True Wireless
Beats Studio Buds +
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$170
Full review dataBeats Studio Buds + vs Sony WF-1000XM5: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Beats Studio Buds + vs Sony WF-1000XM5, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
True Wireless
Sony WF-1000XM5
88Outstanding
$249
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Beats Studio Buds +
No sub-scores yet - not enough rated reviews.
Sony WF-1000XM5
Sound9.0
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery8.0
Calls8.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | Beats Studio Buds + | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $170 | $249 |
| HearWiki score | Not scored | 88 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | 0.33" |
| Driver size | - | 8.4 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | - | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 102 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | Class 1 Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | - | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 36 h | 12 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 8 h | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 36 h | 24 h |
| Full charge time | - | 90 min |
| Quick charge | 5 min = 1 h | 5 min = 1 h |
| Wireless charging | - | Yes |
| Features | ||
| ANC type | - | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | Yes |
| Controls | buttons | touch |
| Voice assistant | Siri | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 5 g | 11.8 g |
| Case weight | 49 g | 39 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 6 |
What reviewers said
Beats Studio Buds +
These wireless earbuds pack active noise cancellation, a transparency mode, and spatial audio support for Dolby Atmos into a compact design. With up to 36 hours of total playback when using the charging case, they're built for all-day use, plus they shrug off sweat and splashes thanks to an IPX4 rating. They work smoothly with both Apple and Android phones, and the quick-charge feature gives you an extra hour of listening from just five minutes of charging.
- Pro:Strong noise cancellation and transparency modes
- Pro:Long battery life with the charging case
- Pro:Quick charge adds an hour in five minutes
- Con:Only supports SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX or LDAC
- Con:Physical buttons may be less intuitive than touch controls
- Con:Case is somewhat bulky at 49 grams
Sony WF-1000XM5
These are high-end true wireless earbuds that focus on adaptive noise cancellation and detailed audio, supporting LDAC for high-resolution streaming. They offer a solid battery life of up to 12 hours without ANC, plus a comfortable fit and IPX4 sweat resistance for daily use. The touch controls and companion app add convenience, though the price reflects their premium status.
- Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:Long battery life (12 hours without ANC)
- Pro:Supports LDAC and AAC codecs
- Con:Premium price point
- Con:No higher water resistance rating than IPX4
- Con:Touch controls may take time to master
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