Noise-Cancelling Headphones Head to head
Sony WH-1000XM5 vs Tribit QuietPlus 81
The Sony WH-1000XM5 leads on weight. The Tribit QuietPlus 81 leads on battery, noise cancelling on and bluetooth. They are level on holds two devices at once. The Tribit QuietPlus 81 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 4 specs
Tribit QuietPlus 81 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
$79.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 2, 2026
Model QuietPlus 81
Leads on 2 of 4 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 4 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Tribit QuietPlus 81 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 | Tribit QuietPlus 81 | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $300-$600 | $79.99 | Tribit QuietPlus 81 |
| Battery, noise cancelling on | 30 hr | 70 hr | Tribit QuietPlus 81 |
| Weight | 250 g | 283 g | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
| Holds two devices at once | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Listens wired | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Case in the box | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 | Tribit QuietPlus 81 |
| Driver | Not listed | 40 mm | Can’t compare: not listed |
