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Compare the headphones that matter.
Up to four products, every spec aligned, the winner of each round highlighted — so the right pick is obvious.
ComparZone verdict
The WH-1000XM5 takes the overall win.
Highest composite score at 9.0/10 — edging out the Quantum 650 by 0.7 points. Best suited for overall. Scroll for the full breakdown.
Category wins · 13 attributes
WH-1000XM57
Quantum 6501
WH-1000XM5Best for overall
Quantum 650Best for value
Performance profile
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Sony
WH-1000XM5
JBL
Quantum 650
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Full specifications
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Audio6 specs
Type
Over-ear closed-back
Over-ear gaming
Driver Size(mm)
30 mm
50 mm
Frequency Response
4 Hz – 40 kHz
20 Hz – 20 kHz
Codec Support
LDAC / AAC / SBC
2.4GHz wireless / Bluetooth
Hi-Res Audio
Yes
No
Spatial Audio
Yes
Yes
Battery2 specs
Battery Life (ANC)(hr)
30 hr
28 hr
Quick Charge
3 min = 3 hours
5 min = 1 hour
Connectivity1 specs
Multipoint
Yes
Yes
Design2 specs
Weight(g)
250 g
320 g
Water Resistance
None
None
Noise Cancelling2 specs
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Yes
ANC Microphones
8
2
Why pick each
Standout strengths at a glance
#1
Sony
WH-1000XM5
9.0
“The all-round ANC benchmark: class-leading noise cancelling, rich tunable sound, and excellent call clarity.”
Noise Cancelling 9.5
Features 9.3
Wins Active Noise Cancellation
Wins Battery Life (ANC)
Best for overall · wins 7 specs
#2
JBL
Quantum 650
8.3
“Value wireless gaming headset with punchy sound, ANC, a detachable boom mic, and long-session comfort.”
Value 9.0
Battery 8.6
Wins Driver Size
Best for value · wins 1 specs