'에어팟 맥스'에 비해 가성비가 뛰어나다는 '소니 노이즈캔슬링 헤드폰 시리즈', 특히 겨울만 되면 판매량이 폭증한다고 하는데, 오늘은 소니 헤드폰 신제품 'WH-1000XM5' 사용 후기와 사용법을 정리해 보겠습니다. 5세대 소니 헤드폰 살까? 말까? 고민 중이신 분들에게 도움이 되길 바라겠습니다.
WH-1000XM5, 소니 최고의 노이즈 캔슬링 기술과 최상의 사운드를 결합했다!
업계 최고 사운드와 노이즈 캔슬링 기능을 자랑한다는 소니 'WH-1000XM5' 헤드폰 리뷰 시작합니다.
첫째. 뭐니뭐니 해도 헤드폰 핵심은 음질입니다.
1000달러 미만의 Bluetooth 헤드폰에서 기대할 수 있는 최고의 음질이라고 해도 과언이 아니다. 고음역대의 보컬, 낮은 베이스라인, 기타, 건반 및 타악기 모든 음역대를 완벽하게 표현한다. 우리는 WH-1000XM5에 깊은 인상을 받았다.
그런데 음질은 사용자에 따라 호불호가 갈리는 것 중 하나입니다. 전작과 비교했을 때 확연히 다릅니다. XM4는 저음이 강화된 느낌이라면 XM5는 고음이 탁월한 느낌입니다. 에어팟 맥스와 약간 비슷한데 확실히 전작과 달라진 음질을 중요하게 생각하시는 분들이라면 바로 XM5를 선택하시면 좋겠습니다. 그리고 오디오 전문 평가 매체에서도 좋은 점수를 받았습니다.
통화 품질 역시 빼놓을 수 없습니다. 통화 품질은 XM4와 비교하면 나아졌다고 할 수 있는데요, 마이크 개수가 늘어났으니까 당연한 결과라고 할 수 있습니다.
둘째, 노이즈 캔슬링입니다.
비행기 소음부터 사람들의 음성까지 멀티 마이크 노이즈 캔슬링 기능이 탑재된 소니의 WH-1000XM5 무선 헤드폰은 그 어느 때보다 많은 고/중 주파수 사운드를 차단한다. 또한 Auto NC Optimizer로 착용 상태와 환경에 따라 노이즈 캔슬링을 자동으로 최적화한다.
"XM5는 노캔이 좋아졌다! 아니다!" 노이즈 캔슬링에 관한 논란이 뜨겁습니다. 따라서 정량적으로 노이즈 캔슬링을 평가할 수는 없습니다. 그러나 그중에는 공통적으로 칭찬받는 점이 있는데 노이즈 캔슬링이 자연스럽게 작동된다라는 사실입니다. XM4는 커스텀 버튼으로 노캔 최적화 작업을 할 수 있었습니다. XM5는 환경에 따라 자동으로 노캔이 최적화됩니다.
더불어 마이크 갯수가 늘어난 만큼, 주변 음 듣기 모드도 XM4 대비 확실히 잘 들립니다.
셋째, 착용감입니다.
전작에 비해 짱짱해진 장력과 디자인 변경으로 정수리 부분의 눌림이라든가 이어컵의 크기 변화로 착용감이 어떤 분에게는 편하고 어떤 분에게는 불편하다고 느껴지셨을 겁니다. 처음에는 편안하다고 느꼈는데 오래 착용하면 정수리가 아픕니다. 헤어밴드 부분이 전작에 비해 좁아지고 폭이 늘어난 건데 늘어나는 길이가 줄어든 것 같습니다.
그러나 사람마다 머리 모양과 귀 모양이 모두 다르니까 직접 써 봐야 본인에게 맞는지 그렇지 않은지 알 수 있습니다.
넷째, 방수 기능입니다.
방수가 거의 안 됩니다. 운동하면서 착용하는 것도 힘들고 비 오는 날에 착용하는 것은 아주 조심하셔야 합니다. 재질은 방수가 되는 것처럼 보이지만 습기에 굉장히 취약합니다. 소비자들이 방수에 대한 요청을 하는데도 아직까지는 소용이 없는 상황입니다.
XM5와 핸드폰 연결 방법입니다.
1. 헤드셋을 켭니다. 헤드셋이 자동으로 페어링 모드로 들어갑니다.
표시등(파란색)이 두 번 연속 반복적으로 깜박입니다. "Pairing" (Pairing) 음성 안내가 나옵니다. 파란색 LED가 두 번 연속 반복적으로 깜박이면서 "Pairing" (Pairing) 음성 안내가 나옵니다.
2. Android 스마트폰에서 블루투스 장치를 검색합니다.
Settings -> Device connection -> Bluetooth로 이동해서 Bluetooth 기능을 켭니다. 그리고 "WH-1000XM5"를 터치합니다.
혹시 암호(*)를 입력해야 하는 경우 "0000"을 입력합니다. 헤드셋과 스마트폰이 연결되면 연결이 설정되었다는 알림 사운드가 들립니다.
일반적인 블루투스 연결 방법과 비슷합니다.
그런데 XM5는 멀티 연결 기능이 있습니다.
XM5는 두 대의 장치에 연결할 수 있습니다. 기본 설정은 꺼져 있기 때문에 사용을 원하신다면 켜 주셔야 합니다. 그러면 자동으로 상태 탭으로 오게 되는데요. 우측 하단에 플러스를 눌러주면 페어링 모드로 바뀝니다. 그 이후는 위의 연결 방법과 동일합니다.
그런데 소니의 멀티 연결은 갤럭시 버즈 프로처럼 자동으로 스위칭이 되지 않습니다. 갤럭시 버즈 프로는 삼성의 클라우드를 기반으로 어떤 기기를 사용하게 되면 먼저 사용한 기기의 블루투스 연결을 끊고 사용하는 기기의 블루투스 연결을 자동으로 연결을 합니다.
반면 XM5 멀티 연결은 블루투스가 항상 연결이 되어 있는 상태에서 먼저 사용하고 있는 기기의 재생을 멈춰야 나중에 사용할 장치의 소리를 들을 수 있는 구조입니다.
그 외 유용한 기능이 있습니다.
자동 전원 끄기 기능: 이 기능은 헤드폰을 벗으면 일정 시간 후 자동으로 전원이 꺼지게 하는 기능입니다. 이 기능을 사용하면 수동으로 끄는 번거로움이 없기 때문에 편합니다. 혹시 사용하기 싫다면 해지하시기 바랍니다.
일시정지 기능: 이 기능은 음악을 듣다가 헤드폰을 잠깐 벗었을 때 음악을 정지시키는 기능입니다. 기본적으로 활성화되어 있습니다.
WH-1000XM5는 한국에서 더 싸게 팝니다.
- 미국: $399(부가세 제외) -> 399*1300 = 518,700원
- 한국: 47만 9천원(부가세 포함)
마지막, 혹시 XM5를 살까 말까 고민 중이라면 저의 제안은 이렇습니다.
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If you’re in the market for active noise cancelling (ANC) headphones, Sony and Bose make some of the most popular headsets around. The latest Sony WH-1000XM5 and the Bose QuietComfort 45 have a lot in common, and some key differences, such as Bluetooth codecs and industrial design. Let’s find out which deserves your money more.
Editor’s note: this article was updated on November 21, 2022 to include new formatting address more frequently asked questions.
Does the Sony WH-1000XM5 have a better design than the Bose QuietComfort 45?
Both headsets are iterative updates, meaning they build off their predecessors in looks and functionality. The QC 45 has more obvious branding and buttons, looking less modern than the discreetly branded WH-1000XM5.
Meet the new QuietComfort 45, a very similar model to the QuietComfort 35 II.
The QuietComfort 45 uses nearly the same tried and true design that worked in the QuietComfort 35 II (and the QC35 before it). With impact-resistant glass-filled nylon in the headband and metal reinforcements, it’s clearly made from plastic, but it’s well built. The fit of the QC 45 feels comfortable and weighs 240g, which is about average. You’ll find the QuietComfort 45 distributes the weight well across the headbands and because of its plush ear pads.
Interestingly, the QC 45 does not have a standard listening mode. You have to pick noise cancelling or Aware mode, which filters external noise through the headphones. The WH-1000XM5 lets you use it as a non-noise cancelling headset, which is a nice plus when you don’t want to waste battery with ANC, Ambient mode, and “quick attention,” which you can activate by cupping your hand over the right ear cup. Unfortunately, neither headset has an IP rating, so you’ll have to stick to moderate temperatures or indoor use.
The ear cups are made with soft fit leather.
Weighing in at 250g, the weight difference between WH-1000XM5 and QC45 is scarcely noticeable. It’s a comfortable headset, with a good amount of room for your ears. The WH-1000XM5 looks a bit different from its predecessor, taking some subtle inspiration it appears from Apple with the arm shape and lack of folding hinges. Since Bose’s headphone hinges can fold up, the QC 45 is a bit more portable than the WH-1000XM5. Both companies provide a hard carrying case for travel though, so either headset will be nice and safe.
How do you control the Sony WH-1000XM5 and Bose QuietComfort 45?
Playback controls can be found on the back of the Bose QC 45.
The Bose QuietComfort 45 lets you access your virtual assistant, control playback, field calls, adjust the volume, and toggle listening modes exclusively with buttons. There are no touch controls on this Bose headset. When you make a command, you get the satisfying feedback of feeling a button press.
Boe QC 45 controls:
ACTIONTOP BUTTON (right)MIDDLE BUTTON (right)BOTTOM BUTTON (right)ACTION BUTTON (left)ACTIONTOP BUTTON (right)MIDDLE BUTTON (right)
Play/pause, answer/end call
BOTTOM BUTTON (right)ACTION BUTTON (left)ACTIONTOP BUTTON (right)MIDDLE BUTTON (right)BOTTOM BUTTON (right)ACTION BUTTON (left)ACTIONTOP BUTTON (right)MIDDLE BUTTON (right)BOTTOM BUTTON (right)ACTION BUTTON (left)ACTIONTOP BUTTON (right)MIDDLE BUTTON (right)BOTTOM BUTTON (right)ACTION BUTTON (left)Where the QuietComfort 45 uses tactile buttons, Sony continues to use touch controls on the WH-1000XM5 on the right ear cup, and two buttons on the left. One button works for power and pairing, and the other toggles through ANC or Ambient modes. Touch controls mean you have to learn gestures, though these are pretty intuitive, but sometimes easy to do incorrectly.
Sony WH-1000XM5 controls:
INPUT (touchpad)ACTION
Ambient sound passthrough
ACTIONANC/AMBIENTPOWERACTIONANC/AMBIENT
Cycle through listening modes
POWERACTIONANC/AMBIENTPOWERACTIONANC/AMBIENTPOWERBluetooth pairing, must being from powered off mode
Does the Sony WH-1000XM5 or Bose QuietComfort 45 have a better app?
The Bose QuietComfort 45 added an in-app EQ in February 2022, to the Bose Music app via a software update, which is quite handy to have.
Compared to the Bose Music app, the Sony Headphones Connect app is clunkier overall, but it has some deeper capabilities. Whereas the Bose Music app has (historically significant) updates, listening modes, equalizer presets as well as a three-band EQ, the Headphones Connect app includes a plethora of EQ presets and a custom six-band EQ, alongside updates, and Find my headphones. In fairness to the QC 45, you can get really close to our target sound with minor adjustments in the equalizer. You can achieve this with the WH-1000XM5 too, but it’ll take more finessing.
The WH-1000XM5 has a new find my headphones feature and Google Fast Pair, but you also need to consent to give Sony a lot of data for it to work.
Sony Headphones Connect also brings 360 Reality Audio optimization to the WH-1000XM5. This isn’t to be confused with the fact that some services (like Amazon Music) let you use enjoy surround sound with any headset, because the benefit of optimization is that it adjusts the sound to your ear anatomy. You’ll need a compatible streaming service to take advantage of 360 Reality Audio, like Deezer, because it doesn’t work with just any service. Meanwhile, the QuietComfort 45 has no equivalent surround sound customization feature. For some, that could be a deal breaker.
Both Bose and Sony’s headphone apps are free to download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
How do the Sony WH-1000XM5 and Bose QuietComfort 45 connect to devices?
The QuietComfort 45 limits your choices to AAC and SBC codecs.
Firstly, let’s see what Bose and Sony’s headphones have in common: optional wired connection (neither support USB audio though) AAC, and SBC Bluetooth codecs. Using Bluetooth 5.1, the QC45 can connect to a maximum of two devices at a time, and the Sony WH-1000XM5 supports multipoint as well. For Apple users, AAC is the preferred Bluetooth codec, and both Sony and Bose have that covered.
In addition, the WH-1000XM5 has the variable LDAC codec, which plays nicer with Android than AAC. For Android users especially, LDAC on the WH-1000XM5 will make the most difference if you stream video in reducing latency. Of course, influencing your audio quality is not just the connection, but the compression of the source audio.
Does the Sony WH-1000XM5 or Bose QuietComfort 45 have better battery life?
Power, Bluetooth, and noise cancellation can be controlled using hardware buttons underneath the left ear cup, and the USB-C connects to charge at the bottom.
With ANC on, the QuietComfort 45 battery lasts 24 hours and 49 minutes, when subjected to a constant output of real music, peaking at 75dB(SPL). It also has a quick charge via USB-C that yields 180 minutes of power after 15 minutes of charging.
The Sony WH-1000XM5 claims to have a battery life of 30 hours. Our tests reveal that the headset lasts a bit longer at 31 hours, 53 minutes. Three minutes of charge with a USB-C cable yields 180 minutes, which is five times faster than the QC 45 fast charge.
Does the Sony WH-1000XM5 cancel noise better than the Bose QuietComfort 45?
Both headsets will do well to block out background noise, but only Sony lets you disable ANC and use the XM5 as a standard set of Bluetooth headphones.
It’s a tight competition in the ANC department, with the QuietComfort 45 performing excellent active noise cancelling, but the WH-1000XM5 has improved its passive isolation, thereby one-upping the previous WH-1000XM4 performance, as well as bettering the QC 45. In the high frequencies, the WH-1000XM5 more consistently blocks noise, particularly above 1kHz. Meanwhile, the ANC covers the lows well, with just under 30dB of attenuation at 100Hz. Below 70Hz the attenuation steeply tapers off.
The QuietComfort 45 has excellent noise cancellation too. It filters more sub-bass frequencies than the WH-1000XM5. At 100Hz, it filters 25dB of noise, but just a little higher in the frequency range between 100-200Hz, this attenuation dips down to about 12dB, so it’s not consistent. While the WH-1000XM5 outdoes the QC 45 holistically here, it’s not by a landslide, as the QuietComfort 45 filters noise well too. It’s the WH-1000XM5 isolation performance that edges Sony ahead.
Does the Sony WH-1000XM5 or Bose QuietComfort 45 sound better?
The Bose QuietComfort 45 has less bass emphasis, but a lack of higher-quality codecs may frustrate you. Cyan shows the WH-1000XM5, and pink is our ideal curve.
That extra boost to the bass frequencies on the Sony WH-1000XM5 can make it harder to hear mids, especially with the added 5dB (or so) bump at 3-6kHz in the highs, as seen in the chart above, competing for your attention too. Fortunately, the Headphones Connect has that six-band EQ to tame this a little bit, though it will take some time to really dial it in.
The QuietComfort 45 by default is heavy-handed on treble. While its bass and mids sound very good, the exaggerated treble overwhelms it. Like the WH-1000XM5, the QC 45 has a very helpful EQ. It’s not as in-depth as the Sony one, but it’s very easy to EQ and gets mighty close to perfect. Which is better comes down to how much tinkering you want to do, and your feelings on bass.
What does the Sony WH-1000XM5 sound like plugged in?
When you listen in wired, passive mode (cyan), the bass and treble boost are no longer much of an issue. In fact, wired, passive listening introduces a dip from 1-3kHz.
Say your battery dies, but you’re not done listening. With the WH-1000XM5 turned off and plugged in, you get a slightly wonky sound with added bass and less treble.
Is the microphone on the Sony WH-1000XM5 better than the microphone on the QuietComfort 45?
Embedded microphones have limitations compared to gaming headsets, but these two are pretty good.
The microphone array onboard the Sony WH-1000XM5 does a good job of capturing voices basically true to life. In the highs, it only begins to taper off above 6kHz, which serves most voices just fine. Its noise attenuation, especially with regards to wind is remarkably good. The WH-1000XM5 may sound slightly more natural than the QuietComfort 45.
While the Sony WH-1000XM5 struggles above 6kHz, it’s perfectly fine for voice recording.
The Bose QuietComfort 45 sounds okay, if somewhat under-emphasized in the lower registers of voices. Like the WH-1000XM5, the QC 45 filters out wind noise well. It can’t quite get rid of all noise, with higher-pitched street sounds making it through.
Sony WH-1000XM5 microphone demo (Ideal):
Bose QuietComfort 45 microphone demo (Ideal):
Sony WH-1000XM5 microphone demo (Wind):
Bose QuietComfort 45 microphone demo (Wind):
Which microphone sounds better?
Should you buy the Sony WH-1000XM5 or the Bose QuietComfort 45?
The WH-1000XM5 is definitely chunkier than the QuietComfort 45, but their weight difference is negligible.
To some extent, it depends on your device, your case use, and how much you want to use the app. First, let’s knock the easy stuff: if you care about surround sound or LDAC support, grab the Sony WH-1000XM5. If you don’t like touch controls and want minimal app interaction besides updates and an initial EQ setup, choose the Bose QuietComfort 45. If folding down is a must, the QC 45 is more portable with its folding hinges. Lastly, the price difference is clear with the QuietComfort 45 costing about $70 USD less.
In the overall noise cancellation department, the WH-1000XM5 edges ahead by having better isolation, but the Bose QuietComfort 45 scores almost the same when looking at just ANC and not both ANC and isolation. In other words, the isolation is superior on the WH-1000XM5, but the actual ANC performance is a tie overall.
Better ANC • Outstanding microphone • EQ customizable
One of the best ANC headphones on the market.
Improving upon the success of its predecessors, the Sony WH-1000XM5 delivers improved noise cancellation and sound quality, along with Bluetooth multipoint support.
The QuietComfort 45 is easier to dial in the nearly perfect EQ setting in the more limited app, because the bass and mids are already basically spot on. You can set it and forget it. On the other hand, if you like an extra bassy sound, the WH-1000XM5 has more bass by default but is tougher to EQ.
Because both headsets supply a wired listening option (analog only), you can get close to the best quality audio. For wireless listening, the more limited AAC and SBC codecs on the QC 45 are fine for iPhones, but not as good as the added LDAC codec on the WH-1000XM5 for Android users. So really, it comes down to cost, surround sound, and codecs. Is the WH-1000XM5 worth the extra money for surround sound and LDAC to you?
Excellent ANC • EQ adjustable • Comfortable ear pads
An ANC headset that provides comfort and ease of use.
The Bose QuietComfort 45 does an excellent job cancelling outside noise, and it sounds great for podcast listening. It has a decent battery life, and the fast-charging USB-C adds another 180 minutes with only a 15-minute charge.
What should you get instead of the Sony WH-1000XM5 and Bose QC 45 wireless headphones?
Apple AirPods Max
The Digital Crown is smooth and feels great for adjusting volume.
Prospective iPhone-owning buyers looking at Sony and Bose’s headphones should also consider the Apple AirPods Max, which can be found for $449.99 at Amazon. Like the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation), this pair of wireless headphones works seamlessly within Apple’s ecosystem, supporting features like battery life optimization, automatic device switching, and hands-free Siri access. When you listen to supported Dolby Atmos content, you can take full advantage of Apple Spatial Audio with head tracking too.
Apple-exclusive features aside, the noise cancelling is the best that we’ve seen, and it outperforms the WH-1000XM5 and QC 45 in question today. Microphone quality is also very good, but it sounds best when paired with an iPhone. (No surprise there.) If you don’t have an iPhone, keep reading for other alternatives.
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless
Capacitive touch controls allow quick inputs like call controls and music playback options.
Let’s cut to the chase: the MOMENTUM 4 Wireless from Sennheiser is a great-sounding headset that requires little tinkering, but the ANC is not as good as the Bose QC 45 or Sony WH-1000XM5. Even though the MOMENTUM 4 Wireless’ ANC performance falls comparatively short, it still has very good ANC. With Sennheiser’s headset, you get support for the aptX HD and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth codecs, which can’t be said of Sony or Bose’s headsets. The microphone sounds pretty good on the MOMENTUM headset, but it can’t compare to the WH-1000XM5. In our Bose QC 45 vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless article, most readers find Sennheiser’s headset to have a better microphone though. It’s currently $290.23 at Amazon.
Sony WH-1000XM4
The Sony WH-1000XM5 (left) looks a bit cleaner than the WH-1000XM4 (right).
Sure the WH-1000XM5 has better noise cancelling, along with improved sound and microphone quality, but the general feature set is similar to the Sony WH-1000XM4. It uses the same app, has 360 Reality Audio, and an equalizer. You even get Find My Device support through Google Fast Pair on the XM4, something that’s carried over to the XM5.
The ANC is close, but the XM5 beats out the XM4 here. Isolation is not as good on the XM4 as the QuietComfort 45 or the WH-1000XM5. You can bet with the introduction of the WH-1000XM5, the price will drop on the WH-1000XM4. It’s currently available for $329 at Amazon.
Frequently asked questions about Sony WH-1000XM5 vs Bose QuietComfort 45
Which headphones will last longer?
You’re paying premium prices for both headphones, so it makes sense you want them to last. Both Bose and Sony have decent reputations. Arguably, the Bose QuietComfort 45 having a nylon and glass reinforced headband could contribute to greater longevity, but there’s no reason to doubt the hardware of either headphone. What kills wireless headphones is batteries dying, and at the end of the day, that will eventually happen to both the WH-1000XM5 and QC 45. Don’t take these headphones out in the rain, and try to practice good battery hygiene. If you’re really in doubt, buy from a reputable dealer.
What about the Sony WH-1000XM3?
The Sony WH-1000XM3 is still an excellent set of headphones, with the even better aptX codec on it, which Sony chose to stop using on subsequent releases. When it was released the WH-1000XM3 had good ANC—and it’s still pretty good—but it has been surpassed by newer headphones. With that said, surely the price will drop with the latest WH-1000XM5 release, so it will be a great deal by then.