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WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds vs WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones

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The short verdict

WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones edges it on score

The WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones leads overall; pick the WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds if its strengths below matter more to you.

WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds
8.8
WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones
9.3
Choose the WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds if
  • Android and iPhone users who want near-flagship ANC buds at a discount to the XM6.
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Choose the WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones if
  • Bargain hunters who find a used pair at a deep discount.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theWF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds1 win
−$15.32Cheaper today$170 vs $185
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Why pick theWH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones3 wins
−5,646 gLighter in the hand254 vs 5,900 g
+25%Longer listening time30 vs 24 h
+376%Larger drivers40 vs 8.4 mm
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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Sound3 differences
Type
True Wireless In-Ear (TWS)
Over-ear
Driver size
0.33 in (8.4 mm)
1.57 in (40 mm)
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40000 Hz
4 Hz - 40000 Hz
Battery3 differences
Battery life
24 h
30 h
Total with case
24 h
30 h
Battery type
24 mAh
30 mAh
Connectivity2 differences
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Codecs
SBC,AAC,LDAC,LC3
SBC,AAC,LDAC
Comfort & Build2 differences
Weight
5900 g
254 g
Colors
Black, Silver
Black, Silver, Midnight Blue
Launch1 difference
Released
2023
2020

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