Noise-Cancelling Headphones Head to head
Sony WH-1000XM5 vs Soundcore Q31i
The Sony WH-1000XM5 leads on weight. The Soundcore Q31i leads on battery, noise cancelling on and bluetooth. They are level on holds two devices at once and listens wired. The Soundcore Q31i sits in a lower price band.
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
$300-$600
Price range
Model WH-1000XM5/B
Leads on 1 of 5 specs
Soundcore Q31i Adaptive Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones
$89.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 2, 2026
Model Q31i (D1404)
Leads on 2 of 5 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 5 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Soundcore Q31i if
Battery, noise cancelling on and bluetooth matter most, and you want to spend less.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM5 | Soundcore Q31i | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $300-$600 | $89.99 | Soundcore Q31i |
| Battery, noise cancelling on | 30 hr | 50 hr | Soundcore Q31i |
| Weight | 250 g | 265 g | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
| Holds two devices at once | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Listens wired | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Case in the box | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 | Soundcore Q31i |
| Driver | Not listed | 40 mm | Can’t compare: not listed |
