing and three in-ear reseats. Specific WF-1000XM5 firmware, tips, codec and ANC setting are not public. Method URL https://www.rtings.com/headphones/tests/sound-quality/sound-profile .29Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tests/sound-quality/sound-profileRead 7 October 2026Same RTINGS own target and public method. Actual rounded -1 dB from WF-1000XM5 tile. WH sibling 1 dB is not copied.

Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Voice pickup sounds good in ideal conditions. Background noise rejection can drop words in office noise, and voices are very hard to hear in wind.23Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-review-78938Read 6 October 2026Published ideal, office, street and windy microphone demos from the same review.

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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	5.72

Source23Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-review-78938Read 6 October 20265 hours 43 minutes with ANC on, from one earbud charge. Test unit bought by SoundGuys, iPhone 12 mini on iOS 16.0.2, earbud firmware 5A377 and case firmware 3.64.0. That 2022 firmware predates the USB-C model, so the unit is the Lightning model. The article was later edited to describe the USB-C case. Codec and volume for the test are not stated.

BSony WF-1000XM5

Hours (h)
9.53

Source6Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm5-review-95465Read 5 October 20269 h 32 min on a single earbud charge, stored as 9.53 h. Review tested one week with maker-provided pre-production sample on firmware 0.9.2. The specific battery paragraph does not state ANC mode, codec, volume or host. These conditions remain unspecified. Current retail firmware is different.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

5.72h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

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All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

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62Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026Six physical microphones across both earbuds. Bone conduction sensors are separate, not microphones.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Yes2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026Call quality section explicitly names bone conduction sensors that pick up skull vibration.

Mic noise reduction

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AI2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Yes9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/change-settings-for-airpods-or-airpods-pro-dev57e5b7e58/webRead 6 October 2026By default, press once to mute and unmute during a call.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 126 app functions: turn voice capture during calls on or off.

Connectivity

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Chip

H21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Chip section: Apple H2 headphone chip. The case also has an Apple U1 chip.

Integrated Processor V2 and HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN2e2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

Bluetooth5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Specifications lists Bluetooth version 5.3.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC23Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-review-78938Read 6 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3 with the SBC and AAC codecs.

SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC31Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Supported Codec lists SBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3.

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Compatible Bluetooth profiles lists A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP and CCP.

LE Audio

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Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Auracast

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Yes19Press articlesoundguys.com/sony-audio-sharing-145648Read 7 October 2026October 2, 2025 report explicitly covers WF-1000XM5 firmware 6.0.0. Compatible Android device required for shared LE Audio reception. Maker firmware confirms Audio Sharing with Fast Pair but does not name Auracast on the accessed page. No independent venue broadcast interoperability or certification is claimed.

MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

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Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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25Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF pages 85-86 explicitly allows two simultaneous Bluetooth sources, audio from one at a time.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Yes20Reviewdigitaltrends.com/home-theater/sony-wf-1000xm5-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact WF-1000XM5 review explicitly states simultaneous LDAC and multipoint. Public indexed prose was readable. Direct fetch returned 403. Do not transfer the older WH-1000XM5 limitation to these earbuds.

Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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85Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 42 Pairing with Android. Maximum eight remembered Bluetooth devices, not eight simultaneous connections.

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/104988Read 6 October 2026AirPods Pro (all models) switch automatically between Apple devices signed in to the same Apple Account with two-factor authentication. This is not simultaneous Bluetooth multipoint.

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Fast pairing

Apple one-tap setup3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026Instant pairing to all Apple devices. Setup prompt on a nearby iPhone is described in the SoundGuys pairing steps.23Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-review-78938Read 6 October 2026Pairing steps: open the case near the iPhone and press Connect on the pop-up card.

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair3Press releasesony.de/presscentre/for-the-music-sony-prasentiert-die-neuen-true-wireless-in-ear-kopfhorer-wf-1000xm5-mit-bestem-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Main features explicitly names Fast Pair and Swift Pair.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes19Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/share-audio-on-iphone-or-ipad-dev3786f35c8/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026Share audio with a second pair of compatible AirPods or Beats from a supported iPhone or iPad. The page gives AirPods Pro a separate listening mode per listener.

Yes18Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/software/00296561Read 7 October 2026WF-1000XM5 firmware 6.1.0 page includes this benefit from the 6.0.0 update. Requires compatible Android Audio Sharing and Fast Pair. This feature was added after launch.

Wireless range (claimed)

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10m1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026Bluetooth effective range approximately 10 m, line of sight from manual specification.5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Maximum communication range gives approximately 10 m line of sight. Footnote lists environmental conditions.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 105 Supported codecs. LE Audio uses LC3 and Low latency sound-quality mode in app.

Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

iOS, macOS, Android, Other1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026System Requirements list iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and Apple TV. Other covers iPadOS, watchOS and tvOS. Footnote 8 says non-Apple devices work as Bluetooth headphones with limited functionality.17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 6 October 2026

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Manual has exact Android, iPhone, Windows 10/11 and Mac pairing and computer-call sections.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available
macOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Yes

Source17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 6 October 2026AirPods work as a Bluetooth headset with a non-Apple device. Siri is unavailable, but you can listen and talk. Mac setup needs macOS Ventura or later for AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning). No Windows or console route is stored.

BSony WF-1000XM5

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Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)

Feature	Needs
Personalized Spatial Audio profile	iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for Spatial Audio. Compatible hardware, software and content required.
Hearing Test and Hearing Aid	AirPods Pro 2 with the latest firmware paired with a compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 and later. Intended for people 18 years old or older. Hearing Aid is also supported on a compatible Mac with macOS Sequoia and later.
Hearing Protection	Latest firmware with a compatible iPhone, iPad or Mac with iOS 18, iPadOS 18 or macOS Sequoia and later. The tech specs state availability only in the U.S. and Canada.
Live Translation	Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPhone 16 models or later with the latest iOS. Latest AirPods firmware. Not available in all languages or regions.
Custom three-band EQ	Firmware 9A348 or later. Set in the AirPods settings on a supported iPhone, iPad or Mac.
Head gestures	Firmware 7A294 or later with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia or watchOS 11. Announce Calls and Announce Notifications must be on.

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 20268Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/use-controls-and-gestures-with-your-airpods-devb2c431317/27/web/27Read 6 October 202613Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/translate-in-person-conversations-dev9c215ca94/27/web/27Read 6 October 202614Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 6 October 2026Custom EQ is set from the AirPods settings on iPhone, iPad or Mac. The supported-models list names AirPods Pro 2. No operating system version is stated.15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/106340Read 6 October 2026Firmware 9A348 adds Custom EQ. Firmware 7A294 adds head gestures with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia and watchOS 11. Firmware 7B19 enables Hearing Test, Hearing Aid and Hearing Protection with iOS 18.1 or iPadOS 18.1.

BSony WF-1000XM5

Feature	Needs
Head tracking	Compatible Android 13 smartphone with head tracking and supported spatial content or service.
LE Audio and low latency mode	Compatible LE Audio source. Set Low latency sound-quality mode in Sony Sound Connect. Multipoint and some service functions are unavailable under LE Audio. Firmware 6.0.0 adds digital assistant and head tracking support under LE Audio. Delete pairing information and re-pair after updating to enable those two LE Audio features.
360 Reality Audio	Compatible streaming service, content and Sony app setup. Subscription may be required.
Google audio switch	Android 8.0 or later and Google Fast Pair connection.
Audio Sharing and Auracast	WF-1000XM5 firmware 6.0.0 or later and a compatible Android Audio Sharing source with Fast Pair.
Google Find Hub	Compatible Google Find Hub setup and supported headset firmware. Firmware 6.1.0 includes per-earbud location support. Earlier new Find Hub support was limited to dedicated Classic Audio.
Safe Listening and Safe Volume Control	Sony Sound Connect setup and supported headset software. Exposure monitoring and prolonged-dose control are separate from a sudden-noise limiter.

Source2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Google audio switch needs Android 8.0 or later and Fast Pair (manual page 87). Safe Listening and Safe Volume Control use Sound Connect (maker JP app feature page).18Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/software/00296561Read 7 October 2026Current firmware benefit corrects the earlier unqualified assistant restriction under LE Audio. Audio Sharing and Find Hub require compatible Android features and firmware. Exact audio switch and hearing exposure requirements are documented by separately mapped manual and JP app feature page. Maker requires deleting pairing information and re-pairing after update to use Digital Assistant and Head Tracking under LE Audio.23Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5/feature_6.htmlRead 7 October 2026Google audio switch needs Android 8.0 or later and Fast Pair (manual page 87). Safe Listening and Safe Volume Control use Sound Connect (maker JP app feature page).

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	6
ANC on	Yes	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Footnotes 4 and 5. Apple test in August 2022 with preproduction units, iPhone 14 Pro Max, 256 kbps AAC playlist, 50% volume and ANC enabled. Up to 6 hours per charge and up to 30 hours with the case. Spatial Audio and head tracking reduce earbud runtime to 5.5 hours, not stored as a separate row.

BSony WF-1000XM5

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	LDAC	No	5
ANC off	LDAC	No	8
Transparency	LDAC	No	5
ANC on	AAC	No	8
ANC off	AAC	No	12
Transparency	AAC	No	8
ANC on	SBC	No	8
ANC off	SBC	No	12
Transparency	SBC	No	8
ANC on	LC3	No	7
ANC off	LC3	No	11
Transparency	LC3	No	7
ANC on	Not available	Yes	24
ANC off	Not available	Yes	36
Call	Not available	No	7

Source3Press releasesony.de/presscentre/for-the-music-sony-prasentiert-die-neuen-true-wireless-in-ear-kopfhorer-wf-1000xm5-mit-bestem-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Footnote xii explicitly gives 8+16=24 h total ANC on and 12+24=36 h total ANC off. Total includes initial earbuds charge and case recharges. Codec-specific earbuds rows come from manual.5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 31 music table: LDAC 5/8 h ANC on/off, AAC and SBC 8/12 h, LC3 7/11 h. Ambient mode equals ANC-on rows. PDF page 32 call off maximum 7 h. Only ANC-off call row retained because call enum cannot distinguish ANC state. EQ, DSEE, Speak-to-Chat and voice-wake features shorten runtime.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

Not available

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

36h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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90min1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026Battery Charge Time: approximately 1.5 hours. Exact unit conversion to 90 minutes.5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Charging time gives approximately 1.5 hours for the headset, converted to 90 minutes. Charging chapter also states fully charging left and right units takes about 1.5 hours.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

5min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

3min5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1h1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Footnote 6. Five minutes in the case gives around one hour of earbud playback with ANC enabled at 50% volume.

1h5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 31: approximately one hour of music after three minutes charging. Codec and noise-control mode not stated for this quick-charge promise.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

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500mAh21Review52audio.com/archives/179869.htmlRead 7 October 2026Teardown observes the charging-case battery label. Rated capacity 500 mAh, 3.85 V, 1.925 Wh. Outer case label identifies YY2963. This is case cell capacity, not USB input current or output capacity.28Retailer pagestatic.fnac-static.com/multimedia/editorial/pdf/4548736143548.pdfRead 7 October 2026BATTERIE INFO (CHARGING CASE) explicitly Capacité de décharge 500 mAh, independently corroborating exact teardown rated-cell label paragraph. Case, not earbud. Sheet case/package dimension rows appear interchanged and its generic quick-charge row differs from specific three-minute claim, so those cells are not imported.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Charging Case: works with MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers, or the Lightning connector.2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 6 October 2026

USB-C5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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120min1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026Charging Case Battery Charge Time: approximately 2 hours by USB, exactly 120 minutes.5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Charging time gives approximately 2 hours for the charging case, converted to 120 minutes.

Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

MagSafe, Qi, Apple Watch charger1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

Qi3Press releasesony.de/presscentre/for-the-music-sony-prasentiert-die-neuen-true-wireless-in-ear-kopfhorer-wf-1000xm5-mit-bestem-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

Yes2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 6 October 2026Case description: external speaker on the bottom of the case to indicate charging and battery status, Lightning port and lanyard loop.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Pressure, Swipe, Head gestures, Voice commands8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/use-controls-and-gestures-with-your-airpods-devb2c431317/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026AirPods Pro 2 controls and gestures: force sensor with volume swipe on the stem, plus head gestures to respond to Siri. Hey Siri voice requests are listed in the tech specs.

Touch, Head gestures, Voice commands5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF pages 24-27 touch sensor actions and head gestures for calls. Voice assistant chapters name Google Assistant, Alexa and Siri.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Swipe3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026A light swipe up or down on the stem adjusts volume.

Touch5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Gestures

Press once to play, pause, or answer a phone call, Press twice to skip forward, Press three times to skip back, Press and hold to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Adaptive Transparency, Swipe up or down to adjust volume, Nod your head up and down to accept a call or reply to notifications, Shake your head side to side to decline a call or dismiss notifications1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026First five entries verbatim from the Controls section. Head gesture entries come from the AirPods User Guide.8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/use-controls-and-gestures-with-your-airpods-devb2c431317/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026Head gestures: nod to accept a call or reply, shake to decline or dismiss. Announce Calls and Announce Notifications must be on.

Nod to answer an incoming call, Shake head to reject an incoming call22Maker product pagesony.jp/feature/products/headphone/230726_02Read 7 October 2026Maker WF-1000XM5 developer interview explicitly describes nod and head-shake incoming-call gestures.

Remappable controls

Yes9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/change-settings-for-airpods-or-airpods-pro-dev57e5b7e58/webRead 6 October 2026Press-and-hold action per AirPod, and press once or twice for mute and end call, can be changed.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Voice assistant

Siri1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/change-settings-for-airpods-or-airpods-pro-dev57e5b7e58/webRead 6 October 2026Automatic ear detection stops audio on removal and resumes it when worn again.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 22 Wearing the headset. IR sensors pause or resume music as earbuds are removed or inserted.

Sensors

Dual beamforming microphones, Inward-facing microphone, Skin-detect sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Touch control1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

Infrared wear sensors, Touch sensors, Bone conduction sensors, Six-axis inertial sensor2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026Launch release explicitly documents bone conduction sensors for speech pickup. These are distinct from physical voice microphones.5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed Location and function of parts identifies touch and IR sensors. Bone conduction sensors and six-axis inertial sensing are established by the separately mapped maker release and physical teardown. Phone accelerometer used by Adaptive Sound Control is not counted as an earbud sensor.21Review52audio.com/archives/179869.htmlRead 7 October 2026Teardown identifies a Bosch six-axis inertial IC marked SN 382 and describes its sensing role. No unprinted commercial chip model or sensor count is inferred. Maker release separately documents bone conduction sensing.

Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

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Medical clearances

FDA authorization (Hearing Aid feature)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Footnote 12: the Hearing Aid feature has received FDA authorization. Market is the United States.

Not available

Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Hearing Protection listed under Hearing Health. Footnote 13: available only in the U.S. and Canada, not for impulse sounds or sustained sounds louder than 110 dBA.11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/adjust-listening-mode-settings-dev6d977ff21/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026Loud Sound Reduction is available with AirPods Pro 2 on iPhone or iPad in some countries or regions.

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Health features

Live Listen audio, Headphone levels, Headphone Accommodations, Conversation Boost1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Accessibility section names Live Listen audio, Headphone levels, Headphone Accommodations and Conversation Boost.

Safe Listening exposure monitoring, Safe Volume Control after prolonged exposure23Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5/feature_6.htmlRead 7 October 2026Sound Connect Safe Listening accumulates exposure and compares it with WHO recommendations. Safe Volume Control can reduce output after prolonged high exposure. This does not establish a fixed dB cap, sudden-noise limiting, a hearing test or medical clearance.

Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

XS, S, M, L1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026In the Box: silicone ear tips in four sizes. The fitted M pair counts as included.

SS, S, M, L5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 10 Package contents names SS, S, M and L tips, two of each.

Ear tip materials

Silicone1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

Foam5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 13 explains polyurethane foam tips.

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

Not available

None24Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm5-vs-sony-wf-1000xm3-96236Read 7 October 2026Exact WF-1000XM5 and WF-1000XM3 comparison explicitly states no added stabilizers or wings. No missing fitting is inferred from photographs alone.

Ear tip fit test

Yes20Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/dev5c4d302d7/webRead 6 October 2026Test Acoustic Seal or Ear Tip Fit Test in iPhone or iPad Settings for AirPods Pro.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 126 app function helps determine optimal earbud tips.

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Sweat and Water Resistant (IPX4): AirPods Pro and charging case. Footnote 2: tested under IEC 60529 for non-water sports. Resistance is not permanent. This differs from the IP54 rating of the later USB-C model.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026

IPX41Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026

Dust and water rating, case

IPX41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026The IPX4 line and footnote 2 explicitly cover the charging case.

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

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Sony | Sound Connect5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF cover notes Headphones Connect was renamed Sound Connect in October 2024. Android and iOS app support in installation chapter.

App platforms

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Android, iOS5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/106340Read 6 October 2026AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (Lightning) is listed with firmware 9A348. Updates install while charging in Bluetooth range of a Wi-Fi-connected iPhone, iPad or Mac.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF pages 128-131 describe updating headset software.

Finding network

Apple Find My18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/find-your-airpods-dev8e8b93d71/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026Find My network covers AirPods Pro. It must be turned on before loss and shows location up to 24 hours after the last connection.

Google Find Hub18Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/software/00296561Read 7 October 2026WF-1000XM5 firmware 6.1.0 includes Find Hub benefits. Earlier listed new Find Hub support is qualified as dedicated Classic Audio. No UWB precision finding or Apple Find My is inferred.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Chip section: Apple U1 chip in MagSafe Charging Case.18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/find-your-airpods-dev8e8b93d71/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026AirPods Pro 2 charging case can be located precisely with a UWB-capable iPhone.

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Live translation

Yes13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/translate-in-person-conversations-dev9c215ca94/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026Live Translation with AirPods is supported on AirPods Pro 2 with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone 15 Pro or later. Latest iOS and AirPods firmware required. Not available in all languages or regions.

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

5.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Size and Weight, AirPods Pro (Each). Footnote 3: size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

5.9g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026Size and Weight: approximately 5.9 g per earbud including M tips.5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Mass gives approximately 5.9 g per headset unit including M earbud tips.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width21.8Height30.9Depth24mm(0.9 × 1.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

50.8g(1.8 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026MagSafe Charging Case with speaker and lanyard loop, listed separately from the earbuds.

39g(1.4 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026Charging Case: approximately 39 g, case only.5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Mass gives approximately 39 g for the charging case only.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width60.6Height45.2Depth21.7mm(2.4 × 1.8 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Hi-Res Audio Wireless10Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5Read 7 October 2026Maker product feature logo strip /products/logo/middle/WF-1000XM5_nc_hireswiress_hireskyu_360_SCA_gaion_antei_SMP_bt.jpg was fetched and visually inspected. The badge explicitly says Hi-Res AUDIO WIRELESS. Ordinary wired Hi-Res certification is not inferred.

Communication certifications

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FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED Canada 409B-YY296325Owner's manualvoomi-assets-public.s3.amazonaws.com/products/2024-08-22/voomi_SONY_WF1000XM5B_documents_user_manual_825b807ee2940021149a8d87d113a79d876120.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker Reference Guide hosted by retailer public file storage. Cover and declaration identify WF-1000XM5, model YY2963. Regional US and Canada compliance statements. This is not an unverified Bluetooth SIG listing.

FCC IDs

BCG-A2698, BCG-A269922Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/ma2101_airpods-pro-2gen-rci.pdfRead 6 October 2026Regulatory Compliance Information, 2022 document that names Lightning in its trademark line. Certification table page 1: FCC ID BCG-A2698 and BCG-A2699. No FCC ID is printed for the case.

AK8YY296326Regulatory filingfccid.io/AK8YY2963/Label/06-Label-and-Location-FCC-6374318.pdfRead 7 October 2026Actual maker FCC label/location filing. Label goes on the charging case because the headsets are too small. Case label location does not imply a radio transmitter inside the case.

Other certifications

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360 Reality Audio certified15Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5/feature_1.htmlRead 7 October 2026WF-specific maker feature heading explicitly identifies a 360 Reality Audio certified model. No generic logo-license disclaimer is treated as device certification.

In the box

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In the box

AirPods Pro 2, MagSafe Charging Case with speaker and lanyard loop, Silicone ear tips (four sizes: XS, S, M, L), Lightning to USB-C Cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Verbatim In the Box list. No power adapter is listed. Cable length is not stated.

WF-1000XM5 earbuds, Charging case, Noise isolation earbud tips (SS, S, M, L), USB-A to USB-C cable, Documentation5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Cables included

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)

Type	Count
Lightning to USB-C Cable	1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

BSony WF-1000XM5

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C	0.2	1

Source5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 10: one USB-A to USB-C cable, approximately 20 cm, stored as 0.2 m.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118511Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

www.sony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm57Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118511Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026AirPods Pro 2 Tech Specs for the Lightning MagSafe case model, year introduced 2022. Charging Case row names the Lightning connector and In the Box lists a Lightning to USB-C Cable.

www.sony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/spec1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/web7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/webRead 6 October 2026AirPods User Guide, shared by all AirPods models. Its Which AirPods do I have page says AirPods Pro 2 come with either a Lightning or a USB-C case, so features listed for AirPods Pro 2 cover this model.

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdf5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/airpods/repairRead 6 October 2026US English page: the Apple Limited Warranty covers the device for one year from purchase.

1year13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1778672-REG/sony_wf1000xm5_s_wf_1000xm4_noise_canceling_true_wireless.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact new US Silver WF1000XM5/S listing explicitly includes Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty. The original used-item URL redirects to this actual new-product page and has been replaced. Manufacturer period, not seller used warranty, Japanese three-year store service or statutory rights.

Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.