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Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) vs Sony WF-1000XM5

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  • 45 different values
  • 42 known for one only
  • 25 the same
  • 45 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.

  1. Battery lifeA: 6hB: 12hSony is 6 h higher.
  2. Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)A: 6hB: 8hSony is 2 h higher.
  3. Total with case and ANC (claimed)A: 30hB: 24hApple is 6 h higher.
  4. With caseA: 30hB: 36hSony is 6 h higher.

Weight

0 to 80 g

Weight per bud
A5.3g
B5.9g
Case weight
A50.8g
B39g

All 166 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)
BSony WF-1000XM5

General

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Successor
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Markets
Segment
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Design

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RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound

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Driver size
11mm
8.4mm
Drivers per bud
1
1
Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
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Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Adaptive EQ
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio

Noise cancelling

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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)
Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
Longest tested use per charge
6.05h
9.53h
Battery life with case (measured)
Not available
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbuds
Not available
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Bone conduction voice sensor
Not available
Call audio bandwidth
Not available
Not available
Mic mute control
Not available

Connectivity

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Multipoint
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Multipoint devices
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Paired devices remembered
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Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency

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Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility

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Features that need a specific device
AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)
FeatureNeeds
Personalized Spatial Audio profileiPhone with TrueDepth camera. Compatible content, hardware and software.
20-bit / 48 kHz lossless audioApple Vision Pro with compatible software and proprietary wireless audio protocol.
Hearing Test and Hearing AidAdults 18 or older, supported region, AirPods firmware 7B19 or later, and compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18.1 or iPadOS 18.1 or later. Keep firmware and device software current.
Live TranslationApple Intelligence-enabled iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPhone 16 models or later. Latest iOS and AirPods firmware. Supported languages and regions.
Custom three-band EQCompatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 27 or iPadOS 27, or Mac with macOS 27. Current AirPods firmware.
Voice IsolationAirPods Pro 2 with latest firmware and compatible device running iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia or later.
Hearing ProtectionCurrent AirPods firmware and compatible Apple software. Region-dependent. The current Pro 2 availability list includes the US and Canada and other listed regions. Germany is not listed for this feature.
Precision FindingMagSafe USB-C case paired with an Ultra Wideband-compatible iPhone. UWB availability and permitted use vary by region.
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 20262Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev9c215ca94/webRead 5 October 202610Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/te819024i19r/webRead 5 October 202624Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev4a13375fb/webRead 7 October 2026UWB finding needs nearby paired UWB-compatible Apple device and user initiated finding. Exact USB-C technical sheet U1 case chip and Find My guide specifically UWB capable iPhone. Country and regional use restrictions apply.33Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 7 October 2026Added exact Voice Isolation minimum operating-system and firmware requirement from footnote 4. Existing requirements retained.38Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/106340Read 7 October 2026Exact release notes 7B19 establish Hearing Test and Hearing Aid iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 and firmware 7B19 minimum, adults 18+. Other 9A348 current Custom EQ and 7A294 Voice Isolation scopes were independently reopened. Major-only 18 wording in old technical footnote does not replace exact patch prerequisite. Region availability differs by feature.40Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/feature-availabilityRead 7 October 2026Current model-specific Hearing Protection Pro 2 list includes US, Canada and listed additional regions, not Germany. Pro 3 much larger list including Germany not borrowed. Test and Aid lists include US and Germany, adult 18+, current compatible firmware and OS. Precise iOS 18.1 and 7B19 introduction from separate release notes.
BSony WF-1000XM5
FeatureNeeds
Head trackingCompatible Android 13 smartphone with head tracking and supported spatial content or service.
LE Audio and low latency modeCompatible 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 AudioCompatible streaming service, content and Sony app setup. Subscription may be required.
Google audio switchAndroid 8.0 or later and Google Fast Pair connection.
Audio Sharing and AuracastWF-1000XM5 firmware 6.0.0 or later and a compatible Android Audio Sharing source with Fast Pair.
Google Find HubCompatible 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 ControlSony Sound Connect setup and supported headset software. Exposure monitoring and prolonged-dose control are separate from a sudden-noise limiter.
Official licence
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Battery and charging

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Battery per bud
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User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
Longest claimed use per charge
6h
12h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
6h
8h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
Not available
12h
Total with case (claimed)
30h
36h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
30h
24h
Talk time (claimed)
Not available
7h
Charging guidance
Not available
Not available
Quick charge time

Charging case

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User-replaceable case battery
Not available
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls

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Earbud volume control

Sensors and health

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Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing test
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Fit and durability

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Ear tips included
Water resistance depth
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Software

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Dimensions and weight

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Bud dimensions
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Case dimensions
Width60.6Height45.2Depth21.7mm(2.4 × 1.8 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026
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Certifications

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In the box

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In the box
AirPods Pro 2, MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop, Silicone ear tips (XS, S, M, L), USB-C Charge Cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026USB-C charging cable is included.
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

Warranty

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