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WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones vs WH-1000XM5 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 WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones if its strengths below matter more to you.

WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones
9.3
WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones
9.2
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  • Bargain hunters who find a used pair at a deep discount.
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Choose the WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones if
  • Commuters and flyers who want top-tier ANC at a big discount to the XM6.
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At a glance

Key differences

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Why pick theWH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones1 win
+33%Larger drivers40 vs 30 mm
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Sound3 differences
Driver size
1.57 in (40 mm)
1.18 in (30 mm)
Frequency response
4 Hz - 40000 Hz
Neutral with slight bass boost
Impedance
47
48
Noise Control1 difference
ANC
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Yes
Battery1 difference
Total with case
30 h
30 mAh
Connectivity1 difference
Bluetooth
5.0
5.2
Comfort & Build2 differences
Weight
254 g
250 g
Colors
Black, Silver, Midnight Blue
Black · Silver · Midnight Blue
Launch1 difference
Released
2020
2022
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