True Wireless
Honor Magic Earbuds
62Average
$140
Full review dataHonor Magic Earbuds 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.
Honor Magic Earbuds
Sound6.0
Noise cancelling5.5
Battery3.5
Calls5.0
Value6.5
Sony WF-1000XM5
Sound9.0
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery8.0
Calls8.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | Honor Magic Earbuds | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $140 | $249 |
| HearWiki score | 62 / 100 · Average | 88 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | 0.33" |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 0Hz-0Hz | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 102 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | 10 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 3.5 h | 12 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 3 h | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 13 h | 24 h |
| Full charge time | 90 min | 90 min |
| Quick charge | - | 5 min = 1 h |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | - |
| ANC type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | No | Yes |
| Custom EQ | No | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | - | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 5.4 g | 11.8 g |
| Case weight | 51 g | 39 g |
| Water resistance | none | IPX4 |
| Foldable | No | - |
| Detachable cable | No | - |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 3 | 6 |
What reviewers said
Honor Magic Earbuds
These true wireless earbuds combine a premium look with hybrid active noise cancellation, but they fall short of their price tag in several key areas. While the ANC works adequately for the cost, the audio performance is unremarkable, and both call quality and battery life leave room for improvement. They may appeal to budget-conscious shoppers seeking basic noise cancellation, though more demanding users will likely want more.
- Pro:Premium-feeling build and design
- Pro:Active noise cancellation included at a lower price point
- Pro:Comfortable fit for most ears
- Con:Battery life is below average, especially with ANC on
- Con:Sound quality is not particularly impressive
- Con:Call quality is disappointing
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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