True Wireless
OnePlus Buds 2 Pro
76Great
$85
Full review dataOnePlus Buds 2 Pro 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
$250
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
OnePlus Buds 2 Pro
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery8.5
Calls7.0
Value7.5
Sony WF-1000XM5
Sound9.0
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery8.0
Calls8.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Buds 2 Pro | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $85 | $250 |
| HearWiki score | 76 / 100 · Great | 88 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 11mm + 6mm dual drivers | dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 40 kHz | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB/mW | 102 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LHDC, LC3 | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Latency | 54 ms | - |
| Wireless range | 10 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 9 h | 12 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 6 h | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 39 h | 24 h |
| Full charge time | 100 min | 90 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 2 h | 5 min = 1 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | No | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | - | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4.9 g | 5.9 g |
| Case weight | 47.3 g | 39 g |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Model code | OnePlus Buds Pro 2 | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 3 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | AI call noise reduction | - |
What reviewers said
OnePlus Buds 2 Pro
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are premium true wireless earbuds that combine an 11mm dynamic driver with active noise cancellation and support for high-resolution audio via LHDC 4.0. They deliver a robust feature set including multipoint Bluetooth connectivity, an IP55 water-resistance rating, and a combined battery life of up to 39 hours with the charging case. With a wide frequency response and solid sensitivity, these earbuds aim to provide a versatile listening experience for everyday use.
- Pro:Supports LHDC 4.0 for high-quality wireless audio
- Pro:Long total battery life with the charging case
- Pro:IP55 water resistance for sweat and light rain protection
- Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC enabled
- Con:No official LDAC support, limiting some high-res options
- Con:Earbuds are relatively heavy at 9.8 grams each
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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