True Wireless
Beyerdynamic AMIRON 300
72Good
$280
Full review dataBeyerdynamic AMIRON 300 vs Sony WF-1000XM5: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sony WF-1000XM5 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 88. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sony WF-1000XM5 - Outstanding overall at around $249.
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.
Beyerdynamic AMIRON 300
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery8.0
Calls7.0
Value6.0
Sony WF-1000XM5
Sound9.0
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery8.0
Calls8.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | Beyerdynamic AMIRON 300 | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $280 | $249 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 88 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 10 mm | 0.33" |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-40kHz | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB/mW | 102 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 12 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 28 h | 24 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min | 90 min |
| Quick charge | - | 5 min = 1 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | - |
| ANC type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | - | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4.4 g | 11.8 g |
| Case weight | 51.3 g | 39 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 6 |
What reviewers said
Beyerdynamic AMIRON 300
The Beyerdynamic AMIRON 300 earbuds offer a premium package with strong battery life, modern Bluetooth features like LDAC and multipoint, and a comfortable fit. While they perform well in everyday use, their sound quality and price point may not fully justify the cost for everyone, with some connectivity quirks noted in testing. Overall, they're a solid but not groundbreaking option in the true wireless space.
- Pro:Long battery life, especially with ANC off
- Pro:Supports LDAC and multipoint connectivity
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended listening
- Con:Multipoint connection can be unstable
- Con:Sound quality not exceptional for the price
- Con:Premium price tag may not match overall performance
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
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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