Verdict: Sony WH-1000XM5 wins with 8.5 verdict score due to class-leading ANC measured at -32 dB average reduction (RTINGS), lighter 250 g design, and LDAC codec support. ASUS ROG Delta S Wireless trails at 6.5 because its 310 g weight and weaker ANC limit non-gaming use despite 55-hour battery advantage. Sony beats ASUS on 5 of 6 score categories with specific edges in comfort and noise isolation.
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM5
ASUS ROG Delta S Wireless: 6.5/10
Sony WH-1000XM5: 8.5/10
| ASUS ROG Delta S Wireless | Sony WH-1000XM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | 50mm | 30mm |
| Battery Life | 55 hours | 30 hours |
| Weight | 310 g | 250 g |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 + LDAC |
Our pick: Sony WH-1000XM5.
Sony WH-1000XM5 delivers stronger noise cancellation than Bose QuietComfort 35 II per expert tests. XM5 adds LDAC support while the older QC35 II tops out at SBC and AAC codecs.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 lasts 60 hours on a charge while Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts 30 hours. Sony provides stronger noise cancellation in lab tests and reviews.
The Sony WH-1000XM5 costs $398 with 30-hour battery life and stronger noise cancellation than the AirPods Max at $549 with 20-hour battery life. Sony leads on value and ANC while Apple emphasizes spatial audio and build.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra delivers stronger noise cancellation than Sony WH-1000XM5 in lab tests. Sony model includes multipoint Bluetooth and sells for less.
Jabra Evolve2 85 includes a detachable boom mic and Teams certification while Sony WH-1000XM5 lacks a boom mic but delivers stronger ANC. Sony provides better music performance than the Jabra's call-focused design.
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