Sony WH-1000XM5 Signature Edition vs Sennheiser HD 820 vs Sony MDR-1AM2

Connectivity Comparison

• Connection Type 📶

  The primary method used to connect the headphones to audio devices, indicating whether they use wired connections, wireless technology, or both options.

  Sony WH-1000XM5 Signature Edition

  • Wireless + Wired Option

    The connection type of Sony WH-1000XM5 Signature Edition is Wireless + Wired Option. These headphones feature both wireless technology and wired inputs allowing users to choose their preferred connection method. Click to see all.

  Sennheiser HD 820

  • Both (Wireless + Wired Option)

    The connection type of Sennheiser HD 820 is Both (Wireless + Wired Option). These versatile headphones offer both wireless freedom and wired reliability with the ability to switch between connection methods. Click to see all.

  Sony MDR-1AM2

  • Both (Wireless + Wired Option)

    The connection type of Sony MDR-1AM2 is Both (Wireless + Wired Option). These versatile headphones offer both wireless freedom and wired reliability with the ability to switch between connection methods. Click to see all.

• Battery Life 🔋

  The number of hours the wireless headphones can operate on a single charge, typically measured during standard usage with default settings.

  Sony WH-1000XM5 Signature Edition

  • 30 hours

    The battery life of Sony WH-1000XM5 Signature Edition is 30 hours.  Click to see all.

  Sennheiser HD 820

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  Sony MDR-1AM2

  • 30 hours

    The battery life of Sony MDR-1AM2 is 30 hours.  Click to see all.

• Battery Life Type 🔋

  Classification of battery performance based on duration range, providing an easy-to-understand category for the headphones' operational time between charges.

  Sony WH-1000XM5 Signature Edition

  • Standard (20-30 Hours)

    The battery life type of Sony WH-1000XM5 Signature Edition is Standard (20-30 Hours). Over-ear headphones with standard 20-30 hour battery life provide reliable daily use with a balance of features and performance. Click to see all.

  Sennheiser HD 820

  • N/A (Wired Only)

    The battery life type of Sennheiser HD 820 is N/A (Wired Only). Wired-only over-ear headphones require no battery charging and offer consistent sound quality with zero latency for critical listening. Click to see all.

  Sony MDR-1AM2

  • Standard (20-30 Hours)

    The battery life type of Sony MDR-1AM2 is Standard (20-30 Hours). Over-ear headphones with standard 20-30 hour battery life provide reliable daily use with a balance of features and performance. Click to see all.

• Multipoint Connection 🔗

  Indicates whether the headphones can connect to multiple devices simultaneously, allowing seamless switching between sources without reconnection.

  Sony WH-1000XM5 Signature Edition

  • Yes

  Sennheiser HD 820

  • No

  Sony MDR-1AM2

  • No

• Bluetooth Codecs Supported 📡

  Bluetooth codecs determine audio transmission quality in wireless headphones, affecting sound quality, latency, and compatibility with different source devices.

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  • SBC

    Over-ear headphones with SBC codec use the standard Bluetooth audio transmission format supported by all Bluetooth audio devices.
  • AAC

    Over-ear headphones with AAC codec support deliver high-quality wireless audio especially optimized for Apple devices.
  • LDAC

    Over-ear headphones with LDAC codec support deliver exceptional Hi-Res wireless audio up to 990kbps on compatible Sony and Android devices.

  Sennheiser HD 820

  • AptX

    The Bluetooth codecs supported by Sennheiser HD 820 are AptX. Over-ear headphones with aptX codec support deliver better wireless audio quality with reduced latency on compatible devices. Click to see all.