Noise-Cancelling Headphones Head to head

Beats Studio Pro vs Sony WH-1000XM5

The Sony WH-1000XM5 leads on battery, noise cancelling on and weight. They are level on listens wired and case in the box.

Beats Studio Pro Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
Alternative

Beats Studio Pro Wireless Over-Ear Headphones

$349.99

Maker's list price, checked Sep 17, 2026

Model MQTP3DN/A

Leads on 0 of 4 specs

Alternative

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

$300-$600

Price range

Model WH-1000XM5/B

Leads on 2 of 4 specs

Who leads on specs?

0Beats Studio Pro
2level
2Sony WH-1000XM5

Counted on the 4 specs both makers publish.

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Choose the Beats Studio Pro if

It leads on none of the specs both makers publish; the case for it rests on things a spec sheet does not capture.

Choose the Sony WH-1000XM5 if

Battery, noise cancelling on and weight matter most.

Spec by spec

Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.

Spec Beats Studio Pro Sony WH-1000XM5 Who leads
List price $349.99 $300-$600 Level
Battery, noise cancelling on 24 hr 30 hr Sony WH-1000XM5
Weight 260 g 250 g Sony WH-1000XM5
Holds two devices at once Not listed Yes Can’t compare: not listed
Listens wired Yes Yes Level
Case in the box Yes Yes Level
Bluetooth Not listed 5.2 Can’t compare: not listed
Driver Not listed Not listed Can’t compare: not listed
Beats Studio Pro Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
Beats Studio Pro Leads on 0 of 4 specs View on Amazon
Sony WH-1000XM5 Leads on 2 of 4 specs View on Amazon

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